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Weekly Update Click here to read in another language Ms. Cain’s Upper School students went to Trader Joe’s to get what they needed to make an amazing lunch! Information From Cotting School Rock Your Socks on Tuesday We had such a great Spirit Week we decided to add one more day! Next Tuesday, March 21, 2023, is World Down Syndrome Day. In recognition of this day and some of our awesome Falcons, please wear brightly colored, mismatched socks on Tuesday! March 21 is symbolic because people who have Down syndrome have three copies of chromosome 21. Socks were chosen because chromosomes… Read More
Weekly Update Click here to read in another language This year's ski trip to Mt. Sunapee with NEHSA was a huge success! Information From Cotting School CANCELLED Due to Inclement Weather: Tomorrow's Basketball Games vs. Alumni Due to the weather forecast for tomorrow, Saturday, March 4, 2023, Cotting School's basketball games against the Roadrunners alumni team are canceled. We look forward to seeing you at the Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 11th! Thank You From the Senior Class of 2023 Dear Cotting Community, Thank you for buying flowers and stickers from us. We appreciate it. We were able to sell all the… Read More
Weekly Update Click here to read in another language Students and their special guests had a wonderful time at the Lower School Valentine's Day Tea. Information From Cotting School No School Next Week for February Vacation Wishing everyone a wonderful break! Next PTO Meeting Friday, March 3, 2023 at 9 a.m. Want to learn more about the PTO and volunteer opportunities? Join us at the next meeting! You can either attend in person (meetings are held in the school's Board Room) or online via Zoom. All Cotting parents and guardians are welcome to attend! Upcoming Events Please mark your calendar for these upcoming in-person events taking… Read More
Weekly Update Click here to read in another language Dr. Arnst’s Capstone class made a comfy home for its new pet beta fish! Information From Cotting School Don't Miss Cotting Conversations This Tuesday, Feb. 14 Tuesday, February 14, 3:15-4:15 p.m. ONLINE ONLY Learn how to discuss establishing healthy boundaries with your children and teach them to be safe and good friends. Click here for more info and to RSVP for a link to the YouTube live stream. Flower Day: Last Chance to Place Your Order! This Valentine's Day, on February 14, 2023, the senior class will be hosting Flower Day to fundraise… Read More
Weekly Update Click here to read in another language Upper School students enjoy working with plants at Mount Auburn Cemetery Greenhouse through Project Bridges! Information From Cotting School Tune Into Cotting Conversations On YouTube Live Tuesday, February 14, 3:15-4:15 p.m. ONLINE ONLY Learn how to discuss establishing healthy boundaries with your children and teach them to be safe and good friends. Click here for more info and to RSVP for a link to the YouTube live stream. A Message From President Bridget Irish Dear Parents and Caregivers, We need your input! Cotting is always looking for ways to grow and improve… Read More
Weekly Update Click here to read in another language Reading about The Great Kindness Challenge inspired Ms. Walz’s class to take part! Information From Cotting School A Message From President Bridget Irish Dear Parents and Caregivers, We need your input! Cotting is always looking for ways to grow and improve in the work we do with your students. That's why we're asking you to please fill out our survey, available in English or Spanish, by Friday, February 3rd. This tool has been carefully formulated to help us track our progress over longer periods of time, and your direct feedback will help to inform… Read More
Weekly Update Click here to read in another language Ms. Paull’s Upper School students did an experiment using ice water, rubber gloves and Crisco to learn how blubber keeps arctic animals warm. Information From Cotting School Next PTO Meeting Friday, February 3, 2023 at 9 a.m. Want to learn more about the PTO and volunteer opportunities? Join us at the next meeting! You can either attend in person (meetings are held in the school's Board Room) or online via Zoom. All Cotting parents and guardians are welcome to attend! Tip of the Week From Cotting parent Audrey Griffin-Goode: Agganis… Read More
Weekly Update Click here to read in another language Social studies teacher Mr. Meredith used a green screen to take Ms. Maskin's students on an adventure to Japan! Information From Cotting School Happy Holidays from Cotting School Wishing you all a wonderful winter break and a Happy New Year. See you back at school on January 3, 2023! - The Senior Administrative Team Thank you to the Cotting PTO! The PTO and parent volunteers surprised Cotting staff and faculty on Wednesday by catering an early morning buffet of hot coffee and breakfast treats to show their appreciation and spread holiday… Read More
Weekly Update Click here to read in another language The Holiday Marketplace was a huge success! Information From Cotting School Latest PTO Event a Major Success! We'd like to give a BIG thank you to the Cotting School PTO and parent volunteers for bringing our students another wonderful Holiday Marketplace! Last Monday and Tuesday, Cotting parents transformed the auditorium into a festive boutique so students could choose holiday gifts for family and friends as independently as possible. Parent volunteers, teachers, therapists and program assistants collaborated to recognize and honor the students’ choices. Those who shopped went home with gifts for… Read More
Weekly Update Click here to read in another language Meet the new Cotting School Senior Class Officers! Information From Cotting School Trunk or Treat is TOMORROW (Saturday), October 29 When: Trunk set up from 4-5 p.m. & Trick or Treat from 5-7 p.m. Where: Cotting School Campus Center parking lot What: Music, crafts and a prize for the most creative trunk! Sign up to decorate your trunk or attend here! Questions? Contact Kelly DeAngelis at kellycottingpto@gmail.com Announcing the 2022 Cotting Senior Class Officers! The Senior Class held its election for class officers last Friday. Each candidate prepared and made a speech, and we are very happy… Read More
