Estimadas Familias,
Esta semana, las familias de l@s estudiantes en grados 4to a 8vo deben recibir las calificaciones de MCAS de sus hij@s, los cuales incluyen los resultados de los exámenes MCAS que se dieron en Artes del Lenguaje en Inglés, Matemáticas y Ciencias a l@s estudiantes en la primavera de 2018. Mientras que MCAS es solo una forma para medir el rendimiento académico de nuestr@s estudiantes, es importante debido al énfasis que le otorga el Departamento de Educación Primaria y Secundaria (DESE). Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el informe de su hij@, no dude en ponerse en contacto con las formadoras o maestr@s. A nivel escolar, utilizamos estos resultados, en parte, para determinar cuales estudiantes pueden necesitar apoyo específico en un área en particular o con un estándar en particular. Los puntajes de MCAS no están incluidos en las calificaciones de su hij@ ni en el informe de calificaciones regular.
Con la seguridad de todos nuestr@s estudiantes y personal en mente, quiero que las familias sepan que estamos programando un Simulacro de Cierre de Emergencia. Aunque no esperamos ni anticipamos tener una situación que requiera un cierre de emergencia, es importante estar preparados para todo tipo de contingencia. Durante la práctica, que durará aproximadamente cinco minutos, no se le permitirá a nadie entrar o salir del edificio. L@s profesores le informarán a l@s estudiantes del simulacro con antelación de manera adecuada según sus edades. Ell@s recibirán las instrucciones para el Cierre de Emergencia y tendrán la oportunidad de hacer preguntas antes de que practicamos. Por favor, pónganse en contacto conmigo si tienen alguna pregunta o preocupación sobre el simulacro.
Además, por favor tengan en cuenta las siguientes directrices de seguridad para el acceso diario al edificio:
- Todos l@s visitantes deben registrarse en la oficina principal y obtener un pase de visitante.
- Jamás se debe apoyar abierta ninguna puerta exterior, si ven una puerta abierta, favor de cerrarla y avisarnos.
- Una vez despachados, l@s estudiantes no deben volver a entrar al edificio al menos de que están participando en un programa después de la escuela.
¡Gracias, y disfruten el fin de semana!
Atentamente,
Sarah Bartels-Marrero
Directora
Recordatorios
Todos l@s padres, madres o guardianes deben completar un formulario CORI con al menos 2 semanas de anticipación antes de acompañar las excursiones o trabajar de voluntari@s en la escuela.
Algunos padres/madres/guardianes de Amigos tienen un Yahoo! Group con anuncios y conversaciones sobre la escuela. Para unirse pueden visitar la página y solicitar la inscripción.
¡La Semana Nacional del Almuerzo Escolar es del 15 al 19 de octubre! Muestre su agradecimiento el viernes, 19 de octubre con una camisa de color rojo o de corazón, ¡y gane una pegatina divertida!
Lillian Rater, ofrecerá horas de oficina. Éstas serán por cita previa los martes y viernes de 9AM a 11AM. Pueden contactarla en [email protected] o al 617-349-6315.
CONECTANDO LA MIGRACIÓN Y DEFENDIENDO LOS RECURSOS NATURALES
ORGANIZANDO LA SABIDURÍA DE EL SALVADOR
Lunes 15 de octubre- 6:30 - 9PM.
Presentación y comentarios de 7 - 9PM
Iglesia Episcopal de San Pedro, 838 Mass. Ave. (Entrar en Sellers St.) Cambridge
Bernardo Belloso, presidente de CRIPDES (la organización del movimiento popular salvadoreño) y Zulma Tobar, coordinadora salvadoreña de Ciudades Hermanas de los Estados Unidos y El Salvador, se unirán a Elena Letona de Neighbor to Neighbor, a Lena Entin de Toxics Action Center ya Mina Reddy de Madres de frente. Vengan e inviten a los demás.
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Dear Families,
This week families of students in grades 4 to 8 should be receiving their child's MCAS scores, which include results from the MCAS tests that were given in English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science to students in the Spring of 2018. While MCAS is only one way to measure the achievement of our students, it is important due to the emphasis placed on it by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Should you have any questions about your child’s report, please don’t hesitate to contact the coaches or teachers. At the school level, we use these results, in part, to determine which students may need targeted support in a particular area or with a particular standard. MCAS scores are not included in your child’s grades or on the regular report card.
With the safety of all our students and staff in mind, I want to let families know we will be scheduling a lockdown drill during the next few weeks. While we do not expect or anticipate a situation that requires a lockdown, it is important to be prepared for all emergencies. During this drill, which will last approximately five minutes, no one will be allowed to enter or exit the building. Students will be informed in an age appropriate manner by classroom teachers about the drill. They will be given instructions and have an opportunity to ask questions before they practice the lockdown. Please contact me if you have any questions about the drill or concerns about your student.
Also, please note the following safety guidelines for daily building access:
- All visitors must sign in at the main office and obtain a visitor’s pass.
- No exterior door should ever be propped open, if you see a door propped open please close it and alert the main office.
- Once children have been dismissed they should not re-enter the building unless they are participating in an after school activity.
Thank you, and have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Sarah Bartels-Marrero
Principal
Reminders
Chaperoning Field Trips
All parents must fill out a CORI form at least 2 weeks in advance before chaperoning field trips or volunteering in the school.
Parent-Run Yahoo Group
Amigos parents run a Yahoo! Group for announcements and discussions related to the school. You can join by visiting the website and requesting membership.
