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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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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June 20, 2023
Dear Students, Staff and Families,
Last Days of School
This time of year is very busy with end of year activities and events. The Class of 2023 Senior Graduation took place on Friday, June 16, 2023. Congratulations and Best of Luck to all the graduating seniors!
Here is a link to the video – CHS 2023 Graduation Video
There will be many types of events at the elementary, middle and high schools during this last week of
school. These events and activities are a tribute to the hard work and dedication you’ve shown throughout the school year. Whether the event is for academics, sports, end of year school dances or your school’s field day, it’s important to reflect on what you’ve accomplished during the school year.
With the school year coming to a close on Friday, June 23, 2023, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a restful and enjoyable summer. We look forward to seeing you back in school on September 5th and 6th for the 2023-2024 school year.
School Sports Update – Rhode Island State Champions – Cumberland Varsity Baseball Team
School Construction Update
Summer 2023
RI Summer Meals Program
AlphaBEST Summer Program – English
AlphaBEST Summer Program – Spanish
Information for the 2023-2024 School Year
2023-2024 School Calendar
2023-2024 School Start/End Times
Revised School Construction Timeline
2023 School-located Flu Vaccination Clinics Schedule
AlphaBEST Before/After School Program 2023-2024 – English
AlphaBEST Before/After School Program 2023-2024 – Spanish
Sincerely,
Philip D. Thornton, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools… Read More...
