February Break
2024-02-20, 2024-02-21, 2024-02-22, 2024-02-23
School closed

The PRC-Saltillo Advanced Access 2-Day Course
2024-03-15 08:30 - 16:30, 2024-03-16 08:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Magazine Image
The PRC-Saltillo Advanced Access Course with ALP for AAC and Mounting is a two-day, in-person, fully hands-on workshop. This course is designed to provide participants with in-depth understanding of the settings and features that make PRC-Saltillo access methods customizable for individual clients.
Cotting School has partnered with PRC to host this workshop on our beautiful campus in Lexington, Mass., and provide advanced training for local Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Assistive Technology Clinicians and educators.
Dates: Thursday, March 15 and Friday, March 16, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. both days
Location: Cotting School, 453 Concord Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421
Cost: $195 per person
Please bring your own lunch.
Click here to register.

PAC Meeting
2024-03-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-04-26 09:00 - 10:00
This Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting will take place both in person in the Board Room and on Zoom. A draft agenda and link for joining online will be sent by email.

Information Session
2024-03-22 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-04-26 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-05-31 09:30 - 11:00
Tour our campus, visit our classrooms and talk to Cotting School professionals at one of our upcoming information sessions, where we’ll talk about:

Cotting School - Day program for ages 3-22
Extended-Year Academic Programs and Summer Enrichment Options
Cotting Consulting  – Providing technology solutions for students in their school environments
All of the new initiatives at Cotting School

Time: 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Place: Cotting School, 453 Concord Avenue, Lexington, MA
If you plan to attend and would like to request an interpreter, please let us know. Walk-ins are always welcome and private tours are available by request. If you are unable to visit us in person, you can also take a virtual tour. To RSVP for an info session, set up a private tour or get the password to view our virtual tour, please contact Elizabeth Russell at erussell@cotting.org or 781-862-7323 ext. 114.

Webinar: Understanding & Fostering Self-Determination Skills at School & Home
2024-03-29 10:30 - 11:30
As part of Cotting’s Family Engagement in Transition initiative, we are excited to invite you to participate in four important family learning opportunities. Throughout the course of your child’s time at Cotting, from Lower School through Capstone, these concepts are important for everyone to consider!
At our quarterly family learning opportunities, you will be able to:

Learn about vision planning and its importance in transition
Explore a timeline of transition milestones
Understand the importance of self-determination for our students
Have regular opportunities to network and collaborate with other Cotting families

The third webinar, “Understanding & Fostering Self-Determination Skills at School & Home”, will be hosted online via Zoom on Friday, March 29, 2024 by:

Dr. Pam Varren, Family Support Coordinator
Kathy Tyrer, Guidance Counselor
Lola Piscopo, Classroom Teacher, Capstone Program

This event is FREE and open to the public. Please use the following link to join us for this webinar on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6466422383?pwd=[REDACTED]
YouTube links to previous webinars in the series:

Vision Planning With Tools from Charting the LifeCourse
Exploring Important Milestones on the ARC’s Transition Timeline (TBD)

Webinar: Exploring Housing Options Together
2024-04-03 18:30 - 19:30
As part of Cotting’s Family Engagement in Transition initiative, we are excited to invite you to participate in five important family learning opportunities. Throughout the course of your child’s time at Cotting, from Lower School through Capstone, these concepts are important for everyone to consider!
At our quarterly family learning opportunities, you will be able to:

Learn about vision planning and its importance in transition
Explore a timeline of transition milestones
Hear from a Cotting parent and expert on housing options
Understand the importance of self-determination for our students
Have regular opportunities to network and collaborate with other Cotting families

We have added this additional webinar, “Exploring Housing Options Together”, because of the many questions about housing that have come up during our first two webinars. Cotting parent Andy Richardt will join us for an opportunity to think creatively about this area of planning. Andy joined Minute Man Arc in July 2022 as Housing Development Manager, where he has been working on the micro unit model as a creative and flexible path to living more independently. He will talk with us about this model, as well as about traditional housing models.
This webinar will be hosted online via Zoom on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. by:

Dr. Pam Varren, Family Support Coordinator
Kathy Tyrer, Guidance Counselor
Lola Piscopo, Classroom Teacher, Capstone Program

This event is FREE and open to the public. Please use the following link to join us for this webinar on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6466422383?pwd=[REDACTED]
YouTube links to previous webinars in the series:

Vision Planning With Tools from Charting the LifeCourse
Exploring Important Milestones on the ARC’s Transition Timeline
Understanding & Fostering Self-Determination Skills at School & Home

PTO Meeting
2024-04-05 08:30 - 10:00, 2024-05-03 08:30 - 10:00
This Parent Teacher Organization meeting will take place both in person in the Board Room and on Zoom. A draft agenda and link for joining online will be sent by email.

