Back to School Celebration Event – B.F. Norton School – Saturday, August 26, 2023, 10 am – 1 pm
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Superintendent’s Communication – 8.13.23
August 13, 2023
Dear Students, Staff, and Families,
I write to inform you that there have been additional changes to the 2023-2024 School Calendar and the School Start/End Times Schedule.
One Right to Read Day has been eliminated from the school calendar. The last day of school is now scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2024
The approval from RIDE to allow for up to three (3) inclement weather days, which means we will not be required to make up these days at the end of the school year, remains the same.
The Cumberland Preschool sessions are as follows:
AM Session – 9:40 AM to 12:00 PM
PM Session – 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
The end time for students at Joseph L. McCourt MS and North Cumberland MS is now 2:35 pm
The Cumberland School Committee adopted these changes at its meeting on Thursday, August 10, 2023.
Updated Information for the 2023-2024 School Year
2023-2024 REVISED II School Calendar
2023-2024 REVISED School Start/End Times
Back to School Celebration Event
B.F. Norton School – Saturday, August 26, 2023
Back to School Backpack Flier – English
Back to School Backpack Flier – Spanish
The District Leadership Team and support personnel have been working steadily this summer to ensure that the first day of school for students and staff is successful.
Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Sincerely,
Philip D. Thornton, Ed.D.
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Cumberland School Department – Non-Public School Textbook Pick up
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Superintendent’s Communication – 7.21.23
July 21, 2023
Dear Students, Staff and Families,
It looks like we may finally have a weekend with no rain. Hoping you can enjoy some time outdoors.
PreSchool Start/End Times
There have been additional discussions regarding PreSchool Start/End Times. The School Committee will vote on August 10th to finalize. The proposed times are as follows:
AM Session – 9:40 AM to 12:00 PM
PM Session – 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
As announced last week, the District will also no longer be able to conduct early release Wednesdays.
School hours will be the same Monday through Friday for all students.
School Construction
Our construction projects at Community, Ashton, and Garvin have been moving forward. Please find the latest in the attachments.
Latest Construction Updates:
Ashton Elementary School July 2023
Community Elementary School July 2023
Garvin Memorial Elementary School July 2023
Sincerely,
Philip D. Thornton, Ed.D.
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Superintendent’s Communication – 7.14.23
July 14, 2023
Dear Students, Staff and Families,
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far.
I write to inform you that there have been some changes to the 2023-2024 School Calendar and the School Start/End Times Schedule. These changes were required based on Rhode Island Department of Education determinations on school calendars.
First, we have received approval from the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) to include required teacher training in reading, (Right to Read Days) in the number of instructional days. This means the student school year will be 178 days next year.
Given the total amount of instructional minutes in our schools exceeds the state minimum, we have also received approval from RIDE to allow for up to three (3) inclement weather days, which means we will not be required to make-up these days at the end of the school year.
The District will also no longer be able to conduct early release Wednesdays.
School hours will be the same Monday through Friday.
The Cumberland School Committee adopted these changes at its meeting on Thursday, July 13, 2023.
Updated Information for the 2023-2024 School Year
2023-2024 REVISED School Calendar
2023-2024 REVISED School Start/End Times
Sincerely,
Philip D. Thornton, Ed.D.
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