King Open Parent/Caregiver Information Guide: October 21, 2016
Published on Oct 21, 2016 11:47

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  October 21, 2016
Maris

5th Grade Project Kick-off with Author Maris Wicks
On October 18, graphic book writer Maris Wicks came to the library to visit our 5th graders. Maris is the author/illustrator of Human Body Theater: A Nonfiction Revue and she came dressed as the narrator - a skeleton! This year, students will work with Maris, classroom teachers, Jen the librarian, Ms. Rosenberg, the technology specialist and Kelley, the art teacher to create plays, videos, and animation. We are excited to integrate science, art, technology, and performance!

Sound of Silence

2nd Grade Author Visit with Katrina Goldsaito
On October 21, Katrina Goldsaito held writers’ workshops with every 2nd grade class! Students prepared for her visit in Library classes. Katrina’s critically acclaimed book The Sound of Silence is a story of mindfulness, listening, and gave us a glimpse of Tokyo. Katrina helped us create “onomatopoetry,” writing and drawing about sounds we love. See her examples online here. Her visit was made possible with funds from our Book Fair.

Apple Journal

1st and 2nd Graders Go Apple Picking!
On October 14, the 1st and 2nd grade classes went to Belkin Family Lookout Farm in Natick. The students enjoyed the petting zoo and every student came home with a bag of apples! Lukas in room 113 explained “(we) rode a truck train to the apple orchard...Our groups went apple picking in a bin. We got apples from a bin because of the drought.” Despite the drought, a good time was had by all!

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Pizza e Basta
Thursday, November 3 | 5:30 - 7:30PM
Enjoy a dinner with all of your King Open friends and a wonderful performance by the students.
* We need help! Please volunteer for the event by signing up online.

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Sick Day

Cambridge Public Health Flu Clinics: 
Oct. 12–Nov. 9
Nasal spray vaccine will not be offered.

The Cambridge Public Health Department will be offering free flu shots (influenza vaccine) to people who live or work in Cambridge at sites throughout the city from Oct. 12 through Nov. 9. 

The flu can be a serious illness, and the best way to protect yourself is to get a flu shot every year. Flu vaccine is considered safe and effective for adults and children over 6 months. While there is no charge to the public for flu shots, people with health insurance are encouraged to bring their cards with them to the clinics.

More Details >> 

Schedules & locations >> 

Or contact Cambridge Public Health Department’s recorded flu information line, 617.665.3855.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, October 26
8:30AM 
Title I Breakfast

Thursday, October 27
School Picture Day

Wednesday, November 2 - Friday, Nov. 4
Book Fair in the Library
To volunteer, contact Lisa D’Almeida

Thursday, November 3
Early Release Day - Dismissal at 12:55PM

Thursday, November 3
5:30 - 7:30PM
Pizza e Basta

Monday, November 7
8 - 9AM
Friends of King Open Meeting
In the Conference Room

Tuesday, November 8
Election Day Bake Sale

Wednesday, November 9
6 - 7:30PM
Ola Program
Community Meeting
In the Library

Friday, November 11
No School - Veteran’s Day

Wednesday, November 16 | 6 - 7:30PM
School Council Meeting
In the Library

Thursday, November 17
8:30 - 9:30AM
Principal Chat
In the Conference Room

Friday, November 18
King Open Extended Day (KOED) Meal of Thanks (KOED families only)

November 24 - 25
No School:
Thanksgiving Day

School calendar >>
District calendar >>

GET INVOLVED
Learn how you can get involved at King Open!
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FIRST FAMILY
LIBRARY FRIDAY
Our first Family Library Friday is October 22. Librarian Jen invites you to enjoy the library with your children or sip coffee with other grown-ups! Drop in after 8:20AM.

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COMMUNITY INFO
Info Sessions: Affordable Housing Opportunities
Attend an upcoming info session to learn about the City of Cambridge's rental & homeownership programs! Open to all.
Learn more >>

Affordable, Accessible Rental Units Available
The City of Cambridge Inclusionary Housing Rental Program is accepting applications for 1- & 2-bedroom, wheelchair accessible apartments.
Learn more >>

Cambridge in Motion

HEALTHY SNACK 
OF THE WEEK
Cambridge in Motion presents this week's healthy snack suggestion: boiled egg and grapes.

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