Successful Food Drive
Written by Bianca, Hurmann, and Zoey (3rd grade)
The food drive was February 23 - March 6. For the food drive the third grade was collecting and donating food to the food bank for people that don’t have enough food, or money to buy food. We collected about 100 cans or boxes of food. The 5th grade went to food bank and helped sort the food in categories, so the food bank could give it to the people in need. We encourage you to donate to the next food drive in 2016. Thank you!



Community Involvement Report Back
Over the past few weeks the 5th graders have traveled to the Food Pantry on Inman St. The students delivered food donations that were collected by third grade students. Here are a few highlights from the experience... Read more >>

From the School Nurse
Let's get excited about Dental Health! Your students will have an opportunity to have a free dental screening this spring.  There will be a 20 minute education component, followed the next day with the screening. I will be scheduling your classes between April 28 and May 1. Look out for notices coming home in back packs. Families only need to return it if they do not want their child to have the dental screening.

Nature’s Classroom Fund Raising Report
The 5th graders will go on an overnight camping trip to Nature’s Classroom in June. This is wonderful opportunity for our student to enjoy an off site learning experience, get their hands dirty and communicate with the natural world.
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Volunteers Needed: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon
We are looking for parents to help with set up, clean up and food donations. We would love for people to make, bake, or buy main dishes, salads, side dishes, appetizers, beverages, and desserts. If you are able, we encourage you to bring dishes that are special to your family or culture. We will also provide breakfast on Tuesday, April 28th, in addition to the luncheon on Wednesday. We will need bagels, pastries, juice, coffee, and fruit (but more help is needed on Wednesday!) Contact Pamela Mindell with any questions at 617.225.6119.

Sign up now (before April 17th, if possible) to help >>



Call to Parents and Community Members
Do you work in the sciences? Are you a weekend scientist?
The King school is looking for volunteers who are willing to come and and demonstrate science experiments and theories for our students PK - Grade 5.

When: The week of April 13th (day and time of your choosing)
Who: Grade level of your choice

If your interested please contact the Family Liaison.



King Book to Film Fest
April 17, May 1, May 15 | 4 - 6PM
All proceeds from the Film Fest will go towards supporting the 5th grade overnight camping trip! After school students may attend. They must have the door fee and will be supervised by King staff. $5 door fee includes pizza and popcorn. Children must be with an adult. View the Schedule >>



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Safe Routes to School Program
Do you want your children to be able to walk or bike to school safely? Do you want to save time and money by using your car less frequently? The City of Cambridge is developing a Safe Routes to School program to support and encourage students who would like to walk or bike to school. Help us learn your thoughts about children walking and biking to school in Cambridge by completing our survey. It will take about five minutes and we ask that you complete a survey for each of your children. Please fill out survey by April 30th online or download the survey.