The Art Room
By Ms. Lilli
Junior K and Kindergarteners are using a variety of dry color media to make a big drawing that combines lines, shapes, texture, and free draw.
1st graders are making big things out of lots of little things. This practice will culminate in a colorful, relief mosaic.
2nd graders are learning about bilateral symmetry and drawing half faces, half people, and half doodles that can be rubbed into paper to create a mirror image that completes the picture.
View the other grades art projects >>
Pajama Storytelling Night
Pajama Storytelling Night is a fun and entertaining Baldwin autumn tradition, thanks to our librarian, Ms. Kugel and award-winning storyteller, Tony Toledo. Tony captivates students and adults with his comic storytelling. Tony believes that storytelling connects a community. Read on >>
Book Character Pumpkins
Walk into the library and you’re overwhelmed with the number of pumpkins decorated as favorite book characters. Ms. Kugel offered this optional challenge to all students and the results are impressive! During library class, students will vote on their favorite book character pumpkin. It is going to be tough to decide because there are so many excellent entries. See a few samples >>
Playworks Update
Playworks believes in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. During the month of October, classrooms experienced Class Game Time which is active learning time where each class gets to work with the Playworks Site Coordinator, Carolyn, to learn games. Students learn conflict resolution, teamwork and communication skills.
Starting this month, 4th and 5th grade students will be trained as Junior coaches by the Playworks Program Manager Brendan Toohey. Junior coaches have a wonderful opportunity to learn about recess game facilitation, conflict resolution leadership, as well as being responsible for leading optional structured games at recess for younger students. These student leaders will be role models, demonstrating responsibility... not only at recess, but at all times during the school day.
Annual Autumn Tradition...Cider Pressing
Students in Ms. McNulty's third grade class enjoy making cider from Macintosh, Gala, Red Delicious, Granny Smith, and Honey Crisp apples. Thank you to our garden coordinator Mr. Koch, CitySprouts volunteers, our teachers, assistants, and interns, and parent volunteers for making this annual tradition an incredible one.
Apple Tasting
Ms. Wong's first grade class tried three different varieties of apples; Gala, Red Delicious, and Granny Smith. Students were encouraged to observe the apple's texture, smell, taste, and sound of the crunch. They were asked to think about the sweetness and the crunchiness. They rated them on a chart to determine the sweetest and crunchiest apple.
Mindfulness
A parent workshop on Mindfulness and Understanding the Brain was held on Monday, October 29. Natalia Cepeda led the discussion on ways classrooms are using mindfulness and how mindfulness can be used at home to reduce stress.
In our district, Mindfulness is offered to classrooms. Natalia Cepeda, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindful Schools teacher is teaching the Mindful Schools curriculum in six classrooms at Baldwin. It is an 8-week program where she is in the classroom twice a week teaching and practicing mindfulness skills. Learn more >>
Come by Anytime ... Before School Math Fact Fluency Club
Our Building Substitute Andrea Pollack, along with help from our interns encourage students to come to our latest before school offering ... Math Fact Fluency Club.
Students will practice their math facts, taking them from where they are and helping them soar in a fun and casual setting.
Schedule:
Monday & Wednesday - Grades 3 - 5 | 8:10 - 8:45AM
Tuesday & Thursday - Grades JK - 2 | 8:10 - 8:45AM
In the Activity Room (a.k.a Afterschool Room or Hawaii Room)
Looking for Baldwin Siblings!
Do you have a child ready to start kindergarten? Cambridge Public Schools holds the Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten lottery in January. Sibling families can register at school during the month of December.?If you have a child born between September 1, 2014 and March 31, 2015, they are ready for Junior Kindergarten. If your child will be 5 years old by August 31, 2019, they're ready for kindergarten!
Please contact Susan at 617.349.4377 or email Susan for a kindergarten registration packet and instructions on what is required to register at school.
Thank You
Thank you to Carine for spearheading the Election Day Bake Sale. Also, thank you go Ashley, Alison and Beth for helping to organize with Carine. Thank you to all the parents who volunteered to cook and bake and work the table. Our parents and teachers are encouraged to come by as well for soups, chili and delicious homemade treats to support the friends of Baldwin.
Thank you to all the parents who helped with cider pressing.
Tech Goes Home Update
During our third session of Tech Goes Home (TGH), students and their caregiver learned about Google Slides. It is amazing how much the kids already know about creating presentations! Students shared a presentation about their families and their interests.
Let's Connect!
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Quality Learning and Professional Time
Studies conducted last year, and meetings with diverse stakeholders since, have raised concerns about the amount and quality of learning and professional time in Cambridge Public Schools. CPS is in the midst of a study and design process examining a range of options for improving learning and professional time, with an initial focus on elementary and Upper School schedules.
View the latest updates on this process on the CPS website, and save the dates for the following Public Forums:
December 5 | 6PM | Morse School
January 10 | 6PM | Kennedy-Longfellow School
January 12 | 10AM | Graham & Parks School
The Superintendent will develop a proposal that will be shared for stakeholder feedback in January. In addition to the public forums, school-based meetings are being scheduled for all schools. Any changes in school schedules will benefit from a full planning year in 2019-20 before implementation in 2020-2021.
Outside Opportunities
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:
- 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.
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BALDWIN EVENTS
Tuesday, November 6 - Thursday, November 8
4th and 5th Grade Overnight Trip
Monday, November 12
No School - Veterans' Day
Tuesday, November 13
Friends of Baldwin Meeting | 8:55AM
Wednesday, November 14
School Council Meeting | 8AM
Monday & Tuesday, November 19 & 20
Street Cleaning in the School Neighborhood
Wednesday, November 21
Early Release Day, 12:55PM Dismissal
Thursday & Friday, November 22 & 23
No School - Thanksgiving break
Monday, November 26
Parents & Caregivers of Special Education Students Meeting/Coffee | 8:10AM
Activity Room (Lower Level)
Please join us for a get together for parents and caregivers of students who receive Special Education services to get to know other parents, share ideas and experiences, find common topics of interest and share knowledge. If there is interest, we would like this to be a regular opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect.
Friday, November 30
Picture Retake Day
Friday, November 30
Movie Night | 5:30PM
Movie to be announced. Pizza, hot dogs, pop corn and treats. This is a fundraiser for Baldwin Summer Camp Scholarship Fund.
Friday, December 7
All-School Meeting | 1:15PM
View the Complete Calendar >>
COMING SOON
STEM Fair Baldwin
Coming in December! Date to be announced soon. Stay tuned!
Organized by STEM Club students and parents, sponsored by Friends of Baldwin, this is a night of hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Match activities.
Honk! The Musical
November 9, and 10 at 7PM, and November 11 at 2PM
Fitzgerald Theater
Get your tickets >>
PARENT COFFEES
We will have a series of parent coffees this year in the Activity Room on the lower level. Some coffees will be informal, others will have a topic. Information will be sent prior to each meeting.
BALDWIN SCHOOL
SITE COUNCIL
Be part of a group of parents and faculty that work in conjunction with the Baldwin faculty teams to work toward the school's improvement goals. Meetings are held once a month (on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 8 AM). Your child is welcome to accompany you or can go to the cafeteria for breakfast or to the gymnasium for Let's Move. Meetings are in the coaches room on the 4th floor. Meetings are open to all. Meeting notes are distributed via email.
The next meeting: Wednesday, November 14.
Agenda: Review of MCAS results and how they help form our School Improvement Plan.
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. The next all-school meeting is December 7 at 1:15PM.
FACT FLUENCY CLUB
Students at morning math Fact Fluency Club, adding the numbers on the dice by making cube towers and marking the place on the cards.
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