Dear Cunniff Families,
Another great week at the Cunniff! We had some gorgeous fall weather this week, and students were loving their recess time. It was wonderful to welcome 3rd, 2nd, and Kindergarten families during Morning Meetings, and we look forward to having 1st and 4th grade next week!
As a reminder, our monthly Caregiver Coffee is coming up on Friday, October 16th at 8:15am. We hope to see you there if you can make it!
Finally, there is no school on Monday, October 12. We will see everyone on Tuesday!
Please read through for important info, and reach out with any questions.
Warmly,
Julia MacEwan
Principal
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Having a neighborhood school is a wonderful opportunity for our families, and our beautiful school grounds and community parks make it even more special!
To help keep all students safe, we ask families and community members to keep the school grounds reserved for students and staff during the school day. Please do not enter playground or outdoor play areas while students are outside for recess or other activities.
If you need to visit the school during the day, please go directly to the main office to check in.
Thank you for your understanding and partnership in keeping our school a safe, welcoming place for every child!
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The Watertown Free Public Library Bookmobile @ Cunniff
All community members are encouraged to visit the bookmobile during school dismissal and pick up some great reads for the whole family.
The Bookmobile will be at Cunniff on the following Thursdays:
- ✅ October 8
- October 22
- November 12
- December 10
Time: 2:30 pm to 4:30pm
Location: On Warren St. outside of Cunniff
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It has been so wonderful to spend time with families during Morning Meetings over the past week! Next week, we will enjoy this with
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4th grade, on Wednesday, October 14th
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1st Grade, on Thursday, October 15th
We will welcome families into the building at 8:15am, just after Morning Arrival ends. Morning Meetings on these days will usually run about half an hour.
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October
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Monday, October 12: No School - Indigenous Peoples' Day
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Saturday, October 24: Trunk-or-Treat (1 - 3pm)
- (Sunday, October 25th: Trunk-or-Treat (1 - 3pm) RAIN DATE
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Wednesday, October 28: Fall Conferences (4p - 6p)
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Friday, October 30: Earl Release - 12pm dismissal for all students; Fall Conferences (1 - 2:30pm)
November
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Thursday, November 5: Fall Conferences (5pm - 7p)
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Friday, November 6: Earl Release - 12pm dismissal for all students; Fall Conferences (1 - 2:30pm)
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Wednesday, November 11: No School - Veterans Day
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Wednesday, November 25: Early Release - 12p dismissal for all students; No Extended Day!
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Thursday, November 26 & Friday, November 27: No School - Thanksgiving Recess
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Are you looking to better understand the special education process and your rights as a parent/guardian? Join the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) for an informative presentation: Basic Rights: Referral, Evaluation, and Eligibility.
This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of special education laws and procedures, covering:
- The special education referral and evaluation process
- Understanding eligibility, services, and placement
- Parents’ rights and dispute resolution options
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Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
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Location: Online via Zoom (Handouts & Zoom links sent prior to the presentation)
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Cost: Free
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School Committee member Rachel Kay shared the following update about the Special Education Parent Advisory Council with the school community:
Dear families,
We wanted to formally let you know that all members of the board of the Special Education Parents Advisory Committee (SEPAC) have resigned. The SEPAC is intended to be an organization to support parents of children with disabilities and advise the School Committee on related issues. We are committed to having a SEPAC continue in our district and have been working with Leslie Leslie from MassPAC to determine how best to proceed.
As the SEPAC is for and by families, it is important for families to lead the effort to rebuild. To that end, we are looking for any parents or guardians who might be interested in participating in an interim working group. We have coordinated with Leslie Leslie to have an initial discussion via Zoom on the evening of Thursday November 12. Leslie will describe the role and function of a SEPAC and lead participants through the initial planning process. All families are welcome to this presentation.
If you are interested in being part of this effort, whether or not you are available on November 12th, please fill out this Interest Form. This is not a commitment to lead but an invitation to take part in the process of moving forward.
The most recent SEPAC had planned a training on Basic Rights: Referral, Evaluation, & Eligibility for Tuesday October 27 at 5:30pm on Zoom through the Federation for Children with Special Needs, and we will hold that training as planned. More details to come!
In the meantime, if you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Rachel Kay
SEPAC Liaison to the School Committee
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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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