Read Across America
On Thursday, April 13, we wrapped up our six week long Read Across America challenge. This year's theme was Celebrating America's Diverse Readers; MLK students were challenged to read a variety of books and earn Bingo prizes. Students got 670 Bingos, which means they read at least 3,350 books! The top four classes were Ms. Schineller's third grade, Mrs. Fetter's fourth grade, Ms. Galante's first grade, and Tan Lao-shi and Ms. V's first grade. As a result of all their reading, students got to watch Mrs. Petitt, Ms. Cohen, and Mr. Yung get pies smashed in their faces!

Several students wrote persuasive letters to convince teachers that they should have pie-smashing honors. Camila Casimer, Briana Bernard, and Abigail Alexis from Ms. Galante's first grade got to smash pies into Mrs. Petitt's face. Ms. Cohen had pies thrown at her by Haste Amare from Mrs. McEachern's second grade and Yulian Keutsch from Mrs. Schineller's third grade. Finally, Olivia-Sarae Callahan from Ms. Liz and Tien Lao-shi's JK/K, and Maryam Barry from Mrs. Fetter's fourth grade smashed pies in Mr. Yung's face!

Congrats to all students for working so hard on their reading! 



Living History
On March 20th, the 4th and 5th grades welcomed a panel of esteemed guests to the King School. The panel discussion was designed to highlight the living history present in our community and to connect the protests and the struggles for justice that are happening today with those of the past. Learn more about our guests >>



Summer Math Enrichment Opportunities – FREE!
Please see printed flyer or visit the CPS website for math opportunities for students seeking to deepen their math skills at all levels. Learn more >>

Moore Youth Center's Mission Possible: Solve It – FREE! 
This youth program offers opportunities for hands-on exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) concepts -- with field trips, games, leadership development, college visits, and plenty of fun wrapped into one program. Register Now >>

Space is limited -- Return your application to your math teacher or 5th Grade teacher to apply for a spot!


Sharing is Caring
The third Grade is running a sock drive for Cradles to Crayons. We are seeking new sock donations through out the month of May. We will put a box in the cafeteria area as well as by the main office.

Donate Books
Please donate your gently used books to the “pop up library” We accept books on all reading levels.



Unity Playdate
Saturday April 29, 2017 | 12Noon - 4PM
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School at 102 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge
At this event for elementary-aged students and their families 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). This event is sponsored by MLK Friends, the parent group of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School. For more information please email Christina.

Teacher Appreciation Week
May 1 - 5
Teacher/Staff Appreciation next week, May 1st - 5th! We need your help! We will be having a luncheon for the teachers and staff on Wednesday, May 3rd.
Sign up to help >>

We sent flyers home in backpacks last week, with paper 'Thank You' slips for children to write to their teachers.

Many thanks,

Pamela Mindell (parent of Clara, JK and Lucia, 3rd grade)



Showing of “My Neighbor Totoro”
May 13 | 10AM | The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St. Cambridge
This acclaimed animated tale by director Hayao Miyazaki follows schoolgirl Satsuke (Dakota Fanning) and her younger sister, Mei (Elle Fanning), as they settle into an old country house with their father (Tim Daly) and wait for their mother (Lea Salonga) to recover from an illness in an area hospital. As the sisters explore their new home, they encounter and befriend playful spirits in their house and the nearby forest, most notably the massive cuddly creature known as Totoro. Hosted by the Friends of MLK.

What's Happening in Cambridge
Open House: Fair & Affordable Housing
April 29 | 10AM - 2PM
Cambridge Rindge & Latin High School Main Cafeteria?Get your housing questions answered by organizations serving Cambridge. Learn more >>

River Clean Up
Saturday April 29, 2017 | 9AM - 12Noon
9 - 11AM: Meet near the school at Riverside City Park on Memorial Drive between Hingham Street and Western Ave. Half of the group will go northwards to Flagg Street and the other half will go southwards to River Street and back. Wear comfortable clothing, old shoes, and bring water. We will have gloves, trash bags, small snacks, and equipment. Trash bags can be left in piles along the clean up route.
11AM - 12Noon: Following the river clean up, around 11AM, we will meet back at MLK school grounds to continue our beautification efforts. The school restrooms will be open to freshen up for the unity play date from 12Noon - 4PM. 
Sign up online >>

Cambridge Public Schools Celebrate:
MA Walk & Bike to School Day
Wednesday, May 3 
Students are encouraged to walk or bike to school next Wednesday May 3rd. You can form walking or biking groups with your friends and neighbors, walk or bike as a family, or have your child walk or bike or on their own if they are old enough. Learn more >>

Town Hall Meeting: On Race, Gender, Class, and Culture
May 11 | 6 - 8PM
Cambridge City Hall, 2nd Floor
Learn more >>

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