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May 30, 2025

Dear Cottle families,

After a slightly soggy start, we hope you all enjoyed the Memorial Day weekend.  As we enter the month of June, the pace will be brisk as we enjoy many end-of-term activities at Cottle!   

What an exciting week it has been at Cottle! Our annual Circus visit was a huge hit with all of our students from UPK through Grade 5. The performers wowed our Cottle Cubs with an amazing show filled with fun, laughter, and jaw-dropping acts. After the performances, our fourth graders had a unique opportunity to stay and take part in engaging, hands-on circus stations led by the performers themselves—a truly unforgettable experience! A heartfelt thank you to our incredible PTA volunteers, especially Ms. Victoria Romero, whose hard work and dedication helped make this event such a joyful and successful celebration for our school community.

Next week we will be treated to performances by both our WEC Strings and WEC Band at our annual Spring Concerts.  We hope you will join us as our Cottle Cubs once again share their amazing talents.

All next week, June 2 - 6 Cottle will once again host a Scholastic Book Fair.  We always look forward to watching our Cottle Cubs compare books and listening to their thoughts about what they like to read!  Be sure not to miss the Book Fair!  

However, our Cubs are not just “book worms.”  Next week to demonstrate their athletic abilities, our students will be running, jumping, hopping, and doing a lot of laughing during WEC’s annual Field Day.  Many thanks and kudos in advance go to our school nurse, Ms. Higgins, our P.E. team, Ms. Morris, Mr. Simone, and Dr. McLeod, and the PTA volunteers, with special recognition going to Ms. Mr. Michael Mobley, Ms. Amanda Kissel, Ms. Michelle Moffett and Susan Wuornos, for arranging marvelous activities and a tasty barbecue for our Cottle Cubs!  

Finally, to add to next week’s merriment, our 5th graders will also be celebrating at the PTA’s Annual 5th Grade Luau – a fun Cottle tradition. The scheduled date is June 6, with a June 20 rain date.  

We are also excited to share that the TUFSD Athletic Council is looking for enthusiastic parents to join this wonderful team for the upcoming school year! The Athletic Council plays an important role in supporting student activities, promoting school spirit, and enhancing our athletic programs.  Please see the attached flyer for more details. 

PTA EVENTS AT A GLANCE

• 5/30 (Fri), Men’s Club Cornhole Tournament, 6pm, Cottle Field
• 6/2 – 6/5, Scholastic Book Fair (during school hours), Cottle Library 
• 6/5 (Thurs), PTA End of Year Celebration, Generoso Pope Foundation, 7pm
• 6/6 (Fri), Cottle Field Day (during school hours) - rain date 6/13
• 6/27 (Fri), Deadline to order A.Hartz School Packs

PTA EVENT DETAILS

Men's Club Cornhole Tournament, May 30, 6:00pm, Cottle Field Bring your A-game (or just your best underhand toss) to our Second Annual Cornhole Tournament! This year, we’re opening up the boards to entire families—parents and kids teaming up for a showdown of skill, focus, teamwork, and just the right amount of luck. All ages welcome—whether you’re a cornhole pro or just in it for the fun. Sign up HERE.

1. Hartz School Packs for 2025-2026 - order now!
2. Hartz School Packs are now available to order. Order by Friday, June 27th. Supplies are packed and shipped to WEC and distributed directly to your child's classroom. Please visit www.ahartzpacktoschool.com

Scholastic Book Fair Support our school, shop the Scholastic BOGO Book Fair! Buy one book, get one free!  Every purchase benefits our school and helps develop a love of reading. Click HERE for all details and to VOLUNTEER!

End of Year PTA Celebration, June 5, 7pm Join us at the Generoso Pope Foundation for an evening of appreciation as we celebrate our Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree, Lisa Gerken, and our incredible Volunteers. Ceremony followed by small bites, light refreshments, and entertainment. Plus, learn how you can get involved with the PTA! All are welcome! RSVP HERE.

Field Day, June 6 (rain date June 13) The Cottle Cubs will be spending the day outdoors with their friends and teachers while participating in games, fun, and a special BBQ lunch! Come volunteer and help us end the 2024-2025 school year with a bang! The PTA is requesting a suggested donation of $7 per student to cover the cost of lunch. Donations may be made via Givebacks or as cash or check sent to school in an envelope marked “PTA Field Day.” All checks should be made out to “Tuckahoe PTA”. For more details, and to VOLUNTEER, please visit HERE.

Cottle Yearbook – limited supplies available  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. The price is now $55 and QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED. Please contact wec.pictures.yearbook@gmail.com for questions.

As we head down the “home stretch” of this school year, we are grateful to all the members of our Cottle school family who make these exciting activities possible.  As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Pete directly!  

Sincerely, 

John Morash   and    Peter Kilgallen

Principal                     Assistant Principal

Important Upcoming Dates

• 6/2 – 6/6 Spring Book Fair
• 6/4  Strings evening show  5:30 p.m.
• 6/4  Band evening show  6:30 p.m.
• 6/5  PTA Volunteer Recognition Night
• 6/6  PTA Gr 5 Luau
• 6/6  WEC Field Day
• 6/13  Rain Date for WEC Field Day
• 6/18 Third marking period ends
• 6/19 Juneteenth holiday – no school
• 6/20 Rain Date for PTA Gr 5 Luau
• 6/20 PAWS Madness
• 6/23 Pre-K Graduation
• 6/24 Kindergarten Graduation  9:15 a.m.
• 6/24 Gr 5 Graduation  11:30 a.m.
• 6/26 Early dismissal 11:30 a.m.
• 6/27 Last day of school   dismissal 9:30