Dates to Remember
MCAS testing Continuing See schedule below
May 1, 6-7:30 Cutler Open House TONIGHT!
May 2 Grade 5 Field Trip: Concord Museum
Lost and Found: At Open House, please check the lost and found in the cafeteria. We have a LOT of coats, hats, gloves/mittens , water bottles and lunch boxes. Anything remaining at the end of the week will be donated. Thank you!
From the Principal:
On Friday, the Garden Club came and presented River Birch trees to each of our first graders. This lovely traditions lives on in each of our elementary schools:
MCAS Schedule
ELA: 3/27-4/29
MAT: 4/24-5/26
SCI: 4/25-5/26
https://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/2023schedule.docx
Absent/Tardy Safe Arrival Phone Line
To report your child absent or tardy (NOT for dismissals),
please call the safe arrival line @ 978-468-8472.
Last Minute Dismissal Changes
For last-minute dismissal changes, please call the front office at 978-468-5330.
If at all possible, please let us know by 1 p.m.The end of the day can get very hectic and teachers cannot always check their emails.
§ School begins at 8:25 am.
§ Adult supervision on the playground begins daily at 8:15 am.§ Dismissal is at 2:57 pm. Wednesday dismissal is at 12:45 pm.Please do not drop off your children before then as there is
NO supervision.
§ Early Release is at 11:15 am. There is no lunch served on early release days.You may want to pack a larger snack on early release days.
Title I Spring Literacy Communication:
Annie Drewes and Rebecca Butler, district literacy specialists, will be holding an information session for caregivers about the district’s literacy intervention model, including Title I services. They will provide you with information about the science of reading, how kids learn to read, and ways caregivers can support their young readers at home over the summer. There will be a morning session and afternoon session offered in the Buker School cafeteria for caregivers to choose from. Session 2 will take place on Thursday, May 4, from 2:00-2:45. Annie & Rebecca look forward to sharing this information with as many families as possible!
From String Jam:
Help decorate with chalk messages before school, on the walkway leading up to the main entrance. Sidewalk chalk will be provided. (Beginning at 7:30am) *alternatively, you can stop by at your convenience on Sunday (weather permitting and bring your own chalk). Wear your teacher’s favorite color!
Families register here: https://communityhouse.org/middleschool/ For a one-time middle school fee. Then admission for the dance is $8 and we sell $1 and $2 concessions!
Upcoming School Store: May 15th - May 19th
Monday - K& 1
Tuesday - 2&3
Wednesday - 4
Thursday - 5
Friday - Make up day
The Cultural Enrichment Committee continues to bring exciting opportunities to the Cutler community! Here are some upcoming events for the students:
- On May 18th and 19th, 5th grade students will be participating in a Cradles to Crayons service field trip to The Giving Factory!
Friends of Cutler Board Open Positions:
The Friends of Cutler has 3 open Board positions for the 23-24 school year: Co-President, Co-Secretary, and Co-Treasurer. Each of these positions play a vital role in the day to day work of Friends of Cutler and towards achieving the organization's goal of supporting and enhancing the educational experience of the students of Cutler Elementary.
These positions will work collaboratively with their counterparts to learn and acquire the volunteer responsibilities. Each of these positions holds a 2 year term.
If you are interested in any of these positions, please email Rachel Barstow and Taylor Whitcomb with your interest or for more information at friendsofcutler@gmail.com
Volunteer Descriptions: http://www.friendsofcutler.com/board-member-and-volunteer-descriptions.html
Thank you for your consideration and continued support of Friends of Cutler!
Upcoming in May: Save your Change!
The Institution for Savings is pleased to continue with its Coins for a C.A.U.S.E. (Coins Add Up to Support Education) program to benefit elementary schools in our communities. During the month of May, when an individual converts their coins into paper currency using The Institution for Savings' convenient coin counting machines the Bank donates 100% of the 5% user fee to Friends of Cutler.
The Friends of Cutler Elementary School will be the recipient of funds from the following offices:
4 Parker Street, Gloucester
545 Bay Road, Hamilton
37 King Street, Rockport
Dates to remember: May 8th - May 12th Staff Appreciation Week
