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Haggerty Holler: April 11, 2019
Published on Apr 11, 2019 15:09
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Celebration of the Arts and Talent Show!
On Thursday, March 28th we gathered at the West Cambridge Youth Center and celebrated all of our students' artistic talents! Every student had at least one piece of art from art class - thanks to art teacher Laurie Gaines and all the parents who helped mount and hang them, in particular Carroll Magill! We were also treated to a talent show by our willing 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. There were 20 diverse acts - including singing, pogo-sticking, karate board breaking, musical instruments, comedy, rubik's cube and DJing!
Thanks to all the staff members who helped our students shine on stage: Kerri Favreau, Jessica Joseph, Jolene Stewart, Elise Faucher, Katie Nole and Lissa Galluccio.
Library Corner
By: Sarah Novogrodsky, Library Media Specialist
April is Poetry Month!
 Author Traci Sorell Visited
The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-le-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Cherokee Nation author Traci Sorell met with Haggerty third and fourth graders to share her picture book, We Are Grateful - Otsaliheliga. This book shares a look into contemporary life of the Cherokee people. She wants her son and other Native American children to have picture books that are mirrors for them. Ask your third or fourth grader about the visit.
Kindergarten is Reading Some of the Schneider Family Book Awards
The award “honors an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences.” During our library lessons, we talked about how we all have things that are difficult for us but some children have even bigger challenges. This web activity shows us sharing and talking about how friends help each other every day.
Music Corner
By: Shelley Irvin-Kent, Music Teacher
School House Rock Live Performs!
On March 21, Haggerty welcomed Moonbox Productions to perform Schoolhouse Rock Live! Students and teachers alike loved and recognized the music - from "I'm Just a Bill" to "Interjections," "Three is a Magic Number," and of course, "Conjunction Junction." Audience participation was welcomed - students answered questions, danced and sang along with the performers. Thanks to FOH for funding this enriching performance!
Friends of Haggerty
Haggerty Celebrations Cookbook
All year we have been collecting recipes for the Haggerty Celebrations Cookbook. Please submit your family’s recipe using this Google form (link) or send on via backpack express addressed to FoH. Thanks Kate!
Here is the link for the form again >>
Recipe submissions due by May 10th.
Recent events paid for by Friends of Haggerty = Your Donations!!
*4th Grade field trip to the Boston Symphony Orchestra
*SchoolHouse Rock Assembly
*Author Traci Sorell for 3rd and 4th
*Childcare and Pizza for Race Matters Workshop and Parent-Teacher Conferences
Coaches Corner
From the Literacy Coach, Suzanne Russell
It’s April and that means that we can predict a lot about things that are happening at Haggerty. If it’s April, it’s National Poetry Month, that means lots of kids at Haggerty are reading and writing poems. It also means that lots of kids are thinking about the topics they know a lot about, several classes will host Expert Fairs later this month. Students are preparing Non-Fiction books and presentations to share with their families. Please stay tuned for dates for upcoming Expert Fairs. Be prepared to learn a lot about: BeyBlades, Being a Sibling, Soccer, Gymnastics, Coding, Singing, Human Rights, and much more. Please stay tuned for dates for upcoming Expert Fairs.
If it’s April, it’s also testing season. Please help us to support your third through fifth graders. While we want all children to do their very best in all of their school work, we don’t want our students to experience extreme stress about this annual exam. Teachers in grades 3-5 have been preparing students for the test by showing students a variety of test selections and released items from previous school years. The MCAS exam is a computer based assessment. This means all students in grades 3-5 will use a chromebook for the test, they will select answers through multiple choice questions and they will type their written responses. Students have had several opportunities to practice for the test using Chromebooks. Teachers are providing students with strategies and supports to ease their stress and develop preparedness for the exams.
English Language Arts (ELA) tests will take place the last week in April and first week in May.
Grade 3 ELA on April 24, April 25;
Grade 4 & 5, April 29 and May 1
Math: Grade 3 May 7, 8; Grade 4 & 5 May 14, 16th.
