Cougar Connect – April 21, 2024
Welcome back PTO families! I hope you all had a relaxing Spring Break! These last few months of the school year will fly by, and we don’t want you to miss out on some really fun end- of- year events. See our PTO reminders and updates below to stay informed. In case you missed Mr. Famularo’s school updates, you can read them here.
Theme Day – Thank you!
Thank you to all of our Theme Day volunteers who worked tirelessly to create a day of fun and exploration for the students at Coolidge! Carefully planned and creatively designed workshops really brought this year’s theme to life. We’re grateful for our incredible Coolidge parent community, the support from Mr. Famularo, and the Coolidge school teachers and staff who helped make this day a success!
Click here to add photos to our PTO Theme Day Album
May Dinner: Ticket Deadline this Friday!
Our annual May Friendship Dinner will take place on May 9, 2024 at the Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes. The deadline to order your ticket is this Friday, April 26th at 10pm. If you didn’t receive the invitation in your inbox, please click here.
Our tricky tray basket raffle is the highlight of the dinner each year. There will be 150 raffle baskets up for grabs along with other surprises! Pre-ordered raffle packages come with your name pre-printed on your tickets. Please submit your package preferences ASAP.
Click here for Tricky Tray Ticket Packages
Coolidge Field Day
Coolidge Field Day will be held on May 24th, with a raindate of 5/31. The PE teachers are seeking volunteers to help run the event. There are limited volunteer slots available and names will be drawn via lottery system. Please see Mr. Famularo’s weekend email (linked above) for details about the volunteer selection process.
Lunch Volunteers Needed on Mondays and Wednesdays
We’re in need of one or two volunteers to help serve lunch tomorrow. We can also use extra help for pizza lunch. If you’re free and looking for an opportunity to get involved, we’d love your help. Click the links below for info, schedule, and the sign up grids.
WEF Flower Fundraiser
WEF is holding a Mother’s Day flower bouquet fundraiser. Order for your family members, friends, or even yourself! Click here for more information.
Rocca Fundraiser – Thank you!
Thank you Coolidge Families for your generous support of the Rocca Family Dinner Partnership. We hope all the families that participated really enjoyed their meals!
Eisenhower Orientation for Parents
Fifth grade parents are invited to attend the Eisenhower Middle School orientation on April 30th, from 6:00- 7:00pm. Please check your email for more information.
Economy Shop- Townwide Garage Sale
Our LAST week of the year to fill the Economy Shop with Coolidge volunteers is April 30 to May 4. Please use the link below to sign up to volunteer that week.
Click here for the Economy Shop Volunteer Sign Up
Thank you so much for your donations, your time, and all your support with the Economy Shop. The Economy Shop has donated $9,000 to Coolidge thus far this year with one check to go. All your hard work is paying off!
Don’t forget to register for the Town Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, May 18th. 100% of the $15 registration fee comes back to Wyckoff Schools. With registration you get your address on the master map that day. A great way to clean out those basements and support our schools!
Summer Academies- Registration
Registration for Summer Academies is open until June 1st at 8am. There are some awesome offerings this summer!
Click here for more information.
Summer Academies – Volunteers
The Summer Academies volunteer application is available for this year. Volunteers must be entering 8th grade in September, or 9-12th grade, be a former Wyckoff K-8 student and they must be available for all weeks of the Summer Academies program. Click here for the volunteer application
YMCA After School Clubs- Register by 4/26!
The Wyckoff Family YMCA will offer a 5 week mini-session of two after-school programs at Coolidge. Please note that these programs are separate from the YMCA Aftercare program. Here’s the info and registration links:
ART CLUB – Wednesdays (beginning 5/8 thru 6/5): Explore color, shape, texture, and more through guided projects and freedom of expression! Participants develop their imagination and creativity to cultivate a stronger appreciation for the artistic process. Craft, design, create, and display your own work of art! $125
SCIENCE CLUB: Thursdays (beginning 5/9 thru 6/6) Join us for an hour of science exploration and discovery in the Wyckoff YMCA’s exciting after-school enrichment course designed just for elementary-aged scientists! Dive into hands-on experiments, electrifying demonstrations, and mind-bending challenges that spark curiosity and ignite a passion for discovery. Exploring the wonders of the natural world, each session promises an exhilarating journey through the realms of biology, chemistry, physics, and beyond. Get ready to unleash your inner scientist and embark on an unforgettable adventure where learning meets fun! $125
Click to register for ART CLUB
https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=5157&pid=18408&sid=1246636
Click to register for SCIENCE CLUB
https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=5157&pid=18408&sid=1246637
Team Up to Tidy Up in Wyckoff!
Wyckoff Township’s annual Team Up to Tide Up event will take place on April 27th.
Back for the Spring – Coolidge Croc Charms!
Pay for your custom Coolidge croc charms online, and pick up the same day!
Year Round Fundraisers
Information about our Box Tops and Name Bubble Fundraisers can now be found directly on our PTO website.
Click here for Name Bubbles Label Ordering Info
Dates to Remember:
4/26 – Deadline to order your May Dinner ticket
4/26 – Deadline for YMCA After School program registration
4/29 – Deadline to submit your Field Day volunteer consideration form
4/30 – Parent Orientation at EMS
Week of May 6th – Staff and Teacher Appreciation Week
May 8 – YMCA After-school Art Club Begins (must be registered to participate)
May 9- YMCA After- school Science Club Starts (must be registered to participate)
5/9/2024 May Dinner
5/9 Plant Sale Order Pick up
