Dates to Remember

Parent-Teacher/Family Conferences                                     November 2

Veteran's Day No School                                                          November 11

Teacher's Professional Development                                     November 12

Picture re-take day                                                                     November 19

Thanksgiving Recess                                                                  November  24 -

                                                                                                        November 29                                                                

Parent/Teacher Conferences: Please note! Early Dismissal

Tuesday, November 2nd

Teachers are looking forward to meeting with you during your individual conference time either via Zoom or in person. Just a reminder that on Tuesday, November 2nd, school will be dismissed at 11:15 am and lunch will not be provided.

The Halloween Parade 

This event was a great success with a huge turn-out from Cutler friends and families who lined the Cutler Circle with great enthusiasm! Kindergarten through Second Grade partook in the parade featuring their incredible costumes with appearances from astronauts, mermaids, witches, a banana, Harry Potter, Bazooka Bubblegum, Fruit Loops, Wonder Woman, Dalmations, ghosts and so many more. Although the parade is short and sweet it is a highlight of the year for our younger children and we so appreciate your coming out to support them!

Cutler School Fifth Grade Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Last week the Fifth Grade once again participated in the Cutler School Annual Pumpkin Decorating contest! Fifth graders decorate their pumpkins at home and bring them in for one day during which all classes, from K - 5, judge them for originality and creativity. Submissions this year included pumpkin representations of a woodland scene, an aquarium, a caterpillar, a hedgehog, witches and a glow in the dark spaceman. This year our winners were: Lylah Maltais, Mya Parisi and Zachary Stein!

Fifth Grade Ukelele String Jam

Mrs Graham's Ukelele String Jam for 5th graders is in full swing. We are happy to report that the turn-out is large and enthusiasm is high!  We look forward to hearing all that the group has learned at their next performance. 

Stay tuned for information from Mrs. Graham about 'Ukes on Deck', an opportunity for 4th Graders to participate in our Ukelele program.

Transfer Busses

Please note that on Monday, November 8th, our transfer busses will be back in operation. This does not affect the majority of our students. Those that will be affected will receive more information within the next couple of days.

School Photographs

Your children's school photographs will be sent home today in your their backpacks. Please note that due to delays with UPS to O'Connor Studios, we have re-scheduled our picture re-take day to Friday, November 19th.

News From Library/Tech

Starting this month, Heidi Hebert in Library Tech will begin her program "Adventures in Coding" for all classes K - 5. Your children will be learning Block coding and Sequencing using pencil and paper as well as online platforms. Stay tuned for more exciting information!

We would like to remind you to search your homes for Cutler School Library books. During last year many library books ended up going home without the proper 'check out' procedures having been followed. All of this is entirely understandable, but we would be grateful if you would have a look for books - many thanks!

The Fantasticks

The HWRHS Theatre Department will be performing the classic musical, The Fantasticks, November 4, 5, 6 @ 6:30 pm, in the Ferrini Dramatics Center (775 Bay Rd. South Hamilton, MA)!

  

Tickets will be available @ the door ($10 for Students/Faculty & $15 for General Public).

Please note: Masks will be required for all in attendance.

News from the Health Office

Sorry for any prior confusion per DESE all students who are absent with Covid 19 symptoms 

Must call their pediatricians and obtain a PCR test or an alternative diagnosis before returning to school.

COVID-19 Symptoms

Students who are unwell should remain home.  Below is the full list of symptoms for which caregivers should monitor their children, and staff should monitor themselves.  

• Unvaccinated individuals presenting these symptoms should seek PCR testing or contact their medical provider.

• Vaccinated individuals experiencing symptoms in bold, should seek PCR testing and or clinical guidance to assess the need for PCR testing. 

COVID-19 symptoms list: 

• Fever (100.0° Fahrenheit or higher), chills, or shaking chills

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath • New loss of taste or smell • Muscle aches or body aches • Cough (not due to other known cause, such as chronic cough) • Sore throat, when in combination with other symptoms • Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea when in combination with other symptoms • Headache when in combination with other symptoms • Fatigue, when in combination with other symptoms • Nasal congestion or runny nose (not due to other known causes, such as allergies) when in combination with other symptoms 

Pool Testing Link:

Here is the link for anyone signing up for our weekly pool testing. This link is for both students and staff. https://www.cic-health.com/consent/ma

Masks:

This is a reminder to all families to please make sure to send your children to school with extra face masks. As the day wears on they can get hard to wear and a fresh new mask is appreciated, and often essential. 

