Cucinella Weekly Wrap-Up #5

Week of October 2, 2023

"THE END OF THE SUMMER IS NOT THE END OF THE WORLD. HERE’S TO OCTOBER…" – A.A. MILNE

WEEK Six:

This year the Week of Respect took place October 2 – 6. During this time, our students engaged in activities and discussions that emphasized the importance of treating one another with dignity and empathy. They learned that together, they can make our school an even more respectful and inclusive community. Let's spread the spirit of respect throughout our halls and beyond!

The week kicked off with everyone wearing blue shirts to show support for National Bullying Prevention Day. Tuesday the hallways were full of positive role models as our students dressed up like their favorite upstanding characters and super heroes. Wednesday saw the school dressed up in their workout gear to show how we work things out with respect. On Thursday, students and staff proudly showcased their uniqueness through their clothing with our "Different Day" theme. Unfortunately we had to postpone our Fun Run on Friday due to the weather, but the students and staff enjoyed a pajama day as a reward for hitting several fundraising goals. The pajamas helped bring a little bit of warmth to a cool and grey day.

A special shout-out goes to Mrs. McCool, our dedicated school counselor, for orchestrating this fantastic week. And a big thank you to our students and staff for wholeheartedly participating in the dress-up days, demonstrating your unwavering support throughout the week

Fun Run Part 1- On Thursday, our Preschool students participated in the fun run. Students took advantage of the beautiful weather and spent some time outside for a great cause! The students had a lot of fun running around the track while the teachers marked off their laps and cheered them on. There was music, balloons, bubbles, lots of water, and TONS of fun! A special thank you goes out to the Cucinella PTO volunteers who helped to make this an amazing day for our students! We also need to thank Mrs. McCool who spearheaded the Fun Run within the school and kept us pumped with information from start to finish and brought the fun during the day as the MC! Thank you to all of our student participants, all of our parent volunteers, and to all who contributed to this wonderful cause! As of Friday we had raised over $20,000 towards our outdoor learning structure project here at Cucinella. On Tuesday, our Kindergarten through Fifth grade students will get their opportunity to run for this great cause!

Please remember that school is closed tomorrow, Monday October 9th in observance of Indigenous' Peoples and Columbus Day.

RELATED ARTS SCHEDULE: Tuesday starts our Related Arts schedule on a DAY 1.

Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, please do not hesitate to contact me at cperruso@wtschools.org.

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead,

Christopher Perruso

Principal

UPCOMING EVENTS:

10/9 Schools Closed : Indigenous Peoples' Day / Columbus Day
Week of 10/9 MAP Testing Grades 1-3
10/10 Fun Run: K-5th
10/10 Board of Education Meeting @ LVMS PAC 7:30PM
Week of 10/16 MAP Testing Grades 4-5

10/27 Trunk or Treat PTO Family Fun Night
11/6 - 11/8 Early Dismissal for Students- Parent Teacher Conferences
11/6 + 11/7 Evening Parent Teacher Conferences from 6:00-8:00PM
11/6 + 11/8 Afternoon Parent Teacher Conferences from 1:00-3:00PM
11/9 - 11/10 Schools Closed: NJEA Teacher Convention
11/13 PTO General Meeting
11/22 Early Dismissal
11/23-11/24 Schools Closed: Thanksgiving Break

MAP Testing

This week our First through Third grade students will participate in the NWEA's MAP assessment. The students take two online assessments, one in ELA and one in Math. The results from these assessments allow teachers to gauge current academic levels and identify areas of strength and weakness. This then helps the teachers develop lessons that address the specific needs of their students.

Click this link for a quick video explaining what the MAP Growth assessment is all about. More information about NWEA and their assessments can be found here.

PTO Fun Run

Hello BAC Families!

Part two of our Fun Run will take place this Tuesday for our students in grades Kindergarten through Fifth. Below, you'll find the times for the event. We encourage all of you to join us as spectators to cheer on our kids. This year's event will be held on the front lawn of Cucinella. We kindly request that you drive into the driveway and parking lot carefully. Once you've parked, you can make your way to the front lawn where we have a spectator viewing section. We can't wait to see you there, and we're eagerly anticipating a fun filled day!

The school building will not be open to visitors.

10/10

8:30-9:30, Kindergarten and 5th grade

9:45-10:45, 3rd grade and 4th grade

11:00-12:00, 1st grade and 2nd grade

This program only lasts for ONE WEEK, so please register your student TODAY on MYBOOSTER.COM. Share your donation page with family and friends.

Register your student for our all-inclusive event. Thanks for your support of Benedict A. Cucinella School!

More information here: https://www.cucinellapto.com/funrun2022

Thank you,

The Cucinella PTO

Dress Code

As we move into the school year, please take a moment to review the board approved dress code for students. It can be found here. Our dress code is enforced to ensure the safety and security of all students and staff. If you have any questions after reviewing please do not hesitate to reach out.

Items of Note:

No hats/bandanas/hoods
No bare midriffs
No sunglasses indoors
No indecent material

Cucinella PTO Happenings:

Nellie's News Flash: Click here for this week's version of Nellie's News Flash.

Next General Membership Meeting:

Monday, November 13 @ 7pm

BAC Cafetorium

Memberships 2023-2024 School Year

PTO Memberships for the 2023-2024 School Year are still available! Follow the MemberHub link below to pay for a Family or Staff Membership. We are looking forward to another fantastic year!

https://www.cucinellapto.com/membership