Message from Mr. Cosman regarding the school musical rehearsals: Check out the updated March Calendar for this week's upcoming musical rehearsal schedule. Performers should enter through the gym doors at 8:20.
STUDENT COUNCIL BOOK DRIVE
The Coolidge School Student Council is partnering with Mrs. Needleman for Read Across America Week, to bring you the Coolidge Book Drive 2024! The book drive will be held on Tuesday, March 5th. Students are encouraged to donate ONE gently used but well-loved book, that they are ready to pass on to a new reader. Bins will be located at the front and
back entrances for drop-off. Please contact Mrs. Pennino (apennino@wyckoffschools.org) or Mrs. Turtoro (jturtoro@wyckoffschools.org) with any questions. Happy Reading, Cougars!
READ ACROSS AMERICA
We are very excited about Read Across America Week from March 4th to 8th and have a lot of fun activities planned. It's going to be such a great week! Thank you Mrs. Needleman for helping to organize all of these events. Check out our fun Spirit Days that are also noted below
Monday, March 4
Book Character Day. Dress up as a favorite book character.
Schoolwide Meeting to celebrate books and show off our costumes.
Tuesday, March 5
Reading Makes You Bright. Wear neon or bright colors.
Student Council Book Drive (more info above)
Wednesday, March 6
Cozy Up with a Good Book. Wear pajamas.
Schoolwide Book Buddies
Thursday, March 7
Read My Shirt. Wear a shirt that needs to be read.
Outdoor Book Walk
Friday, March 8
Team Up for Reading-Wear a sports jersey or your Coolidge spirit wear.
Author Robert Skead is coming (thank you PTO)
NEW JERSEY STUDENT LEARNING ASSESSMENT (NJSLA)
The New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) for grades 3-5 will take place on the dates listed below. For planning purposes, please do not plan vacations, days off, or doctor’s and dentist appointments on these days for your students. Students should arrive at school on time, well-rested, with a positive attitude and approach to try their hardest on these assessments. Here are the dates:
May 7th-8th- Language Arts Grades 3-5
May 9th-10th- Science Grade 5 ONLY
May 14th-16th- Mathematics Grades 3-5
FAMILY STEAM NIGHT
Join Mrs. Needleman, media specialist, and Mrs. Provost, technology teacher, on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 4:00-5:30 in the Coolidge MPR for Coolidge's Family STEAM Night. You and your children will engage in hands-on activities and get a glimpse of some of the technologies they use in the classroom. Space is limited, and will be capped, so sign up today. Here is the link to sign up.
DATES TO REMEMBER
3/4 to 3/8- Read Across America Week
3/8 - Robert Skead Author Visit (funded by the Coolidge PTO)
3/12- Zabriskie House Trip- 4th Grade
3/13- PTO Science Fair- 6:30 PM
3/15- Marking Period 2 Ends
3/21- Family STEAM Night (sign-up required)
3/22- Report Cards Available on Genesis (Grades 1-5)
3/27- First Grade Trip to Wyckoff Library
3/29- Wyckoff Schools Closed
FRIDAY FOLDER HANDOUTS
Visit our website for Friday Folder Handouts
Student Council Book Drive
Health Barn Parent Letter for Assembly
Health Barn Rainbow Swirly Smoothie Recipe
Read Across America Spirit Week March 4th-8th
Girl Scout Membership- Winter Extravaganza
2024 Spring Lacrosse Registration
2024-2025- Integrated Preschool Registration
2024 Spring Baseball and Softball Registration
Student Council Meeting Dates
Visit the Coolidge PTO's website for handouts and PTO-related information.