MLK Newsletter: November 2014
Published on Nov 19, 2014 13:39

  November 2014
Cider Pressing

Update from the Garden
This fall, students and teachers have enjoyed learning and exploring in our schoolyard garden. It may seem small but there is a whole world of living things to be discovered in our garden space. Ms. Li and Ms. Corpas took their students into the garden in search of some of these living things for their terrarium. Read more >>

Bread

King School 4th and 5th Graders Rise
to the Occasion

On November 4, the King Arthur Flour Co. came to the King School to demonstrate the process of bread making for our 4th and 5th grade students. The presentation included math, science, and ELA concepts. Read more >>

Hour of Code

An Hour of Code Comes to the King
We live in a world surrounded by technology. And we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly hinge on understanding how technology works. But only a tiny fraction of us are learning computer science, and fewer students are studying it than a decade ago. Read more >>

Computers

Personal versus Private Information

In our digital world today, children have a plethora of resources at their fingertips that connect them to streams of endless information and people from around the world. This past month, 4th and 5th grade students have been taught to think critically about what types of information is safe to share online. Read more >>

Service Dog

National Disabilities Awareness Month
Our November RISE (responsibility, individual, self, environment) assembly recognized National Disability Awareness Month with Kristin Hartness from Canines for Disabled Kids. Ms Hartness, who lives with a disability, came in with her service dog and talked with our students about the important role that service animals play in the lives of adults and children with disabilities. Read more >>

Clothing

Gently Used Clothing Donations Needed
Please donate gently used clothing to the King School. We are currently accepting clothing to keep on-site for students. Please send in clothes in sizes 3T - adult large. Accepted items include: socks, stockings, leggings, pants, skirts/dresses, t-shirts, sweaters/sweatshirts, shirts, outerwear, and shoes/boots. Clothes must be clean and ready to wear (no repairs needed). Thank you in advance!


Book Fair

A BIG THANK YOU!
Thank you goes out to our Libriain Ellen Chu, Julie Hodges, and all of the parent volunteers for a great book fair! Close to $4,500 was sold in Scholastic Books, of which 20% will come back to the King and close to $1,800 in Chinese Language books! Read more >>

UPCOMING MLK EVENTS

Parent Group Meeting
December 2 | 8AM
Conference Room

RISE Assembly
December 4
National Native American Heritage Month

Computer Education Week: An Hour of Code
December 8 - 14

Winter Concert
December 10 | 8:15AM

Title 1 Family
Game Night

December 10 | 6 - 7:30PM
Learn more >>


Coffee with Gerald
December 17 | 8AM
Conference Room

DISTRICT EVENTS
Free Ongoing Parent/Guardian Support Groups for Families of Students with Disabilities
Share your story, find support, and learn about resources that can help. Facilitated by Bay Cove Community Health.
Learn more >>

Family Game Night
December 10 | 6:30 - 8PM
Teachers' Resource Center at CRLS. Sponsored by the Office of Academic Challenge and Enrichment. Learn More >>


OUTSIDE CPS
Healthy Snack of the Week
Cambridge in Motion suggests this week's healthy snack: Individual Apple Crisp.
View the Recipe >>

FROM THE
PARENT GROUP

Hope your child is enjoying their new King School shirts! If you are a returning family and feel like your child doesn't need a new shirt you can return it to the Parent Group (unworn). 



CLASSROOM VOLUNTEERS

If you would like to play more of a role in your child’s classroom, let the teachers know. Volunteer as a room parent or to help out as needed with a project or activity. Ask your teacher how you can be most helpful. No experience necessary. An involved parent makes for a better school experience for all.

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King, Jr. School
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Cambridge, MA 02139
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