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A Message from the William E. Cottle Elementary School- The Cottle Weekly
November 26, 2025
Dear Cottle Families,
On this holiday shortened week, we just wanted to share a few notes with you.
This Monday, November 24, students nominated by their teachers for showing respect, kindness, and empathy during the PAWS November theme of gratefulness and giving received a Pawtastic Award, and they will have their picture hanging on our PAW Wall of Fame! We are so proud of our Cottle Cubs!
Today, Wednesday, November 26, our Kindergarten Cubs filled the Cottle Auditorium with joy as we gathered for the Kindergarten Friendship Day Celebration. Students sang with heart, exchanged friendship necklaces, and celebrated the beauty of kindness and connection. It was a morning filled with smiles, songs, and the beginnings of what we hope will be many long-lasting friendships. What a wonderful reminder of the warmth and community that make our Cottle family so special!
A message from the Athletic Department – Please click HERE for more information on the Crafts and Cookies with the Tuckahoe Cheerleaders event!
We are thrilled to announce the official chartering of the Tuckahoe Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA), Unit 18-437! This marks an important milestone for our district as we formally establish a SEPTA unit dedicated to supporting students with special needs, their families, and the educators who work with them. Please see the attached flyer for additional information on the official chartering of the Tuckahoe SEPTA (Special Education PTA) on December 2 at 7:00 PM in the Tuckahoe Middle/High School Library.
Lastly, Mr. K and I wanted to take a minute to express our gratitude to those who are difference-makers in our daily lives, not only at Thanksgiving, but every day.
We are grateful to our students whose boundless enthusiasm, energy, and curiosity keep us on our toes every day and fill us with positivity and optimism. We are also extremely grateful to our Cottle families for your support and for their steadfast interest and participation in their children’s education.
We are grateful to our extraordinary faculty, administrators, and the entire staff at Cottle who make it possible for children to learn, to explore, to have confidence, and to grow academically, socially, and emotionally here at WEC, and to do so in a safe, healthy, nurturing environment.
We are grateful to our PTA members and all the volunteers who work tirelessly to enliven our school with special events and intriguing projects. Together we are Cottle, and for that we are thankful every day!
We wish you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. May it be filled with love, laughter, yummy food, and memories you will cherish for years to come.
PTA EVENTS AT A GLANCE
- 1/30 (Sun), 5th Grade Poinsettia & Wreath Sale
- 12/2 (Tue), Celebrate the new SEPTA
- 12/8 (Mon), Cottle Holiday Boutique
- 12/8 (Mon), Inclusive Schools Week
- William E Cottle Yearbook ON Sale
PTA EVENT DETAILS
5th Grade Wreath & Poinsettia Sale The Cottle 5th Grade students are raising funds for their end-of-year events. Help by purchasing beautiful fresh cut wreaths and colorful poinsettias to usher in the holiday season. They also make wonderful gifts! Please visit HERE for ordering information.
Cottle Holiday Boutique The Cottle Holiday Boutique will be December 8th - 12th 2025. We’ll have fabulous gifts available for purchase for everyone on your child’s gift list! We’re in need of volunteers to help our children choose presents for their loved ones! Volunteer here
Celebrate the New SEPTA! The entire Tuckahoe community is invited to attend the official chartering of the Tuckahoe SEPTA (Special Education PTA) on December 2nd at 7:00 PM in the Tuckahoe Middle/High School Library. Join Superintendent Benjamin Roberts, Special Education Director Zizette Deutsch, the NYS PTA and the Tuckahoe SEPTA officers to celebrate the addition of this essential organization to our community!
Inclusive Schools Week PTA DEI Committee + SEPTA is proud to lead a celebration of Inclusive Schools Week (December 8–12). Our Cottle Cubs are invited to create a personalized piece of artwork that highlights the importance of diversity, acceptance, and belonging within our school community. Please be sure to check your child's folder in the coming days for a left-hand and right-hand template with decorating inspo! Have your child bring their finished work into school by Tuesday, December 2.
Pre-order your Cottle Yearbook Pre-order your 25-26 Cottle Yearbook now, for just $35! All UPK-5th Grade students will appear in the yearbook, so all grades are encouraged to purchase one. 5th graders will receive a FREE copy of the yearbook in June. If you have more than one child, please place a separate order for each student. Pre-ordering now ensures you will receive a yearbook at the end of the school year. The price will increase to $45 on February 13, 2026. Purchase here.
Sincerely,
John Morash and Peter Kilgallen,
Principal Assistant Principal
Important Dates to Remember
11/26 Early dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
11/27 Thanksgiving holiday (No school)
11/28 Thanksgiving holiday (No school)
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