Weekly Wrap Up
Benedict A. Cucinella School 3/25/2022
Week 29
As we close out the week and edge closer to the end of March, our spring break is upon us. You could definitely tell that Spring was in the air this week. This week brought our students back into the cafeteria for lunches for the first time all year. For our Kindergarten and first grade students, this was a new experience for them, while our older students were happy to get back to normal!
Our fifth grade instrumental students played a live performance for students in grades 3-5, and it was spectacular. The students have come far with their musical talents under the direction of Ms. English. More musical performances are coming our way as the year moves on!
On Thursday, our third graders welcomed their parents to school to celebrate World Cultures' Day. The third grade students each chose a country to research. Then they created a presentation of what they learned and were able to share their information with their parents and teachers. Thank you to our 3rd grade teachers for organizing the event, and to all of our parents who joined us. It was a great day for all!
Looking Ahead:
Monday, March 28th - Friday, April 1st - SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL!
Monday, April 4th - Friday, April 8th - Elementary Specials Days 4-3
Tuesday, April 5th - The Signature Project Assembly (all students)
Tuesday, April 5th - Courtyard Garden Build Day - 4pm
Monday, April 11th - PTO School Spirit Day
Monday, April 11th - BAC PTO - 7:00pm Cafeteria
Friday, April 15th - School Closed - Good Friday
Monday, April 18th & Wednesday, April 20th - Talent Show Dress Rehearsals - 6:00pm
Thursday, April 21st - Talent Show 7:00pm
Enjoy your Spring Break! See you on the 4th!
Melissa Keiser
Bubbakoos Read It to Eat It:
What a great way to encourage our students to keep on reading! (While also getting a free burrito!)
5th Grade Activities:
I wanted to make sure to reach out to our 5th grade parents to assure you that ALL of the end of the year 5th grade activities will be happening this year!
Friday, May 20th - BAC 5th Graders go to LVMS for student orientation (tours, meet & greet, Q&A session, etc.)
Parent / Student Orientation will be held in the evening at LVMS later in May (a date is forthcoming)
5th Grade Picnic - all district 5th graders get together at LVMS for an outdoor, field day-like event - Friday, June 3rd with a rain date of Monday, June 6th
BAC 5th Grade Celebration - at BAC - evening event - tentative date of Thursday, June 15th
Summer Orientation - Mr. Ippolito is working on this event - more details will be forthcoming.
Trimester 2 Comes to an End:
Our focus continues to be on helping our students grow each day. Our teachers and our students are working hard, and have been continuing to make growth, under circumstances that have not been typical. Their growth from the start of the school year through the end of the second trimester should be celebrated. They are growing in leaps and bounds.
Moving forward, we will continue to meet children where they are and take them as far as they can go through the last week of the school year. If you have any questions about your children's progress, I encourage you to reach out to your child's teacher directly as the teachers can best answer any questions you have regarding student progress.
PTO Happenings:
The Cucinella PTO has some wonderful things happening! Check out the PTO Friday Folder for all of the PTO events.
Friday Folder:
https://www.cucinellapto.org/friday-folder
Please see below for additional updates:
Next General Membership Meeting:
Monday, April 11 @7pm
IN PERSON AT BAC!!!!
School Spirit Day
Monday, April 11th
Courtyard Garden Build Day
The Courtyard Garden Build Day has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 5th (Wednesday, April 6th-rain date) at 4pm in the Courtyard. Please view the Sign Up Genius below to join us and for more information! Bring your wrenches, wooden mallets and Phillips head screwdrivers!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084fadaa28a31-courtyard
Outdoor Structure Committee Recruitment
Help wanted!
We are recruiting a team of volunteers to begin the planning process of our outdoor structure. Email contact@cucinellapto.org for more information!
Board Positions Needing Fulfillment
We have multiple board positions needing fulfillment or that will be up for election for next school year.
Please note that without a President and Treasurer our Parent Teacher Organization will have to disband. Our group organizes events such as Trunk or Treat, assemblies, author visits, coordinates Teacher Appreciation Week, provides grant opportunities and plenty other activities and events for your children.
The open positions include:
--President
--Treasurer
--Director of Fundraising
--Room Parent Coordinator
--Secretary
--Co-Director of Programs and Assemblies
View our Google Slideshow and join our IN PERSON General Membership Meeting next month on Monday, April 11th for more information on each role!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MdC9oz5sHCzDkRcV7DhTVMiYpJDORwLJlpxI13f1tMs/edit
If you would like more details please email contact@cucinellapto.org
Boon Supply
The catalogue has returned for the New Year! Thank you for considering shopping the Boon Supply catalogue for Kitchen and Household Items! 40% will benefit our organization!
https://www.boonsupply.com/collections/616174-cucinella-pto
Yearbooks are Available for Sale!
Please consider purchasing your 2021-2022 yearbook today! Click the link below and enter our school code (10867922). Yearbook ordering deadline is Monday, April 4th. Do not hesitate to contact Sarah at Sarah.E.Cipolletti@gmail.com with any questions.
Hershey Park Tickets
Discounted 2022 Hershey Tickets are now on sale and will be available to purchase through April 22nd! (Tickets valid April 2022-January 1, 2023)
Tickets can be purchased using the flyer attached in the webpage below. Checks should be made payable to Cucinella PTO. Please contact Melissa Cervenka at MelissCervenk@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you for considering!
https://www.cucinellapto.org/hershey-park
Ort Farms Plant Sale Supporting BAC Courtyard Garden
The Cucinella PTO is again collaborating with Ort Farms on a Plant Sale supporting our Courtyard Garden. Visit our MemberHub link to purchase a voucher towards a variety of beautiful plants and a portion of each purchase will benefit our organization. Vouchers can be redeemed from May 1-May 20th. Last date to order is Monday, April 24th. Thank you for considering!
MemberHub Link:
https://cucinellapto.memberhub.com/store?category=Plant%20Sale
Spring Picnic Planning Committee
The PTO is looking for a group of volunteers to plan some ideas for our Spring Picnic which we are delighted to have back this year on Friday, June 10th!!! We will need assistance with:
- DJ/Entertainment (In the past we have had face painting, etc.)
- Food vendor (food truck or something different?)
- Ticket sales for the Off Premise 50/50 raffle and On Premise prize raffle (gift cards and Kendra Scott Jewelry)
- and more!
If you are interested in helping please reach out to Sarah at Sarah.E.Cipolletti@gmail.com.
Thank you!
Have a great weekend, Cucinella! You R.O.C.K.!
Contact Us:
Email: mkeiser@wtschools.org
Website: https://www.wtschools.org/Domain/8
Location: 470 Naughright Road, Long Valley, NJ, USA
Phone: (908) 850-3161
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Twitter: @BACucinella