Play It Forward 2024
2024-04-11 18:00 - 21:00
Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Cotting School | Campus Center | 453 Concord Ave | Lexington, MA 02421
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 | Climbing
Plinko | Wine Pull | Raffles | Silent Auction
Appetizers | Beer & Wine

▶ View Program Book!
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▶ Silent Auction Now Open!
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▶ Info & Questions
Molly Gentilucci | Associate Director of Advancement | mgentilucci@cotting.org | 781.862.7323 x 207
All funds raised directly support students with special needs in participating in athletic and after school programs, such as adaptive 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.

April Break
2024-04-15, 2024-04-16, 2024-04-17, 2024-04-18, 2024-04-19

Webinar: Learning About Eligibility for Adult Services & Options
2024-05-03 10:30 - 11:30
As part of Cotting’s Family Engagement in Transition initiative, we are excited to invite you to participate in four important family learning opportunities. Throughout the course of your child’s time at Cotting, from Lower School through Capstone, these concepts are important for everyone to consider!
At our quarterly family learning opportunities, you will be able to:

Learn about vision planning and its importance in transition
Explore a timeline of transition milestones
Understand the importance of self-determination for our students
Have regular opportunities to network and collaborate with other Cotting families

The fourth webinar, “Learning About Eligibility for Adult Services & Options”, will be hosted online via Zoom on Friday, May 3, 2024 by:

Dr. Pam Varren, Family Support Coordinator
Kathy Tyrer, Guidance Counselor
Lola Piscopo, Classroom Teacher, Capstone Program

This event is FREE and open to the public. Please use the following link to join us for this webinar on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6466422383?pwd=[REDACTED]
YouTube links to previous webinars in the series:

Vision Planning With Tools from Charting the LifeCourse
Exploring Important Milestones on the ARC’s Transition Timeline (TBD)
Understanding & Fostering Self-Determination Skills at School & Home (TBD)

Spring Parent Social
2024-05-17 19:00 - 21:00
May 17, 2024, 7-9 p.m.
Cotting School Dining Room
Parents from every school level are encouraged to come and enjoy:

Beer and wine
Hearty appetizers
Meeting up with Cotting families for a casual, fun and lively evening of kid-free conversation and camaraderie!

This event takes place during the prom and is open to ALL Cotting parents, regardless of their student’s age and whether or not they plan to attend the prom.
RSVP to Mike Drew at 781.862.7323 x178 or mdrew@cotting.org.

Alumni Reunion 2024
2024-05-19 12:00 - 14:00
Sunday, May 19, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Cotting School | Campus Center | 453 Concord Ave | Lexington, MA
Join fellow alumni from all class years for a get-together on campus. Enjoy time with old friends (and new!), partake in fun Campus Center activities (like bowling!), see former teachers and have a delicious lunch.
Lunch (View Menu) | Bowling | Games | Photo Booth | Cotting Corner Store | Yearbook Archive
▶ PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED◀
However, same-day registration is available.

▶ Annual Alumni Dues
Annual dues are $10.00. Dues are used to support various activities, events and initiatives – from campus enhancements to alumni events to supporting current students. Alumni Dues are not required to attend Reunion. Below are three ways to provide your dues:

Pay Online >>
Mail a Check
Bring a Check to Reunion on 5/19

▶ Info & Questions
Molly Gentilucci | Associate Director of Advancement | mgentilucci@cotting.org | 781.862.7323 x 207
Important! This event is sponsored by the Cotting School’s Advancement Office. Cotting School direct care and medical staff will not be attending. Attendees and their guests should plan to attend this event the same way one would attend a public event. Friends, family and caregivers are welcome to accompany alumni who need support.

Grandparents & Grandfriends Day Reception
2024-05-22 17:00 - 18:00
Wednesday, May 22, 5-6 p.m.
Grandparents, “grandfriends”, relatives and family friends are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served, staff will be on hand to answer questions, and we’ll share what goes on day to day at Cotting through tours and an interactive activity. Students and parents are encouraged to attend with their guests. After the reception, please stay for Cotting’s annual Art Show, which begins at 6 p.m. The Cotting Corner Store will also be open from 5-7 p.m. for making purchases.
RSVP to Mike Drew at 781.862.7323 x168 or mdrew@cotting.org

Annual Art Show
2024-05-22 18:00 - 19:30
Please join us for a celebration of creativity and artistic expression! Student artwork, projects and more will be on display. We will also celebrate long-term Art Teacher Rosanne Trolan as she retires this year. All are welcome!
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Place: Cotting School Campus Center, 453 Concord Ave., Lexington, MA 02421

PAC Meeting
2024-05-24 09:00 - 10:00
Our last Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting of the year is scheduled for:
Friday, May 24, 2024, 9-10 a.m.
The meeting will take place in person in the Board Room and on Zoom. A draft agenda and link for joining online will be sent by email.

Memorial Day
2024-05-27

Graduation
2024-06-01 09:30 - 10:30

PTO Meeting
2024-06-07 08:30 - 10:00
One more meeting!
Our last PTO meeting of the year is scheduled for:
Friday, June 7, 2024, 8:30-10 a.m.
In person in the Board Room and on Zoom. A draft agenda and link for joining online will be sent by email.
