Next week, we celebrate Staff Appreciation Week! Every day, I watch the Coolidge staff go above and beyond—not just to teach lessons, but to inspire curiosity, provide comfort, and build a foundation for our students' futures. They are the heart of our school. Please join me in taking a moment next week to thank a teacher who has made a difference in your child’s life. A simple note or a kind word goes a long way in showing them just how much they are valued!
SCHOOLWIDE MEETING
During our Schoolwide Meeting last week, we discussed our C.A.R.E.S. competency of empathy, which will be the focus for May. We listened to the story The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodsen, which illustrated how we can all be a “bridge” to someone else by listening and understanding how others feel. My challenge to students for May is to find one thing they have in common with someone they do not usually talk to. Let’s make May the month where every student at Coolidge School feels seen!
FIELD DAY 2026- VOLUNTEER SELECTION PROCESS
The 2026 Coolidge Field Day will be on Friday, June 12th, and the rain date is Monday, June 15th. The PE department is excited to unveil our "250th Anniversary of America" theme and is seeking parent volunteers to help run the event.
Field Day volunteers need to be available from 8:25 am-12:45 pm. Please complete this Google form if you want to be part of the selection process. We have 60 volunteer spots available and plan to use a lottery system to select the volunteers.
All submissions are due by Monday, May 11th - each parent who wants to volunteer must fill out their own form. Please do not put more than one name on each form. All volunteers who are selected in the lottery will be notified by May 15th. Thank you in advance for your support!
NJSLA TESTING
Students in grades 3-5 will begin NJSLA testing this week. Testing begins at the start of the day, so please ensure that your child(ren) arrive at school on time. Students are encouraged to try their hardest, approach the assessments with a “can-do” attitude, and carefully check their work. Here are several tips and suggestions for students taking the NJSLA:
Make sure your child gets ample sleep the night before the assessment.
Provide a nutritious breakfast each morning.
Emphasize that your child should try to relax during the test and do his/her very best.
Suggest that your child read each question carefully and take his/her time on the assessment.
Check answers carefully, review for careless mistakes, and plan writing tasks carefully.
All students must have a working pair of headphones.
The testing schedule for Coolidge School will be as follows:
Reading (Grades 3-5): May 5th
Writing (Grades 3-5): May 7th
Mathematics (Grades 3-5): May 13th
Science (Grade 5 Only): May 19th - May 20th
ATTENTION 5TH GRADE PARENTS- MESSAGE FROM EMS
We are excited to invite you to the 5th Grade Parent Transition Night at Eisenhower Middle School on Wednesday, May 6th, from 6 - 7 pm. This special evening is designed to help you learn more about what to expect as your child enters middle school. You'll have the opportunity to meet the team, tour the building, and get your questions answered. We hope you’ll join us as we take this important step together in your child’s educational journey!
Subscription Busing to Eisenhower for the 2026-27 school year: The application will be available in mid-May 2026. It will be included in the Weekly Update or Newsletter in addition to being posted on the Eisenhower Middle School and Wyckoff Board of Education websites. Any questions, please contact Nancy Meyer (201-848-5700 x6209)
I-READY LOGIN AND DIRECTIONS
All students have completed their third i-Ready Diagnostic. The Diagnostic is an adaptive assessment that identifies students’ strengths and opportunities for growth. That information helps determine how to best support their learning and helps teachers set goals and personalize small group instruction for the remainder of the school year. Here are parent directions to access your child(ren)’s i-Ready reports.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Teacher Appreciation Week- 5/4- 5/8
School Nurse Appreciation Day- 5/6
2nd Grade Field Trip to Turtle Back Zoo- 5/8
NJSLA English Language Arts (Grades 3-5) - May 5th and May 7th
NJSLA Mathematics (Grades 3-5) - Wednesday, May 13thNJSLA Science (Grade 5 only) - Tuesday, May 19th and Wednesday, May 20th
Memorial Day- Schools Closed- May 25th
5th Grade Trip to Spring Lake Ringwood- May 27th
FRIDAY FOLDER HANDOUTS
Visit our website for Friday Folder Handouts
Coolidge School Supply List- September 2026
1st Day School Supply Flyer to Purchase
Cheerleading Flyer
Girls Volleyball Flyer
Soccer Flyer
Football and Flag Football Flyer
Girls Field Hockey Flyer
YMCA Before and After School Care 2026-2027
2026 Summer Golf Camp
Wyckoff Recreation Summer Programs
2026 Wyckoff Fairy Camp
Kpop Demon Hunters Summer Camp Ages 4-8
NJSLA Letter
Fairview Lake Trip Reminder/Information- 5th-grade parents
Kindergarten Registration
Student Council Meeting Dates- Grades 4-5
COMMUNICATION NOTES:
For information about all school, district, and PTO events, please visit our calendar on the Coolidge home page. Check out our Thrillshare posts on our home page.
Be on the lookout for weekly e-blast updates from school and from our PTO, usually sent out over the weekend. For school communication, parents should ensure their email addresses are updated on Genesis.
Please note that we also have an official Coolidge School Facebook page. Please be sure to "like" us on Facebook! You may also follow Coolidge School on X @CoolidgeWPS and Instagram.