PTO Monthly Meeting
2025-04-04 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-05-02 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-06-06 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | building entrance
We are always looking to welcome new faces and input at our monthly hybrid PTO Board meetings, held the first Friday of each month from 9-10 a.m. You can either attend in person in the Board Room at Cotting School or online via Zoom.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84957633006?pwd=[REDACTED]

Cotting School Weekly Parent Group
2025-04-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-07 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-14 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-04 09:00 - 10:00 and 1 more date | Via Zoom
This group, facilitated by Family Support Coordinator Pam Varrin, meets remotely and is a regularly scheduled supportive space for Cotting parents to take a few moments for themselves, share information, and find connection and perspective. Join us each week, come when you can or drop in any time to see what it’s like!
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84612450285?pwd=[REDACTED]

Annual Arts Showcase and Friends & Family Reception
2025-04-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Cotting School, Concord Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Cotting School | 453 Concord Ave. | Lexington, MA
5:30-7 p.m. | Musical performance begins at 5:45 p.m.
Please join us for a celebration of creativity and artistic expression! This year’s Arts Showcase and Friends & Family Reception will feature student artwork, a musical performance by students and a casual reception with light refreshments and space to gather and connect. We encourage you to invite grandparents, family and friends.
If you have questions, please contact Senior Director of Advancement Rita Kincaid at rkincaid@cotting.org or 781.862.7323 x169.

PAC Monthly Meeting
2025-04-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Hybrid (In person and on Zoom)
The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) serves as a source of thoughtful feedback on what parents are thinking about, and as an important sounding board for Cotting School administrators. We are always looking to welcome new faces and input at our monthly hybrid PAC meetings, held on a Friday every month (except in June) from 9-10 a.m. You can either attend in person in the Board Room at Cotting School or online via Zoom.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7918848936?pwd=[REDACTED]

Information Session
2025-04-11 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-05-09 09:30 - 11:00 | Cotting School Auditorium, Concord Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Tour our campus, visit our classrooms and talk to Cotting School professionals at our monthly information sessions.
If you plan to attend and would like to request an interpreter, please let us know. Walk-ins are always welcome! Private tours are available by request.
To RSVP for an information session, set up a private tour or get more information about admissions, please contact Director of Admissions Elizabeth Russell at erussell@cotting.org or 781.862.7323 x114.

Play It Forward 2025
2025-04-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Cotting School Campus Center, Concord Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Thursday | April 17, 2025 | 6-9 p.m.
Cotting School | Campus Center | 453 Concord Avenue | Lexington, MA
Join friends, families and community supporters for a night of fun and games to raise funds for Cotting School’s Falcon Athletics and After School Programs. Enjoy an adults-only (21+) evening featuring competitive trivia and an exciting silent auction!
Trivia | Bowling | Rock Climbing
Plinko | Wine Ring Toss | Mystery Box | Silent Auction
Appetizers | Beer & Wine
Tickets, Tables & Ad Opportunities
Click here to learn more!

In-Kind Donation Support
In addition to an exciting silent auction, new this year will be mystery box surprises! The success of these fundraising activities is only made possible by generous in-kind donors from our community and beyond. One way you may consider supporting this year’s Play It Forward is by contributing a mystery box prize; please contact Rita Kincaid at rkincaid@cotting.org to learn more.
All funds raised directly support students with disabilities to participate in athletic and after school programs, such as basketball, Special Olympics, prom, clubs and so much more. Cotting School is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization; EIN 04-2104328. Cotting School is accredited by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and by the New England Association of Private Schools.

Information & Questions
Rita Kincaid | Senior Director of Advancement | rkincaid@cotting.org | 781.862.7323 x 169

Holiday Closed: Patriots' Day
2025-04-21

Spring Recess
2025-04-21 - 2025-04-25

Parent Social/Prom Party
2025-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Cotting School, Concord Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Spring Parent Social
May 9, 2025 | 7-9 p.m.
Cotting School Dining Room & Back Patio

We invite all Cotting parents, regardless of your student’s age and program level, to join us at our annual Spring Parent Social. Come enjoy a fun evening of conversation, refreshments and appetizers.
Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, May 2 using the form below.

