Grade 4 Map Museum Project
Amy Monkiewicz and Caleb Dubofsky (Grade 4 teachers) have been developing a new student exploratory learning project called the Grade 4 Map Museum Project. The
year began with students learning more about the places they visited over the summer. Read more >>
Facebook Donates Chromebooks to KO
A ceremony was held in the King Open library on Thursday, October 27, 2014. At this ceremony, Facebook’s Ryan Mack, leader of the Cambridge engineering office, officially donated 25 Chromebooks to the King Open School. Mayor David Maher, Dr. Jeff Young, Speaker of the Mass. House of Representatives Robert DeLeo, State Representative Marjorie Decker, Senator Sal N. DiDomenico, Counselor Timothy J. Toomey, and School Committee Member Fred Fantini were present for this event. The CPS ICTS team was instrumental in getting this technology ready for student use. These Chromebooks will be used to promote STEM education in our school.
King Open Clothing/Food Drive
It is that time of the year when I want to ask for your help and support so that together we can make a small difference in the lives of many friends in need within our own King Open community. In the past few years we were able to pass along your generous donations of food, clothing and gift cards to grocery stores to many KO families. I would love to continue this great tradition. Read more >>
King Open/CSUS Building Update
As you know, William Rawn Associates in partnership with Arrowstreet Architects have been selected to lead the King
Open/CSUS construction project. William Rawn is best known in Cambridge as the lead architect for the Main Library on Cambridge Street. A schedule detailing public input opportunities for families, neighbors, students, and faculty will be announced soon. The first community meeting for this project will convene in January. I will share the specific date of this meeting when it is scheduled.
-- Principal Williams
Kindergarten Sibling Registration
Do you have a younger child who is ready to start school in
Cambridge? Cambridge Public Schools holds the Junior
Kindergarten and Kindergarten Lottery in January.
If your child was born between September 1, 2010 – March
31, 2011 he/she is eligible for Junior Kindergarten. If your
turns 5-yrs old by August 31, 2015 he/she is eligible for
Kindergarten. Learn more >>
Healthy Snack of the Week
Cambridge in Motion suggests this week's healthy snack: Sweet Potato Chips (get the recipe). Learn more >>
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