Benedict A. Cucinella School

We were so lucky to have the members of Long Valley AMA Post 1776 join us on Tuesday for a flag raising ceremony in honor of Veterans Day. We thank the Veterans for spending time with our students and for their dedicated service to our country.

REMINDER: District Schools will be CLOSED on Thursday & Friday, November 9 & 10 for the NJEA Teachers Convention.

Save the Date! In recognition of "World Kindness Day" please wear kindness themed clothes or a cardigan in honor of Mr. Rogers on Monday, November 13th! Our School Spirit Day is now scheduled for Friday, November 17th! Wear your BAC swag or red, white and blue!

A reminder that our Book Fair begins tomorrow, 11/6! Thank you for our volunteers and Jackie Armstrong for setting everything up for us. For any questions please reach out to Jackie at jackiearmstrong339@gmail.com https://www.canva.com/design/DAFzU-A2jdk/Kf3kEEuLaKFNOf_hF4Gvgw/edit?utm_content=DAFzU-A2jdk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

The BAC Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon! Doors open November 6-8th. For more information please follow our website: https://www.cucinellapto.com/bookfair To volunteer take a look at our Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EAAAD2FA0FEC34-45717138-2023

Pre-registration closes tonight at 8pm for our Trunk or Treat family fun night! Family tickets will be distributed with one of your children in their backpacks by Friday! Friday, October 27th 6pm - 7:30pm in the BAC Bus Loop. $5 per child & two bags of individually wrapped candy per family. There are a few volunteer spots left! Please consider volunteering – link is below. Register to Attend the Event OR Decorate a Trunk: (Pre-Registration closes October 25th at 8pm - Admission Tickets will be distributed to all pre-registrants by Friday, 10/27 with one of your children in their backpacks) https://cucinella.ptboard.com/formvw?store=3665&form=10 Sign-Up to Volunteer at the Trunk or Treat: https://cucinella.ptboard.com/sgnvw?group=&signup=SSENZ06XRyKPhWUq21mZO3N___52BiG1GX___nTq7oh3 This event is RAIN or SHINE. There will be no refunds. You must be a current PTO member to attend all events. This is not a drop off event. You must watch your child(ren) at all times & stay on school property during the event.

Fun Run Photo Dump- Some scenes from last week's Fun Run. Thank you to the PTO for sponsoring this worthwhile event!

The Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 School Calendar at its meeting on October 10, 2023. The calendar can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/488yurne

Our Spirit Wear Sale was extended to 10/15! Get your BAC swag today! ❤️🤍💙 https://morrisnj.destinationstores.com/Cuccinella/

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Long Valley Middle School - Performing Arts Center.

REMINDER: Schools will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day /Columbus Day​ and Teacher Professional Development.

Cucinella Families, Please note the last day to contribute to your child’s classroom collection will be this Friday, September 29th. Below find the Permission to Contact form as well as the monetary contribution link. Thank you for supporting! Permission to Contact: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOL53PtvGGkD68sdjkfZtdzZsrKzOv7-P1RLUFT2xb4tTs8g/viewform Class Donation Link: https://cucinella.ptboard.com/formvw?store=3665&form=5 Thank you for your support! The Cucinella PTO

REMINDER: Schools will be closed on Monday, September 25, 2023 in observance of Yom Kippur.

Dear BAC Families, A reminder to complete the Permission to Contact Form and consider contributing towards classroom donations. The links can be found below: Permission to Contact: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOL53PtvGGkD68sdjkfZtdzZsrKzOv7-P1RLUFT2xb4tTs8g/viewform Class Donation Link: https://cucinella.ptboard.com/formvw?store=3665&form=5 Thank you for your support! Please reach out to contact@cucinellapto.com with any questions. The Cucinella PTO

Cucinella Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Sonzogni, Mrs. Draghi, and Mrs. Melendez In this week's edition of our Teacher Spotlight, we turn our attention to the collaborative efforts of Ms. Sonzogni, Mrs. Draghi, and Mrs. Melendez. Last week, these dedicated educators brought together their 1st and 5th grade students for a unique peer learning experience. Ms. Sonzogni and Mrs. Melendez's 5th graders joined forces with Mrs. Draghi's 1st grade class, creating partnerships that led to a meaningful exchange. During this interactive session, students were paired up and participated in a "getting-to-know-you" interview with their newfound buddies. Subsequently, the older students extended their support to their younger counterparts, assisting them in articulating their preferences and interests in writing. This engaging and collaborative learning opportunity not only fostered connections but also allowed the older students to showcase their reading and writing proficiency while nurturing their 1st-grade buddies. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Sonzogni, Mrs. Draghi, and Mrs. Melendez for their dedication to our students' growth and the creation of these impactful learning experiences.

The 2023-2024 School calendar has been revised. Revisions dates are in November for Parent/Teacher Conferences. The updated calendar can be found here https://5il.co/24rfs.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Long Valley Middle School - Performing Arts Center.

Long Valley Middle School Student Leah Gonzalez rings in the 2023-2024 school year with Superintendent Turnamian and LVMS Principal, Mr. Ippolito.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Long Valley Middle School - Performing Arts Center.

Check out our latest highlight video on how we are getting ready for the first day of school: https://youtu.be/7fUE0L5T1pg?si=7VXqj1PSFmsBOjGT #GetReadyWTS