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Cambridgeport Connections: June 2, 2016
Published on Jun 2, 2016 20:04
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Reflections from Katie
A few weeks ago, when it was finally time to open the playground after way too many months of waiting, I started to wonder what rules would need to be in place for safety and comfort. I decided that instead of setting out rules ahead of time, I would ask... Hear more >>
Spotlight on Jeff Konigsburg
Get to know our awesome art teacher with this handy Q&A! Read on >>
A Goodbye...
Hello Cambridgeport Families:
It is hard to say goodbye. My youngest daughter and I came to Cambridgeport School when she was a Junior Kindergartener. Now, she’s 25 years old. She’s graduated from Cambridgeport School, Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School, and Columbia University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
I am leaving you with some of the most caring, dedicated, and motivated teachers you’ll ever find, and a principal, Katie Charner-Laird, who is in every way truly a cream of the crop educator: thoughtful, knowledgeable, tireless, and a dogged advocate for all our students at all times. I’m also leaving you in the very capable hands of Kristen Emack who is our new Family Liaison.
Thank you for helping to create and continue the kind of community that’s here at Cambridgeport School. I’m privileged to have been a part of this community from which I’ve learned a lot.
It’s hard to say goodbye, but it's exciting as I look forward to, among other things, spending more time with my granddaughter Jada. We look forward to competing against the summer sun, again this year, with our favorite dessert, an overflowing Toscannini’s Grapenut ice cream cone. We did a pretty good job last year, rescuing every drop with a quick lick before the ice cream ran in rivulets down the side of the cone and had a chance to irretrievably splat to the pavement. We won! My last day is also the last day of school: Wednesday, June 22nd.
–Shirley Harvey, Family Liaison
In Our Community & More
Half-Day Hangout
Wednesday, June 8 | 1:30PM
Curious George Room, Main Library, 449 Broadway
Make a new friend (real or imaginary) and then watch MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO together! Recommended for ages 5 and up. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more info: Jennifer Costa, Youth Services, Cambridge Public Library, 617.349.4038, [email protected]
Opera: Bremen Town Musicians
Thursday, June 9 | 9-9:30AM
Cambridgeport Gym
You’re invited! The second grade classes of room 100 and 105 proudly presents the world premiere opera of the Bremen Town Musicians. Come watch this original creation and enjoy the staggering adventure of a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster. Created with help from the Boston Lyric Opera; directed by Heather Gallagher with additional musical direction by Andrea Gaudette.
#NotEvenForAMinute
As temperatures rise, please help us spread the word to parents and caregivers that child hot car deaths are a real danger and can happen to anyone. Nearly 700 children in the U.S. have died from heatstroke in cars since 1998. More than half were forgotten by a caregiver. The good news is that we can prevent these tragedies by getting out the word about the threat as well as tips and habits for tired and frazzled parents and caregivers to be sure their kids are safe in and around cars. That is why we have re-launched our #NotEvenForAMinute campaign, with a ton of great supporting graphics and reminders. Learn more:
http://childrenstrustma.org/nefam
Summer Food Service Program
Sponsored by the Cambridge Department of Human Service Programs; begins Monday, June 27th and ends Friday, August 12th. In addition to a Book Bike event for children 18 and under, the program hosts fun activities and provides FREE, tasty and healthy lunches! More info: 617.349.6247 or www.cambridgema.gov/dhsp/?summerfood
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UPCOMING DATES
Fun Run
Friday, June 3 | 8:30AM
5th Grade Beginner Band & String Concert
Monday, June 6
Fitzgerald Theatre at CRLS
Students will be performing with the following schools: Cambridgeport, Fletcher Maynard Academy, Baldwin, and Amigos.
Room Parents Meeting
Wednesday, June 8
8:30AM
Please come and meet our new Cport Family Liaison.
Early Release Day
Wednesday, June 8
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!
Junior Kindergarten/
Kindergarten Popsicle Playdate
Saturday, June 25
10-11AM
Cambridgeport School Playground
Raindate: Saturday, July 9
School Calendar
District Calendar
GO GREEN!
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89 Elm St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617.349.6587
Fax: 617.349.6511
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