Tuesday, May 31, 2022

School News Week of 05/31

  

Dates to Remember

June 3rd (4:30-7:30)                                   Cutler Family Fun Night: A            Multicultural Festival

June 7th                                                            Fifth Graders Visit Middle School 

June 20th                                                         No School; Juneteenth Holiday

June 22nd                                                        Last Day of School
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o lunch served)


News to Use May 31, 2022






Cutler Family Fun Night: A Multicultural Festival
Friday, June 3
4:30 - 7:30

The Friends of Cutler is pleased to announce that the community
tradition of Family Fun Night returns this year - with a twist!
Join friends and neighbors to celebrate cultural diversity with 
international games, entertainment, food, and activities!

Featuring Performances by:
 Illstyle & Peace - Promoting Positivity through Hip Hop 
The Afro-Brazilian Ensemble: Discover Capoeira, combining martial arts and folk dance
 Odaiko Drumming: Taiko Thunder, Enjoy the Voice and Spirit of Japanese Storytelling

Enjoy Food From:
Mei Mei Dumplings: Enjoy interactive dumpling making demonstrations, a variety of steaming hot choices, or frozen to take home.
Tres Latinas: Yummy Fresh Arepas - and for dessert Quesillo and SMore Tequenos!
The Hot Dog Lady: For those not as adventurous, our favorite is back, and as American as Apple Pie

Note: Please consider volunteering to help with this fun new event for our school community.  From origami to croquet, there will be fun for the whole family! 
Shifts available ranging from 3:30-7:30, and we welcome celebrating your own cultural heritage with a game or activity. 
Please contact:Laura Studley: laurastudley@gmail.com, Matti Acworth: marthareiss@yahoo.com or Ashley Serrotta: ashleyserotta@gmail.com

Please use the following link to sign up: 

Office Contact informationFor the remainder of the year, please send office notifications (late arrivals, early dismissals, etc.) to Mary Cadle at:  m.cadle@hwschools.net 

Reminders re: arrival, bike safety:

Arrival time begins at 8:15 and we do not have any supervision until that time.  Please make sure that your children do not arrive prior to 8:15.  Please be cautious riding your bike to school, and remember to walk your bike once you arrive on school property.  At dismissal, remind your children to walk their bikes until they are off school property to prevent any accidents with the buses and car pickup line.  Please remind students to wear their helmets!  


Fifth Grade Transition

To support students and families with the important transition from Cutler to Miles River Middle School, the following events will take place on June 7th:


For Students: - Student Move-up Day - During the school day, students from all three elementary schools will join staff and students at Miles River where they will learn the landscape of the school, meet key staff, and be provided with some insights from current students about how to prepare for the transition to middle school. 


For Parents/Guardians of incoming 6th graders - Welcome Night 6:45 - 8:00pm - Parents and guardians are invited to a Welcome Night in the Multi-Purpose Room at Miles River. School administration, nurse, and counseling staff will be joined by current students to welcome you and provide valuable information about the transition to middle school. After the presentation, attendees will be offered a tour of the school led by some of our Peer Leaders (student mentors).


From school nurse, Lynne Nardella: As the weather heats up towards the end of the year, please be sure to pack extra water for your children.  You also may need to apply sunscreen and insect repellent before sending them to school.  All 5th grade students who have not sent in a current physical, please do so.  Thank you all! 


Covid-19 Update 


Since we have returned from April vacation, our Covid-19 case numbers are spiking. Masking is optional and masking is supported and encouraged for all who wish to continue with this mitigation practice. Masks remain available in all schools. You can find out current case counts on the new website on the HWRSD Health Office webpage under HWRSD COVID-19 Data Dashboard. Families are encouraged to keep their students home when they are sick. Also, after 5 days at home with Covid-19, anyone returning to school must wear a mask for an additional 5 days. Thank you for your support as we work together to keep our students in school.


From Miles River Middle School:  6th grade ELA teachers invite 5th graders to attend:  



From Accord Food Pantry:  

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM FOR KIDS
Need extra food this summer while
your kids are out of school?
Available June 28th - August 23rd
Sign up for the Vacation Lunch Bag Program at Acord
Food Pantry. Weekly lunch bags will be available for pick
up all summer. All Hamilton-Wenham families with
school age children (K-12) are eligible.
Pick up on Tuesday evenings between 5 - 6 pm at Acord Food
Pantry
Registration is required if you are not a current client. If you are a
current Acord client, please pick your bag up during your regular distribution day/time.    Please email acord.director@gmail.com or call 978-468-7424 to sign up or for more information!

 


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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Have you ever thought about volunteering with the Friends of Cutler? We’ll be looking for new volunteers to head select committees, as well as our executive board (Treasurer & Secretary) for the 22/23 school year soon! Whether you have experience in a certain area or not, we’d love to have you join a fun group of volunteers who are passionate about enriching the lives of Cutler students and staff. 

More info will be sent in the coming weeks, but if you have any questions in the meantime please contact Rachel Barstow rsbarstow@gmail.com or