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King Open Parent/Caregiver Information Guide: April 13, 2017
Published on Apr 13, 2017 13:28
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A Note From Principal Williams
Dear King Open Families/Caregivers,
I hope you are well and that your child is having a great year full of learning!
As you know, the space available for outdoor play is much smaller than the space available to us at 850 Cambridge Street. While we have made adjustments to maximize the use of the current playground spaces here at Broadway Street (our temporary location), the limited number of play structures available to students impacts the number of play options. Karolyn Feeks Maws (KO parent), Fred Fantini (School Committee), and I met with Owen O'Riordon, Department of Public Works (DPW), to discuss possible modifications to the playground. At a meeting on March 17th, DPW agreed to purchase additional play resources for the center recess yard. DPW also hopes to provide a cosmetic face-lift to the center playground over the summer. This is great news! While DPW has not finalized what play structures will be installed, they did agree to purchase a mobile block play system. Please visit Imaginary Playground for more information about this system. We believe that this mobile block system will be a wonderful addition to the KO playground. We hope to receive this mobile block system prior to the close of the school year.
As always thank you for your continued support!
Yours,
Darrell Williams
Principal
King Open Celebrate Autism
Awareness Week
In honor of Autism Awareness Week, the King Open Community celebrated a “Week of Unity”. Throughout the week facts were shared about Autism, learning styles, cultures, languages, and the differences that bring the King Open Community together. In addition, on March 29th a group of 5th grade students attended the “Light the it Up Blue” event at city hall in honor of Autism Awareness Day. They presented student written poems about friendship, acceptance, and unity.
4th Grade Breakfast - Study of Regions of the United States, National Parks and Monuments
On Thursday, March 30 the fourth graders and their families and friends enjoyed a culminating event that celebrated the study of Regions of the United States, National Parks and Monuments. The event was held in the library. The projects were created with partners, and emphasized collaboration and creativity. The students displayed their research writing that was part of this integrated project. Adrienne Stang, K-12 History and Social Science Coordinator, attended this event. It was the first time Amy, Caleb, Jonathan, and Luisa created this museum with their classes. The community feeling was great.
"Let's Cook & Move!" - A Parent & Child Activity
Parents/Caregivers and children will prepare an appetizer together, enjoy a healthy dinner, and have fun doing a movement activity. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing.
Thursday, April 27th | 6 - 7:30PM
King Open School - Cafeteria
Grades JK-3
Presented by: The Title I Program, Cambridge Public Schools, School Health Program, Pathway to Family Success, and Cambridge Public Health Department.
Take home recipes! Giveaways! Event is limited to 20 families!
Registration requested - Please call 617.349.6492 or email us by Tuesday, April 25th.
Unity Playdate
We invite you to attend a Unity Playdate
Saturday April 29, 2017 | 12Noon - 4PM
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr School
In the playground and cafeteria. Rain or shine.
Families from all elementary schools across Cambridge are invited to this event to celebrate our diverse and welcoming community.
We will sing songs, make art, play games, play on the playground and celebrate our diverse and welcoming Cambridge community!
We welcome you to bring a picnic, a musical instrument, and a ball (for the playground/field).
We will have refreshments available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will benefit a local nonprofit.
This event is sponsored by MLK Friends, the parent group of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School. For more information please email Christina. We hope to see you there!
Christina Lively
President, MLK Friends
Summer Math Enrichment Opportunities – FREE!
Please see printed flyer or visit the CPS website (see link below) for math opportunities for students seeking to deepen their math skills at all levels. Summer math >>
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UPCOMING EVENTS
No School: April Vacation Week
Monday, April 17 - Friday, April 21
School Council Meeting
Wednesday, April 26
6 - 7:30PM
In the Library
Principal Chat
Thursday, April 27
8:30 - 9:30AM
In the Conference Room
Title I Presents: Let’s Cook & Move
Thursday, April 27
6 - 7:30PM
In the Gym and Cafeteria
FOKO Meeting
Monday, May 1 | 8 - 9AM
In the Conference Room
Kindergarten Art Gallery
Friday, May 5
Olá Program Community Meeting
Wednesday, May 10
6 - 7:30PM
In the Library
Early Release Day
Wednesday, May 17
12:55PM dismissal
Open House for Incoming Kindergarten Families
Wednesday, May 17
1:15 - 2:30PM
School Council Meeting
Wednesday, May 17
6 - 7:30PM
In the Library
Principal Chat
Thursday, May 18
8 - 9AM
In the Conference Room
KOED Culture Night
(for KOED families only)
Friday, May 19 | 5:30PM
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Lunch
Thursday, May 25
No School:
Memorial Day
Monday, May 29
School calendar >>
District calendar >>
GET INVOLVED
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HEALTHY SNACK
OF THE WEEK
Cambridge in Motion presents this week's healthy snack of the week suggestion: Banana Smoothie.
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
GET THE APP
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Download it here >>
King Open School
359 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
617.349.6540
Fax: 617.349.6548
KO Website
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