Dates to Remember
January 19th, HWRHS, 6:30 Budget Presentation
February 21st - 25th February Vacation
News About the School Budget
The tentative FY23 Budget has been approved.
On Wednesday evening, 1/12/22, the school committee voted to approve the tentative budget for the 22-23 school year. The budget represents a 2.6% increase. The budget will allow us to:
Address MS/HS Student Social & Emotional Needs
Reinstate/Maintain 6th-8th Grade World Language offerings
Meet the increased need for small group math at the Middle School
Improve our English Learner Support Program
Reinstate the Special Education Out-of-District Chair Position
Reinstate part of the Payroll Position
Reinstate a full-time Curriculum Director
Increase District Athletics User Fee Contribution (increase district contribution from 25% to 35%)
Address Technology & Technology Security Issues
Invest in curriculum materials
Supply iPads to all 7th Graders
On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 6:30 PM in the HS auditorium, Superintendent Eric Tracey, and Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Administration,Vinny Leone, will give a public budget presentation of the school department tentative budget. It will also be streamed
News About Balancing Media Lives
https://www.commonsense.org/education/family-tips/k-5-media-balance-and-well-being
News from the Front Office
Here are a few reminders as we navigate the increased COVID cases in our communities. The following protocols will be in place for the next few weeks as we continue to monitor our COVID numbers.
Snack & Lunch: we will continue to eat snack and lunch outside weather permitting. For indoor lunch and snack, students will be spaced 6 feet apart. Students will put masks back on as soon as they have finished eating.
Masks: It is imperative that all staff and students wear masks correctly at all times (over nose and mouth). Please send your students with extra masks in their backpacks. We do have pediatric-sized surgical masks here as students need them as well.
Sanitizing: Hand sanitizer and alcohol wipes have been distributed to classrooms. Teachers are encouraging students to wash and/or sanitize hands often and are wiping down desks during the day.
Mittens, Gloves, Hats, Boots
As we mentioned above, we will be eating snack and lunch outside weather permitting. Please make sure your children come to school prepared for the cold weather with warm coats, hats, mittens, gloves, boots etc.
Cleaning Out Closets?
We are still looking for donations of gently used board games and jigsaw puzzles (no more than 500 pieces) for indoor recess. Please send any donations to the office in care of Mary Adamik.
FRIENDS OF CUTLER MEETING POSTPONED
Due to the rescheduled School Committee meeting, we will postpone our Friends of Cutler meeting that was originally scheduled for Wednesday 1/12. We will keep you updated on a new date. Thank you!
Family Game Night Postponed
Due to the rise in COVID cases in our communities, we will be postponing our January Family Game Night to a new date to be determined. Thank you for yo
Book Fair Postponed
The Scholastic Book Fair that was originally scheduled for 1/24-1/28 has been postponed. We are looking forward to having this fun event in the spring when we can ensure the safety of our volunteers and students. Thank you all for understanding!
