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Cunniff Connections: Friday, November 7, 2025

Posted Date: 11/07/25 (12:11 PM)

Cunniff Connections

Cunniff Elementary School Newsletter

November 7, 2025
 

A Note from Ms. MacEwan

Dear Cunniff Families,

I hope you all have had a wonderful week! I finally gave in and pulled out my winter jackets this week - I guess I have to give into the fact that the chilly (but gorgeous) weather is really here.

Our students are buzzing along in their classrooms, making progress, and learning new things. If you happen to have a 4th grader, ask them what they know about the circulatory system!

It was wonderful to see so many families at parent-teacher conferences over the last couple of weeks. We have another round of these in March, so make sure you join us then as well.

Please read through for some important updates and goings-on - remember, there is no school on Tuesday, November 11th in observation of Veteran's Day.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Julia
 

Cunniff Book Giveaway!

We’re collecting new and gently used children’s books for our upcoming Book Giveaway in December!
  • 📍 Drop books in collection bins outside each school entrance
  • ⏰ Please donate soon so we can organize before the event
  • ❤️ The more books we receive, the more stories students can bring home to read!

Thank you for supporting our readers!
— The Cunniff Reading Team
 

Annual Verification Forms: Please Complete!

If you have not already done so, please make sure you complete the Annual Verification Form for your child(ren)'s. This is a requirement*. You should have already received an email from the Registrar's Office with steps on how to complete this. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out either directly to the Registrar's Office or to me.

*Kindergarten and Pre-K students do not have to do this!
 

Winter Concerts are Coming!

2nd & 3rd Grade
Tuesday, December 9, 2024 @ 9am - 9:30am
This concert is for caregivers with students in second and third grade. We have enough seats for each student to have 2 caregivers attend the concert. Caregivers will be allowed to sign in starting at 8:50am. Students should plan to wear their WPS music shirt if they have one OR Cunniff Cougar pride colors.

4th & 5th Grade
Thursday, December 11, 2025 @ 9am - 10am
This concert is for caregivers with students in fourth and fifth grade. We have enough seats for each student to have 2 caregivers attend the concert. Caregivers will be allowed to sign in starting at 8:50am. Students should plan to wear their WPS music shirt if they have one OR Cunniff Cougar pride colors.

PreK, Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Friday, December 12, 2025 @ 1:50-2:20pm
This sing-a-long is for caregivers with students in prekindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade. We will be setting up the cafeteria "picnic style" so please bring your favorite blanket or cushion for sitting on the floor. Chairs will be available for any person who needs one. Students will sit with their families, and we will sing songs together!

Important Dates Ahead!

Calendar

Please mark your calendars!


  • Tuesday, November 11: No School - Veteran's Day
  • Wednesday, November 26: Early Release (12p) - Thanksgiving Recess
  • Thursday, November 27 & Friday, November 28: No School - Thanksgiving Recess
  • Tuesday, December 9: 2nd & 3rd Grade Winter Concert
  • Thursday, December 11: 4th & 5th Grade Winter Concert
  • Friday, December 12: Pre-K, K, & 1st Grade Sing-Along
 
Cunniff Absence Reporting Form
Cunniff School Website
WPS 25-26 Calendar
 

Community Information

 
Community Food Drive
Nonperishable
Donation Locations
 
Julia D. MacEwan

Question or concerns?

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

  • (617)-926-7726
  • julia.macewan@watertown.k12.ma.us
  • https://cunniff.watertown.k12.ma.us/