In addition, we would be grateful if you would send your child in with a water bottle each day as masks make for a dry mouth.

Mask Mandate Extension

By now you are aware that Commissioner Riley extended the mask mandate for all schools until “at least January 15, 2022”. Currently, if a school building demonstrates a vaccination rate of 80 percent or more of all students and staff in the school through an attestation form submitted to DESE, then vaccinated individuals in that school would no longer be subject to the mask requirement. Many of you have asked about the 80 percent rule. Whether or not to follow the 80% rule is a local decision. The HWRSD also has a school committee policy (EBCFA - Face Coverings) that is in place locally. It requires that all individuals in school buildings wear face coverings. This policy is reviewed at each school committee meeting to determine changes or to stay the current course.

Ski, Skate, and Board Sale

The Ski, Skate and Board event is less than a month away! We need an 'all hands on deck" approach to make this event a success!

There is no need for ski experience to volunteer! We have plenty of jobs that are not ski related. The only pre-requisite is that you are willing to help!.

Please check out the Sign-Up Genius links to volunteer, and note that all volunteers completing a 2-hour shift will gain access to the coveted 'Pre-Sale!

We appreciate your help and could not do this without the support of all of you!

Movie Night

The movie night committee would like to thank everyone who attended our firs t outdoor movie night! It was a huge success, and we have received a lot of positive feedback from families. We already have some great ideas for next year, and we hope to make outdoor movie night a new annual event!

Hospitality

Thank you to everyone who donated items for the Halloween 'snack cart' in the teacher's lounge on 10/26! The hospitality committee was able to provide the with lots of fun, yummy treats and they stocked their pantry with even more goodies. Thanks for helping show our teachers how much we appreciate them!

News to Use, October 25th, 2021

 Dates to Remember

Parent-Teacher/Family Conferences                                     October 26 & November 2

Halloween Parade grades K-2                                                 October 29

School Picture Makeup Day                                                     November 2

Veteran's Day No School                                                           November 11

Teacher's Professional Development                                      November 12

News from the Health Office

Masks:

This is a reminder to all families to please make sure to send your children to school with extra face masks. As the day wears on they can get hard to wear and a fresh new mask is appreciated, and often essential.

Teal Pumpkin Project:

Here is some information on the Teal Pumpkin Project, a project raising food allergy awareness for Halloween. This is a way to let families know that you will be providing non-food treats at your house for trick or treating.  

Conferences

Teachers are looking forward to meeting with you during your individual conference time either via Zoom or in person. Just a reminder on Tuesday, October 26th and Tuesday, November 2nd, school will be dismissed at 11:15 am and lunch will not be provided.

Cutler School Store

Thank you so much or supporting our first school store of the year. We had many enthusiastic shoppers and our inventory was depleted! School store will return in November with new inventory - check back here for November dates and store guidelines. 

Cutler School Halloween Parade

The Cutler School Halloween Parade is happening! The parade will be held in the front driveway circle on Friday, October 29th, starting at 9:00 am. All guests are welcome to cheer along the parade route, and they may begin lining up starting at 8:45 am. Kindergarten - 2nd grade will parade around the circle in their costumes, and grades 3- 5 will cheer them on from the sidelines. For grades K - 2:  Please make sure your children wears or brings their costumes in a bag labeled with their name. Please note that this is a fun event and all costumes should be violence-free and appropriate; children are encouraged to participate, although it is not essential. If you have questions about your child's costume, please contact your classroom teacher. For further information, please contact Janie Bellenis in the Front Office.  If it is raining the parade will be canceled with no Rain Date.

From the Art Department

Mrs Brousseau would love to have one or two volunteers to help prepare art materials and display student art work. If you are interested in helping, please contact Kristen Brousseau directly at k.brousseau@hwschools.net.

Harvard Crimson Reading Program

As participants - through Cutler School -  in the Harvard Crimson Reading Program, you and your families have been personally invited to attend the Harvard vs. Dartmouth Football game this coming Saturday, October 30th at 12:00pm. Cutler students will be given tickets this coming week, but parents and families attending the game with their child/children can buy discounted ($5) tickets to the game by following these steps:

*    Go to tickets.gocrimson.com

*    Click on the 'Fall Fest' banner (at the bottom of the page)

*    Scroll down to the middle of the 'Fall Fest' page and click 'Buy' on the 2021 Football vs.                          Dartmouth - Harvard Crimson Reading Program event

*    Enter the Promocode READ21 to unlock the offer for $5 tickets

*    Select the quantity of tickets you would like to purchase and follow the prompts to check-out page          to complete your purchase

*    Please be sure to purchase any additional game tickets in advance of the game

For directions to the Harvard Athletic Complex please visit: gocrimson.com

News from School Counselors Office

Click the link below to find information from Beverly Bootstraps about their community-supported holiday gift program. This program supports families in need during the holidays.

