FMA 5th Graders Study Earth’s Systems at Alewife
On Thursday, November 15, the FMA fifth graders visited the Alewife Reservation as a part of their unit on Earth's Systems. Susan Agger, our tour guide, was very impressed with student engagement. They visited the watershed and learned how water moves and is recycled. Students also viewed the wetlands and discussed how a four Earth systems interact in those areas. It was exciting to see the students connecting what they learned in class with what they were experiencing during the field trip.
Afterwards, students reflected on their favorite part of the trip:
Syeira - It was amazing to see the swans in their natural environment.
Lucy - I learned how as water moved through the watershed, it got cleaner and cleaner.
Raul - We got to see how trash gets dropped off by water. It was cool getting to be a water molecule.
Dinner of Thanks
This year’s annual dinner of thanks event, held in the FMA gym, was as festive as ever. Food from across the world was well represented, including the traditional American thanksgiving meal of baked turkey, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. Desserts were also plentiful. The gym was filled to capacity, everyone ate their fill, and everyone had a great time. Family Liaison Daniel Skerrit put it best when he observed that the joyous atmosphere in the gym was "(t)ruly the essence of our FMA community; we're all in this together.”
The event was made possible by our visionary leader Robin Harris, the Dinner of Thanks committee members, and numerous volunteers, supporters and partners: Fletcher Maynard Academy PTO, Izzy's Restaurant, AXA Team, Community Charter School of Cambridge, CRLS Chorus, Tutoring Plus and Senator Sal Di Domenico. We are grateful for all the support and look forward to next year’s celebration!
Thank you all for making this years event a success.
What are we thankful for?
 The 2018 Thanksgiving holiday season Fletcher Maynard Academy provided over 25 families with Gift Baskets consisting of all the fixings for a thanksgiving feast and gift cards. The main objective was to assist families celebrating the holidays by providing nutritious meals. The FMA Resource Center was able to collect and distribute all of the necessities and provide these items to our low-income families. We are grateful to all our community partners for these donations.
FMA Students Help Prepare FMA Mural for Broadway Side of the Building
It has started!! Artist David Fichter is setting up a ceramic tile mural studio in the Art Room Wednesdays-Fridays until winter break. Students are building a tile mural using dozens and dozens of colorful tiles created from their own drawings. The mural will be permanently installed on both sides of the Broadway entrance to the school this Spring.
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Improving Learning & Professional Time
Join the discussion of school schedules in CPS!
Cambridge Public Schools is seeking to understand the use of time in our schools and identify possible improvements, with a focus on elementary and upper schools. We are gathering stakeholder feedback through a study and design process that includes public meetings, focus groups, and surveys. Give input via survey >>
Join us for a feedback session with the CPS community on December 5 at 6PM at Morse School. Childcare and dinner will be provided. Share your opinion about the length of the school day and school year and tell us what you wish there was more time for in the day. Learn more >>
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]
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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 >>
City of Cambridge Participatory Budget Vote Week is Here!
Are you a resident of Cambridge and at least 12 years old? Come out and VOTE on how to spend $900,000 to improve the city! Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process through which community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget. The City hopes that PB will help directly involve residents in the budgeting and City-building process, foster civic engagement and community spirit, and help ensure that the City’s Capital Plan reflects the priorities of Cambridge residents. More info on when and where to vote for your favorite projects is available here.
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