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Baldwin Broadside: October 31, 2016
Published on Oct 31, 2016 12:53
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Delicious!
Thanks to CitySprouts and our garden coordinator Michelle Kaufman, many classrooms took part in a wonderful annual fall tradition of cider pressing. Kids learned all the steps of the process starting with washing the apples. Next cutting and mashing, and finally pressing. Every student takes a turn. The result... delicious!
Thank you to the parents who volunteered to help with cider pressing. Thank you to Annie, Danae, Nina, Joe, Bethany, Melissa, Bev, Audrey, Cici, Jennifer and Cynthia.
A Visit to the Fire Station
On Wednesday, October 19, the first graders of room 208 visited Cambridge Fire Department Headquarters just outside of Harvard Yard. This was part of their Fire Safety Week study. The firefighters of Cambridge led them on a great tour of the station, including the brand new rescue truck. The students learned so much about the equipment used to fight fires, how firefighters gear up before a call, and all about safety precautions, like dialing 911 and having safe escape routes and meeting places for families.
Smile! Celebrating World Smile Day
"Harvey Ball, a commercial artist from Worcester, Massachusetts created the smiley face in 1963. That image went on to become the most recognizable symbol of good will and good cheer on the planet.
As the years passed Harvey Ball became concerned about the over-commercialization of his symbol, and how its original meaning and intent had become lost in the constant repetition of the marketplace. Out of that concern came his idea for World Smile Day®. He thought that all of us should devote one day each year to smiles and kind acts throughout the world. He declared that the first Friday in October each year would henceforth be World Smile Day®." (from worldsmileday.com)
So, on Friday, October 7th, Mr. O'Connor's first grade class helped spread Harvey Ball's message, passing on acts of kindness, helping people smile by distributing smiles.
A Skype Visit with Author Lauren Tarshis
Fourth and fifth grade students had the opportunity to visit with New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis via Skype. Lauren Tarhis is the author of the "I Survived" series and editor of Storyworks Magazine. She talked to the students about what inspires her and about her writing process. The students asked thoughtful questions and had a great discussion. Thank you to Lauren for spending time with our students.
Her book I Survived: The Great Chicago Fire, 1871 is on the nominated list of books for the Massachusetts Children's Book Award. Her talk may inspire some to participate in the annual reading challenge.
Beautiful Light
Thank you to Ms. Lilli and Michelle Kaufman for a lovely evening at the Lantern Garden Party. Ms. Lilli helped students create beautiful lanterns that glowed at twilight. Michelle supervised cider pressing. Thank you to all the parents who attended and contributed delicious dishes for the potluck.
Pajama Storytelling Night
Thank you to Ms. Kugel for arranging a fun evening of storytelling. Thank you to Baldwin storytellers for entertaining the students. Thank you to Ms. Moylan, Ms. Fitz, Hope Kelley, Ms. Pittman and Nurse Dana for telling silly and spooky stories and to Mr. Kelly serving as the navigation director. Thank you to Suzette Abbott for leading students in story telling and story acting. Storytelling Night is always a festive start to the Halloween season. Read more >>
Seeing STARS!
Ms. Lozado, a teacher from the high school, brought her STARS students to the Baldwin, spending time in the grade 1 and 2 classrooms to talk about what makes a peaceable school. STARS (Students Teaching and Advocating Respect) peer leaders talked about how to solve problems to make things better, how to help make the classroom and the school a peaceable place. Read more >>
Friends of Baldwin News
Bow Making Party!
Come out of an evening of creativity, socializing and fun. Come help make bows for wreaths.
Wednesday, November 9 | 7PM
Home of Kjersti Rosen, 41 Magnolia Avenue, Unit 2 (blue 3 decker with cream trim and burgundy doors - door on the right)
It’ll be a fun night out for parents with cheese and wine and the chance to make bows for an annual Baldwin fun-raiser. If you have any questions, please contact Tessa.
Baby U
Attention mothers and fathers in North or West Cambridge with a child 3 years old or younger. Baby U is looking to connect with you. Parenting is hard work. When we have support, information, opportunities to connect and share parenting ideas, it can be helpful.
When and Where? Saturday mornings beginning January 2017 at the Peabody School, 70 Rindge Avenue, 9:15AM - 12:15PM.
We provide weekly workshops, breakfast, childcare during workshops, transportation to and from Baby U. We offer weekly give-aways and you could win a $400 cash prize For more information or to register, please call 617.349.6204 or email us.
