King Open Parent/Caregiver Information Guide: January 20, 2017
Published on Jan 20, 2017 10:40

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  January 20, 2017
Maris Wicks

Around the World Learning!
On January 13th, 5th graders in Casey’s class Skyped with author, Maris Wicks who is in Antarctica doing science research for her next book!

You are invited to join the MLK Chorus!
All students, families, and teachers are invited to participate. Our first meeting was held on Friday, January 20, 2017 from 8 - 8:30AM in the Gym. Ada Riggins and Kim Sneed Johnson will be directing. We will sing civil rights songs in preparation for our MLK Assembly, scheduled for Friday, February 17, 2017 at 9:15AM. Please join us every Friday until the event. 

Flashlights

Building & Learning
The 4th grade OLÁ went to the Edgerton Center at MIT last Monday for a workshop on electricity. We each built a flashlight from scratch! We even soldered our own wires and decorated the flashlights.

Layering Liquids

Close Examination
Students in room 107 carefully observing as they layer liquids in a science experiment.

The 5th graders will be planning and building a hydroponic system this week. It is part of the Science curriculum on Living Things we are piloting this year.

Book Reviews
Written by First Grade Reading Recovery Students!

Bella
Bella is a Bad Dog by Giselle M.

Rosie
Rosie is Cold by Jasmine R.

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What's Happening Outside of CPS?
Give Kids a Smile Day
February 11 | 9AM - 12Noon
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Learn more >> | View in Spanish

Housing Search Workshop
Every Wednesday | 10 - 11:30AM
Cambridge Multi-Service Center, 362 Green St. Cambridge
Learn more >>

MIT Science on Saturday 
Saturdays | February 4, March 4, April 1 
Time: Main presentation 10 - 11AM + hands-on activities 11AM - 12noon 
Learn more >>

Be a Engineer for a Day at MIT
March 11, 2017 | 9:45AM - 1PM
Students will design and build cars with Legos to improve their team's scores in two challenges. For children in grades 1 - 7. Event details >>

Singers Wanted (Ages 6+)
A collection of songs about weather and climate titled Singin' of the Rain to be performed as part of the Cambridge Science Festival.
More info >>
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UPCOMING EVENTS
January 24
Friends of King Open Meeting
6 - 7PM in the Library

January 25
Olá Program Community Meeting
6 - 7:30PM in the Library

February 1
Grade ¾ Olá Family Breakfast
8:40 - 9:40AM

February 3
Multicultural Dinner & Performance
5:30 - 7:30PM in the Gym

February 4
Parent Staff Night Out
6PM - Midnight - Ryles Jazz Club

February 9
100th Day of School Celebration

February 15
School Council Meeting
6 - 7:30PM in the Library

School calendar >>
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IN THE DISTRICT
Road to the Future
Transition Fair 2017
February 16 
5:30 - 7:30PM
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, 459 Broadway
For families of middle and high school age students with disabilities thinking about their child’s future after high school.
Event details >>

GET INVOLVED
Learn how you can get involved at King Open!
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Cambridge in Motion

HEALTHY SNACK
OF THE WEEK
Cambridge in Motion presents this week's healthy snack of the week suggestion: Apple and trail mix.

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FIND IT CAMBRIDGE
We are excited to announce that the Find It Cambridge website is up and running. It’s 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 

WINTER CONCERT SERIES
Orchestra, Concert Band, Chorus and Percussion Ensemble
January 20 | 7PM

$5 Tickets available online at vpa.cpsd.us.

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