Dear Cunniff Families,
I hope you all enjoy the long weekend! When we come back on Tuesday, we will really be in the final stretch of the year.
This week, students worked in their classrooms to create Memorial Day tributes by creating (paper) poppy wreaths. We are so grateful to everyone who has served, and we will be thinking of their families this weekend.
My best,
Julia |
Our annual Field Day is just around the corner on Friday, May 29th! We are incredibly excited for a day filled with school spirit, teamwork, and fun.
To keep the day safe and focused entirely on the kids, we will not be sharing a specific schedule of events publicly (following the same format as last year).
We love that cheering on our students is a cherished Cunniff tradition! To ensure a safe, smooth, and secure environment for all of our students and staff, we kindly ask that all non-PTO volunteer spectators follow these guidelines: - Stay Outside the Fence: Please cheer on our athletes from the outside of the fence surrounding the field.
- Keep the Parking Lot Clear: Do not enter the parking lot, as this space is being transformed into an active event zone for the day.
- Give the Kids Space: Help us keep transitions smooth by allowing teachers and staff plenty of room to guide their classes between stations.
Thank you so much for your cooperation and support in making this a safe, successful, and memorable day for our students! |
As we come to the end of another school year, we are reflecting on the successes and challenges of the past year to help inform decisions for next year. Watertown Public Schools is dedicated to building a stronger community at the Cunniff, and your voice is essential!
Please take a moment to complete our brief, anonymous engagement survey to help us improve our outreach efforts. The survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete and will close at the end of May.
If you’d like a follow-up, you’ll have the option to leave your email at the start!
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In the spirit of sustainability and community support (and keeping our hallways clear), we have organized all unclaimed Lost & Found items into size-specific grab-bags.
Families can request a bag in their child's size - no questions asked. This is a great way to grab extra layers for next winter or replace those missing essentials from this year - completely free! Whether you're looking to save a trip to the store or could use a little extra help stocking your child's closet for next winter, these bags are here for you. Check in with our Family Engagement Facilitator, Amanda to pick up a bag.
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The results from this year’s Fun Run are officially in... and you absolutely crushed it! Together, we raised a mind-blowing $17,000+!
THANK YOU to our incredible students, teachers, parents, and community for your unstoppable energy and generosity. You ran, you raised, and you conquered.
Because our students went completely above and beyond, they’ve officially unlocked some amazing rewards: - $3,000: Cunniff GLOW bracelets and a Ben & Jerry's "buy one, get one free" coupon (sent home today).
- $6,000: All school PJ and Stuffy Day – June 18.
- $9,000: Double Recess – Date to be determined by teachers later in June.
- $12,000: Tattoo (Temporary!!!!) Ms. MacEwan – June 17.
- $15,000: Teacher Karaoke Show – June 17.
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Watertown Public Schools Uniquely You: 3rd Grade Assembly: Mission Inclusion: Becoming Barrier Detectives
As part of Watertown Public Schools’ “Uniquely You” initiative—a district-wide celebration of inclusion, belonging, and the differences that make our community stronger—our 3rd graders will take part in a special interactive assembly during the week after Global Accessibility Awareness Day (May 21). This event helps students see how every person’s identity and perspective adds value to our school community.
In partnership with Understanding Our Differences (UOD), and funded by a Watertown Community Foundation Grant all WPS 3rd grade students will participate in an interactive assembly, beginning with a brief introduction and then rotating through engaging, hands-on stations where they will become Barrier Detectives, explore Inclusive Communication (including ASL, Braille, and communication boards), and discover Assistive Technology tools that support access and independence. Throughout the experience, students will learn how to notice and remove structural and behavioral barriers, include others in meaningful ways, and help create spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and included.
Our goal is simple but powerful: to nurture a school community where every child feels a genuine sense of belonging and understands that our differences are what make us stronger.
Cunniff 3rd Graders will have their assembly on Thursday, May 28th!
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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 |
We invite you to attend the 2nd Annual Watertown Diversity and Belonging Celebration at Filippello Park! This event takes place on the first Thursday in June each year. This year, it’s June 4, 2026, 5:30-7:30pm. All Watertown families are invited to come, bring a picnic dinner, enjoy an evening of live music, games, ice cream, a bouncy house and more. Our musical performances this year feature our talented WHS Jazz band, WMS Choir and a faculty band! This event was established in 2025 as a way for families to come together and celebrate another year of wonderful work by our students and the caregivers who support them. The WPS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Office Organized this event in collaboration with the WPS Diversity and Belonging Councils, Watertown Community Foundation, Watertown Parks and Recreation Dept, WPS Fine Arts/Performing Arts Dept. |
May - 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
- Thursday, June 4: DBC Celebration (see above!)
- 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
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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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