Message from 5th Grade Journalists
We are excited to announce that we now have a digital school newspaper. All students can be a part of our newspaper! Just write an article or give us an idea to write about, and we’ll try to publish it. This is a great way to keep everyone informed and excited about our school and community. View it here >>
-Edda, Jeanne & Maddie
Fifth Grade Visits MOS
On Tuesday, October 24th, the fifth grade went to the Museum of Science for a Field Trip. They visited the planetarium, making a connection to the unit they have been working about the Earth, moon, and stars. They also were able to preview upcoming science topics in the museum’s exhibit halls.
5th Grade Curriculum Night
October 4
The fifth grade teaching team hosted a Curriculum Night event on October 4th from 6 - 7PM. They presented curricular tools and topics that will be used and covered throughout the year. They also explained the expectations of King Open and the 5th grade to the families. The event was very well attended.
The King Open/Cambridge Street Upper Schools & Community Complex Update
The King Open/Cambridge Street Upper Schools & Community Complex is well underway. Foundations have been completed on the west academic wing on the Willow Street side and structural steel is now in the process of erection. The foundations for the east wing side where the underground garage, Valente Library, Gold Star Pool, and the Cambridge Public School Administrative offices are located have also been completed. These are all located on the Berkshire Street side. The deep garage foundation is now near completion. The overall project is presently on schedule to open for the start of the 2019 academic year.
From the Library
Book Fair: November 1 - 3 (during Pizza e Basta)
Second annual partnership with Porter Square Books! Buy books for your family, your teacher, or plan ahead for holiday shopping. Proceeds support author visits.
Can you help? The library could not run without wonderful family volunteers. Please reach out!
Book Fair: Help needed Oct 31 - Nov 3. Contact Lisa D’almeida.
Put away books and tidy up: Anytime! Contact Librarian Jen.
The Imagination Playground and
Gaga Pit at King Open
“The Imagination Playground (pictured above) is a mobile block-based play system that transforms children’s minds, bodies, and spirits through active, creative play.” TheGaga Pit “is a fast paced, high energy sport played in an octagonal pit.” The quality of play has been improved by providing students with these additional play options. Karolyn Feeks Maws (parent) and Alfred Fantini (School Committee) played an instrumental role in helping to get these play resources.
Pizza e Basta
Thursday, November 2, 2017 | 5:30 - 7:30PM
Where: King Open Gymnasium
Enjoy a dinner with all of you King Open friends! All Welcome!
We need your help! Please volunteer for the event by
clicking here or email Neusa.
Curriculum Breakfast
October 6th, 2017
This was our first event of the year!
Families came to the potluck breakfast to get to know each other, meet their child’s classmates, and spend some time in the classroom. Teachers conducted a Morning Meeting to show a little bit of the routine and kids performed a short singing performance they had learned in the classroom. Read on >>
Author Visit: Charles R. Smith, Jr.
April 2018 (All grades)
I am excited to bring back Coretta Scott King, winning photographer and poet, Charles R. Smith, Jr. Charles who had visited King Open almost 10 years ago. Charles has since written more fantastic books of poetry and history - and competed on American Ninja Warrior! Get inspired >>
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Opportunities Outside of School
Upcoming Family Flu Clinic
Thursday, November 2 | 5:30 - 7:30PM
Peabody School, 70 Rindge Avenue
FluMist and high-dose vaccine are NOT available at the clinics
The Cambridge Public Health Department is offering flu shots to people who live and work in Cambridge. While there is no charge for flu shots, people are encouraged to bring their health insurance cards with them.
Learn more >>
Cambridge Youth Hockey
Learn to Skate or Play Ice Hockey
Learn more >>
Fresh Pond Reservation Kids' Programs
View what is happening in October at Fresh Pond >>
Spark Biogen Foundation Video Contest
Win money for you school and a GoPro Camera.
Find out how >>
3v3 Women's Basketball League
Check out this new league of 3v3 basketball for 8 graders and young women in high school - on Tuesday nights at the Moses Youth Center at 243 Harvard St. Sharpen your skills in a casual setting that gives you great experience! Interested? Come to the Moses on a Tuesday between 6:30 - 9:30PM. For more info call 617.349.6262.
Amazing Women's Edition Writing Contest:
Local Heroines
Eligibility: Students in grades K - 8
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 >>
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