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Baldwin Broadside: March 9, 2015
Published on Mar 9, 2015 12:24
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TED Baldwin Cares: Ideas Worth Spreading
The Baldwin 5th graders each picked a topic they were passionate about and prepared a TED talk. Their TED (which stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design) talks included scientific, cultural, and academic topics. Some of their "ideas worth spreading" included Upcycling, Legos, Pros of Video Gaming, Being Nice, Responsibility, the Stock Market, and Cryptozoology. Read more >>
Read to Feed
Ms. Della Calce's kindergarten class was interested in learning about food people eat in different places. After learning more about food people eat and learning about the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, they discovered everyone has the right to eat healthy food. They read Beatrice’s Goat by Page McBrier and realized some people do not have healthy food to eat. What did they do? Find out >>
Why STEM?
The teachers in grade 5 have been integrating STEM into their classroom. From Nature and Me, a hands on curriculum about nature, the students were interested in composting. Integrating STEM, they designed a worm bin. It started with a math lesson using scale to determine how to design a compost bin. They used estimating to determine the cost. They created a 3-D design from sculpting clay.
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A Glimpse into the Library: 2nd and 3rd Grade Reading Challenge
Ms. Kugel is creating a reading challenge for students in grades 2 and 3. It is set up similar to the Massachusetts Children's Book Awards that 4th and 5th grade students participate in. Each student will set a goal for themself. In June, they will then be able to vote on their favorite book for "The Baldwin Book Award".
Dance in the Schools
During the month of March several of our classrooms will be working with Dance in the Schools. The program integrates movement and dance with the academic curriculum. Movement sessions are designed around the choice of four standards-based themes: Literacy, Math/Music, Physical Education/Sensory, and Science. Dance in the Schools develops children’s ability to focus in school, think creatively and cooperatively, innovate and problem-solve, while being physically active. We are very excited to show you the results. Stay Tuned!
More School News...
News from the Nurse
Just a few more weeks until spring! Congratulations on surviving this crazy winter. This is a reminder to provide the school nurse with a copy of your child's annual physical examination with each annual visit. This is usually 1-2 page document containing immunizations, vital signs, weight, illnesses, and allergies and often says "for school/camp/sports" on the heading. You can bring a copy to school or have it faxed to the school at 617.349.6893. The nurse will need a recent physical for all 5th grade students before they begin middle school at Rindge Avenue Upper Campus. Kathryn Bonfiglio, RN, School Nurse, 617.349.6746.
Linked to Learning
Our school literacy coach, Sara-Jane Rogers and our math coach, Ben Geiger, provide information to our families about literacy and math, including tips for parents. You can find this information here >>
All-School Meetings
Each month, the Baldwin School has an all-school meeting. This is an opportunity for the entire school to get together as a community. It is run like a Responsive Classroom morning meeting starting with a greeting followed by classroom shares. Classrooms take turns sharing their work. All are welcome to attend. Our next All-School Meeting is Monday, March 16 at 2:05PM.
Baldwin School Site Council Meeting
Meetings take place the second Wednesday of each month. All are welcome. The next meeting is Wednesday, March 11 at 6PM in the Baldwin School Library .
Agenda: Review results of the parent survey. Scheduling of the arts for 2015-16 school year (art and music). Prepare for summit meeting with Instructional Leadership Team (ILT), Baldwin Community and Culture Teams (BCC) and Friends of Baldwin (FoB), determine date of meeting. Review of the work that BCC prepared for staff on parent engagement. All are welcome.
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THANK YOU
Thank you to all the parents who participated in the grade 1-5 survey about student-led parent conferences. We appreciate your feedback. After the information is shared with the faculty, we look forward to sharing the information with you. Thank you to Melissa, Bernette, Courtney, Lianne, and Silvia for organizing and working the Harvard High School Debate food sale over February break. Their efforts boosted the FoB account!
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BALDWIN EVENTS
Tuesday, March 10
Early Release Day
School dismissed at 1PM
Tuesday, March 10
Mad Hot Cambridge Ballroom Dancing Show, 7PM
CRLS War Memorial Building
Wednesday, March 11
Site Council Meeting, 6PM
Thursday, March 12
How to Help Your Child with Math (For 2nd Grade Families), 8:30 - 9AM
Library
Mr. Geiger is offering an information session for 2nd grade parents giving an overview of Math in Focus and information on how to help your child with math.
Thursday, March 19
Math Carnival, 5:30PM
Wednesday, March 25
Information Presentation for 5th Grade Families at RAUC, 6PM
Friday, March 27
Parent Coffee with Mr. Watson for 5th Grade Families, 8:30AM
Friday, March 27
Pizza and Movie Night, 5:30PM
Bring your sleeping bag or something comfy to lay on. Pizza, popcorn and treats are available for sale. Proceeds go to the Baldwin Summer Camp Scholarship Fund. Two movies will be shown.
Monday, March 30
Grade K & 3 Concert, 9:15AM
Monday, March 30
Principal Coffee | 8:40AM Afterschool Room Lower Level
Tuesday, March 31
ELA MCAS Begin
View the Schedule >>
Friday, April 3
No School: Good Friday
Wednesday, April 15
Site Council Meeting
6PM
Thursday, April 16
Poetry Night
April 20 - 24
NO School - April Break
Wednesday, May 13
Early Release Day
Wednesday, May 20
Math MCAS Begin
View the Schedule >>
May Date TBD
Art Show
Wednesday, June 3
Early Release Day
Friday, June 12
Red Sox Game vs. Toronto
DISTRICT EVENTS
Citywide School Advisory Group (CSAG) Upcoming Meetings
(open to the public)
Thursday, March 19 at Cambridge Street Upper School Library.
Refreshments at 6PM
Meeting 6:30 - 8:30PM
Wednesday April 8 with Superintendent Jeff Young (location to be determined) Tuesday May 12 with School Committee. (location to be determined) Upcoming discussions include the topics of: The Innovation Agenda and assessment of the Middle School program. Social Justice World Languages in the Elementary Schools
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Baldwin School
85 Oxford St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
617.349.6525
Baldwin Website
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