Cornwall School News 5/22/26

Message from the Principal

At the end of recess each day, students hustle to a designated spot for their class, where their teacher meets them. They stand in line spots so we can easily ensure that we have everybody; their bodies cool, calm and collected as they prepare to re-enter the building. This takes practice; sometimes a lot of practice. One day last week, Mrs. C and I noticed that our kinders just...did it. No need for reminders or re-teaching, no need to explain why it matters. No calls over the radio that someone wasn't there yet, or responses that they were sloooowly making their way over from the swings. Because they know. And they're ready for first grade.

In partnership,

Nadya

Important Dates

Mon, 5/25 No School, Memorial Day

Wed, 6/3 FOCS Monthly Meeting, 8:00 am at the Cornwall Town Hall

Wed, 6/3 - Fri 6/5 Jeh Kulu Artist-in-Residence at Cornwall School

Wed, 6/10 5th Grade Promotion, 1:15

Thurs, 6/11 Last Student Day, "All Out Day" at Cornwall School

ACSD 25-26 Calendar

Staffing Update

New adventures: Kerry Burns-Collins is retiring; next year she plans to travel and read lots of great books! Sierra Thornton will bring a calm, cool, collected presence to PE classes at MUMS. Kate Cunningham is taking on a role as after school coordinator, as ACSD figures out what that means, and will still teach general music and chorus at Cornwall.

New folks: Skyler LaFerrier will join Cornwall School from MUMS. Ms. T introduced Mr. LaFerrier to our students and our routines last week. Sarah Metcalf will return to Cornwall for instrumental. A hiring committee of Nadya, Mindy and Claire worked with Salisbury, Bridport and Mary Hogan folks to interview candidates, including for our 4th grade position, and made a recommendation to Wendy Baker. Dr. Baker made an offer to an experienced 4th grade teacher, they have accepted the spot at Cornwall! New hires must be approved by the board, and the process requires that we not "announce" before then. We CAN, however, say that we're thrilled.

Reminders and Useful Bits

Last call for Educator Appreciations

Help us celebrate and appreciate our educators by sharing a shout-out or appreciation with this form (by May 31, 2026).

What to bring to school

water bottle
snack
sturdy outdoor shoes - so we can run around
indoor shoes - so we don't track grass and mud onto our "rug spots"
a set of dry clothes
layers (we sometimes play outside even when it's raining!)

What to leave at home

Please help your child remember that these are things we do not bring to school:

gum and candy
toys
individual sports equipment (for example, if I have my own lacrosse stick, I don't bring it to recess)

FOCS: What's going on...

Happenings:

All Out Day! June 11

Parent volunteers needed 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (or any one hour chunk in that window)

Sign-Ups in Progress!

After School Scholarship, up to $100 reimbursement: please fill out this form by June 1.

FOCS Monthly Meetings- NEW Time for the remainder of the year -

We are currently looking for a FOCS treasurer if you have any interest please reach out for more info!
June 3 - Last Meeting of the school year! remote option Wednesday 8-9am at the Town Hall

Last Call for Appreciations and Nominations

Help us celebrate our Teachers & Staff all month!

1. Share an Appreciation: Help us celebrate them by sharing a shout-out or appreciation with this form (by May 31, 2026).

2. Make a Nomination: Help us nominate the next Teacher or Staff of the Year. Each year in August, we recognize an Elementary and Secondary Teacher with our Annual Outstanding Teacher of the Year, and staff with the Barbara Whittemore Support Staff Award. Fill out this form by May 31st 2026 to help us nominate someone.

Ways to help Cornwall School

Beach toys, baseballs and mitts

We are replenishing our playground options. If you have gently used beach toys for the sandbox, baseball mitts or baseballs to donate, we'll take 'em!

Starts and seeds needed

Our vegetable gardens are ready for planting! If you have extra starts (already hardened off, please!) or seeds, we will gladly take them.

Gently used shoes and clothes needed!

Pants & Shorts - size 8-10, 10-12, and 14
Sneakers size 1, 2, and larger

Laundry!

We have many shared winter items that have taken a beating this mud season. If laundry is your thing, grab a bag from the school, wash and dry it, return (ideally in a clean bag) and we will store it until next winter! Or until the next snowfall!

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