Reopening Plan & Updates

Reopening Plan

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Paul Cuffee School has developed the following reopening plan for the 2020-2021 school year. This plan will be updated as needed.

Paul Cuffee School’s Reopening Plan Template

Reopening Updates

January 11, 2021 – Read important information from RIDE about the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Test at PCS
October 13, 2020 – Read Information about the K-8 After School Club – Update
September 25, 2020 – R ead In formation about K-8 After School Club
September 18, 2020 – Letter from the Head of School to Families
September 14, 2020 – Operations and Safety Procedures for In-Person Learning
September 10, 2020 – HOS Letter Regarding In-Person Learning Requirements and Transportation
September 7, 2020 – Welcome Letter to Families from the Head of School
August 31, 2020 – COVID-19 Internet Connectivity Guide for Families
August 7, 2020 – August 2020 Letter from the Head of School and Student Learning Option Survey
June 20, 2020 – Reopening Survey (to be completed by July 31, 2020)
June 20, 2020 – July 2020 Update from the Head of School about PCS Reopening Plans

Distance Learning Updates

The Governor of Rhode Island and Commissioner of Education have required that our buildings remain closed during the COVID-19 crisis. To continue teaching and learning at home during the days and weeks ahead, the School has provided every student with a Chromebook and their teachers have created daily online lesson plans and assignments using Google Classroom and other online distance learning websites. Important information and updates regarding Paul Cuffee School’s Distance Learning Plans have been provided by the Head of Paul Cuffee School, and can be found here.

June 10, 2020 – Letter to Families: Distance Learning (5)
May 11, 2020 – Distance Learning Survey (to be completed by May 15, 2020)
April 27, 2020 – Letter to Families: Distance Learning (4)
April 6, 2020 – Letter to Families: Distance Learning (3)
March 19, 2020 – Letter to Families: Distance Learning – Chromebook Pickup Sessions (2)
March 16, 2020 – Letter to Families: Distance Learning (1)
March 12, 2020 – Letter to Families COVID-19 Update
March 2, 2020 – Letter to Families Re: COVID-19

Important School Communications

At Paul Cuffee School we want every family using Remind and Skyward.

REMIND – REMIND is the text messaging app that PCS teachers and administrators are using to send updates to you about your child’s education, including school-related updates about assignments, events, and closings. We want every Paul Cuffee family using Remind so that you all receive the School’s announcements when they are sent. If you’re not already signed up, please do so today by following these simple instructions:

- - Text the following to the number 81010 –
    – For Lower School news: @paulcuffls
    – For Middle School news: @paulcuffms
    – For Upper School news: @paulcuffhs

SKYWARD Family Access – Skyward Family Access allows currently enrolled families to monitor their child’s performance via our secure Internet connection.

- - Click here to access Skyward Family Access
  - Click here for instructions on how to sign-in or

Questions? Contact the main office of your respective building:

– Lower School: (401) 453-2626
– Middle School: (401) 453-2711
– Upper School: (401) 781-2727