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Baldwin Broadside: April 5, 2016
Published on Apr 5, 2016 14:22
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Play More Math!
The Baldwin Math Carnival held on March 23 was a fun-filled evening where parents and students had the opportunity to experience hands on math activities. Thank you to our incredible math coach Kelsey Fitzgerald for organizing the event. The carnival could not have happened without help from our teachers and parents who helped run game booths. Thank you to Lauren Holleran & Team for the math game prizes. Also thank you to all the parents who helped with the food sale. View the Slideshow >>
I Speak for the Trees Reading Challenge
Three weeks into the reading challenge, the students are on their way to making their goal. They read 3,844 hours. Congratulations to Ms. Power's 2nd grade class, leading the school in reading hours. he hope is that they will beat their total of 6,325 hours from last years challenge. Read more >>
Composing in 1st Grade
First grade students have recently been composing using melodic and rhythmic patterns they know from music class. Learn more >>
First Grade Transformed into Antarctica
Ms. Moylan's first grade students completed their three month long project-based learning unit on Antarctica. The students presented what they learned by singing about Antarctica and presenting facts on an expert area that they researched. The students learned facts, created art projects, visited the Aquarium, and the capstone was a presentation for their families. View more pictures >>
Apollo: The Brilliant One
Acclaimed graphic novelist George O'Connor returned to Cambridge this week. Mr. O'Connor is the author/illustrator of the series of graphic novels "Olympians" about Greek mythology. Baldwin 4th grade students had a great morning at the Cambridge Public Library listening to him speak about his latest novel, Apollo: The Brilliant One. Thanks to Porter Square Books, all students received a signed copy of the book. Thank you to Ms. Kugel for arranging for our students to see him. George O'Connor never disappoints.
A Standing Ovation!
Families and faculty started the day on April 1st with a wonderful spring concert featuring students in grades 3 and 4, led by their teacher, Ms. Lauren Ingram. Thank you to Mr. Patrick Yacono for accompanying them. Thank you to the students who worked so hard on putting together an exceptional performance.
Attention 5th Grade Families
Girls Sports Day for all 5th grade girls
Friday, May 27
Instrumental Concert
Monday, June 6 | CRLS Fitzgerald Theater
Students - please arrive early for a 6PM rehearsal Performances begins at 6:30PM. Event will conclude at 7PM. Students are asked to wear dark pants or skirts and white shirts. Concert includes 5th grade students from three other CPS.
5th Grade Moving On Breakfast Celebration
June 21 | 8:20AM
CitySprouts Summer Internship applications have been distributed to 5th grade students. Take care of the school garden and earn $100. No two days will be the same! You can also find applications at www.citysprouts.org.
Thank You!
Thank you to Todd, Karla, Rebecca, and Negeen for helping with the interview committee. Thank you Kjersti and Jason for finding some great supplies for the Baldwin (from a company that was closing). Thank you to the parents and staff who helped at the Math Carnival. Thank you to Lauren Holleran and Team for sponsoring the prizes. Thank you to Megan Lower and Andrea Bakal for all their help in the library.
News from the Library
In preparation for the upcoming author Grace Lin visit, students had the opportunity to do an optional project about Ms. Lin over February break. The following students will present their projects to Ms. Lin on April 8th: Colette (208), Jason L. (202), Yuli (202), Lucinda (104), Samira (202), Rivka (307), Alice (214), Mieka (312), Felix (202), and Morgan (307).
It's Garden Time!
This week, Ms. Gibson-Mueller's 1st grade class and Mr. Kelly's JK class spent time in the garden with our Garden Coordinator, Michele Kaufman planting peas. It has been great springtime weather. Hopefully the snow forecast for this weekend will pass us by. Michele is here on Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings. Stop by to see what's growing in the garden.
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COMING UP...
Friday, April 8
Author/Illustrator Grace Lin visits
Tuesday, April 12
School Site Council Meeting | 6PM
Wednesday, April 13
Grade 1 Multicultural Luncheon 1:30PM
Wednesday, April 13
Poetry Night | 5:30PM
Friday, April 15
Technology Talk for Parents | 8:15AM
Friday, April 15
All-School Meeting | 9:05AM
Friday, April 15
All School Arbor Day Celebration 2PM
April 18 - April 22
No School - April Vacation
Friday, April 29
Street Cleaning in the School Neighborhood
See more events at Baldwin and in our community >>
KIDS' YOGA DAY
Kids' Yoga Day is celebrated on April 8. K217 is taking the lead on Yoga Day. They will visit each classroom and teach a yoga sequence. The students in K217 are experts in yoga. They know that yoga helps you feel energized, calm, joyful, and courageous.
RAUC INFORMATION SESSION OVERVIEW
For the 5th grade parents and caregivers who missed the information session, this a brief recap of the session. Read more >>
BALDWIN SCHOOL
SITE COUNCIL
Be part of a group of parents and faculty that work in conjunction with the Baldwin faculty teams - Instructional Leadership Team and the Culture and Community team - to work toward the school's improvement goals, outlined in the school improvement plan. This year, the focus of the group will be to discuss and come to a consensus on 'the Baldwin Way' around topics like homework, drop-off, and communication. Meetings are in the school library. All are welcome (and children). Our next meeting is April 12 at 6PM in the Baldwin Library.
ALL-SCHOOL MEETINGS
Each month, the Baldwin School has an all-school meeting. This is an opportunity for the entire school to get together as a community. It is run like a Responsive Classroom morning meeting starting with a greeting followed by classroom shares. Classrooms take turns sharing their work. All are welcome to attend.
The next all-school meeting is scheduled for April 15 at 2:05PM.
PARCC / MCAS TESTING SCHEDULE
Learn more >>
EARLY RELEASE DAYS
School is dismissed at 12:55PM.
Wednesday, May 18
Thursday, June 9
FRIENDS OF BALDWIN NEWS
Calling all Moms! Please come and join us for Ladies Night When: Monday, April 4th Where: The Abbey, 1755 Massachusetts Avenue We have the basement of the restaurant to ourselves! Time: 6:30 - 9:30PM Why: To have a fun night out! Space is limited! Please RSVP.
DISTRICT EVENTS
Advanced Learning Parent Advisory Group
April 13 | 6:30 - 8PM
CRLS, Room 1401
Learn more >>
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Baldwin School
85 Oxford St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
617.349.6525
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