As a reminder, there will be no school for students on Monday. Next week, we join the nation in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His message of unity, peace, and equality remains a cornerstone of the values we teach here at Coolidge School. Teachers will reinforce this message with students this week in honor of Dr. King.
Thank you to the Coolidge PTO and the many parent volunteers who made our Kindergarten and 2nd Grade Kids Night a success on Friday night. Students had a lot of fun and created some great Coolidge memories. Kids Nights for all other grades have been planned for the upcoming weeks.
Message from Mr. Cosman regarding this week’s school musical rehearsals: Check out the updated January Calendar for the upcoming musical rehearsal schedule. Students should enter via the gym doors. Please wait in your car until someone opens the doors at 8:15. Contact Mr. Cosman if you have any questions, or refer to his email.
Congratulations to our 5th-grade band students for their two wonderful performances on Friday. It is amazing how much growth we have seen in our budding musicians! We look forward to the combined 4th and 5th-grade band concert in June.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT- 1/29/26
Back by popular demand- Coolidge Family Night is here for a fun afternoon playing board games. All players, from beginner to advanced, are welcome! Registration is limited and required. Click here! There will be fifth-grade game hosts to teach and play the board games, so come for a fun-filled afternoon.
When: Thursday, 1/29/26 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Where: Coolidge School in the Multi-Purpose Room
Please note that this is NOT a drop-off event- one adult must sign up per household.
HEALTHY BODIES, HEALTHY MINDS
As we begin a new calendar year, we’d like to take a moment to highlight something that has a powerful impact on your child’s school day: the foods they eat.
Why Healthy Snacks and Lunches Matter
Children are growing rapidly—and their brains are working hard every moment they’re in school. Nutritious foods give students the steady energy and focus they need to learn, play, solve problems, and stay engaged throughout the day.
We kindly ask that students bring healthy snacks and lunches whenever possible. Foods that are highly processed or high in sugar—such as candy, sugary drinks, snack cakes, and chips—can lead to quick energy spikes followed by crashes. When this happens, children may become tired, irritable, or have difficulty concentrating.
Healthy Eating and Academic Success
Research consistently shows that children who eat balanced, nutritious meals are more likely to:
Stay focused during lessons
Perform better on classwork and tests
Maintain steady energy throughout the school day
Show improved behavior and emotional regulation
Boost memory and problem-solving skills
Simply put, healthy eating helps promote healthy learning. When students feel good physically, they do better academically and socially.
Healthy Snack & Lunch Ideas
Here are some simple, kid-friendly suggestions:
Fresh fruit (apples, berries, bananas, clementines)
Veggies with hummus or ranch
Whole-grain crackers or whole-wheat wraps
Yogurt or cheese sticks
Lean proteins (turkey rolls, hard-boiled eggs, beans)
Water as the main drink
Small changes can make a big difference!
Working Together
Our goal is to support your child’s success in every way—academically, emotionally, and physically. By choosing healthier options for breakfast, lunch and snack time, you’re helping your child build lifelong habits that strengthen both their body and mind.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students healthy and ready to learn each day!
Warmly,
Phyllis Krey, School Nurse
Rob Famularo, Principal
NJSLA GRADES 3-5 (DATES BELOW)
Please note the following dates for the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) for students in grades 3 through 5. Please keep the following dates in mind when scheduling appointments or other time off for your children. The assessments will begin after the morning meeting each day, at approximately 9:15 a.m., and conclude by around 11:15.
English Language Arts (Grades 3-5)- May 6th-7th
Mathematics (Grades 3-5)- May 12th-14th
Science (Grade 5 only)- May 19th-20th
PARENT FAMILY CONNECTION SERIES PRESENTATION
The next Family Connection Series presentation sponsored by the Wyckoff Coordinating Council will be held on Tuesday, February 3rd, at 7 pm at Eisenhower Middle School. This session, entitled Raising Resilience, will explore resiliency--what it is, the factors that contribute to resiliency, and how parents can grow resiliency in their children. Please click the link below to sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4AABA72BAAFFC52-61520518-raising
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open. If your child is ready to start their educational journey this fall, please visit the district website for details and enrollment instructions.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Schools Closed MLK Day- 1/19/26
Student Council Meeting Grades 4-5- 1/22 8:00 AM
4th & 5th PTO Kids Night- 1/23/26
Family Game Night 4:00-5:30 PM- 1/29/26 (registration required, space limited)
1st and 3rd PTO Kids Night- 1/30/26
National School Counselor Week- 2/2-2/6
Family Connection Series Parent Presentation- 2/3 7:00 PM
NJSLA ELA Grades 3-5- 5/6-5/7
NJSLA Mathematics Grades 3-5- 5/12-5/14
NJSLA Science Grade 5- 5/19-5/20
FRIDAY FOLDER HANDOUTS
Visit our website for Friday Folder Handouts
Supporting Your Child with Math Anxiety- Parent Workshop
Kindergarten Registration
6th Grade Fairview Lakes Trip (for our 5th graders)
26-27 Preschool Registration
Parent Connection Series Presentation
1st/2nd Lax Wyckoff Recreation
2026 Baseball and Softball Wyckoff Recreation
Reminder from PE Department
Scribble Garden Craft Club
Wyckoff Rec Girls Lacrosse
Wyckoff Rec Boys Lacrosse
Student Council Meeting Dates- Grades 4-5
Wyckoff Recreation Travel Baseball
Wyckoff Recreation Travel Softball
COMMUNICATION NOTES:
For information about all school, district, and PTO events, please visit our calendar on the Coolidge home page. Check out our Thrillshare posts on our home page.
Be on the lookout for weekly e-blast updates from school and from our PTO, usually sent out over the weekend. For school communication, parents should ensure their email addresses are updated on Genesis.
Please note that we also have an official Coolidge School Facebook page. Please be sure to "like" us on Facebook! You may also follow Coolidge School on X @CoolidgeWPS and Instagram.