Cambridgeport Connections: January 12, 2017
Published on Jan 12, 2017 14:25
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Reflections from Katie
Our 3rd annual Curriculum Celebration night is just around the corner, and I wanted to take a moment to share with you the importance of this event.
For the past two years, we have come together for an evening of celebrating learning in January. Children come to see this event as something they can look forward to all year. Hear more >>
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Who Are the People
in Your Neighborhood?
Meet Cambridgeport 4th grade student Shahria! Read on >>
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What Learning Looks Like
Photo 1: Ms. Sturgis joins Isabel’s 5th grade Math workshop period and plays Mancala with Dulce. Who won? You will have to ask them!
Photo 2: Liz the Librarian reads to the class.
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Coupons!
Find them by the door to the kindergarten playground. Take what you want! Every penny counts :)
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Changing Table
Next time you are doing drop off or pick up and you need to change a diaper, you can find a changing table in the downstairs bathroom.
City-Wide News
Learn-to-Skate Classes
CPS students: $168 for 7 classes
Cambridge Simoni Rink; Starts Jan. 14
Baystateskatingschool.org
Still Need Afterschool?
Agassiz Baldwin Community Children’s Programs have a few spots still open. Get in touch with Ashley Yee with questions: [email protected]
Cambridge Youth Soccer
Six weeks of indoor Saturday soccer fun!
MLK School, 102 Putnam Ave. Use side doors off Kinnaird St.
9-10:25: 1st and 2nd grade
10:30-11:45: 3rd-5th grade
Boys & girls play separately; cambridgeyouthsoccer.org
MLK Day of Service
January 16 | 2 - 5PM | Cambridge City Hall
A day of service for the entire community.
Learn more >>
2017 Steve Gruetzmacher Homeless Awareness
Essay Contest
Application Deadline: January 15
View more information >>
Housing Search Workshop
Every Wednesday | 10 - 11:30AM
Cambridge Multi-Service Center, 362 Green St. Cambridge
Learn more >>
In Our District
Your Voice Matters!
Hearing on the
2017-18 CPS Budget
January 17 | 6PM | CRLS
See details >>
Winter Concert Series
Big Band and World Jazz Ensemble
January 13 | 7PM
Orchestra, Concert Band, Chorus and Percussion Ensemble
January 20 | 7PM
$5 tickets available online at vpa.cpsd.us.
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IN-HOUSE NEWS
Library Legislative Breakfast
“Your Community,
Your Library”
Organized by Liz Soeiro; in the Cambridgeport library on Friday, January 13th. Registration begins at 7:30AM. Please join local and state officials, librarians, library advocates, administration and students about the importance & impact of libraries and library services in our community. RSVP: [email protected] or 617.872.1943
Open Gym Night
Join us on Friday night, January 13th from 6-8PM for our first Open Gym Night! Free food, dancing and games….and sports themed door prizes. Come in out of the cold and MOVE with Mr. F. and other Cambridgeport families.
Curriculum Night
Save the date: Thursday, January 19th! Come out to our well attended Curriculum Night and find out more about what your wonderful children have been learning this year.
School Council Meeting
School Council Meeting from 6-8PM on Wednesday, January 18th. This month we meet at Cambridge Street Upper School.
School Calendar
District Calendar
FUN FACT
Kindergarten assistant teacher Valerie Chrisphonte got engaged over Winter vacation!
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FIND IT CAMBRIDGE
Have you explored the new online resource that helps families, youth, and those who support them easily find what they are looking for in Cambridge?
Take a peek:
www.finditcambridge.org
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FIND US ON FACEBOOK
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GO GREEN!
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89 Elm St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
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Fax: 617.349.6511
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