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A Message from the William E. Cottle Elementary School- The Cottle Weekly
February 7, 2025
Dear Parents,
As we head into the second week of February, we want to remind everyone to stay prepared for potential winter storms in the forecast. Please keep an eye on school communications for any weather-related updates or schedule changes. On a more exciting note, this weekend brings the big game—Super Bowl Sunday! With the Eagles and Chiefs set to face off, we know many families will be enjoying football, fun, and FOOD!!!. No matter which team you're cheering for, we hope you have a great weekend, and we look forward to another fantastic week of learning!
Cottle G.O. students working on creating flyers for their upcoming low sugar cereal drive that will be donated to ECAP for local senior citizens. The collection is co-sponsored by the tuckahoe PTA. The GO. and the PTA created activities for random acts of kindness week. Students will participate in a random act of kindness challenge board, listen to and have conversations about kindness during library classes next week, participate in a spirit week and be able to hand in cards for veterans, senior citizens or those who are in hospitals. Thursday night is also Cottle Bingo night where challenge boards can be submitted. Cereal boxes can be donated to the main office collection box, and cards can be submitted to Ms. Connolly in room 45. The Cottle G.O. also is having a spirit week. Join us for Cottle Spirit Week, where school spirit shines bright! Each day brings a new theme—so dress up, stand out, and show your pride! Whether it’s crazy socks, holiday colors, or retro throwbacks, embrace the theme and make every day a celebration. Let’s make memories, one outfit at a time! 🎉✨ #SpiritWeek #DressTheTheme
PTA EVENTS AT A GLANCE
- 2/13 (Thur), Cottle Kids Bingo Night, 6:30pm, Cottle
- 3/3 (Mon), Tuckahoe Community Fitness Class @ Transform Fitness - SAVE THE DATE!
- 3/3-3/7, Building Bridges Week
- 4/5 (Sat), Earth Day Celebration, 11am, Cottle - SAVE THE DATE!
- 5/2 (Fri), Spring Social, 7:30pm, Wykagyl Country Club - SAVE THE DATE!
PTA EVENT DETAILS
*SPECIAL NOTE*: The PTA is beginning to send a Wednesday Weekly email listing all current and upcoming PTA programming, but you need to be part of School Bee to receive it! Please register for School Bee HERE!
*NEW* PTA After School Program - Discovering Together Series: Cultures of the World
Tuckahoe PTA is excited to launch Discovering Together Series: Cultures of the World at Cottle for grades 2-5! Program will meet bi-weekly on Wednesdays 2/12-4/23, 3-4pm. Visit HERE to register and volunteer. We can’t do this program without parental support. QUESTIONS? Email Tuckahoe.PTA.DEI@gmail.com
Cottle Kids Bingo Night: Bingo Night with the PTA, Mr. Morash and Mr. K. Open to all Cottle cubs UPK - 5th grade. Will feature fun, friends, snacks and prizes for our lucky winners. DONATIONS and VOLUNTEERS needed! Please visit HERE to donate items and/or your time.
Cottle Yearbook: All UPK-5th grade children will appear in the yearbook, so all grades are encouraged to purchase one. 5th graders will receive a FREE copy of the yearbook at graduation. Pre-order now! Click HERE for ordering details. PRICES GO UP FEB 14 so order today for the best deal.
A message from our Cottle Music Department: A message from Ms. Kim and Mr. Grasso – Attached is an information letter regarding the NYSSMA Solo Festival from the Cottle Music Department. Please email Ms. Kim (kimk@tuckahoeschools.or) or Mr. Grasso (grassor@tuckahoeschools.org) with any questions.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, we’re excited to celebrate the joy and kindness this special day brings to our school community. We want to remind everyone that, as in past years, our Valentine’s Day celebrations will be focused on sharing thoughtful and meaningful messages through cards. A beautifully written and creative card with a heartfelt message is a powerful way for students to show kindness, gratitude, and care for their friends and classmates.
To ensure that our celebrations remain safe and aligned with our health and wellness initiatives, we kindly remind families that only cards should be sent in for Valentine’s Day. Please refrain from including food or trinkets, as this has been our practice.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in helping us create a celebration centered on kindness, creativity, and connection. We look forward to seeing the joy that thoughtful words bring to our classrooms!
Please do not park your cars in the coned-off areas near the building. These zones are designated to keep students safe by providing a clear and unobstructed path for them to leave the premises. Parking in these areas creates hazards and may obstruct visibility for both pedestrians and drivers. Let’s work together to ensure a safe environment for everyone. Please also remind your child as they make their way home from school, it's important to walk carefully and stay aware of your surroundings. Avoid fooling around or engaging in horseplay, especially near roads or school grounds where cars are driving. Safety should always come first—pay attention to car traffic . By staying alert and responsible, everyone can help ensure a safe journey home.
Please note the following important dates:
2/10/25 to 2/14/25- Random Acts of Kindness Week
2/11/25- P.T.A. Executive meeting @ 7:30 pm
2/12/25- P.T.A. Bingo Night 6:30 pm @ the Cottle cafeteria
2/13/25- Last Chess session (make up session)
2/17/25 to 2/21/25- Winter Recess (School Closed)
Sincerely,
Peter Kilgallen and John Morash
Assistant Principal Principal
Quick Links
School Events
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Random Acts of Kindness Week
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Bingo Night @ 6:30 p.m.
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Winter Recess-NO SCHOOL
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Building Bridges Week
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Grs. K and 5 Graduation Pictures
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PARP Month Author Visit at Cottle
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PARP Author Visit to Cottle
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PTA Executive Board Meeting
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Superintendent's Conference Day-No School
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Second Marking Period Ends
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Third Marking Period Begins
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Report Cards Accessible on Parent Portal
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11:00am Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conferences
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Grs. 3-5 ELA State Test
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PTA Executive Board Meeting
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Spring Recess-NO SCHOOL
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Spring Recess-NO SCHOOL
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K and 5 Graduation Pics (Retake Day)
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PTA Spring Boutique
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