“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” – Robert Collier
Week Eight:
This past Tuesday, we celebrated Spirit Day, and it was wonderful to see our students and staff showing off their Cucinella pride! The school was filled with Cucinella spirit gear and school colors, creating a sense of unity and excitement throughout the building. Thank you to everyone for participating and making it such a fun and spirited day!
On Wednesday, we celebrated Trout Day as representatives from the Pequest Trout Hatchery visited to deliver trout eggs to our 5th graders. This marks the start of an exciting year-long project where students will learn about the life cycle of trout and play a vital role in raising the eggs into young trout fry, which they will eventually release into the wild.
A special thank you to Mrs. Cross, Mrs. Leonard, Mrs. Van Houten, and Mr. Jones for coordinating this amazing program. It offers our students a unique hands-on experience and deepens their understanding of our local environment, connecting classroom learning to real-world ecology. We're thrilled to give our students the opportunity to engage with nature in such a meaningful way!
Thursday we had a fantastic Picture Day! Our students looked their best, and everything went smoothly thanks to the cooperation of our staff, students, and parent volunteers. Smiles were bright, outfits were sharp, and we can’t wait to see the finished photos. A special thank you to all our PTO parent volunteers who helped make sure our students looked their best before their pictures. We look forward to sharing these special memories with our families soon!
Friday, our First graders were treated to a visit from the Schooley's Mountain Volunteer Fire Department. The firefighters shared valuable tips on how to stay safe in case of a fire, and our students were excited to learn about the important work they do to protect our community. After the classroom lesson on fire safety, our 1st graders had the exciting opportunity to head outside and explore a real firetruck! The firefighters showed the students all the equipment they use to keep us safe, giving them a hands-on look at their important work. The students were thrilled, and it was a fantastic way to bring the lesson to life. Thank you again to the Schooley's Mountain Volunteer Fire Department for such a memorable and educational experience, we truly appreciate their time and dedication to keeping us safe!
This upcoming week, we are focusing on school safety education in accordance with School Violence Awareness Week. Please join us in the many theme days we have planned for the week. (More information later in newsletter). Additionally, help us "Stuff the Bus" and bring in donations for the Long Valley Interfaith Food Pantry. We will be collecting donations up until Thursday, Oct. 24th. (More information later in newsletter).
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead,
Christopher Perruso
Principal
Monday starts our SPECIALS on Day 5
Upcoming Events:
10/21 - 10/25 School Violence Awareness Week
10/22 G&T Back to School Night at Flocktown Road Elementary School @ 6:30
10/25 Trunk or Treat PTO Family Fun Night. Parent Volunteers Still needed- sign up here
10/31 BAC Halloween Parade 12:15PM
11/4 - 11/6 Parent Teacher Conference Early Dismissal Schedule for Students
11/4 - 11/6 Scholastic Book Fair
11/7 and 11/8- SCHOOLS CLOSED- NJEA Teacher's Convention
11/11 PTO General Membership Meeting 7:00PM BAC Media Center
11/11 - 11/15 PTO Sponsored Theater Week
