ABC Countdown
Monday, June 10 (5th Gr. Moving Up, Portfolio):
Terrific Day... We will show off our terrific work during Portfolio Day and celebrate our terrific 5th graders as they move up to middle school.
Tuesday, June 11 (Field Day):
Unbelievably Fun Field Day!
Wednesday, June 12:
Valentine's Day in June... Make valentines for the staff members who helped you have a successful school year.
Thursday, June 13:
Watch a Movie Day… Relax and enjoy a movie with your classmates.
Friday, June 14:
eXchange Autographs Day!
Monday, June 17:
Year-End Clearance Day… Help your teacher clean out the classroom!
Tuesday, June 18:
Zoom into Summer Vacation!!
A Note from MLK Friends
The volunteer parents of MLK Friends wish the entire MLK community a wonderful summer! Thank you to all volunteers and supporters for an amazing year filled with arts enrichment and programming that supports our entire school.
MLK Friends would love your feedback on these events and your ideas for events for 2019-2020 - please take our short survey so we can learn from you: MLK Friends wants your ideas/feedback. As we begin to look ahead to the 2019-2020 school year, please add the following dates to your calendar:
- MLK Friends Inaugural 2019-2020 school year meeting: Tue., September 10, 8-9AM
- Summer playdates: Aug. 10, Aug. 24, Sept. 3, times to follow closer to the dates and posted on the MLK/MLK Friends websites.
- Welcome back parent bagels+coffee meetup:
Thurs., September 5, 8AM near school office - new and returning parents welcome!
Find more information about MLK Friends led events and volunteer opportunities here: www.mlkfriends.com (click "events" at the top of the website).
Overdue Library Books
There are still SEVERAL HUNDRED BOOKS that need to be returned. PLEASE help remind your students to return their books.
Banneker Steams Expo
Tuesday, June 11th | 9AM-2PM & 5-7PM
21 Notre Dame Ave,
Cambridge, Ma 02140
Featuring: Star Lab, Design & Engineering Rovers, Shared Studios Portal, Planetary in motion, Collaborative Artwork, and more!
Lots of goodies for sale- all proceeds will benefit the STEAMS
Program
From the Nurse
If your child has medications that you have left at the nurse's office, they need to be picked up during the last 2 days of school.
A form will be sent home where you can give permission for your child's medicine (only Epi-pens and inhalers) to be picked up by the child and brought home in their backpacks, Otherwise you must come to the office yourself.
If medications are not picked up or sent home with permission they will be discarded.
Looking for Parent Volunteers to Manage Virtual Reality Station
I am looking for parents to volunteer to operate the Virtual Reality (VR) system for MLK students during the library time. What happens is Ms. Varney (the library teacher) does a seat work activity with the class, and sends small groups over to try the VR. Each kid gets to use the VR for two minutes or so while other kids in the group watch.
The parent volunteer's job is to get each kid set up in the headset, show them how to use it, and then swap to the
next kid.
Last year we had a great time showing them Google Earth, and kids were asking for it again this year.
I was thinking we could meet on Monday June 10th after school, so I can set up the system and show volunteers how to use Google Earth. You need basic computer skills - it is very easy and fun to use!
I put the library class dates and times in the spreadsheet linked here. If you could sign up for one or more of the slots in the spreadsheet to help Ms. Varney demo the system for the kids, that would be great!
Note: MLK school has good wifi, and I have been pretty successful in the past working on my laptop in between classroom engagements.
- Stefanie Tellex, K parent
Thank you to all of the parent volunteers! Special thank you to Christina Lively and the Friends of MLK.
Best of luck to the 5th grade families who are moving
on up!
Bon Voyage to all of those who are leaving the district!
Wishing all a happy, safe and adventurous summer!
In Our Community and District
Boston Early Music Festival
Family Day Music Program!
June 15 | 2-4PM
Courtyard Marriott Boston, 275 Tremont Street
Flyer >>
Night at the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture
Summer Solstice Celebration 2019
June 21 | 5-9PM
11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge
Free admission to all four museums. Music, circus performers, flower crowns, hands-on activities, food trucks, and more!
See details >>
Beauty and the Beast
Beyond the 4th Wall presents "Beauty and the Beast", fantastically performed by the youth of Cambridge!
At the CRLS Auditorium, June 13-15th at 7PM and June 16th at 3PM.
Tickets: $10 for children, $15 for adults. Purchase online >>
2nd Annual Reader Prom
June 15 | 7:30PM | Dilboy VFW, Davis Square
The Porter Square Books Foundation, who brought George O’Connor and Jerry Craft to speak to the students of the Cambridge Schools this year, is hosting their 2nd Annual Reader Prom. All the proceeds will go to the Foundation and will help us bring more events and books to the students of Cambridge. Dress up in your finest prom fashion and bring a copy of your favorite book as your date to donate to a local nonprofit. (It’s the only prom where you’re supposed to dump your date right away!) There will be free snacks and soft drinks, a cash bar, music, dancing, “after-prom” style games and activities, and, of course, “chaperones.” You’ll also be able to get a formal prom picture with your “date” from and a bookish corsage.
Tickets and more information >>
Hoops 'N' Heath
June 15 | 10AM-6PM (Health Fair: 12-4PM)
Hoyt Field (Gilmore & Western)
Free games and activities for the whole family!
See details >>
Recycling & Composting
Here are some handy reminders!
Learn more >>
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 >>
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
June 10 | 8-9AM
Portfolio Day
June 10 | 9:15-10AM
5th grade Moving up Celebration
June 11
Field Day
June 12
5th grade leaves for Nature’s Classroom
June 14
5th grade returns from Nature’s Classroom
June 18
Last Day of School
Dismissal at 11:55AM
View the complete MLK calendar >>
MOBILE APP
Keep informed via our FREE mobile app!
Details >>
FIND IT CAMBRIDGE
Looking for things to do in Cambridge? Then take a peek at Find It Cambridge!
www.finditcambridge.org
2018-19 DHSP SCHOOL YEAR RESOURCE GUIDE
This handy guide is available via Find It Cambridge! Take a look >>
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. School
102 Putnam Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
617.349.6562
Fax: 617.349.6569
Staff Listing
MLK Website
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