Cougar Connect – May 19, 2024
Dear Coolidge PTO Families,
I hope you enjoyed your weekend! Here’s your weekly Coolidge PTO email, with an important vote request, info about an upcoming Connected Parent Series Seminar, a call for help with Field Day fruit prep, and more! Have a great week!
Coolidge PTO -2024-2025 Board Vote Info
The Nominating Committee is excited to present the slate of officers for the 2024-2025 school year. Many thanks to our parents and faculty who have volunteered their time and talents as members of the PTO Executive Board.
President- Theresa Eid
1st Vice President- *Liz Walker
Secretary- *Kristin Schaffner
Treasurer- Andrea Messina
2nd Vice Presidents- Michelle Gibney and *Sammi Eletto
Economy Shop Co-Coordinators- Ashley Mungiello, *Kelly Harteveld and *Nicole Serkes
We will need to vote on the incoming board members (indicated with an * above) prior to our next PTO meeting.
Please click on the link below to cast your vote BY MAY 29th.
(Only registered PTO members may vote. One vote per email address.)
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Nominating Committee at
Thank you for your support.
The Nominating Committee
Amy Minatelli and Cheryl Jaffa
Vote Here
PTO Lunch Volunteers- Help Needed This Week!
Lunch volunteers are needed tomorrow and Wednesday. If you haven’t signed up for a time slot this year, now is the time to jump in and help out. We appreciate your help!
Connected Parent Series: Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Seminar
The Wyckoff Connected Parent Series presents its annual session titled “Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB)- The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act” on May 28th at 6:30 PM in the Eisenhower School Media Center. The presenter will be Stephen Fogarty, Esq. Please click the link above to register.
Field Day – Fruit Prep Help Needed
Our field day fruit stations will need to be supplied with healthy, hydrating snacks on field day. Parents are needed to help prepare fruit ahead of time and drop off at the school before the beginning of the day on Friday morning. If you are available to help, please email [email protected]. Thank you!
Fourth Grade Parents- Please Read
Any fifth grade parent who would like to be considered for a 5th Grade Team position for the 2024-2025 school year should submit the google form by 10pm this evening. Forms were sent out on 5/5 and 5/13, via email.
Path to Rhythm Assembly
The PTO will sponsor grade-level assemblies by Path to Rhythm on May 30th, at Coolidge. We’re excited about this opportunity to provide a “Day of Drum and Dance” at the school, made possible by the support from our Coolidge PTO community.
Bike Rally – June 5th
On Wednesday, June 5th, the Coolidge School PTO will hold its annual Bicycle Safety Rally. This is a day for 3rd and 4th graders to ride (or bring) their bikes or scooters to school. Helmets are required.
Starting at 9:00 AM, individual classes will meet with an officer from the Wyckoff Police Department. The 3rd and 4th-grade students will participate in a short series of bicycle handling tests and safety checks.
If your child will be participating in the Bike Rally, please be sure that his/her bicycle, scooter, and helmet are in good working condition. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out.
Town Wide Garage Sale Update
The Town wide Garage Sale yesterday was a HUGE success! Beautiful day and oh so many things! We hope you got out to shop and found some treasures!
PTO Economy Shop Update
The Economy Shop’s half price daily markdowns start this Tuesday! Everything in the shop is half off until June 4th. June 4th and June 5th we will hold the exclusive bag sale where you can fill an entire bag for a set price. Make sure you pop into the Economy Shop to take advantage of these great deals! The shop will close after the bag sale on June 5th. We will reopen in the fall.
We still need volunteers until we close so please check the link below to sign up to help. Thank you for all your hard work this year!!
And here’s a look at the shopping schedule for the remainder of the school year.
1st Day School Supplies: 2024-2025 School Supply Kits Available to Order
We know it’s hard to think about school supply shopping for the next school year, but ordering is now available for the 2024-2025 school year for your 1st-5th grader. We are excited to announce our continued partnership with 1st Day School Supplies! 1st Day School Supplies helps parents and teachers get the exact supplies needed for the school year without having to step inside a store. Also, with each kit ordered, part of the proceeds benefit Coolidge School. You can make your purchase right now by clicking the link below and supplies will be delivered to your door at least two weeks before the start of school. The deadline to order is July 1st. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Parker at [email protected].
Upcoming Events and Dates to Remember
5/21-5/22- Musical- Beauty and The Beast
5/24- Field Day
5/27- Memorial Day- Schools Closed
5/28- Field Day Rain Date
5/28 – Connected Parent Seminar: HIB Presentation
5/29- 5th Grade Field Trip to Spring Lake in Ringwood
5/30 – Path to Rhythm Assembly at Coolidge
6/5 – Bike Safety Rally (3rd and 4th Grade)