Beverly Bootstraps Adopt-A-Family program

News from the Front Office

A reminder that Janie Bellenis has taken on the job of Cutler School Secretary. All correspondence about absences and transportation changes should be addressed to her at: j.bellenis@hwschools.net as well as to your classroom teacher and the school nurse.

Ski, Skate, and Board Sale

Ski, Skate and Board sale is back! Mark your calendars for 11/20 & 11/21. Look for volunteer opportunities and donation/consignment information in the coming weeks, and get ready for a fun event!

News to Use October 18, 2021

Dates to Remember

School Store                                                                     October 18 - 22

Parent-Teacher/Family Conferences                                     October 26 & November 2

Halloween Parade grades K-2                                                 October 29

School Picture Makeup Day                                                     November 2

Veteran's Day No School                                                           November 11

News from the Health Office

Masks:

This is a reminder to all families to please make sure to send your children to school with extra face masks. As the day wears on they can get hard to wear and a fresh new mask is appreciated, and often essential.

Teal Pumpkin Project:

Here is some information on the Teal Pumpkin Project, a project raising food allergy awareness for Halloween. This is a way to let families know that you will be providing non-food treats at your house for trick or treating.  

All School Meeting

This past Wednesday we had our first All-School Meeting of the year!  It was held outside on the hardtop in front of the gazebo, and it was a gorgeous morning.  The children gathered quietly at their seating locations, while two fifth-graders strummed on ukuleles.  Greetings were exchanged, and then Mrs. Graham’s class performed a skit that reminded us all of the “Three Be’s” at Cutler:   BE RESPECTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE, BE YOUR BEST.  In their skit, they demonstrated how to remember to use the “Three Be’s” when lining up at dismissal time.  It was a creative skit, with an important message for all.

We then played a “New Staff Game”, with four staff members who are new to Cutler this year participating.  Fun facts about each of the four staff were written on separate pieces of oaktag, without names on them. Children came up and tried to match the facts with the staff members (as the whole audience looked on and tried as well). Once the matches were made, each staff member shared a bit more about their fun fact.  The students practiced saying all of their names - and were pleased to get to know some new members of the community even better.  We will continue to play this game at All-School Meetings.

ASM is a great way to build community and we look forward to one next month. Students will take more and more responsibility for leading the gatherings throughout the year!

Superintendent Meet & Greet

In an effort to improve district communication, Interim Superintendent, Eric Tracy has been hosting meet and greets across the district and the last one this month is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 19th in the High School Cafe at 8:30 am. ALL of the meetings are open to ANY parent with students in the district who would like to learn about the district initiatives, goals, and ask questions. We hope to see many of you on Tuesday.

Conferences

Teachers are looking forward to meeting with you during your individual conference time either via Zoom or in person. Just a reminder on Tuesday, October 26th and Tuesday, November 2nd, school will be dismissed at 11:15 am and lunch will not be provided.

Cutler School Family Survey 2021/2022

At Cutler School, we view families as integral partners in their child(ren)'s education. We hope you will take the time to complete this quick survey so we can learn what is going well and in what areas we can improve. Thank you for taking the time to share your ideas and opinions.

Survey link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dOBoQDku8vILpdHBKXmvDTZnfl37Lg1MecyPZy07_vc/edit

Cutler School Store

The school store is back! Students are invited to come to the school store any day during the week of October 18th. It will take place in the cafeteria beginning at 8:15 until the first bell. Lots of fun supplies will be available for purchase. There is a $3 spending limit and single bills are encouraged :)

 

Cutler School Halloween Parade

The Cutler School Halloween Parade is happening! The parade will be held in the front driveway circle on Friday, October 29th, starting at 9:00 am. All guests are welcome to cheer along the parade route, and they may begin lining up starting at 8:45 am. Kindergarten - 2nd grade will parade around the circle in their costumes, and grades 3- 5 will cheer them on from the sidelines. For grades K - 2:  Please make sure your children wears or brings their costumes in a bag labeled with their name. Please note that this is a fun event and all costumes should be violence-free and appropriate; children are encouraged to participate, although it is not essential. If you have questions about your child's costume, please contact your classroom teacher. For further information, please contact Janie Bellenis in the Front Office.  If it is raining the parade will be canceled with no Rain Date.

