Dear Cunniff Families,

It's really starting to feel like Spring! We had a full week at the Cunniff with lots of learning, and a 5th grade walking field trip to Watertown Middle School!

We have ELA MCAS next week for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Please wish them a calm and productive couple of days to show what they know!

A brief note about class placement for the 25-26 school year: I will be reach out to families in mid-April to share our process for class placement, and how families can best participate in that process. Please be on the lookout for communication in the next few weeks!

Please read through for updates and info.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Julia

The Cunniff School reading teachers are excited to share our next monthly reading challenge! Our goal is to encourage students and families to read at home as much as possible in whatever ways work for you.

Students should try their best to complete as many challenge badges as possible and return the page to their teachers by April 1st. If we receive 70% of students’ boards, there will be a school-wide celebration! Happy reading!

 

PTO MEETING AGENDA

April 1, 2025 at 7:00pm

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Welcome

Principal’s Update

● Movie Night

● MCAS- no snacks

● Fun Run- 5/2

● Teacher Appreciation Week: May 5-9th

● Field day-6/13

○ T-shirts

Treasurer’s Report

5th Grade Update

Next Meeting

• Tuesday, May 6, 7:00pm

Dates To Remember

● MCAS: 4/2, 4/3, 5/6, 5/7– 5th grade only 5/13, 5/15

● Fun Run: May 2nd

● Teacher Appreciation Week: May 5th-9th

● Field Day: June 6th

On Apr 3, we'll have an in-person DBC gathering in the Cunniff Learning Commons 6:30-7:30 pm.

All are welcome.

Purpose:

- to get feedback about Multicultural Fair

- to connect with fellow Cunniff community members

- to share a meal (optional)

Desired outcomes:

- we have ideas for next year's Multicultural Fair

- attendees feel a sense of connection and belonging in the Cunniff community

What to expect:

- potluck (optional)

- 20ish minutes for feedback about Multicultural Fair

- 10-15 minutes open discussion about future DBC activities

- 20ish minutes general conversation and connecting

Watertown is starting up a Middle School Football program in August, and will be hosting a brief info session for interested 5th graders and their families. All interested students and their families are welcome to attend!

Tuesday, April 1, 2:40p in the Learning Commons! More info below!

New student registration for the 2025-2026 K-5 Before School Program and PreK-5 Extended Day Program opens at 8:00 AM on Thursday, May 1, 2025 and closes at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. There will be a lottery for enrollment. Please click here to view Watertown Community Education's Smore Newsletter for full details including the registration process, lottery details, and links to the online registration forms. Direct Smore Link: https://secure.smore.com/n/ux7sb

If you have any questions regarding Watertown Community Education's Before School and/or Extended Day Programs, please contact Debi Cornelius at debora.cornelius@watertown.k12.ma.us and Jeff Bodner at jeffrey.bodner@watertown.k12.ma.us or visit the Watertown Community Education webpage at https://www.watertown.k12.ma.us/communityed. 

Massachusetts requires annual health screenings at school. Screenings will be taking place over the next few months:

February and March Vision (Prek-5) and Hearing (K-3)

April Postural (5th grade) We will be sending a letter to 5th grade about the postural screening, if you would like your child to opt in to this screening, send back the form.  

BMI (Grade 1 and Grade 4)

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We are back to our first Friday of the month on April 4th - please show up and show out in your Cunniff gear!

All community members are encouraged to visit the bookmobile during school dismissal and pick up some great reads for the whole family. 

Dates (updated):

April 4

May 2 & 16

Time: 2:30 pm to 4:30pm

Location: On Warren St. outside of Cunniff

For additional information, visit the WFPL website

Mark your calendars! GSEMA is hosting a "Try Girl Scouts" recruitment event at the Watertown Public Free Library on April 2nd from 5:30-6:30pm.  

The Department of Children and Families is seeking to keep Watertown children in their

schools and communities. In order to accomplish this, DCF is looking for Watertown parents

who would consider opening their homes and hearts to a student in need of short-term

care.

Please complete this brief survey if you are interested in opening your home and your

heart to a student in need.