Weekly Update Click here to read in another language Ms. Piscopo’s Capstone class practiced navigation and safety skills on a community trip to Lexington Center! Information From Cotting School Back to School Night is Next Wednesday Cotting’s Back to School Night is scheduled for Wednesday, October 12. We are excited to welcome families into the building to see the updated spaces and learn more about programming. In addition, we will be offering the option to participate remotely. Parent-teacher conferences will be on November 16 to allow time for sharing and discussion about individual students. Our in-person schedule for the evening will be:… Read More
Weekly Update Click here to read in another language It was beautiful weather for the first day of after-school golf! Information From Cotting School Help us Make Drop Off and Pick Up Run Smoothly We are working hard to make sure that drop off and pick up is as efficient as possible for you and your children. Here are some friendly reminders about things you can do to help. If your child is transported in a district van, please remember that you need to LET YOUR TRANSPORTATION COMPANY KNOW IN ADVANCE if your child is going to be:… Read More
Weekly Update Click here to read in another language Ms. Maskin's students learned about using the five senses to make observations in Mr. Lindblad's science class. Information From Cotting School Save the Date: 10/21/22 Mark your calendars for Back-to-School Night! Join us on Cotting campus the evening of October 12. Keep an eye out for an email through ConnectEd with more information and the full schedule. Join Cotting School's PTO Monthly PTO meetings will take place 7:30-8:30 am the first Friday of each month in the Cotting board room. We will also share a Zoom link via email. Questions? Send an… Read More
Weekly Update Click here to read in another language Another amazing Fall Family BBQ! Information From Cotting School Thank You, Cotting Community! The PTO would like to thank the Cotting community for making the Fall Family BBQ such a rousing success last Sunday. Almost 300 Cotting students and family members kicked off the new school year in style at this annual community-building event. A big thank you to the many parent volunteers who helped plan the event, responded to the call for raffle baskets and pitched in during the event to make this day of fun, games and great food… Read More
Weekly Update Click here to read in another language So many first day smiles! Information From Cotting School Don't Miss the Fall Family BBQ on Sunday! PLEASE NOTE: TODAY (9/9) IS THE LAST DAY TO BUY TICKETS FOR THE ANNUAL PTO FALL FAMILY BBQ Join us for a day of fun, games, raffles and food! All tickets must be purchased in advance. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Date:Sunday, September 11, 2022 Time: 12 pm - 3 pm Location: Cotting School Please contact Dr. Pam Varrin directly at pvarrin@cotting.org if you require financial assistance to purchase tickets. Questions? Reach out to PTO President Sheryl Queen at sherylannqueen@yahoo.com or Cotting's Family Support Coordinator Pam… Read More
Weekly Update Click here to read in another language We had so much fun at the Talk2U Pop Up Party! Information From Cotting School The Annual PTO Fall Family BBQ is Coming Soon! If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please use this link for more information: 2022 Sponsorship Information – US Letter by Sheryl Queen Questions? Reach out to Sheryl at sherylannqueen@yahoo.com or Pam Varrin at pvarrin@cotting.org 2022-23 Info Sessions Know someone who might be interested in learning more about sending their student to Cotting? We'll be hosting information sessions on the following Fridays: 9/16 10/28 11/18 1/20 2/17 3/17 4/28 5/19 Learn more here.… Read More
Weekly Update Click here to read in another language Summer vocational car detailing service! Information From Cotting School Talk2U PopUp Party Talk2U, our summer enrichment experience for tweens and teens whose primary mode of communication is high-tech or low-tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), is back for a summer shindig! Register your Cotting student and get more information here. Questions? Email Melissa Mulvey at mmulvey@cotting.org. 2022-23 Info Sessions Know someone who might be interested in learning more about sending their student to Cotting? We'll be hosting information sessions on the following Fridays: 9/16 10/28 11/18 1/20 2/17 3/17 4/28 5/19 Learn more here. To RSVP,… Read More
[caption id="attachment_16184" align="alignleft" width="415"] Congratulations to this year’s graduates: (clockwise from left) Jamie D., Patrick D., Billy C., Liam M., Frankie V., Amadi G., M.E. L. and (not pictured) Zach L.![/caption] On a stunning Saturday morning in June, seven seniors took center stage at Cotting School’s 2022 graduation. Cheered on by family, friends and faculty, each graduating senior was personally celebrated with comments from President Bridget Irish and received a scholarship and award for their individual accomplishments. As is tradition, the graduating class was welcomed into the ceremony through an aisle of cheering faculty. Personalized keepsake banners, created by nursing… Read More
Weekly Update Click here to read in another language Ms. Caughey's students had so much fun marble painting flowers. Great for hand-eye coordination, motor skills and developing creativity! Information From Cotting School befree: an Adaptive Clothing Company from a Cotting parent! befree is dedicated to improving lives by addressing the real, everyday challenges of people living with limited mobility and are committed to making adaptive and inclusive fashion that really works. Our goal is to offer a product that provides freedom during a time when freedom feels so far away. To learn more, go to https://befreeco.com/ Celebrate the ADA! #ADA32 Last… Read More