Dates to Remember
May 2 - 6 Staff Appreciation Week
May 2 - 6 Scholastic Book Fair
May 9 & 10 Grade 5 Math MCAS
May 12 & 13 Grade 3 Math MCAS
May 16 & 17 Grade 4 Math MCAS
May 19 & 20 Grade 5 Science & Technology/Engineering MCAS
May 20th (tent) Friends of Cutler Adult Social
Puberty Lesson for 4th and 5th Grade Students
Each year as part of our Growth and Development Curriculum, we present a lesson on puberty to our fourth and fifth grade students. We address the growth and development process, physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty and the increased responsibilities that accompany this important milestone. This lesson will be presented to students on Friday, May 6th. If you would like to preview the video that accompanies your child’s lesson, the elementary counselors are offering a parent viewing through zoom on Tuesday, May 3rd. I included detailed information about the viewing in an email I sent out on April 15th. Also, if you have not submitted a response to our online permission form, please do so here.
Thank you,
Ann Creilson
School Adjustment Counselor
978-468-8475
Each spring we begin to think about the placement of students for next fall.
This process is complex and takes into consideration a number of factors.
Classroom teachers and principals will soon begin to discuss the academic and
social/emotional progress of students and how this affects their placement
for next year. Your child’s teacher has a wealth of knowledge about each
student. Consultation with the specialists gives us more information about
your child and how s/he interacts in different instructional settings. We seek
to create balanced groupings at each grade level. All of us recognize this
complex process as an important part of our professional responsibility
to your children.
If you would like to offer your thoughts about your child’s placement with
us, please respond in writing to the questions below and submit your response
by May 13 to your child’s teacher. This information will be helpful to us as
we work to create classes that best match your child’s learning style and
personality. We ask that you refrain from requesting a specific teacher by
name especially because our teacher assignments for next year are not yet
final. Please understand that the entire placement team will view the
information you share.
We recognize that the partnership between home and school is vital to your
child’s educational success. Your continued support makes our school an
exciting and enriching learning environment. If you have any questions, please
feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Butler & Ed Kaufman
What are your child’s greatest areas of success in school?
What are your child’s greatest challenges in school?
What does your child like most about coming to school?
How would you describe your child’s learning style?
What type of learning environment would provide your child with the best opportunity for success?
Is there anything else that you would like us to know about your child?
Pick up and Parking
Once again we ask that you be mindful that dismissal can be an extremely busy time in the Cutler parking lot. Our mission is to make sure that your children are loaded into their cars safely. Sometimes this can take a little time. At the moment we have ONE moving pick-up line, alongside the playground, in operation. Cutler staff members load four cars, and then, once filled, release them to load the next four cars. We would be most grateful if you would plan your pick up in good time so that we can avoid parents and caregivers parking on Asbury Street or the parking lot parallel to Asbury Street and walking over to collect their children, as well as cars pulling out and around stationary cars that we are still loading.
Updated District Website
As we continue to improve communication, we will be launching our updated website on Monday, May 9th. The new website has a fresh, clean look with updated information, pictures, calendars, etc. It also has a translation option to translate the site into different languages. We are still completing some of the work so images and layouts may change as we move forward, but be on the lookout for the change.
Monday, May 2nd: Chalk Messages and Wear Your Teacher’s Favorite Color
Chalk Messages Before School--Help decorate the walkway leading up to the main entrance with chalk messages. Sidewalk chalk will be provided. (Beginning at 7:30am)
Tuesday, May 3rd: Classroom Bouquets
Bring a single flower to contribute to your teacher's bouquet.
Wednesday, May 4th: Staff Luncheon
Cutler Staff will be treated to a luncheon.
Thursday, May 5th: Notes of Appreciation and Coloring Page
Bring cards, notes of appreciation, and/or the themed coloring page for teachers and staff. The coloring page is attached to this email as a pdf. It can also be accessed using this link. Additionally, there will be a supply of printed copies in the Little Lending Library in front of the main Cutler entrance.
Friday, May 6th: Snack Cart
Staff will be treated to a traveling snack cart. A sign-up link will be available soon for those who would like to donate snacks or treats!
All Week Long: Prize Drawing and Book Fair Opportunity
Prizes will be drawn and announced each day during Staff Appreciation Week and are donated by Cutler families—typically gift cards, but other ideas are welcome too! Prizes should be delivered to the Cutler office and must be valued at $49 or less. If you would like to donate, please sign up here.
Consider purchasing a book for your classroom at the Book Fair! Each teacher will have their own bin with hand-picked selections to choose from.
There will also be evening hours on Thursday 5/5 from 4:30-6:30. Please see the Sign-up Genius to volunteer to help!
