Reflections from Katie
In this era of high-stakes testing, and a lot of political swirl about new tests coming our way, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what assessment means at Cambridgeport. The word assessment comes from the Latin root assidere, meaning to sit beside. This is certainly when we do the best assessing; we sit with a child and work to understand how they are thinking through a problem. We listen carefully as a child reads a passage, taking copious notes about the kinds of mistakes he or she is making. We watch and ask questions as a child solves a math problem. These moments of ‘sitting beside’ allow us to go deeper with children.
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Who Are the People 
in Your Neighborhood? 
Meet Anaca Hodges, Cambridgeport 5th Grader!

How long have you been at Cambridgeport? I have been here 3 years, well, going on 3 years. I was at school in Everett before I came here.

What is the most adventurous thing you have ever done? I think going to Farm School. I helped out at the farm cooking and cleaning. I learned about team work and making new friendships. I actually went in the chicken house and collected eggs!

What is your favorite book? Oh! Wonder!! I think it was very heart warming and I learned how the world can sometimes be so cruel, and how everyone is not perfect and to not change for anybody else.

What is your dream job? Being a veterinarian because I really care about animals. Every day animals are getting hurt and I would like to try and save their lives.

If you could be an animal what would you be? A pink flamingo because I like their shade of pink. I think they are really unique animals and I think it is cool how they are pink from eating shrimp, and how their legs are like pencils.

Multicultural Potluck was a Blast!
Thank you to Anita and our alum, Janet for greeting people at the door. Thank you to Hanane and Rajaa for helping welcome people. Thank you to Melissa & Jo and their kids Elijah and Harper, and new parent Christina and her son Mickey for help with set up. Thanks to Aniya, Sharia, Rizwan and Apple for helping set up tables and chairs, and thanks to our custodian Danny for set up and break down. Thanks to 5th grade dad, Glen for help with sound, Special Start mom, Jess for the mason jars and thanks to the CPTO for buying the flowers. Thank you to Annabell from CitySprouts who came to collect family stories about plants native to the country/area of parent’s birth. Thanks for those who were able to bring food, and those who came to mingle and break bread together. And of course, BIG thanks to the amazing, spectacular dancers!



Congrats to our Jojo, our lunch aid who recently delivered a new baby girl!



Special Start spotted at the Inman Square post office!



Every two weeks we pick up 120 trays of healthy frozen meals from Food For Free, and distribute them within the school community. Get in touch with Kristen if receiving these would be helpful: [email protected] or 617.349.6587

In Our Community

Cambridge Camping
Cambridge Camping is accepting applications. See Kristen for application or go online: www.cambridgecamping.org

Central Cambridge Youth Baseball
Central Cambridge Youth Baseball is accepting players. www.centralcambridge.org

Cambridge City Run & Andrea Harvey Walk
Date: Sunday, April 8 | Race starts at 10AM
Danehy Park (park on New St., Sherman St., or Field St.)
More info: www.andreaharvey.org
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Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation
April 1-30
Mayor McGovern is joining mayors across the country in asking residents to make a long-term commitment to manage water resources more wisely by taking part in the annual Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. Students are welcome learn about water conservation and join in the water pledge, too! 
General Info: mywaterpledge.com
Student Info: bit.ly/mayorswaterchallenge2018

Curbside Composting
Starts April 2! Tell your friends, family, and neighbors to grab their new bins and start composting!
cambridgema.gov/services/curbsidecomposting

Mindful Parenting / Taller Respira
April 2, 23; May 7, 21; June 4 | 7-8:30PM | Amigos School
Parents will gather to practice skills and practical exercises to reach a greater calm and clarity during difficult times in our daily lives. Everyone invited; attendance to prior sessions not required. Sessions in Spanish and English. Childcare provided. Questions? [email protected]

Immigration Legal Screening Clinics 
City of Cambridge/CLSACC
FREE consultations with an immigrant attorney 
When: 5:15-7:15PM, third Wednesday of each month
Where: Community Legal Services & Counseling Center (CLSACC), 90 Third St., Cambridge (corner of Otis and Third)
Who: Available to MA immigrants and families
More Info: 617.349.4396, [email protected], www.cambridgema.gov/circ

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2018 DHSP Summer Program Guide
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