Cambridgeport School Newsletter: February 7, 2019
Published on Feb 7, 2019 11:36

  February 7, 2019
community conversations
Community Conversation About Racism
Hear all about our first conversation, and then join us for our next one on February 27. Learn more >> 

friends
Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood?
Meet friends Zelda, Beatrice, and Emily!

What do you want to be when you grow up?
Zelda: An artist! A drawing artist because I love to draw.
Beatrice: An architect or an artist.
Emily: A mathematician because I LOVE math and it is the best thing in the whole world!

What Kind of animal do you wish you could be?
Zelda: A dog. Because they are cute.
Beatrice: A cat because I like them.
Emily: A bunny because….I like how they hop.

lost teeth
Fun Fact
Nur Farjoun lost both her front teeth in the past few days :)

masks
What Learning Looks Like
African Mask Making Workshop with the Bamidele Dancers & Drummers

gymn
What Learning Looks Like
Open Gym Night was so much fun! Thanks to the hardworking  PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) for free pizza and desserts, and our terrific Gym teacher Mr. Lore for all his thoughtfulness!

babies
What Learning Looks Like
Panda pride starts young. Staff members Katie B. and Elise have little babes that love their purple panda gear!

kid on steps
What Learning Looks Like
BIG thanks to Francis and parent Whitney Van Praagh, her husband, and her daughter Stella for this beautiful stairway art. Now we all know which side of the stairs to stay on when going up and down.

What Learning Looks Like
Third grader Clio Flacket, in Katie Bruno’s 3rd grade class, decided to write a letter to prospective parents who tour the school. Copies of Clio’s letter are now in the family room to be handed out on tours! See the letter >>


Markets
Free Markets Around Our City!
View Flyer Here >>

In Our District & Community                    

Agassiz Baldwin Afterschool 
Openings for JK-5th Graders
This afterschool program accepts state vouchers and has scholarship opportunities available. Contact [email protected] or call 617.349.6287

Cambridge Digs DEEP
Equity Inventory: Inclusive Policies & Practices Across Cambridge City Departments
Thursday, February 7 | 5:30-8PM
Sullivan Chamber, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 795 Mass Ave.
Learn more >> 

Cambridge Winter Farmers Market
Saturdays through April 6 | 10AM-2PM
Cambridge Community Center, 5 Callender Street
Learn more >>
See flyer >>

Mind Matters: Families Make a Difference 
Do you have a child ages 4-8? Sign up now for a fun, friendly class! Learn more >>

Book Talk
February 12 | 6-7:30PM
Dr. MLK School, 102 Putnam Avenue
You're invited to a book talk with authors Danielle Allen and Mira T. Lee. Learn more >>

Attention Dads!
The Center for Families is doing a Fatherhood Survey. The survey is helping them gather input from fathers across Cambridge to help guide programming that meets dads’ needs. A link to the online survey is available here >>  

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 >>

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] 

connect with us
Connect with Us 
Stay in the loop by joining our social media communities! 
Social Media Communities >>

 
UPCOMING EVENTS
Cambridgeport Parent Teacher Org (CPTO)
Wednesday, February 13
8:30AM
Cafeteria

Room Parent Meeting
Thursday, February 14
8:30AM
Cafeteria

All School Share &
Dance Party

Friday, February 15 
1:15PM

No School: 
February Vacation

February 18-22

School Council Meeting
Community Conversation About Racism (Part 2)

Wednesday, February 27
6-8PM
Dinner served at 5:30PM
See details >> 

Winter Wear Share (Take a Coat / Leave a Coat)
Now thru February 28
It'll be gone by end of February, so come grab whatever you can use for the rest of the winter now!

School Calendar
District Calendar

2018-19 DHSP SCHOOL YEAR RESOURCE GUIDE 
This handy guide is available via Find It Cambridge! Take a look >>

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MOBILE APP
 
Keep informed via our FREE mobile app! 
Details >>  
 

find it

FIND IT CAMBRIDGE 
Looking for things to do in Cambridge? Then take a peek at Find It Cambridge!
www.finditcambridge.org 


Baldwin

Cambridgeport School
89 Elm St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617.349.6587
Fax: 617.349.6511
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