Dates to Remember
MCAS testing Continuing See schedule below
April 27 Grade 5: Project Adventure
April 28 Grade 1: Arbor Day Seedlings
May 1, 6-7:30 Rescheduled: Cutler Open House
May 2 Grade 5 Field Trip: Concord Museum
From the Principal:
Dear Cutler Families,
I hope you all had a wonderful week! There are so many exciting things going on between now and the end of the year!
Please remember that if you have important input on the placement process, that I need to receive that information by this Friday. Thank you.
Also, we are excited to host our Open House next Monday from 6- 7:30.
And, we are thrilled that our playground equipment has been installed. The children were shrieking with excitement! Thank you for your incredible generosity!
Wishing you all a lovely week!
Warmly,
Juliana
Lost and Found: Please check (or have your child check) the lost and found in the cafeteria, preferably before break. We have a LOT of coats, hats, gloves/mittens , water bottles and lunch boxes. Thank you.
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 1 will take place on Thursday, April 27 from 8:45-9:30. 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!
Updates from the Cultural Enrichment Committee:
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 School Store: May 15th - May 19th
Monday - K& 1
Tuesday - 2&3
Wednesday - 4
Thursday - 5
Friday - Make up day
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
