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Ms. Brown's UPK Class
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Ms. Brown's UPK Class
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A Message from the William E. Cottle Elementary School- The Cottle Weekly
January 9, 2026
Dear Cottle Families,
As we return to school, we hope this past holiday season filled your homes with joy and your lives with laughter. The end of a calendar year is a time of reflection and consideration of all things accomplished over the last twelve months. The start of a new year brings new opportunities and endless possibilities. At Cottle, we’re off to a great start!
Mr. K and I had a marvelous time with our Cottle Cubs during our 2025 Winter Concerts. We'd like to thank all who participated and attended. We are so proud of our students for their hard work and performance. We would also like to recognize Ms. Kim and Ms. Barrett for their dedication to the students of Cottle School. The concerts were a huge hit. We also like to thank Gary Miller for his hard work in live streaming our concerts for the community to view and enjoy.
Here at Cottle while we are celebrating all the achievements and personal growth of our students, we are also setting new goals for 2026. As we move into the new year, our January PAWS theme is Goals and Grit. Our students will learn that grit means sticking with something even when it’s hard, learning from mistakes, and continuing to try. No one is perfect, and there is something to learn both from failure and from success. Through the story The Girl Who Never Made a Mistake, students will see that effort, courage, and perseverance are key to reaching their goals.
On Thursday, January 15, we will hold our second Principals’ Coffee of the school year. Our Principals’ Coffee will take place in-person at 9:30 a.m. in the Cottle cafeteria. We will also have an evening virtual Principals’ Coffee at 6:30 p.m. Ms. Silver will be presenting on SEL and Mr. Roberts will be attending to speak to the Strategic Plan process and survey, and as always we welcome your questions and feedback on any and all topics.
Save the date for the annual WEC Science Fair! This year, the Science Fair will be on March 4! This week in STEAM, your child will hear about the science fair guidelines, take a look at an example projects! Please see this website where you can find out more details! An information packet is attached!
As part of our continued commitment to strengthening TUFSD and ensuring our schools reflect the needs and priorities of our families, we invite all parents and guardians who have not yet done so to please take a few moments to complete our District Strategic Plan Survey by clicking HERE. Your voice is incredibly important in helping guide future decisions related to teaching and learning, student support, school climate, and family engagement across our district. We truly value your input and encourage every family to participate—together, we can continue building the very best experience for our students. Thank you in advance for sharing your feedback and partnering with us in shaping the future of our schools.
PTA EVENTS AT A GLANCE
- 1/23 (Fri), Heart to Heart Dance
- 1/24 (Sat), Westchester Knicks Game
- 1/27 (Tue), PTA Workshop Webinar: The Family Table Reset
- 1/30 (Fri), Ladies Night Bingo
- 1/31 (Sat), Parents’ Night Out
PTA EVENT DETAILS
Heart to Heart Dance We invite students in grades 3–5 to attend with one special adult companion (parent, grandparent, guardian, neighbor, or another special adult—must be 18+). Enjoy an evening filled with music, dancing, and fun memories together at the Tuckahoe High School Gym Friday, January 23, 2025 6-8pm. Get your tickets here: Tuckahoe PTA - Heart to Heart Dance
Tuckahoe PTA Night at the Westchester Knicks Join the Tuckahoe school community for an exciting night of basketball in White Plains as the Westchester Knicks take the court Saturday, January 24 at 7pm. A portion of every ticket purchased through our link will be donated back to the Tuckahoe PTA. Get your tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/WCK0124TUCK
PTA Workshop Webinar: The Family Table Reset The Family Table Reset is not about cooking better meals. It’s about creating space for connection. Led by Chef Melanie Underwood, this virtual session invites families to reconnect around food by sharing simple, realistic ways to bring meaning back to everyday meals. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the meeting. Register here.
Ladies Night Bingo Our annual Ladies Night Bingo is back—new location, same great fun! Tickets are limited this year, so be sure to purchase early. Get your tickets here: Tuckahoe PTA - Ladies Night Bingo
Kids Night Out Drop off the kids for supervised play and pizza from 6-8pm at No Limit Ninja in Yonkers. This event is open only to Tuckahoe students in grades K–12. Registration and waiver completion required: Kids Night Out
Each new year holds enchantment as it presents us with new opportunities, new ideas, and hope for changing our world for the better. Happy New Year! Here’s to feeling thankful for the year behind and enthusiastic for the year ahead!
As always, please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
John Morash and Peter Kilgallen,
Principal Assistant Principal
Important Dates to Remember
1/15 Cottle Principals’ Coffee at 9:30 A.M. in-person and virtual at 6:30 p.m.
1/19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
1/22-1/23 Kindergarten Registration in-person 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
1/23 Kindergarten Registration in-person 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
1/23 Cottle Heart Dance @ TMS/THS Gym 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
1/26-1/30 PTA Wellness Week
Quick Links
School Events
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Augie Nardone Scholarship Basketball Game - TIME TBD
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Cottle Random Acts of Kindness Day
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TMS/THS Winter Spirit Week
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TMS/THS Winter Pep Rally
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Cottle Random Acts of Kindness Day
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Cottle Random Acts of Kindness Day
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Principals' Coffee 9:30am-in person, 6:00pm-virtual
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Cottle Principal's Coffee
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School District Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
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Board of Education Special Meeting & Workshop
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Grs. K-5 Grs. 1-5 i-Ready Math, 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m.
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THS Regents Exams
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THS Regents Exams
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THS Regents Exams
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In-Person Kindergarten Registration 9:00-11:00 am
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THS Regents Exams
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Cottle Heart Dance (TMS/HS Gym) 6-8pm
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Westchester Knicks Game
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PTA Wellness Week at Cottle
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TMS/THS 2nd Quarter Marking Period Ends
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