Cunningham Messenger
March 26th
All the News from the Coolest Little School in South Austin!
It feels like Spring!
Dear Cunningham Families,
Give your cobra a pat on the back today! Ms. Rodriguez and I were so impressed with our students and staff got right back to the business of learning on Monday morning and kept it up all week long. It was such a joy to see students and teachers working and learning together - well-rested and happy.
Returning to On-Campus Learning
We are welcoming back more students and it feels so good to see old and new friends in the building. There is If you would like for your student to return to on-campus instruction, please let us know by filling out this form.
STAAR Update
We were granted permission to move STAAR testing dates back (dates are listed below). STAAR helps us all understand how much a student knows and has mastered in core subject areas. These tests are simply one measure of student knowledge, and the results can provide important information to families, teachers, administrators and the students themselves. This is especially important as we know that students have been affected in different ways due to the changes we’ve had to make in providing instruction during the pandemic.
While Austin ISD has offered remote learning to families for the entire school year, Texas Education Agency guidelines require us to administer the STAAR on-site. It is our goal for every student who is able to come to campus to do so. All safety measures will be in place for the administration of the test including masks, social distancing where feasible, and easily available handwashing and sanitizing stations.
New Programming at Cunningham
Next year we will be offering two K-1 classrooms - one Dual Language instruction classroom for bilingual students and one English instruction classroom. Multiage grouping builds strong relationships among teachers, students, and families (Miller, 1994). We believe this program will be a great addition to the Cunningham Community. If this is something you are interested in learning more about please join us via Zoom on Wednesday, March 31st at 6 (Spanish) and 6:45 (English) by pre-registering here.
Lots of great things happening at Cunningham! (In-person cooking lessons with PEAS start 4/12)
Cobra Strong,
Heather Petruzzini
Principal
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* Early Pick-Up: We know that sometimes students need to be picked up early because of appointments however, we kindly ask that you wait to call us once you have arrived so that we can maximize your student's time in the classroom.
*Changing Transportation Home: Last-minute changes happen! We get it! Unfortunately, when they are too close to dismissal it can be difficult to relay the message to your student's teacher in a timely fashion. For student safety, we ask that you notify the front office and/or teacher about transportation changes no later than 2:00 p.m.
*During drop-off and pick-up we ask that all adults please wear your mask and stay in your vehicle so that we keep everyone safe and protected. If you walk up to drop off, please have your mask on.
*Please send children to school with masks daily.
Mensaje de la directora
Estimadas familias de Cunningham,
Regreso al aprendizaje en el campus
Damos la bienvenida a más estudiantes y se siente muy bien ver a viejos y nuevos amigos en el edificio. Si desea que su estudiante regrese a la instrucción en el campus, háganoslo saber llenando este formulario.
Actualización de STAAR
Se nos concedió permiso para postponer las fechas de las pruebas STAAR (las fechas se enumeran a continuación). STAAR nos ayuda a todos a comprender cuánto sabe y ha dominado su estudiante en las materias básicas. Estas pruebas son simplemente una medida del conocimiento de los estudiantes y los resultados pueden proporcionar información importante a las familias, los maestros, los administradores y los propios estudiantes. Esto es especialmente importante porque sabemos que los estudiantes se han visto afectados de diferentes maneras debido a los cambios que tuvimos que hacer para brindar instrucción durante la pandemia. Austin ISD ha ofrecido aprendizaje remoto a las familias durante todo el año escolar, las pautas de la Agencia de Educación de Texas requieren que administremos el examen STAAR en la esucuela. Nuestro objetivo es que todos los estudiantes que puedan venir al campus lo hagan. Se implementarán todas las medidas de seguridad para la administración de la prueba, incluidas máscaras, distanciamiento social cuando sea posible y estaciones de lavado y desinfección de manos fácilmente disponibles.
Nueva programación en Cunningham
El próximo año ofreceremos dos salones de clases K-1: un salón de clases de instrucción en dos idiomas para estudiantes bilingües y un salón de clases de inglés. La agrupación de edades múltiples crea relaciones sólidas entre maestros, estudiantes y familias (Miller, 1994). Creemos que este programa será una gran adición a la comunidad de Cunningham. Si esto es algo sobre lo que está interesado en aprender más, únase a nosotros a través de Zoom el miércoles 31 de marzo a las 6 (español) y 6:45 (inglés) preinscribiéndose aquí. ¡Están sucediendo muchas cosas maravillosas en Cunningham! (Las lecciones de cocina en persona con PEAS comienzan el 4/12)
* Cambio de transporte a casa: ¡Se producen cambios de última hora! ¡Lo entendemos! Desafortunadamente, cuando están demasiado cerca de la salida, puede ser difícil transmitir el mensaje al maestro de su estudiante de manera oportuna. Para la seguridad de los estudiantes, le pedimos que notifique a la oficina principal y / o al maestro sobre los cambios de transporte a más tardar a las 2:00 p.m.
* Durante la entrega y recogida, les pedimos a todos los adultos que usen su máscara y permanezcan en su vehículo para que todos estén seguros y protegidos. Si camina para dejarlo, por favor póngase la máscara.
* Envíe a los niños a la escuela con máscaras todos los días.
April 27th - STAAR Writing (Grade 4) April 28th- Make-up
May 13th - STAAR Science (Grade 5)
May 18th- STAAR Reading (Grades 3-5)
May 19th- STAAR Math (Grades 3-5)
May 20th -21st- STAAR Make-up
May 31st - Memorial Day - No School
June 3rd - Last Day for Students
*Please check back for updates!
Humans of Cunningham
As you have probably heard or seen by now, one of our school-wide No Place For Hate activities this year is a project we are calling "Humans of Cunningham".
Inspired by “Humans of New York” (“HONY” for short), a photoblog created by photographer Brandon Stanton, “Humans of Cunningham” will showcase the personal stories of individuals in our Cunningham community. Students and staff will participate. The final product will be a short video showcasing some of the stories from our villagers (students and staff - pending consent and permission from home).
The goal of “Humans of Cunningham” is to promote the unique stories of our villagers. It has the potential to yield some deep thought and insight, beyond the surface of what you know...or think you know about someone.
Stay tuned for "Humans of Cunningham"...coming soon late Spring 2021!
With Peace, Love, and Gratitude,
Ms. O'Connor
CASTING CALL for our Career Lessons!
Do you know a...
-Firefighter
-Police Officer
-Veterinarian
-Horse Trainer
-Dog Trainer
-Doctor/Surgeon
-Nurse
-Dentist
-Writer
-Actor
-Chef
-Pilot
-Video Game creator
-Graphic Designer
-Pro/Semi-Pro Athlete
-Electrician
-Plumber
-Exterminator
-Scientist
-Mail carrier
-Judge
-Farmer
-Welder
-Hair stylist/barber
....etc.
Or any other professional that would be willing to either record a 5-minute video of themselves answering questions about their jobs OR be willing to Zoom with classrooms for a Q & A?
If so, I would LOVE their contact info so I can reach out to them about being part of our Career Showcase. - email Ms. O'Connor at marisa.oconnor@austinisd.org
About Us
Email: Heather.Petruzzini@austinisd.org
Website: https://cunningham.austinschools.org/
Location: 2200 Berkeley Avenue, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-414-2067
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CunninghamCobras/
Twitter: @CunninghamATX