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Haggerty Holler: March 22, 2017
Published on Mar 22, 2017 14:30
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Celebration of the Arts and Talent Show!
We recently gathered at the West Cambridge Youth Center to celebrate all of our students' artistic talents! Hear more & see slideshow >>
Library Corner
By Sarah Novogrodsky, Library Media Specialist
Read Across America Day!
On Friday, March 3 the Haggerty School kicked off a month of celebrating reading. See photos above. Read more >>
Author Aaron Becker Coming!
 In anticipation of Aaron Becker’s visit, we’ve been delving into the beauty and power of wordless books. Every student can access a wordless book. Enjoy a wordless book with your child and see where the conversation goes!
Fourth grade explored the power of images from Chris Van Allsburg’s The Mystery of Harris Burdick by imagining the story that might accompany an illustration.
First Grade Nonfiction
 We read Pop! The invention of Bubble Gum to support the study of nonfiction the first graders are doing in their classrooms. Here is a photo of one of our bubbles of bubble gum facts.
PE Corner
By: Thomas Materazzo, Physical Education Instructor
Visit the Haggerty School Physical Education family connection website. Mr. Materazzo will use this site to share information about PE and how families can support their child’s learning.
Music Corner
By: Caitlin Mehta (Shelley Irvin-Kent), Music Teacher
New England Percussion Ensemble
On Friday, March 10th, Haggerty students were delighted to engage in a performance by the New England Percussion Ensemble. Students learned about the history and culture of percussive instruments and collaborated in making music with other students and the ensemble.
It was good fun! See photo above.
Dear Kindergarten Families
Students have learned the new concept, rhythm. When we read it use our rhythm fingers to match the way the words go. Students can read with their hands and voices – and them to show you!
March’s Secret Song is Revealed!
Title: Reunion
Composer: Anoushka Shankar
Countries: England, India, United States
Date: 1981
This song is called "Reunion," named after our ability to recover from difficulties and find a place of hope. The upbeat and playful tempo of the song reminds us of new beginnings and freedom. Anoushka Shankar is a British Indian sitar player and composer. The sitar is a long, large-necked Indian lute with moveable frets, which is played with a wire pick. Anoushka started learning the sitar from her father when she was seven years old. She has become one of the most well-known sitar players in the world.
Listen to “Reunion” >>
Explore Indian Musical Instruments >>
MCAS Schedule | Spring 2017
GRADE 3
English Language Arts:
Thurs. April 13; Wed. April 26; Thurs. April 27
Math:
Wed. May 3; Thurs. May 4
GRADE 4
English Language Arts:
Wed. April 5; Wed. April 12; Tues. April 25
Math:
Wed. May 10; Tues. May 16
GRADE 5
English Language Arts:
Tues. April 4; Thurs. April 6; Tues. April 11
Math:
Tues. May 2; Tues. May 9
Science:
Thurs. May 11; Thurs. May 18
Coaches Corner
MATH
The math-oriented books below are fun for children in kindergarten through 2nd grade. They engage students to think about a range of math topics and can be found at most libraries. I encourage you to read them together with your child and talk about the ideas that come up.
* Lemonade in Winter: A Book About Two Kids Counting Money, by Emily Jenkins
* Zero the Hero, by Joan Holub
* The Chicken Problem, by Jennifer Oxley
* One Hundred Hungry Ants, by Elinor Pinczes
* Grandfather Tang's Story: A Tale Told with Tangrams, by Ann Tompert
* A Million Fish… More or Less, by Patricia McKissack
* Lifetime: The Amazing Numbers in Animal Lives, by Lola M. Schaefer
* Seeing Symmetry, by Loreen Leedy
* Two Ways to Count to Ten: A Liberian Folktale, by Ruby Dee
Enjoy!
Nili Pearlmutter
Haggerty Math Coach
[email protected]
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UPCOMING EVENTS
City-Wide SAC at CRLS
Monday, April 3
6 - 7:30PM
Good Friday - No School
Friday, April 14
April Vacation - No School
Monday, April 17 - Friday, April 21
Friends of Haggerty - Open Meeting
Wednesday, April 26
6:30 - 7:30PM
Parent/Teacher Conference
Thursday, April 27
6 - 8PM
Race Matters: Courageous Conversations at Haggerty
Book Suggestion: Daddy Calls Me Man by Angela Johnson
Age range: 2-5 years
Grade level: PK-K
IN OUR DISTRICT
Lend Your Voice, Build Our Future
Please join us to help shape a shared vision!
March 22
March 27
Details >>
Welcome to CPS
Family Resource Fair
April 8 | 10AM - 12Noon
CRLS Cafeteria
Learn more >>
CPS Wellness Survey
We're reviewing our district wellness policy and would love feedback from families! Take a brief survey >>
GET THE APP
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HEALTHY SNACK
OF THE WEEK
Cambridge in Motion presents this week's healthy snack of the week suggestion: Snow peas with lowfat ranch dip.
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 >>
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Cambridge, MA 02138
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