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Cambridgeport Connections: May 19, 2016
Published on May 19, 2016 12:05
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Spotlight on Heather French
Learn more about what makes our awesome Technology Literacy Specialist tick with this Q&A! Read on >>
Congratulations! Annual Poetry Awards
Congratulations to the winners of the Cambridge Public Library/Cambridge Tree Project 18th Annual Poetry Awards from the Cambridgeport School! This year we received nearly 1,000 entries, making for a tough competition! We congratulate everyone who entered for their wonderful poems.
C'port winners are:
–Anaiya Brown
1st Place (tie), Third Grade for “The Day Will Come”
–Eva Liss
2nd Place (tie), Third Grade for “The Lonely Black Hole”
–Penelope Housh
2nd Place, Third Grade for “The Horrible Taste of Eggplant”
The awards ceremony and reading will be held on Tuesday, May 24 at 6PM in the Lecture Hall at the Main Library, 449 Broadway (next to Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School). Parking is available in the library's garage for $1/hour.
More info: Amanda Gazin, Cambridge Public Library
617.349.4012 | [email protected]
In Our District & Community
Summer Literacy & Technology Workshop
Supporting literacy at home over summer break!
Wednesday, May 25 | 6:30-7:30PM
808 Memorial Drive, Cambridge
Brought to you by the Morse School Literacy Leadership Team. Light refreshments will be provided. All parents/guardians are welcome. Find out about some great ways to help your child learn while they use a phone, tablet, or computer!
Overdose Prevention & Narcan Training
Tuesday, May 24 | 6-7PM
Learn how to: Recognize signs & symptoms of an overdose; what to do during an overdose; how to administer naloxone/Narcan. This training is designed for active substance users and those concerned about a friend or family member at risk of overdose. Coffee & light refreshments will be served. Questions? Call 617.591.6808 or 617.591.6927.
Sponsored by: Everett Community Health Partnership – Substance Abuse Coalition, Cambridge Health Alliance, City of Everett, Everett Overcoming Addiction and OPEN - Overdose Prevention & Education Network.
Seeking Child Scientists
Harvard Laboratory for Developmental Studies
617.384.8357; [email protected]
https://software.rc.fas.harvard.edu/lds/
Title 1 Program
Kickoff to Summer Literacy Night &
Annual Ice Cream Night
Tuesday, May 24 | 5-7PM
Fletcher Maynard Academy, 225 Windsor Street
Come make an ice cream sundae and then participate in hands-on activities that you can have fun repeating at home over the summer! Many everyday activities promote conversation, connect with math and science and help to develop critical thinking skills. To register, call 617.349.6492 or email [email protected].
Storytime for New Fall 2016 Kindergarteners
Saturday, June 4 | 10AM
Cambridge Public Library Children’s Room, 449 Broadway
Families and children can meet each other over stories and refreshments. Join the fun and be sure to wear your blue “I’m going to Kindergarten” shirt. Parking available. For more information, call 617.349.4038.
Sister to Sister
Community Conversations
Wellness: How to Incorporate Healing into Our Daily Lives
Sunday, June 12 | 2-4PM
Simply Erinn’s Unisex Salon, 268 Brookline Street, Cambridge
Info: ccsister2sister.org
Community Conversations invites black women to come talk in a relaxed setting where you can comfortably ask questions that really matter to you and hear from health care practitioners of color.
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UPCOMING DATES
School Council Mtg.
Wednesday, May 25
6:30PM
NO SCHOOL:
Memorial Day
Monday, May 30
Art Show Walk-Through
Friday, June 17; continues on Monday, June 20
Talk with Marjorie Decker
Thursday, June 2 | 8:30AM
In the library
PTO Mtg.
Thursday, June 2 | 9AM
Fun Run
Friday, June 3
In the morning
Room Parents Mtg.
Wednesday, June 8
8:30AM
Come and meet the new Family Liaison.
Early Release Day
(K-5 only)
Thursday, June 9
Dismissal at 12:25PM
Portfolio Day (AM) & Moving Up Day (PM) & Art Show
Monday, June 20
Field Day
Tuesday, June 21
Moving On Ceremony & All School Share & Last Day of School
Wednesday, June 22
Note Change of Venue:
JK/K Popsicle Playdate
Cambridgeport School Playground
Saturday, June 25
10-11AM
Raindate: Saturday, July 9
School Calendar
District Calendar
GO GREEN!
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Cambridgeport School
89 Elm St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617.349.6587
Fax: 617.349.6511
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