National School Lunch Week is October 15 – 19 ! Show your love on Friday, October 19th with a heart-colored or –themed shirt, and earn a fun sticker!
Lillian Rater, will be offering office hours. Her office hours will be by appointment on Tuesdays and Fridays 9 - 11AM. You can contact her or at 617.349.6315.
Connecting Migration and Defending Natural Resources Organizing Wisdom from El Salvador
Monday, October 15, 6:30 - 9PM
Presentation and comments 7- 9PM
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church, 838 Mass. Ave. (enter on Sellers St.) Cambridge
Bernardo Belloso, president of CRIPDES (the organization of the Salvadorian Popular Movement.) and Zulma Tobar, Salvadorian coordinator for US-El Salvador Sister Cities will be joined by Elena Letona from Neighbor to Neighbor, Lena Entin from Toxics Action Center and Mina Reddy from Mothers Out Front. Come and invite others.
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CPS Events & Outside Opportunities
STEAM it Up!
October 25 | 6 - 8PM
Rindge Avenue Upper School, 70 Rindge Ave.
Have you ever wanted to hack electronics? Maybe you'd like to create and launch a zip line car? If this sounds like fun and you'd like to spend some great family time having pizza and learning together then come to STEAM IT Up. View event details >>
Community Conversations - Free
Held at the Fitzgerald Theater at CRLS
Unveiled: A One-Woman Play by Rohina Malik
“Five Muslim women in a post-9/11 world serve tea and uncover what lies beneath the veil”
Friday, October 12 | 6:30PM
Register for free tickets >>
This event is sponsored by the Cambridge Peace Commission, Cambridge City Manager’s Office, Cambridge Arts Council, Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui, Mayor Marc McGovern and CRLS Visual & Performing Arts.
Working Together for an Equitable, Inclusive, Innovative City
In Cambridge, fall means 'back to school' and at CCF we're in full swing with a boost in the gatherings and programs that make our city a uniquely vibrant, civically-engaged community. We continue to friend and fund-raise for local immigrants needing legal defense and residents seeking services from our nonprofit partners. This month, we received a record number of proposals from 80 nonprofits seeking grants from our Community Fund to support issues ranging from hunger and homelessness, to education, and an array of programs that create a pathway for Cambridge residents to achieve their dreams. Fall grants will be distributed to selected nonprofits in November. And, thanks to the generosity of our donors, we've raised nearly $200,000 through the Cambridge Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants. We will be distributing a first round of grants to legal defense organizations supporting immigrants soon.
In the meantime, we've been thinking about what makes Cambridge, well, Cambridge. Across the globe, our city is known for its world-class universities, thinkers, and innovators. Locally, we're known for the caring people who call Cambridge home. We know, that by working together, we can tackle the social problems we face and make Cambridge a truly equitable city. Join us >>
Immigration Legal Screening Clinics
3rd Wednesday each month, 5:15-7:15PM
Free consultations with an immigration attorney for Massachusetts immigrants and their families
Community Legal Services & Counseling Center (CLSACC)
90 Third St., Cambridge
617.349.4396; [email protected]
See flyer >>
Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Sessions
Learn about the eligibility requirements and application process for the following programs Cambridge Rental and Homeownership Programs: Inclusionary Housing Rental Program for studios, 1BR, 2BR, & 3BR units
throughout Cambridge, Homeowner Resale Pool, First-Time Homebuyer Workshop, Downpayment Assistance, and HomeBridge. Open to all. No RSVP Necessary. Learn more >>
Rep. Katherine Clark – Cambridge Office Hours
Hosted by Rep. Clark's Immigration Issues Liaison Katie Worley
3rd Thursday each month, 3-4PM
Cambridge City Hall, 795 Mass Ave. (Mayor's Office, 2nd fl)
Staff will be on site to answer questions about immigration benefits, USCIS cases, Passports, and more. If you have questions or need assistance outside of scheduled hours, please do not hesitate to contact our district office:
701 Concord Ave., Suite 101, Cambridge, MA 02138
617.354.0292, katherineclark.house.gov
Cambridge Flu Clinics
The flu (influenza) can be a serious illness. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from influenza is for all adults and children over 6 months old to get a flu shot every year. Cambridge Public Health is offering free flu shots at:
- Kennedy-Longfellow School - Wednesday, October 24 from 5:30 - 7:30PM in the cafeteria
- Peabody School - Wednesday, November 7 from 5:30 - 7:30PM in the gym.
There is no charge, but please bring your health insurance card if possible. For more information and the full list of flu clinics, visit our website or call the recorded flu clinic info line, 617.665.3855.
Cambridge Bicycle Safety
Does your child bike to school? Do you bike with your child to school? Would you or your child like to get around by bike but feel it is not safe?
Cambridge Bicycle Safety is an all-volunteer group of Cambridge residents who are asking for safer bike lanes and a complete network of protected lanes throughout Cambridge. Separated lanes in the last two years--Cambridge, Brattle and sections of Mass Ave--have been the result of people in the community organizing. But we need more voices.
We are looking for stories of parents and their children who bike or would like to bike. If you have a story and want to learn more, email us.
Community Art Center 2018 Fall Programs
When: Now - January 2019
Where: 119 Windsor Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Ages: 5-19
Visit our website >>
Application >>
North Cambridge Family Opera Auditions (see flyer)
When: October 13,14,20 & 21
Where: 23 Norris Street, Cambridge
Time: 1-7PM by appointment
Ages: 7 and up
Visit our website >>
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