Hospitality - Snack Cart

Parents of Cutler School, this is the season of gratitute. It would be greatly appreciated if you would give to your children's wonderful teachers and faculty.  We will be proving a snack cart during the parent/teacher conferences on 10/26, and the friends will provide lunch for teachers on 11/2.  Please sign up below to donate to our snack cart.  Thank you!

 

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e0f4aadab29a7f58-halloween

Ski, Skate, and Board Sale

Ski, Skate and Board sale is back! Mark your calendars for 11/20 & 11/21. Look for volunteer opportunities and donation/consignment information in the coming weeks, and get ready for a fun event!

News to Use October 12, 2021

Dates to Remember

Family Movie Night                                                                   October 15

School Store                                                                     October 18 - 22

Parent-Teacher/Family Conferences                                     October 26 & November 2

Halloween Parade grades K-2                                                 October 29

School Picture Makeup Day                                                     November 2

Veteran's Day No School                                                           November 11

Conferences

Teachers are looking forward to meeting with you during your individual conference time either via Zoom or in person. Just a reminder on Tuesday, October 26th and Tuesday, November 2nd, school will be dismissed at 11:15 am and lunch will not be provided.

Cutler School Family Survey 2020/2021

At Cutler School, we view families as integral partners in their child(ren)'s education. We hope you will take the time to complete this quick survey so we can learn what is going well and in what areas we can improve. Thank you for taking the time to share your ideas and opinions.

Survey link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dOBoQDku8vILpdHBKXmvDTZnfl37Lg1MecyPZy07_vc/edit

District Parent Council

The Superintendent is starting a District Parent Council (DPC) that will consist of three parents from each level, elementary, middle school, and high school. The DPC is an advisory council to the Superintendent designed to maintain direct and open communication between the Superintendent and parents while also providing a forum for the exchange of information, ideas, and concerns. The meetings will be about an hour and more than likely be held at 3 PM, one time per month.  Please sign up here to be considered for the DPC.

Cutler School Store

The school store is back! Students are invited to come to the school store any day during the week of October 18th. It will take place in the cafeteria beginning at 8:15 until the first bell. Lots of fun supplies will be available for purchase. There is a $3 spending limit and single bills are encouraged :)

 

Cutler School Halloween Parade

 

The Cutler School Halloween Parade is happening! The parade will be held in the front driveway circle on Friday, October 29th, starting at 9:00 am. All guests are welcome to cheer along the parade route, and they may begin lining up starting at 8:45 am. Kindergarten - 2nd grade will parade around the circle in their costumes, and grades 3- 5 will cheer them on from the sidelines. For grades K - 2:  please make sure your children bring their costumes in a bag labelled with their name. They should not wear their costumes to school. Please note that this is a fun event and all costumes should be violence-free and appropriate; children are encouraged to participate, although it is not essential. If you have questions about your child's costume, please contact your classroom teacher. For further information, please contact Janie Bellenis in the Front Office.  If it is raining the parade will be cancelled with no Rain Date.

News from the Health Office

This is a reminder to all families to please make sure to send your children to school with extra face-masks. As the day wears on they can get hard to wear and a fresh new mask is appreciated, and often essential.

Ski, Skate and Board Sale

Ski, Skate and Board sale is back! Mark your calendars for 11/20 & 11/21. Look for volunteer opportunities and donation/consignment information in the coming weeks, and get ready for a fun event!

Movie Night

Join us on Friday 10/15 from 5:30 - 7:30 for a special outdoor movie night! We will be showing a family-friendly movie on the wall ball court. Bundle up and bring your blankets, sleeping bags, and chairs and enjoy an evening outdoors with friends. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available.
There is a $10 suggested donation per family for this event.

Free Money 

We are no longer collecting Box Tops, scanning Box Tops receipts, or collecting Crosby's/Henry's receipts. We have shifted our efforts for Free Money to Amazon Smile. An information sheet went home with your welcome packets, but here is a quick reminder: 

From your browser: Visit smile.amazon.com, and select Friends of Cutler Elementary. 

From the App: Download the latest version of the Amazon app, go to the main menu and select Settings, then follow the instructions to turn on Amazon Smile.

