Dates to Remember:
From the Principal
Dear Cutler Families,
I hope you all enjoyed the spring weekend, yet have your shovels close. It looks like tomorrow will be heavy, wet snow. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a cozy day at home with hot chocolate and my sweet greyhound Nellie by my feet.
Last week on Wednesday we celebrated Global Play Day and it was a great day for the children. I was reminded of the benefits of uninterrupted time to engage in a board game, set up blocks, build, create, problem solve, negotiate and engage with wild imaginations. I wish we had more time to do this, while turning off the screens, and we were all grateful for the day! I encourage you to find time within your families to engage in play in an uninterrupted way!
Wednesday is Valentine’s Day, which is a very happy day in an elementary school. We are asking that you keep the candy home, but children love to exchange Valentines. We encourage hand-made valentines, and including one for every child in the classroom.
Wishing you all a wonderful week, and a wonderful February vacation, whether you’re heading north, heading south, or enjoying the beauty of this incredible place, the north shore, which we get to call home!
Warmly,
Juliana
From Ann Creilson, Adjustment Counselor:
Our school wide food drive to celebrate our 100th day of school was a huge success! Because of your generous donations, we dropped off almost 400 pounds of food and toiletries at Acord. It was an amazing outpouring of support for them and our community. Thank you so much!
Hello Cutler Families,
As we all venture into the new year with the best intentions to live a healthy life, I thought it would be helpful to share some ideas for Healthy Snacks for school.
Please keep in mind that we have students and staff in our Cutler community with life threatening food allergies, so please consult with your child’s teacher or school nurse for guidance regarding safe snacks in your child's classroom.
Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year !!
Darlene
Darlene Budds, MSN, RN
Cutler Elementary School Nurse
Ph: 978-626-8545
Fax: 978-468-0450
Email: d.budds@hwschools.net
Safe arrival: 978-468-8472
Guidelines for Dismissal or Reasons to Keep Your Child Home from School:
In an effort to minimize the spread of contagious illness, the Hamilton Wenham Regional School District has developed the following guidelines for determining whether your child needs to be sent home or stay home from school: Fever (elevated temperature of 100.0 or higher). Must remain home until fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicines, such as Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil).
Vomiting or diarrhea. May return to school 24 hours after the last episode.
Generalized rash of unknown origin. Must be evaluated by a doctor and provide a note for re-entry into school.
Live head lice. Must be treated at home, and then re-checked by the school nurse, preferably with a parent/guardian present, upon return to school.
Red or pink itchy eyes with crusty and/or green/yellow drainage. May return to school when there is no drainage and/or on medication for 24 hours.
Strep throat. May return 12-24 hours after beginning antibiotic treatment and feeling better.
Uncontrollable cough or symptoms that make your child unable to function in the classroom.
Please refer to the mass.gov website for COVID guidelines:
This list is a guideline. The School Nurse reserves the right to dismiss students who, in their professional opinion, are possibly contagious or are too ill to be in school.
Kindergarten Registration:
Good Morning Parents, Caregivers, and HW Community,
We would like to invite all eligible incoming kindergarten families to register for the 2024/25 School Year. To be eligible for kindergarten for the 2024/25 school year, your child must turn 5 years old prior to September 1, 2024.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: We will host a Kindergarten Parent Information Session on Tuesday, February 27th at 6:30 p.m. at Cutler School. The Kindergarten Parent Information Session will include a general overview of kindergarten, screening process, information on how to prepare for kindergarten, and a look at a typical day of a kindergartener.
HWRSD Registration is online through ASPEN. You can find the link with instructions on our website: https://www.hwschools.net/family-resource-ctr/registration. You will use your current ASPEN family log in to create a NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION. If you need Aspen account assistance please contact aspenhelp@hwschools.net.
New Student Registration Instructions can be found HERE.
Before you register, gather the following documents needed to complete registration:
Student Documents:
❏ Child’s Original Birth Certificate or Passport (we will make a copy)
❏ Most recent Physical examination (within one year)
❏ Immunization Record (see website for Immunization Requirements)
❏ Evidence of Lead Paint Screening (Pk & K only)
Evidence of Residency (must provide most recent copy of ONE of the following):
❏ Mortgage Statement
❏ Lease or Rental Agreement
❏ Section 8 Agreement
❏ Property Tax Bill
Evidence of Occupancy (must provide most recent copy of ONE of the following):
❏ Excise Tax Bill
❏ Pay Stub
❏ Utility bill (electric, water; not cell phone or cable)
This is the start of an amazing educational journey for your children in the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District. Our goal is always to work together to nurture confident, cooperative, and independent kindergarten learners. We look forward to meeting your family!
If you need assistance through the registration process or have any questions, please contact Jen Caufield, j.caufield@hwschools.net
From the Cafeteria:
Lunch Menus:
Here is the link to access the lunch menu: February Lunch Menu
The Friends of HWRHS/MRMS and the HS Environmental Club are running a community-wide Funds2Orgs Shoe Drive fundraiser through March 18. The purpose is to raise money for The Friends of HWRHS/MRMS to fund programs for the HS and MS and at the same time save shoes from landfills and send them to micro entrepreneurs in developing nations so they can sell them and lift themselves out of poverty.
There is a collection box in the lobby for your gently worn, used, or new shoes.
 To help you plan ahead, here is the schedule for this year's MCAS testing. Testing Dates Spring 2024:
Grade 3 Dates: Mon., April 1 & Tues. April 2 - Eng/Lang Arts Mon., May 6 & Tues. May 7 - Math
Grade 4 Dates: Mon., March 25 & Tues. March 26 - Eng/Lang Arts Mon., April 29 & Tues. April 30 - Math
Grade 5 Dates: Thurs., April 4 & Fri. April 5 - Eng/Lang Arts Thurs., May 2 & Fri. May 3 - Math Thurs., May 9 & Fri. May 10 - Sci/Tech From the District:  DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS SURVEY: One of the district goals this year is to complete communications plan. As part of the process, we are requesting that parents take some time to complete this survey. The information will assist us in the development of a quality communications plan for the district. We apologize for the length of the survey but we want to encompass as much information as possible. It would be great if you could fill out a survey for each school where you have a student. Thank you for your time and input. |
