Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mothers, grandmothers, and maternal figures in our Coolidge Community! We are constantly inspired by the dedication, love, and support you provide to our students every single day. We hope your weekend is filled with relaxation and the appreciation you truly deserve—thank you for all that you do!
A huge thank you to the Coolidge PTO for providing a delicious Staff Appreciation Luncheon on Monday. Additionally, thank you for purchasing a fleece jacket with the Coolidge logo for all staff members. We will wear it with pride in our school and in appreciation for all that the PTO does for our community.
To further celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, the Coolidge Student Council hosted a game of "Two Truths and a Lie" for all to enjoy. Students were given three facts about each staff member and had to choose the one that was not true. It was a lot of fun, and we got to know each participating staff member a little better!
Parents are invited to check out our May Specialist Newsletter, which includes news from our special area classes. I hope you enjoy the photos and enjoy reading about all of the great learning experiences taking place in these classes!
Grade 3-5 students worked hard last week on their NJSLA Reading and Writing assessments. I am proud of our students for showing perseverance and pride in their work. Let’s keep it up with the math assessment on Wednesday for grades 3-5 and the science assessment on May 19th-20th for grade 5. 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 carefully plan writing tasks.
Take this as an opportunity to show pride in your work and show all that you have learned.
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!
COORDINATING COUNCIL- PARENT PRESENTATION- “SUMMER STRONG”
Message from the Coordinating Council…Join us on May 12th at 7:00 PM for the final session of our Family Connection Series! Discover practical, real-life strategies to support your child's mental health throughout the summer months. You'll leave with simple, effective tools to nurture emotional well-being, build positive routines, and create a more peaceful, connected home.
Don't miss this chance to head into summer feeling confident, prepared, and strong together as a family! Sign Up Here
ATTENDANCE- 150TH DAY OF SCHOOL CHECK
Monday is the 150th day of the school year. Attendance letters for those children who are in jeopardy of being considered “chronically absent” will be sent out.
As defined by the New Jersey Department of Education and as noted in Wyckoff Board of Education Policy #5200, a student is considered "chronically absent" if he/she misses 10% or more of the school days in session for which the student was enrolled. As we have been in school for 150 days so far this year, I am providing this information as a guide so you can monitor your child's attendance as it relates to the definition of chronic absenteeism. Each school is required to report rates of chronic absenteeism to the New Jersey Department of Education. If any of the days were taken for a religious holiday, that day would not count towards the chronically absent count.
We understand that children may need to miss school occasionally due to illness or other reasons, but regular attendance is important. Evidence indicates that it is how many days a student misses, not why they miss, that matters when analyzing attendance and educational outcomes. Regular attendance is essential to a child's academic and social growth. Students who frequently miss school lose valuable learning time, exposure to class content, and opportunities to develop positive relationships with classmates.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Parent Presentation- “Summer Strong”- Tuesday, May 12th, 7:00 PM
NJSLA Mathematics (Grades 3-5) - Wednesday, May 13th
Kindergarten "Unique Creatures" Assembly- May 14th
NJSLA Science (Grade 5 only) - May 19th and May 20th
Memorial Day- Schools Closed- May 25th
5th Grade Trip to Spring Lake Ringwood- May 27th
PTO Theme Day- June 5th
5th Grade Trip to Spring Lake Wyckoff- June 9th
PTO 3rd/4th Grade Bike Safety Rally- June 10th
5th Grade Trip to Spring Lake (rain date)- June 10th
Field Day- June 12th
Field Day (raindate)- June 15th
FRIDAY FOLDER HANDOUTS
Visit our website for Friday Folder Handouts
Patriotic Bicycle Decorating Contest
Wyckoff Centennial Street Festival
Wyckoff Centennial Street Festival- Vendors Wanted
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.