Cunniff Connections: Friday, May 8, 2026

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Cunniff Connections

Cunniff Elementary School Newsletter

May 8, 2026

A Note from Ms. MacEwan

Dear Cunniff Families,

We have had a fantastic week at the Cunniff this week! A huge THANK YOU to all of you for your support and appreciation of our teachers and staff - we are feeling very lucky to be part of this wonderful community.

Please read through for information on upcoming events, and have a wonderful weekend!

My best,

Julia

MCAS: 3rd, 4th & 5th Grades

MCAS 2026 Dates:

Up Next!

Monday, May 11 & Tuesday, May 12: Math

Wednesday, May 20 & Thursday, May 21: STE (5th Graders only)

All Done:

✅ Monday, April 13 & Tuesday, April 14: ELA

Reminder: Class Placement

As a reminder, our family input form for our class placement process will close next Friday, May 15th. If you would like to provide information about your child(ren) for our team to consider as we make placement decisions for next school year, please do so here: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/77583935.

📚 JUNE BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📚

Reading Cougars

We’re collecting new and gently used children’s books for our upcoming Book Giveaway in June!

We are looking for:

📖 Picture books/Early Reader books

📖 Books in world languages

📖 High-interest books for elementary students (ex.

I Survived, Who Would Win, graphic novels)

📍 Drop books in collection bins outside each school entrance

❤️ The more books we receive, the more stories students can bring home to read during the summer!

Thank you for supporting our readers!

The Cunniff Reading Team

Important Dates Ahead

Please mark your calendars!

May

Monday, May 11 & Tuesday, May 12: Math MCAS
Wednesday, May 13: Early Release - 12p dismissal
Wednesday, May 20 & Thursday, May 21: STE MCAS (5th Only)
Monday, May 25: No School - Memorial Day
Friday, May 29: FIELD DAY!

June

Tuesday, June 2: 2nd & 3rd Grade Concert
Thursday, June 4: 4th & 5th Grade Concert
Friday, June 5: No school for PK and K students!
Friday, June 19: No school - Juneteenth
Wednesday, June 24: Last day of school! 12pm dismissal

Cunniff Absence Reporting Form

Cunniff School Website

WPS 25-26 Calendar

Community Information

Watertown Elite Field Hockey

Field Hockey

Tempesta Camp

Soccer

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/