News to Use October 4, 2021

 Dates to Remember

Friends of Cutler Zoom Meeting (7:30 pm)                          October 6

Indigenous Peoples Day No School                                        October 11

Family Movie Night                                                                   October 15

School Store                                                                     October 18 - 22

Parent-Teacher/Family Conferences                                     October 26 & November 2

School Picture Makeup Day                                                     November 2

Veteran's Day No School                                                           November 11

Conferences

Teachers are looking forward to meeting with you during your individual conference time either via Zoom or in person. Just a reminder on Tuesday, October 26th and Tuesday, November 2nd, school will be dismissed at 11:15 am and lunch will not be provided.

Portrait of a Graduate Design Team

HWRSD is launching our Portrait of a Graduate work in October by actively engaging diverse perspectives from our staff, students, and the broader community. Portrait of a Graduate is a collective vision that articulates our shared aspirations for every student. What skills and mindsets do our students need for success in this rapidly changing and complex world? Read more or sign up here: https://www.hwschools.net/page.cfm?p=2441

News from The Health Office 

While the state requires the consent form to present the three COVID testing strategies as a package, we will allow families to opt-out of a single strategy.

If you want to enroll in any part of the testing program, please complete this form and consent to participate in the program. To opt-out of a particular aspect of the program such as Pooled Testing please email the school nurse (l.nardella@hwschools.net) to let her know. We continue to encourage all students and staff to participate in our Pooled Testing program. This strategy is most effective when all community members partake in order to keep everyone safe in school.

Cutler School Free Little Library

Our Free Little Library, situated to the right of the main doors, is once again up and running! Please feel free to take a book should your child want one, and always, we are very happy to accept donations to the library.

Special thanks go to Jayden Jackson and his dad for sprucing up and fixing the little white house - it looks fabulous!

Cutler School Store

The school store is back! Students are invited to come to the school store any day during the week of October 18th. It will take place in the cafeteria beginning at 8:15 until the first bell. Lots of fun supplies will be available for purchase. There is a $3 spending limit and single bills are encouraged :)

Harvard Crimson Reading Program

We are excited to participate in the Harvard Crimson Reading Program. As a district, we have set a goal of reading 100,000 minutes in the month of October.  Harvard Student-Athletes will visit our classrooms as guest readers on Friday, October 22nd. families are invited to attend the Harvard-Dartmouth Football game on Saturday, October 30th. Please read this letter for more information.

A healthy addition to Cutler lunch!

Effective Immediately - The new elementary lunch alternative instead of a bagel is a protein box (assorted muffin, carrot pack, sliced apples, and a cheese stick).

Classroom Liaisons

We are still in need of your help as Classroom Liaisons! Each class in the school has two Classroom Liaisons. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in close partnership with your child's classroom teacher coordinating classroom events and supporting students and their caregivers throughout the year. This is a fun way to get involved with your student's class with minimal time commitment! Visit www.friendsofcutler.com and click on the banner on the home page to volunteer. Signups are extended until this Wednesday 10/6.

Last Call for 2021-2022 Elementary School Directory

**Deadline to be included in the Directory is TODAY, MONDAY, October 4th**

Each year the Friends of Buker, Cutler, and Winthrop compile a school directory for your convenience. In order to be included, you must complete a new form every year. Once you complete the fields in this form, click on the "submit" button at the bottom, and your information will be included in the 2021-2022 Elementary School Directory.

** Please click the "submit" button only ONCE**

Question or concerns? Please contact Allie Moffatt at asantalu2@gmail.com

Completion of this electronic form will constitute permission to include your information in the 2021 - 2022 Elementary School Directory. This directory is intended solely for the personal use of Hamilton-Wenham elementary school students and their families.

2021 - 2022 HWRSD Elementary School Directory (google.com)

Movie Night

Movie is night is back! Mark your calendars for Friday, 10/15 from 5:30 - 7:30 for a special outdoor movie night! We will be showing a family-friendly movie on the wall ball court. Bundle up and bring your blankets, sleeping bags, and chairs and enjoy an evening outdoors with friends. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available. The movie is TBD but will be appropriate for all age levels.

First Friends of Cutler Meeting

Join us this Wednesday, 10/6, at 7:30 via Zoom for our first Friends of Cuter meeting! Come meet our principals, Rebecca Butler and Ed Kaufman, and find out what the FOC is all about. The Zoom link will be sent via email on Wednesday. See you there!