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A Note from Principal Tony Byers
On January 15th, the entire school gathered in the auditorium to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. and to celebrate the Civil Rights Movement. For our assembly, we focused on lessons learned from the Civil Rights Movement as expressed in its music. Read more from Tony >>
Tony Out on Paternity Leave
Principal Tony Byers is expecting his second child in February. When the time comes, he'll be out of school on paternity leave for a few weeks. In his absence, Barry McNulty, our former assistant principal, will be filling in.
We Need Your Help
1. Many of our faculty and staff drive long distances to get to G&P. It's important that there are parking spaces for them when they get here and that they are able to leave promptly after school. Over the last few weeks, cars belonging to parents have been parked in or have blocked exit from our lots during arrival and dismissal. Please don't park in the staff parking lot at any time.
2. On a related note: The area in front of the school is FOR BUSES ONLY. Please do not pull up or park in front of the school on Linnaean Street. Please park your car elsewhere and walk your child into the building. Alternatively, our wonderful crossing guard Dawn can assist children crossing the street at the crosswalk directly in front of the school.
Four G&P Students Accepted into
All-State Treble Chorus
March 21 | 1-3 PM | Seaport Hotel, Boston
Congratulations to the four Graham and Parks students who auditioned for and were accepted to the 2015 MMEA All-State Treble Chorus! The students are: Shirin Cooper, Bethel Hineshim, Oliver Leek, and Anna Wendelin.
After Hours School Access
Do you need to enter the building after school hours? RING! RING! RING! Please, do NOT PROP DOORS OPEN after school hours. There are TWO afterschool programs each day. We need to ensure the safety of the children in those programs.
If you need to get in the building, please ring:
1. The buzzer on the Walker Street side for Community Schools or any afternoon or evening event; OR
2. Dragonfly’s buzzer on the playground side of the building.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe and sound!
Heads Up! Summer Camp Planning
If you attended summer camps last year, many camps will send out "EARLY BIRD" registration info. TAKE ADVANTAGE of these opportunities to both reserve a space AND apply for financial aid. Some camps take state vouchers for summer camps. NOW is the time to inquire at camps and to apply for Massachusetts state subsidies. (To be added to the state's childcare waitlist, contact: Jayne Cantor at 617.349.6086 or [email protected] OR Childcare Choices of Boston (which serves Cambridge) at 617.348.6641.) Flyers and camp info will start coming out in February and March. Don't miss the city's Camp Info Night on Thursday, March 5th at the High School! (See details below.)
Camp Information Night
March 5 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Snow date March 12)
CRLS, 459 Broadway, Main Cafeteria
Come meet with representatives for Cambridge Community camps and other private and public camps, including programs for children with special needs.
–Camp Programs for youth (Grades K – 8)
–Day and Residential Camps
–Programs for Middle School students
–Job Opportunities
Entertainment and art activities for children. Light supper provided. Parking is available in the school garage. For additional information, call Liz Lewis at 617.349.6283.
The City of Cambridge, Community Schools does not discriminate in providing services on the basis of race, religion, national origin, cultural heritage, political beliefs, sexual preference, marital status, or disability. The Department of Human Services will provide auxiliary aids, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to persons with disabilities upon request. TTY/TDD: 617.492.0235. Sponsored by Cambridge Community Schools Department of Human Service Programs.
Friends of Graham & Parks: Community Events & Fundraising Update
Hear the latest Friends of G&P updates, and find out how you can get involved. Learn more >>
Parent Focus Groups Resume in March
Parent Focus Groups will resume in March. We're taking a break in February because Principal Tony Byers is expecting the birth of his second child. Congrats, Tony, on your soon-to-arrive baby!
–March 10, 5-6PM, Community Room, 364 Rindge Ave (middle building at Fresh Pond Apartments, a.k.a. Rindge Towers)
–March 18, 10-11AM, Community Room, 364 Rindge Ave (middle building at Fresh Pond Apartments, a.k.a. Rindge Towers)
MAXIMUM of 6 participants in each focus group. Please sign up online or contact family liaison Judy Amendola at [email protected] or 617.349.6577 x115
Family Contact Books
Did you receive one before the winter break? If you did not receive a Family Contact Book via back-pack express, there is a small supply still available. They are in the front lobby.
Mindfulness Workshops
The following interesting parent workshops are open to everyone in the district. Location: Amigos School
Part 1: Fostering resilience in our children
February 12 | 6:30-8 PM
Dr. Christopher Willard, PhD will define mindfulness and how it can benefit children and teens in schools and in their homes.
Part 2: Reducing stress in our homes
March 5 | 6:30-8 PM
Dr. Susan Pollak, MTS EdD will experientially guide parents and school staff on how mindfulness can relieve stress. She will provide mindfulness tools to be used at home and in the workplace.
Part 3: Practicing together: Bringing mindfulness to schools and homes
April 9 | 6:30-8 PM
Dr. Beatriz Meza-Valencia, MD will provide resources and guidance on how adults and children can practice mindfulness together in classrooms and homes.
Question? Kim DeAndrade, 617.349.6851
Extended School Absence
IMPORTANT: Is your child going to be out of school for 10 or more days? You’ll need to submit your sabbatical form no less than two weeks prior to the date your child leaves. You can get sabbatical forms from the main office.
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