Reflections from the Principal 
My Cambridgeport family, you are my light. When I look around our school I am so blown away by all of the great work that is going on. Read more >>

Kindergarten Registration & Lottery
Will your child be 4 years old by March 31, 2015 or 5 by August 31, 2015? Then your child is ready for Kindergarten in September 2015! In order to have the best chance of getting into the school of your choice, you must register in January 2015 in order to enter the lottery. Register for Kindergarten: January 5-31, 2015. For added convenience, parents of siblings may register at the Cambridgeport School on January 5th, 7th, or 9th. Contact [email protected] or 617.349.6587 x111 for registration times. Or register anytime during January 5-31 at the Family Resource Center; 8:30AM-3:30PM; 459 Broadway (Cambridge Rindge & Latin School building). 



Music News
Grades JK-4 have been listening to a variety of recordings in music classes this fall. Here is a partial list of pieces that Cambridgeport students have particularly enjoyed:
  
–Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev (Suzie Templeton’s animation short, Peter & the Wolf (2006) is a treasure!)
–In the Hall of the Mountain King from Edvard Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite
–5th Symphony, First Movement by Ludwig Van Beethoven
–Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saens; The Carnival of the Animals (Book/CD) with poetry by Jack Prelutsky is appropriate for grades K-2 
–Variations on Ah! vous dirai-je maman (Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star) by W. A. Mozart
–Variations on Simple Gifts from Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland
–King of the Bongo Drum from the World Playground CD by Putamayo Kids
–March of the Toy Soldiers from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker

Wishing everyone a wonderful winter break,
Andrea Gaudette (music specialist)

In Our Community

Talk to an Immigration Lawyer about President Obama’s Executive Actions
Tuesday, January 27, 6-8PM  
Cambridge Rindge & Latin High School; College and Career Resource Center, Room 1501; 459 Broadway, Cambridge.
On November 20, President Obama extended immigration protection to 5.4 million undocumented immigrants. His executive action will provide: Work permits, protection from deportation, and the ability to travel home, in some cases. Come and learn about: Who qualifies, how to apply, how to avoid fraud/scams, how to get a social security number, how to get a driver’s license. Come and hear directly from Cambridge resident and CRLS parent, Leslie Ditrani.

New Program: Art Illustration
For Youth, Ages 4-13
Learn Different Drawing and Painting Methods
Abundant Life Church, 47 Howard Street, Cambridge
Mondays, January 26- April 6 (11 weeks)
Class Fees: $7 per lesson if you pay in full for the entire session ($85) or $8 if you pay weekly. There is an $8 registration fee paid once per quarter. Scholarships Available. www.ChampionYouth.org

Cambridge Community Center  
Open Vacation Week, Middle School Program, After School Activities Green Program, STEM Workshop, Sports or Cheering/Dance, Girls Group or Boys Group, Kids’ Choice, Sports. Enroll online at www.cambridgecc.org. Contact 617.547.6811.