If you are interested in reviewing the test formats, you can use the following link to see examples of the practice tests in both ELA and Math. Practice tests >>
Used Book Sale
Haggerty's annual used book sale will be at the end of May. It's a great time to donate some of the books your children have outgrown! It's also a great time to pass on adult books that have already been read. Collection days are Friday, May 24th and Tuesday, May 28th! Sale days are May 29- 31st! It's a great time to build your summer reading collection! Most books are $1 - adult hard cover are $2. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Haggerty! Please look for info on how to help at the beginning of May.
We Want to Hear from You!
CPS is pleased to launch our 2019 Family Survey. The purpose of this survey is to learn about the experiences of families in our schools and district. It is important to us that all families feel welcomed, and that all students receive the best possible education.
As a district committed to equity, we use survey results to understand whether students and families from all backgrounds are having positive experiences in our schools. Your answers will be completely anonymous and can not be connected to you.
Take the survey now >>
In Our Community and District
Scratch Night @ CPS!
May 16 | 5:30-7:30PM
CRLS, 459 Broadway
All CPS students and families are invited!
Details >>
CRLS Spring A Cappella Jam
April 26 | 7PM
Fitzgerald Theatre, CRLS
Flyer >>
CRLS Jazz Night
April 30 | 7PM
La Fábrica Central
450 Mass Ave., Cambridge
Flyer >>
CPS Summer Math & ELA Programs
Hear all about our summer programs for students entering grades 6-8!
Details >>
Free Markets
Check out any one of these FREE Markets that are held throughout the City of Cambridge. All you need is a grocery bag! View the flyer >>
Book Talk!
April 30 | 6-7:30PM
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School
RSVP >>
Learn more >>
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]
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday, April 11
6 - 8PM
April Vacation
Monday, April 15 - Friday, April 19
School Advisory Council Meeting
Monday, April 29 | 8 - 9AM
Early Release Day
Wednesday, May 15
Dismissal at 11:55AM
Used Book Sale
-Drop-off days - Fri., May 24 & Tues., May 28
-Sale days - Wed - Fri., May 29-31st
COLLINS BRANCH LIBRARY EVENTS DURING APRIL VACATION
(Location: 64 Aberdeen Ave., Cambridge)
Beaded Critters - Tuesday, April 16th from 2 - 3PM. Follow a pattern to string beads together into a lizard, bumblebee or more. Drop-in grades K-5.
Peace Cranes - Thursday, April 18th from 4 - 6PM. Drop in for tea and snacks to help us decorate the Collins Branch as we fold paper cranes symbolizing peace to be hung in our space. Drop in grades 1-5.
Magic by Ed Popielarczyk - Friday, April 19th from 11AM - 12PM. Join us for a zany magic show that will keep kids and parents laughing the whole way through. All ages.
NOTES ABOUT ARRIVAL INTO CLASSROOMS
The Haggerty Staff is asking to remind families and caregivers to not interrupt classrooms after 7:55AM. If you’re late, please sign-in in the office and someone will come for your child or an office staff person will bring them to the classroom. It’s too disruptive and distracting to our youngest learners to have parents and guardians in the classrooms after 7:55AM. Someone in the classroom will read the morning message in your child’s classroom! If you need to bring something in (Lunch, sneakers, etc) the office staff will deliver it!
Thanks for your help with this!?
RACE MATTERS: COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS AT THE HAGGERTY
This past Thursday night, Race Matters: Courageous Conversations met on the subject of "Talking to Children about Race." It started with an overview of why it is important to have these conversations with children early and often. As a group, we then worked on both reactive and proactive strategies for answering children's questions about race and racism. The conversations were insightful, and thoughtful. We would like to thank everyone who came out to join us. If you were unable to attend, and are interested in links to any of the resources used, please email Rochele at [email protected].
~Rochele, Jen & Meredith
Book Suggestion
You Can Do It!
by Tony Dungy, illustrated by Amy June Bates
(Ages 4-7)
2018-19 DHSP SCHOOL YEAR RESOURCE GUIDE
This handy guide is available via Find It Cambridge! Take a look >>
HEALTHY SNACK OF THE WEEK
Here's Cambridge in Motion's healthy snack of the week suggestion:
corn chips, salsa, and avocado slices
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