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Winter Concert 2020
 Our JK - 2 music teacher Ms. Isun Malekghassemi presented a beautiful winter concert to our school community on January 16th, warming the hearts of everyone. What an amazing site to see close to 100 kindergarten students sing and perform in unison, wowing their families performing traditional Hungarian, English, Cameroonian and Irish songs along with the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Plate Dance (pictured right). A highlight of the concert was watching students in first grade perform a Russian folk-dance. They performed a whimsical song tale, The Tailor and the Mouse. Second graders impressed all with their partner song, where they sing in harmony two songs at the same time. Thank you to Ms. Isun for a glorious start to the day.
 All School Meeting Led by K
The five kindergarten classrooms took the lead for the January All-School meeting, greeting the school and sharing some of the fun that happens in their classroom. (Pictured: Ms. Vanessa's class leading a movement break.)
Principal's Corner
In grade levels 1-5, we utilize report cards as one means of providing information about student performance. We hope you’ll find the report card to be a useful and meaningful guide for how your child is progressing in relationship to the expectations for the grade level, which are based on the Massachusetts state learning standards. You should expect report cards in the mail (grades 3-5) or in backpacks (grades 1-2) at the end of January.? Read on >>
Club Fun
 What's cooler than Sew Cool? The after school program led by Ms. Lilli has students working on the sewing machines and creating their own designs. Emily shows off the bag she designed and sewed. Quinn and Mihret are creating imaginative stuffed animals. Jane is working on the machine, showing she has the skills to use it properly. Some of their designs will be on display at the spring art show.
Popsicle Stick Bridge Challenge in STEM Club
 In STEM Club, parent Josh led a lesson about how bridges are engineered to withstand weight. They learned about truss bridges which are made connected triangles. They are designed for load and for stress. The kids put their engineering prowess to the test by putting weight on their bridge.
 Recommended
Imagine a hallway with pictures and student work that is so enticing you stop and read every one of them. Second grade created book reviews, writing compelling stories about why they recommend their book. Their display worked! It is amazing watching students and families walk through the hall and stop to read each and every one on display. I bet Megan McDonald would be happy to see that her book is on the recommended list!
Library News
By: Ms. Kugel
Kindergarten
Kindergarten students just completed an illustrator study on Jerry Pinkney. We really enjoyed his animal fables. We are now beginning a new unit learning about computer science. We will learn about some innovators in computer science and coding and do some activities both on and off devices to learn how people give directions to computers. Read more >>
News from the Food and Nutrition Department
Food is an integral piece of culture and cultural identity, and school lunch is no exception in a diverse community like Cambridge! Help the CPS Food & Nutrition Department update its menu by sharing your favorite cultural/family meals! Do you make a dish that's been passed down in your family? Have you been writing down the steps and ingredients so as not to lose traditional meals? We are interested in dishes from all cultures and parts of the globe!
International Flavors is a collaboration between the Cambridge Public Health Department and CPS Food & Nutrition Services. This program encourages children to taste and learn about healthy new dishes from around the world, before they are added to the regular lunch menu. Our goal is to make meals that better reflect our student body, and promote the idea that school lunch is delicious, nutritious and culturally diverse!
Please contact Rachael Cross, Public Health Nutritionist, with recipes or questions at 617.665.3759.
Join Us for CPS Budget Community Meetings: Aligning Resources with Priorities
 CPS is offering educators, families, and students new ways to participate in the CPS budget development process. Join School Committee members and the Superintendent to learn about the development of district and school budgets and share your thoughts on how CPS can use its resources to help students succeed.
Drop-In Community Meeting for CPS Educators, Staff & Students
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 | 3:30 - 5:30PM
Cambridge Rindge & Latin School, Media Cafeteria
Short presentations at 3:30PM & 4:30PM, followed by small group discussions. Children are welcome to attend.
Drop-In Community Meeting for CPS Families & Community
Saturday, January 25, 2020 | 10AM - 12PM
Cambridge Senior Center
Short presentations at 10AM & 11AM, followed by small group discussions. Childcare and light refreshments will be provided.
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