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WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL
A Message from the William E. Cottle Elementary School- The Cottle Weekly
September 12, 2025
Dear Cottle Families,
We are glad to report that the initial feedback about returning to school from students and teachers alike has been positive. We are very happy to be back together at WEC!
With classes well under way, we have completed the i-ready reading benchmark assessments for Grades 1 – 5. Our students are settling into their new school routines, and learning has begun! Please know that we at Cottle will do our best to give our students quality instruction in an environment that is as safe, healthy, and nurturing as we can possibly provide, and we thank you for your partnership and support.
This year we are again using an in-person format for Back to School Nights. Last night’s UPK Back to School Night included special teacher presentations in the classrooms. Back to School Night for Grades K-3 will be on Thursday, September 18, and Back to School Night for Grades 4-5 will be on Thursday, September 25. More specific details will follow next week.
This week we conducted our first school-wide fire drill and lockdown drill with perfect precision. Thank you and well done, to our students, staff and teachers! We will be conducting additional drills throughout the year. If you have any questions, please contact the WEC Main Office.
This evening from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. our PTA is hosting a Welcome Back Ice Cream Social at Cottle for Cottle Cubs in all grades. For more information about this event, about our PTA and about the many special events that they host, please see PTA notes below.
The Tuckahoe Athletic Council has informed us that the time to participate in the mum sale to raise funds for the THS basketball team has been extended to September 14, so don’t miss out! Please click HERE to participate in the fundraiser, and thank you for your support!
PTA EVENTS AT A GLANCE
- 9/12 (Fri), Ice Cream Social, 6:30-8pm
- 9/26 (Fri), Room Rep Application Deadline
- 10/3 (Fri), First Day of School Photos Deadline
PTA EVENT DETAILS
The PTA Welcoming Committee would like to invite all Cottle Cubs to the first-ever Welcome Back Ice Cream Social this evening, from 6:30-8 pm. Ice cream trucks will be parked outside of Cottle for each cub to select their favorite treat. Any questions, contact Welcoming Committee co-chairs Michelle Clark at clarkmichellec@gmail.com or Catanna Berger at catanna.berger@gmail.com.
Room Reps Needed: Room Reps are needed to serve as an important resource for Cottle teachers and parents. The deadline to apply is 9/26. Class Parents will be chosen by lottery. You will be notified via email as to whether or not you have been selected by Wednesday, October 1st. Visit HERE to submit your application.
First Day of School Photos Needed for Cottle Yearbook!: We are seeking photos for the Cottle Yearbook! Group photos are preferred, but individual shots are also welcome. Please ensure that the photos only include students from grades UPK-5.
All submitted photos will be stored on the Cottle Yearbook's secure Google Drive. After the October 3rd deadline, the Yearbook Committee will move the photos to the secure Yearbook website. Thank you for your contributions! Questions? Please email: wec.pictures.yearbook@gmail.com
PTA Membership Drive: Support the PTA and help us meet our goal of 425 members! Your membership directly supports PTA programs and events that enrich the experience of students, teachers, and the community at large! Visit HERE to join.
Sincerely,
John Morash and Peter Kilgallen,
Principal Assistant Principal
Please note the following important dates:
9/18 Back to School Night – Grs. K-3 (5:45 p.m. specials teachers presentations in the cafeteria, 6:30 p.m. classroom presentations)
9/23 and 9/24 ROSH HASHANAH – School Closed
9/25 Back to School Night – Grs. 4-5 (5:45 p.m. specials teachers presentations in the cafeteria, 6:30 p.m. classroom presentations)
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Cottle Back to School Night Grades 4-5
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TMS/THS Spirit Week
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THS Home Coming Games & Events
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School District Closed
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TMS/THS Hope & Harmony Choral Concert
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TMS/THS 1st Quarter Progress Reports
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Cottle Picture Day
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School District Closed
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THS Picture Day - Grades 9-11
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TMS Picture Day Grades 6-8
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TMS/THS TTW Cabaret #1
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TMS/THS JCK Parent Presentation
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Boundless Adventures Trip Grade 7
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Cottle Principal's Coffee
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THS Senior Class Haunted House
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