Dates to Remember
MCAS testing Continuing See schedule below
April 17 School Vacation Week
April 10-April 14 School Store Week
May 1, 6-7:30 Rescheduled: Cutler Open House
From the Principal:
Dear Cutler Families,
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! It will be summer before the end of this week.
Last Thursday, Ivy the Very Determined Dog, a French Bulldog who is paralyzed from the waist down, came to Cutler School. Maureen Harrington, Ivy’s mom brought her, told her story and connected it to inspirational messages that can be applied to our students. These messages were about perseverance, being able to accomplish anything, and friendship. Maureen shared the picture book that she and her husband wrote about Ivy, and the students loved it. An extra special part of this story is that Ivy and her family moved to Wenham recently so she is our neighbor. I hope she comes to visit again soon!
When I started as principal of Cutler in July 2022, the Friends of Cutler immediately reached out about money that had been raised for playground equipment. I am happy to announce that this equipment will be installed this Thursday. This will be a wonderful addition for children to enjoy following vacation! Thank you to all of you for raising this money and contributing. I will share photos after it is installed.
Wishing you all a wonderful week, and a rejuvenating vacation.
Warmly,
Juliana
Book Orders for Ivy the Very Determined Dog:
If you would still like to order a book, the special discounted rate of $10 has been extended until the end of the week. If you would like your child to receive a special "PAWtographed" book, please fill out the form below and return it to your child's teacher, along with a check or cash.
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!
School Store this Week!
Monday, April 1oth - K
Tuesday, April 11th - 1 & 2
Wednesday, April 12th - 3 & 4
Thursday, April 13th - 5
Friday, April 14th - Makeup Day
Upcoming in May:
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
