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King Open Parent/Caregiver Information Guide: April 2018
Published on Apr 13, 2018 15:05

April 2018

King Open Day Of Service
Did you notice how great the outside of King Open looked after our first Day of Service on December 2nd? We had a great turnout of parents, students, and staff come out and remove trash, rake leaves, weed, and clean up our trees and surrounding areas. Our Department of Public Works supported us with all the tools we needed to accomplish this much needed task. There was even a snowflake making station where kids made beautiful snowflakes to decorate the inside of the building! We had many compliments from surrounding community members who were impressed and thankful that King Open took the time to make our grounds a more welcoming environment for all! Read on >>

Staff Updates
Kelley Mowers (KO Art Teacher) has been on leave since February and has recently extended her leave until the close of the 2017-2018 school year. Bethany Williams has been teaching art in Kelley’s absence and has agreed to continue till the last day of school. Kelley possess a M.Ed. in Elementary Education and has Massachusetts teaching certification. Bethany also has experience teaching art. As a reminder Kathleen Kolman (KO Music Teacher), is also on leave. Heather Fishman has been teaching music classes and will also continue until the close of the school year. Both Kelley and Kathleen are expected to return in September, 2018.
Benjamin Pickard (Building Substitute and Recess Play Coach) will be moving on to a new position. His last day is Friday, April 27th. We are currently looking for his replacement and will keep the community updated. Coach Ben will be missed.

Maria Moniz (½ Ola Paraprofessional) has decided to retire after more than 30 years of service to the students and families of this community. Lorraine Paulino (Special Education Support Paraprofessional) will also be retiring at the close of the current school year after more than 15 years of service. Both have been a tremendous asset to the school community and will be missed. We will updated the community when these positions are filled.

Cape Cod Sea Camps
It’s coming! It’s June 6 and 7! It’s the 3/4 King Open annual trip to Cape Cod Sea Camps in Brewster, MA! We’re getting ready, the students are excited, and we’re going to have a great time again this year. We’ll go swimming, collect and observe sea creatures in our temporary aquariums, play tennis, basketball and hockey, sing around the campfire and eat s’mores. Remember that your Field Trip Permission Form and your mandatory CORI (if you are chaperoning and you haven’t done one this year yet) are due with the money ASAP. It’s $80 per person. Donations are gratefully appreciated. See you by the sea!

Carnival

Carnaval Obrigado (Thank you!)
Thanks to everyone who came out for Friday evening's 23rd annual King Open Carnaval! The event was a big success, we had a great crowd, a good time was had by all, and we raised over $1,400 for Friends of King Open. As with all of our King Open events, many people worked hard to make the fun happen. Read more >>

Grade 4 Family Breakfast:
Rooms 123 & 125
On Tuesday April 10, the fourth grade classrooms held their second family breakfast. At this breakfast we celebrated the work the students had done with completing their Social Studies project. The students were asked to research monuments and national parks. Following their research students were asked to recreate the area that they had studied or to create something new inspired by what they had researched. The students were very excited to see what everyone had been working on completing. It was clear on the morning of the breakfast they were proud of their work and excited to share it with their families.

Other CPS and Community Happenings
Water Challenge
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 >>
Student Info >>

2018 Cambridge Science Festival
When: April 13-22
Where: Various locations
Cost: Some events are FREE for K-12 students; more info here and here.

Mindful Parenting / Taller Respira
April 23; May 7, 21;
June 4 | 7-8:30PM
Amigos School
In these workshops, moms and dads gather to practice skills and practical exercises to reach a greater calm and clarity during difficult times in our daily lives. Dr. Beatriz Meza-Valencia, pediatrician, teaches about childhood and adolescent brain development and exercises easy to use in everyday life. Everyone is invited and attendance to prior sessions is not required. Sessions will be given in Spanish and English. Childcare provided. Questions?

Protecting Your Kids from Overly Sexual Internet Content
April 25, 2018 | 6:30PM
Putnam Avenue Upppr School
A talk for parents of tweens and teens with Dr. Gail Dines, Professor Emerita and founding president of Culture Reframed, an organization dedicated to working with parents/caregivers to ?build resilience and resistance in kids to hypersexualized online content?
Details >>

“Deej” A documentary on Inclusion!
April 26 | 6:30 - 9:30PM
Apple Cinemas
168 Alewife Brook Parkway
Cambridge, MA 02138
Learn more >>

Immigration Legal Screening Clinics - FREE!
This FREE monthly clinic offers participants a consultation with an immigration attorney and the chance to learn more about how immigration law affects them and their families.
Details >>
More immigration resources >>

UPCOMING EVENTS
April 25
FOKO Fun Run Bake Sale
7:30 - 10:30AM

School Council Meeting
5:30 - 7PM in the Library

April 26
Principal Chat
8:30 - 9:30AM in the Conference Room

April 27
FOKO Meeting
8 - 9AM in the Conference Room

April 30
Olá 3rd & 4th Grade Family Breakfast

May 9
Olá Program Community Meeting
6 - 7:30PM in the Library

May 11
Kindergarten Art Gallery Breakfast
8:15 - 9:30AM

May 11 - 12
FOKORuns Ragnar Relay Race

May 16
Early Release Day
12:45PM dismissal

Kindergarten Open House
1:15 - 2:30PM

May 17
School Council Meeting - 5:30-7PM in the Library

May 24
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Lunch

Family Math Night
5:30 - 7PM
(More details to follow)

May 25
FOKO Meeting
8 - 9AM in the Library

May 28
No School: Memorial Day