A Coolidge tradition continued on June 14th as we gathered around the Flag Pole/Peace Pole for a special ceremony of patriotic songs and Student Council speeches to celebrate Flag Day. Our Safety Patrol captains began the ceremony by raising the flag and leading the student body in the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the Star Spangled Banner.
On June 10th, Coolidge School welcomed back our Class of 2017 students (current high school seniors) for our annual Reunion. They enjoyed walking the hallways, watching a video, eating some ice cream, and, of course, taking a lot of photos. An impromptu recess session of basketball and “wall ball” even broke out. We wish these students the best of luck in college and beyond. Once a Cougar, always a Cougar.
This past week our third-grade students enjoyed a fun day of learning, discovery, hiking, and exploration at the Weis Environmental Center in Ringwood. We thank the parents who helped make this a successful trip for our students.
Our 4th and 5th grade instrumental band students performed two concerts this past week. We are proud of their efforts preparing all year for these concerts and growing as musicians. The Arts are so important for a well-rounded educational experience and we encourage our students to continue their growth in this area.
The final episode of The Cougar’s Cave is available here for your viewing. Congratulations to our 5th-grade students for their work producing these episodes all year under the direction of Mrs. Provost.
Report cards will be available on the Genesis Parent Portal after 2:00 PM on June 20th.
The Lost and Found is overflowing! All items will be donated to a local charity at the end of the school year so please stop by the front foyer to look for any missing articles of clothing. Parents are encouraged to write their child’s name on pieces of clothing so we can return it to them during the school day.
Just a reminder to you that you must pick up your child’s medication for this school year on the last day of school. It will not be sent home with your child.
Please make arrangements to see me just before or after dismissal on June 20th to take your child’s medication home. Any medication not picked up will be discarded.
Per state law, we must have new Medication Administration forms filled out by you and authorized by your child’s physician each year. The forms will be available when you pick up your child’s medication or can be accessed on the Coolidge website.
Fifth-grade parents are invited to join us in the gym at 9:45 AM on Wednesday, June 19th. During this time we will recognize each fifth grader during a brief ceremony and then share the “Memory Book” video that was created by our 5th grade parent reps. Parents may enter directly via the gym doors and sign in there. Please refer to the email from the 5th-grade parent reps for more information about this event as well as the 5th-grade clap out.
We held a kick-off for the upcoming WEF "Back to School" Color Run featuring Adam Kaplan from Schoolathon! Your student came home with a pamphlet on Friday with more information and directions on how to register. Mark your calendars, this year's event is being held on Saturday, September 7, at 11 am at Eisenhower Middle School. This will be the official kick-off of the school year for the entire community.
Additionally, there is some friendly competition among the 5 schools:
• “Top School for Donations Raised” Receives a $500 Bonus for their PE program
• “Winners Circle”: Top 3 – 5 students from each school get to:
- Stand with the DJ and shout - “Runners start your race!”
- “Blast” their principal with color
We want to win the “Top School for Donations”! Please help us get there! Every little bit counts! Funds will be used across the Wyckoff School District to fund scholastic programs outside of the school budget. Let’s win this! What a great way to start the new year and kick off WEF's 35th Anniversary!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out directly to WEF at info@wefnj.org or 201-977-2885.
Students and parents received a letter via email regarding admission into the Talented Art Program (TAP) at Eisenhower School for sixth grade.
The Genesis parent portal is open for parents to make a selection for World Language for their children. An email with further information regarding this was sent in May. The deadline has passed to make your selections so if you have not responded yet please do so right away.
Subscription busing is available at a cost to all rising 6th-grade students. Please read this letter for more information.
Parents should view this letter for important information regarding required immunizations and health forms for Eisenhower Middle School.
Also, the sixth-grade overnight team-building trip to Fairview Lakes YMCA Camp is scheduled for September 17-18, 2024! It is a great opportunity to meet new friends and start sixth grade with a lot of fun. Please return this form and a down payment of $120 (written to Eisenhower Middle School) by May 24th to Eisenhower School. More information to come regarding chaperones and final payment information. If you have any questions, please call the EMS main office.
6/18-6/20- Minimum Days (1:05 PM dismissal)
6/18- PTO Meeting 9:15 AM
6/19- 5th Grade Memory Book Breakfast 9 AM (students only)
6/19- 5th Grade Video and Ceremony 9:45 AM (parents/students)
6/20- Report Cards Available on Genesis- 2 PM
6/20- All students and staff enjoy Uncle Louie's Italian Ice (Thank you PTO)
6/20- Last Day of School (5th Grade Clap-out 12:55)
Visit our website for Friday Folder Handouts
Wyckoff Library Summer Reading Club
Wyckoff Girl Scouts
6th Grade TAP Portfolio Letter- For 5th grade parents
Subscription Busing for Eisenhower Middle School
Incoming 6th Graders Overnight Field Trip
Integrated Preschool 3 and 4-Year-Olds
Visit the Coolidge PTO's website for handouts and PTO-related information.