Special Edition: Cunniff Connections
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Dear Cunniff Families,
Next Friday, March 20th, we will be celebrating a very special day - please check out details below!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Julia
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Come join WPS Staff, Students and Caregivers as we celebrate
World Down Syndrome Day
on Friday, March 20, 2026*
wear your wackiest, most unique pair
to celebrate everything that makes
all of us different and special,
but also the SAME!
*Please note the World Down Syndrome Day is always on March 21st
but our event will occur on Friday March 20, 2026 during school hours
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Why does World Down Syndrome Day take place annually on March 21st
- Because it is the 21st day of the 3rd month which signifies the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down Syndrome.
- Chromosomes are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells.
- Each chromosome is made of protein and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
- Passed from parents to offspring, DNA contains the specific instructions that make each type of living creature unique.
- Chromosomes are the building blocks of life itself and look like socks, so since people with Down Syndrome have an extra “sock,” people all over the world wear colorful, fun, or mismatched socks to raise awareness and support for inclusion and respect for people with Down Syndrome.
Down Syndrome Facts:
- Down Syndrome is not a disease or illness, it is simply an EXTRA chromosome within every living cell.
- No one knows why some people have this extra chromosome.
- People are born with Down Syndrome and will have Down Syndrome their entire lives.
- Most children with Down Syndrome will be able to do the things that other children do, it just may take more time, focus, and work.
- Children with Down Syndrome like to play and have fun and friends, as do all children.
- Children with Down Syndrome have different talents, interests, and ability levels.
- Children with Down Syndrome want to be included, liked, and respected, as do all children..
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Co-Sponsored by Watertown Community Foundation, Cunniff Elementary School and WPS Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging For any questions - contact deib_office @watertown.k12.ma.us
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March
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Tuesday, March 17: String Spectacular (see below!)
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Thursday, March 19: Evening Conferences, 5 - 7p
- Friday, March 20: ROCK YOUR SOCKS!
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Friday, March 20: Early Release, 12p; Conferences 1 - 2:30p
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Wednesday, March 25: Evening Conferences, 4 - 6p
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Thursday, March 26: Early Release, 12p; Conferences 1 - 2:30p
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Tuesday, March 31: Spring Picture Day (more info to come!)
April
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Friday, April 3: Early Release; 12p
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Monday, April 13 & Tuesday April 14: ELA MCAS (Grades 3, 4, and 5)
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Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24: Spring Recess (no school!)
MCAS is coming! Our 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders take this yearly state-wide assessment. Dates below!
MCAS 2026 Dates:
Monday, April 13 & Tuesday, April 14: ELA
Monday, May 11 & Tuesday, May 12: Math
Wednesday, May 20 & Thursday, May 21: STE (5th Graders only)
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Join us on Tuesday, March 17th, from 7 - 8 PM in the WMS Gymnasium for our fifth annual String Spectacular, a special concert featuring all of our Watertown string players from grades 4 - 12, nearly 26o players! This year's concert features exciting music ranging from fiddle tunes to pop favorites, including "My Shot" from Hamilton! We can't wait to share our music with you! |
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/
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