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FMA Gazette: October 2017
Published on Oct 4, 2017 11:41

October 2017

Don't Forget! 2PM Dismissal Every Wednesday!

FMA Architects Build Balloon Structures
FMA students worked in teams to try to build the tallest balloon structures they could using nothing but balloons, tape, and their ingenuity. Our budding MacGyvers learned that their success was highly connected to their ability to work well in their teams. Communication, collaboration, and support were just as important as great ideas in the structure building. Students later had the opportunity to watch MIT students build their own balloon structures, and took some ideas from the college students’ efforts. The MIT architects then had a second opportunity to build the balloon structures. We’re proud to say that most of the FMA teams built taller balloon structures during their second attempt. Yay! for great ideas, great learning, great team work, and amazing performances. We can’t wait to see their next projects!

FMA

Congrats to the Summer Reading Students
Congratulations to all the students who completed their Summer work Calendars and Reading Logs! This work included reading, math, and Spanish. There were over 40 names acknowledged during Monday Morning Meeting! Congratulations to all those scholars.

Paper Towers
In 304, we continue to challenge students’ knowledge of STEM by using index cards to build tall towers. Each team was given 50 index cards and 20 minutes. They had to build the tallest tower they could. It was fascinating to sit back and watch!

Alumni

FMA Alumni Share Their Wonderful Experiences at the FMA
A group of FMA alumni talked about their experiences as students at the FMA, and how those experiences impacted them during and after their time at the FMA. They shared their favorite teachers, experiences, and memories and learnings that stuck with them and had the greatest impact. Current FMA teachers found the talk invaluable; they got to hear about the impact that the school had on some of its alumni, and started thinking about how they impact their current students. A big shout out to the alumni and to the teachers for their attention and support.

Harvard

HGSE Equity Collaboration with Harvard Graduate School of Education Students
This year the FMA will continue its collaboration with the Harvard Graduate School of Education A397 course that focuses on issues of race and social justice in schools. This year we have the honor of working with four graduate students who will be focusing their time on researching and testing out equity and social justice based strategies and curricula for the school community. These students will be working alongside two of our school staff, Cherie Coulson, our school counselor, and Tonya Katz, one of our second grade teachers. These two teachers will also be participating in the Ed school course alongside the graduate students course for the remainder of the school year. Please join me in welcoming these graduate students. We look forward to our collaboration. Read on >>

FMA Technology Expectations
By: Kevin McGonegal
How we use technology at school can be different from how we use technology at home, and it is important that we understand the difference. In order to use our School Technology, you must meet our School Technology Expectations. Read the expectations >>

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Opportunities Outside of School
Amazing Women's Edition Writing Contest:
Local Heroines
Eligibility: Students in grades K - 8
Learn more >>

Girls Who Code
October 11 - December 20
More Info >>

MIT Science on Saturday: Biotechnology
Saturday, October 14 | 10AM
Learn more >>

Harvard's Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology and Natural History Museum Upcoming Events
View a list of upcoming events >>

City of Cambridge Fuel Assistance Program
Program begins November 1, 2017. Learn more >>

Girl Scouts
Join a troop today. View details >>

TTT Mentor Program
A Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) program for Grades 4 through 7. More Info >>

FMA HAPPENINGS
October 6 | 8 - 9:30AM
Leadership Team Meeting

October 7 | 9AM - 12Noon
Qualls Academy

October 9
No School: Indigenous People's Day

October 11 | 4:30 - 6PM
FMA Task Force Meeting

October 18 | 8AM
Hispanic Heritage Celebration

October 18 | 12Noon
Early Release Day

October 19 | 4 - 7PM
Staff and Parents Social

October 21 | 9AM - 12Noon
Qualls Academy

October 25 | 7:45 - 8:30AM
Spanish Program Parent Meeting

DISTRICT EVENTS
Wednesday, October 25
Kindergarten Information Session
Morse | 6PM

Saturday, October 28
Kindergarten Information Session
Peabody School | 10AM

FMA STUDENTS OF
THE MONTH
See the list of the latest students of the month!
Learn more >

CHANGE IN DISMISSAL
If you need to change dismissal times for your child (bus or pickup, call no later than 1PM on Wednesday, and 3PM during the rest of the week) you should call the office. Even if you notify your child’s teacher you should still notify the office (there might not be enough time for the teachers to let the office know).

THANK YOU FROM
THE ART ROOM
Dear families, much gratitude for the donations to the art program here at FMA. See what we have received so far >>

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LUNCH TIME
Pre-pay for lunch & see what's on the menu.
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MOBILE APP
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FIND IT CAMBRIDGE
Looking for things to do in Cambridge? Then take a peek at Find It Cambridge!
www.finditcambridge.org

HEALTHY SNACK OF THE WEEK
Cambridge in Motion presents this week's healthy snack recommendation:
pear and cheese stick.