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News & Announcements

• Cunningham Multicultural Celebration

  We are excited to welcome our Cunningham Families to join our annual Multicultural Celebration on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 4:30pm-6:30pm as we celebrate the many diverse cultures of all the Cunningham Families through food, performances, and arts and crafts! Each family will receive up to three (3) tickets, making it a perfect opportunity for you and your loved ones to join in the fun and connect with others in our community. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

  Please see the attached fryer and scan the QR Code to get your Free tickets NOW! 

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• St. Jude Math-A-Thon

   Dear Families,

  Our students are joining St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the fight
  against childhood cancer by participating in the St. Jude Math-A-Thon the week of: May 12nd to May 23rd, 2025.

  St. Jude Math-A-Thon is a fun and educational way for students to test their math skills while making a difference for
  St. Jude kids. You can play a key role in bringing success to this program, and participation is simply by following the steps in the flyer.

   

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• Spring Concert 7th & 8th Grades

  Please join us for a musical evening on Thursday, May 29th that will be a delight for your ears!  Doors open at 5:00 P.M. and the performance will begin at 5:30 P.M.  

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• Greetings Cunningham Families, Check Out This Month's Updates!

  May 2025 NYCPS Family Update

  This month's update features important information for families regarding Summer Rising, voting in the 2025 Education Council elections, key admissions dates, Teacher Appreciation Week, Climate Action Day, and parent-teacher conferences.  

  For questions, please email Juliet Ulman.

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• You Don't Want to Miss Our "Twelve Angry Jurors" Live Performance on May 15th!

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• Hello Cunningham Families, Check out this Month's Updates!

  April 2025 NYCPS Family Update Letter

  The letter features important information for families regarding Summer Rising offers, the 2025 NYC School Survey, April’s virtual Candidate Forums for the 2025 Community and Citywide Education Council Elections, and key admissions dates for Upper Grade Gifted and Talented (G&T), middle school, and kindergarten programs. 

    

  For questions, email Juliet Ulman.

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• May 8th- Summer Rising Offer Deadline

   

  The last day to accept Summer Rising offers is Thursday, May 8^th. Make sure you accept your offer and answer any required questions to ensure your child’s seat! This year, families will not be automatically enrolled, and must accept their children’s offers by the deadline, as Summer Rising placements will not be confirmed until families accept them. Accepting an offer will not affect your child’s chances of getting a waitlist offer to another program at a later date. If you have any further questions, please reach out at Summer@schools.nyc.gov. 

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• Mother's Day Flower Fundraiser

  Our Cunningham Parent Association will be hosting Mother's Day Flower Fundraiser on May 8th and May 9th during all lunch periods. The proceed will go towards the Parent Association to support student activities and Parent workshops. We appreciate your help in make this fundraiser a success. If you are interested volunteering to help our PA Board to sell flowers, please click here VOLUNTEERS to sign up for volunteers on both days.

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• For Prospective 6th Grade Parents: Middle School Admission Information

  TODAY,  April 9th, 2025, New York City Middle School Offers are released for the upcoming school year. 

  All applicants get a middle school offer; most students get an offer to attend one of the programs ranked on their middle school application, but it is not guaranteed. Your child's offer letter also includes a list of programs where they’ve been waitlisted.

  • Your child is automatically on the waitlist for any program that you listed higher on their application than the program where they received an offer. For example, if your child received an offer to your third-choice program, they are automatically waitlisted at your first-choice and second-choice programs.
  • After initial offers are made and while waitlists are open, you can add your child to additional waitlists. (However, please note that your child's best chance of getting an offer to any program is to include it as a choice on their original application.)
  • You can also check your child's place on the waitlist for any school, in real time.
  • Waitlist offers are made based on seat availability, as well as the same admissions priorities and admissions methods described on this page and detailed in MySchools.
  • Schools will be in touch directly if a seat opens up and they can make your child a waitlist offer. 

  Learn more on our Waitlists page and by watching the tutorial that follows. https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/middle-school

  Here's a breakdown of the middle school admissions process in NYC for the 2025-2026 school year:

  • Application Opens: The middle school application opened on October 15, 2024. 
     
  • Application Closes: The application closed on December 20, 2024. 
     
  • Offer Release: Offers are released today, April 9, 2025. 
     
  • Waitlists: Middle school waitlists will also open on April 9, 2025, when offers are released. 
     
  • Where to find information: Families can find information and resources on the New York City Public Schools website. 
     
  • How to Apply: Families can apply through the MySchools.nyc website. 
     
  • Virtual Information Session: Families of current fifth-grade students are invited to a live virtual information session about offers and waitlists. 

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• Parent Robin Workshop Series - Digital Well-being

  Parents and guardians are cordially invited to attend this informative workshop during which a coach from Robin guides participants through an exploration of the benefits and pitfalls of technology and helps them support choices that enhance rather that detract from their well -being vis-a-vis technology use. 

  The focus of this workshop is on how we have the power to use technology, especially social media, in a way that serves us, and how families can navigate the challenges that can arise in a way that aligns with values and goals.

  In-person: 04/22/25 6:30-7:45PM

  Virtual: 04/29/25 6:30-7:30PM

  (This workshop is presented in both a virtual/remote and an in-person format for parents'/guardians' convenience. Please attend the format that works best for you. Note that in person sessions are combined with the PA General Meeting.)

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• For Your Reading Pleasure, We Proudly Present The Cunningham Chronicles!

  There are so many great features in this edition, be sure to read them all!

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• Advice to Future 8th Graders

  Are you ready for 8th grade?  Check out the advice from these awesome Cunningham students in this week's Cunningham News episode!

   

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• High School Offers and Waitlists

  High school offers are scheduled to be released TODAY, Thursday, March 6, after school hours.

  We welcome all families of students entering high school in fall 2025 to a virtual information session about high school offers, waitlists, and next steps. 

  Please see the attached fryer for learning about High School Offers and Waitlist Information Session.

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• Learn more about Summer Rising 2025

  Summer Rising Application opens in MySchools on March 4, 2025!

  We are excited to offer Summer Rising to NYC students in grades K-8 this summer. Students in Summer Rising will have access to both academic and enrichment programming over the course of the day, including field trips, arts activities, and outdoor recreation. Programs will be planned and operated collaboratively by school principals and community-based organizations (CBOs). The environment will be safe and supportive with staff prepared to respond to children’s social and emotional needs. Breakfast, lunch, and snack will be served. 

  Summer Rising Admissions Dates: The following is a timeline to help you keep track of all important due dates for the upcoming Summer Rising Admissions process.

  -March 4, 2025: Application opens in MySchools.

  -March 28, 2025: Application closes in MySchools.

  -April 24, 2025: Offer releases will be available in MySchools.

  -May 8, 2025: Acceptance Deadline.

  -July 2, 2025: Summer Rising starts for K-8 students.

  -July 4, 2025: Summer Rising will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

  -August 8, 2025: Summer Rising ends for middle school students.

  -August 15, 2025: Summer Rising ends for elementary school students.

  Don't wait ! Apply for a seat using your Myschools account between Tuesday, March 4 and Friday, March 28. For questions related to summer programming, please email summer@schools.nyc.gov.

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• Cunningham News: Meet the Cast

  Cunningham News Meet the Cast from our Musical

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