LAST DAY! Will your child turn 3 years old by August 31, 2017 or 4 years old by
April 1 – August 31, 2017
Apply in October for the chance to enroll your child in a Cambridge Public Schools (CPS) preschool program: Tobin Montessori, Fletcher Maynard Scholar College, or Special Start Integrated Program. A lottery will be held for limited seats in these small programs. Apply in person at the Family Resource Center during the month of October (October 3-31, 2016). If you have any questions, please call 617.349.6551.
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.
In Our Community
YMCA Youth Basketball
Register October 24 - November 14th
View more details >>
YMCA Learn to Swim
Registration is now open. Classes begin November 12. Learn more >>
20th Annual Cambridge Family ?Literacy Fun Day
Saturday, November 5 | 10:30AM - 2:30PM
Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue
For children pre-k through grade 3
Free children's activities and books. Bonaparte the Magician shows at 1PM and 2PM. Sing-a-long, fact painting and more.
Harvard Observatory Nights
November 17 | 7:30PM
Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, 60 Garden Street
Free observation, features lecture and telescopic observing from the roof.
Girl Scouts Of Eastern Massachusetts
Register online at www.Hergirlscouts.org
Call at 844.306.GSEM (4736)
FREE Bike Workshops!
The City of Cambridge is proud to offer free bicycle education workshops. Learn more >>
MIT Science on Saturday
Saturdays (December 3, February 4, March 4, April 1, 2017
Time: Main presentation 10 - 11AM + hands-on activities 11AM - 12noon
Learn more >>
Learn to Skate or Play Ice Hockey
Check out these Cambridge programs >>
Cambridge Historic Society presents Housing for All
A 3-part symposium about the past, present, and future of affordable housing in Cambridge. Learn more >>
Affordable Housing Opportunities in Cambridge Information Sessions
Attend an upcoming information session to learn about the City’s rental and homeownership programs. Learn more >>
Cambridge Community Learning Center Offers
English Classes for Parents
Learn more >>
TTT Mentor Program
Saturday program for grades 4 - 7 children interested in STEM and eager to learn. Learn more >>
Simoni Skating Rink Learn to Skate Program
Click here to download a one-time free skating pass.
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BALDWIN EVENTS
Thursday, November 3
Early Release Day, 12:55PM Dismissal
Friday, November 4
Friends of Baldwin Meeting | 9AM
Tuesday, November 8
Election Day
Wednesday, November 9
Bow Making Party | 7PM
(See details under Friends of Baldwin News)
Friday, November 11
No School - Veterans' Day
Wednesday, November 16
Site Council Meeting | 8:15AM
Friday, November 18
All-School Meeting | 2PM
Friday, November 18
Pizza and Movie Night | 5:30PM
Wednesday, November 23
Early Release Day, 12:55PM Dismissal
Thursday, November 24
No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday, November 25
No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
LOST AND FOUND
The lost and found is located by the Sacramento Street door. If your child is missing clothing, that is the first place to look. The afterschool also has a lost and found and it is located by the elevator on the lower level. Please label your child's outerwear. That's the best way to get lost items back where they belong.
ATTENTION 3RD
GRADE FAMILIES
Ms. McDonald invites 3rd grade students to join the upper elementary school afterschool chorus on Wednesday afternoon from 3:05 - 4PM. Permission slips will be distributed and must be returned prior to your child attending. They can start on Wednesday, November 2nd.
LOOKING FOR
BALDWIN SIBLINGS
Do you have a child ready to start kindergarten? Cambridge Public Schools holds the Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten Lottery in January. Sibling families can register at school during the month of December.
If you have a child born between September 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013, they are ready for Junior Kindergarten.
If your child will be 5 years old by August 31, 2017, then they are ready for Kindergarten.
Please contact Susan by calling 617.349.4377 or email to receive your sibling kindergarten registration form and instructions on what is needed to register at school in December.
COUNTDOWN TO RETIREMENT
Betty is retiring! Betty has been the Baldwin (Agassiz) School Clerk for 28 years. She will end her dedicated service to the Cambridge Public Schools on November 18.
Friday, November 18 will be dedicated to Betty. Students will honor her at the All-School Meeting at 2PM.
SAVE THE DATE
STEM Fair
Wednesday, December 7 | 6PM
Celebrate creative thinking. Come for an evening of fun activities that mix science, technology, engineering and math.
Appropriate for all students JK - 5.
Take home projects.
Food will be available for sale.
JK-4 Winter Concer
Thursday, January 26 | 9:15AM ?(Snow Date: Thursday, February 2)
JK-4 Spring Concer
Wednesday, May 31 | 9:15AM
(NOTE: This date was originally advertised as June 1.)
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