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Cambridgeport Connections: October 12, 2017
Published on Oct 12, 2017 12:07
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Reflections from Katie
Last week, I had the wonderful opportunity to support our 4th graders on their overnight camping trip to Camp Becket in the Berkshires. This trip is something I have always held dear in our community, and I wanted to share a bit with you about why it is so important, and how my thinking about the trip has changed over time. It’s important as a way to connect with nature, and it’s also important as a way to connect with one another. The trip makes memories for all of our children. Hear more from Katie >>
Who Are the People
in Your Neighborhood?
Meet Cambridgeport Clerk Maria Bermudez!
How long have you worked at Cambridgeport?
I have been here 25 years. First I was a classroom assistant, and then I moved to Student Support Person. I am in my third year as clerk.
What is something about you that no one knows?
So, this was my elementary school. I graduated from this building in 8th grade in 1976.
Other than working for a school, what would your dream job be?
I have actually always wanted to work with children. Anything that has to do with kids, actually having direct contact with them makes me happy. Since I was young, kids have always been drawn to me. Some people are born with gifts, and I have always thought that mine is being able to be nurturing and caring toward children.
What kind of animal would you be?
I would be...a butterfly. No one is afraid of a butterfly, and I would love the ability and freedom to fly and transform. I compare that with the transformation you see in children.
Design Lab
If you are free on 10/17 or 12/5 and want an intro to the Design Thinking, please join an open Design Lab workshop at CRLS. Please email Angie at [email protected] if you plan to attend. Thanks!
CitySprouts News
Volunteer to help your child’s classroom press apple cider in the school garden! During the annual cider pressing days children are introduced to the school garden by participating in making apple cider outside. Parent volunteers are warmly welcomed to help with crowd control and clean up. City Sprouts will be at Cambridgeport on Oct. 11, 12th and 16th. Contact Andrea Locke at [email protected] to sign up.
Night at the Museum
Friday, October 27th
Bus departs from Cambridgeport at 5:30PM
Bus departs MFA at 8PM
Please join us for a fun and FREE outing to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Families interested in going should RSVP Kristen at: [email protected]. We will travel together in a school bus to the MFA, enter the building as a group, and then spread out and explore together or alone. We will meet back at the bus to leave by 8PM sharp.
This should be a lot of fun, so please come weather you have been to the Museum of Fine Arts many times, or never before.
In Our Community
Fuel Assistance: Apply now before it gets cold!
New applicants should call the fuel assistance office starting mid-October, or walk-in. Fuel Assistance is located at 51 Inman Street in the basement; 617.349.6252.
Cambridge Youth Soccer
Cambridge Youth Soccer is a great organization with a commitment to supporting the love of skill development, fitness, and team building for every interested child in Cambridge. They offer scholarships and can help families access secondhand equipment. If your child thinks they might want to play but isn’t sure, children are invited to try a team for a week before making a commitment. Contact Jason with questions about joining and be sure to ask about a scholarship if that makes sense for your family. Jason Targoff: [email protected]
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IN-HOUSE NEWS
Make a Difference Day
Saturday, October 21
10AM-3PM
Make A Difference Day is approaching! Volunteers of all abilities needed to fix and improve several areas around the building. Volunteers will be welcomed outside of the cafeteria upon arrival and will be assigned to a project team. Join when you can, stay for as long as you are able. Kids are encouraged to help out but must stay with their adult. Free pizza for all volunteers! Look for the email in your inbox with a link to sign up. Let's make Cambridgeport a beautiful place to learn and grow!
Early Release Day
Wednesday, October 18
School dismisses at 12:25.
CPTO Meeting
Wednesday, October 25
8:30AM in the cafeteria
All invited, so feel free to stop in even if you have never been before.
Math Night
& Pasta Dinner
Wednesday, November 8
More to come next week, but please put this event in your calendar. It's a lot of fun for the whole family.
School Calendar
District Calendar
FUN FACT
We have three staff members expecting babies!
Teacher: Susie Lak
School Psychologist: Keri Ann Weaver
Lunch staff: Jo Jo
DONATIONS NEEDED!
–Coffee mugs
–Reusable shopping bags for Weekend Backpack Program
Please drop off used mugs for coffee events, or extra bags in box outside of Kristen’s door. Thank you!
HEALTHY SNACK OF THE WEEK
Here's Cambridge in Motion's healthy snack of the week suggestion: whole wheat English muffin, cream cheese, and tomato slices.
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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
WANT TO SUPPORT A STUDENT'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS?
Cambridge School Volunteers is looking for volunteers who want to help a student succeed in school! Learn more >>
GO GREEN!
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89 Elm St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617.349.6587
Fax: 617.349.6511
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