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Contact Senior Director of Advancement Rita Kincaid by email at rkincaid@cotting.org or by phone at 781-862-7323 x169.

Prom
2025-05-09 19:00 - 21:30 | Cotting School Campus Center, Concord Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Cotting School Prom
This year’s theme is Enchanted Forest!
Friday | May 9, 2025 | 7-9 p.m.
Cotting School Campus Center
If you haven’t already, kindly email Dave Largenton at dlargenton@cotting.org to RSVP by May 2, 2025.

PAC Monthly Meeting
2025-05-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Hybrid (In person and on Zoom)
The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) serves as a source of thoughtful feedback on what parents are thinking about, and as an important sounding board for Cotting School administrators. We are always looking to welcome new faces and input at our monthly hybrid PAC meetings, held on a Friday every month (except in June) from 9-10 a.m. You can either attend in person in the Board Room at Cotting School or online via Zoom.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7918848936?pwd=[REDACTED]

Project Bridges Employer Appreciation Breakfast
2025-05-21 09:00 - 10:30 | Cotting School Campus Center, Concord Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
YOU’RE INVITED
PROJECT BRIDGES EMPLOYER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025 | 9-10:30 A.M.
Cotting School Campus Center | 453 Concord Ave., Lexington, MA 02421
Join fellow employers, students and their families as we celebrate another year of meaningful partnerships and student successes.
This event runs from 9-10:30 a.m., with a speaking program beginning at approximately 9:30 a.m. We will offer tours at the conclusion of the speaking program, around 10 a.m.
Please R.S.V.P. using the form below. We hope to see. you there!

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Holiday Closed: Memorial Day Weekend
2025-05-24 - 2025-05-26

Beach Party Dance
2025-05-27 15:00 - 16:30 | Cotting School Campus Center, Concord Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Let’s Get Ready for Summer
Join your Lower and Middle School friends at our Beach Party Dance!

Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
Time: After School | Pick up will be at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Cotting School Campus Center
Please fill out the form below to RSVP by May 27.
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RSVPs are required. Please RSVP by May 27 so we can provide you with additional information about the pick up process, etc.
No food or drink will be served during the dance. However, if your student needs/wants a snack, they will have an opportunity to eat it in their classroom at the end of the day before coming to the dance.

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Cafecito Para Padres Y Tutores Hispanohablantes
2025-06-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Cotting Transition Institute, 453 Concord Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Cafecito para padres y tutores hispanohablantes ¡Acompáñenos el 2 de junio a las 10:00 a. m. en el Cotting Instituto de Transición a tomar café, comer pasteles y conversar! Conozca a otras familias de Cotting y conecte con ellas. La conversación será en español. Por favor, confirme su asistencia a Naomi Zuckerman.
Join us on June 2 at 10 a.m at the Cotting Transition Institute for coffee, pastries and conversation! Meet other Cotting families and connect. The conversation will be in Spanish. Please RSVP to Naomi Zuckerman if you can attend.

Graduation
2025-06-07 09:30 - 10:30

In-Person Vision Planning Workshop for Parents & Guardians
2025-06-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Cotting Transition Institute, 453 Concord Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Wrap Up the School Year With an In-Person Vision Planning Workshop for Parents and Guardians!
Join Cotting staff and fellow parents working together with the Vision Planning Tools from Charting the Life Course. Develop a clearer understanding of the resources you already have and map some next steps for continuing to prepare for your child’s transition!
We are offering this workshop at the following two times:

Tuesday, June 10 from 6:30-8 p.m.

OR

Wednesday, June 11 from 10-11:30 a.m.

Both workshops will be held in person at the Cotting Transition Institute. The Wednesday workshop will be a repeat of the Tuesday workshop, so pick the time and date that works best for you.
To get ready for the workshop, please take a look at our all-school Vision Planning presentation from last year: Vision Planning with Tools from Charting the LifeCourse
Please RSVP to Transition Coordinator Adrienne Manson at amanson@cotting.org.
Hope to see you there!

Last Day of School
2025-06-16 08:00 - 11:00
Dismissal 11 a.m.
