Kindergarten Registration
PTA Cultural Arts Committee - "Once Upon A Mattress" on Broadway
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Clean Air Contest
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Clean Air Contest
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Clean Air Contest
A Message from the William E. Cottle Elementary School- The Cottle Weekly
January 17, 2025
Dear families,
Cold enough for you? So far, January’s weather has been a roller coaster from subfreezing temperatures to 40 degrees! Weather permitting, we will continue to encourage outdoor activity for students whenever possible. Thanks to the watchful supervision by our dedicated teachers and staff, our students have been able to enjoy some fun outdoors. Recess can be a much-needed respite for both body and mind!
It was a pleasure to meet with so many Cottle parents (in person and virtually) at this week’s Principals’ Coffees. Special thanks to our Interim Director of Special Education, Ms. Laurie Bauer, and to our School Counselor, Ms. Silver for joining us and for their helpful and informative Q & A and presentations. We always welcome all your questions, and we appreciate all your feedback!
Next week on Wednesday, January 22, and Thursday, January 23, we will be holding registration for next September’s incoming Kindergarten students. Registration will be in person from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on both days in the WEC Auditorium. Students with last names beginning A – L can register on Wednesday, January 22, and students with last names beginning M – Z can register on Thursday, January 23. If you have any questions about the registration process, please call the WEC Main Office.
Also, next week on Thursday, January 23, at 7:00 p.m., the Tuckahoe PTA Community Service Committee is partnering with WEC to offer a night of doing good in our community. Cottle Cubs in grades 3-5 (along with an adult chaperone) are invited to attend Community Service Night in the WEC Cafeteria. There will be several activity stations that students can rotate through that will benefit local nonprofit organizations. Instilling the importance of community service at a young age can help raise conscientious citizens who are committed to contributing to their community. Helping others is also a great way to improve your own mood and self-esteem. We hope you'll take advantage of this opportunity!
The Board of Education partnered with District Wise Search Consultants to help identify our next Superintendent, succeeding Dr. Goodman at the end of the school year. To ensure a collaborative process, District Wise will gather input from stakeholders about the qualities we should seek in Tuckahoe's next educational leader. We invite you to share your thoughts through a survey created by District Wise, which also includes questions about the Board's strategic plan. You can access the survey here: District Survey. Additionally, a community forum will be held on January 27th in the High School/Middle School Cafeteria. More details will follow. Thank you for your input and support in this important process.
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.org) or Mr. Grasso (grassor@tuckahoeschools.org) with any questions.
NEWS FROM THE ATHLETIC COUNCIL:
The Harlem Wizards RETURN to Tuckahoe* On 3/1/25, the Tuckahoe Athletic Council will host the Harlem Wizards vs Tuckahoe teachers at 2:30pm! Tickets go on sale Saturday, 1/25 @ 9am and will go FAST!
Ticket information will be made available next week! For more information, follow Tuckahoe Athletic Council on social!
NEW FROM THE PTA:
- 1/23, Community Service Night at Cottle, 6:30-7:30pm, Cottle Cafeteria
- 1/23, Community Class @ Rumble Boxing (New Rochelle), 7-7:45pm
- 2/4, Community Class, A Barre Effect @ The Dance Company, 7-8pm, Tuckahoe
- 2/6, Ladies Night Bingo, 7pm, Generoso Pope Foundation, Tuckahoe
- 5/2, Spring Social, 7:30pm, Wykagyl Country Club
PTA EVENT DETAILS
Community Service Night at Cottle, Jan 23 @ 6:30-7:30pm, Cottle Cafeteria
Join the PTA for an evening of service. Children in grades 3 - 5 will rotate among several activity stations where they can contribute in a hands-on way to local causes, Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Community Exercise Classes @ Rumble Boxing and Barre Effect
On January 23 @ 7pm, the Tuckahoe PTA Health & Safety Committee presents a TUFSD Exclusive Community Exercise Class at Rumble Boxing (77 Quaker Ridge Road, New Rochelle). Only open to TUFSD parents, teachers, and staff. Click HERE to register! Details and registration on A Barre Effect Class @ The Dance Gallery on February 4 @ 7pm coming soon!
Ladies Night Bingo, February 6 @ 7pm, Generoso Pope Foundation
We hope you can join us for a fun night of Bingo to support the Tuckahoe PTA! Prizes range from luxury handbags to spa certificates and much more. We look forward to seeing you there! Click HERE to buy tickets. BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW. SPACE IS LIMITED!
RECOMMENDED EVENT: Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay, Feb 8 @ 6pm, White Plains
Experience the magic of Coldplay's iconic hits performed live in an intimate candlelit setting. For ages 8+. Please visit HERE for ticketing information.
Purchase your Cottle Yearbook Now! 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.
For all the latest PTA News and Event Information, please be sure to visit TuckahoePTA.com regularly!
As a reminder, next week school will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, for observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Day holiday, which this year also coincides with the Presidential Inauguration. We hope you will enjoy the day and will also share its significance with your children. The holiday is a good time to reinforce with your children the importance of treating all people with fairness, dignity, and respect.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us, and thank you for your continued support and involvement in education at Cottle!
Please stay safe, stay healthy, and have a great long weekend!
Sincerely,
John Morash and Peter Kilgallen
Principal Assistant Principal
Please note the following important dates:
1/20/25 Martin Luther King Day – school closed
1/22/25 Kindergarten registration (A-L) 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
1/23/25 Kindergarten registration (M-Z) 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
PTA Community Service Night 7:00 p.m.
1/27/25 Superintendent Search Community Forum (TMHS Cafeteria)
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