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Welcome from the Family Liaison
Things are warming up! Keep an eye out for outdoor events that will continue to become available. It’s also time to start thinking about summer. Although we still have not heard from all of our community partners and programs about in-person summer programs, included here is a list of all the programs that have stated that they WILL have in-person summer programming. Please keep watching for announcements about other programs.
We are excited that we have another group of students joining us in-person. If you have any questions about in-person health and safety please reach out! We are also in the process of planning a GREAT community event for May 20th called Family Cooks! This is a virtual event for ALL KLO families. There are details in this newsletter.
As always, if you need help with basic resources (food, clothing, housing, etc.) please let me know and I will do my best to help! I can also help with referrals for legal, mental health, financial assistance and many other things. Feel free to contact me via email at [email protected] or call or text to 857.529.0346.
Nancy Wyse, Family Liaison
Did You Know...
This year Ramadan occurs from April 12th until May 12th. You can say, “Ramadan Mubarak" or "Ramadan Kareem" to wish a Muslim friend well during the holiday!
See The World: Family Scavenger Hunt
?May 1 (Rain Date: May 15) | 10AM
Begins at Kennedy-Longfellow. Explore East Cambridge and win prizes!
More details >>
Save the date!
Most years we have a Multicultural Night with a big potluck in May. Since we can’t have families come in to the school we’re bringing the meal to your kitchens! On May 20th we will be holding a Family Cooks! event for all KLO families. You can pick a dish to make, receive a meal kit with a recipe and all the ingredients, and then we will all make dishes together via Zoom. We need families to sign-up so we can make and distribute the meal kits so keep an eye out for the invitation.
  
Safety Information from Cambridge Public Schools
Newly Updated Procedures
- Shared Materials Are Allowed (but discouraged!). In combination with hand washing and wiping materials down before and after use, it’s okay to share most educational materials. Regardless, Kennedy-Longfellow teachers will do their best to provide materials to individual students. See Section B5 of the Health & Safety Manual for more details.
- Bus Transportation: New Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) guidance allows 2 students per bench with 100% masking and all windows open. This could happen as early as April 5th. see C14.Transportation Procedure in the Safety and Facilities Manual for more details.
- Travel Guidelines: Non-vaccinated students and staff are still encouraged to follow the Interstate travel guidelines. International travel is still restricted. See the online Health Checklist for more details.
 Math Talks
Math Talks are a great tool to help students conceptualize math in different ways.
Ms. Peiffer’s 3rd grade found 56 ways to make the number 56!!
From Cambridge Youth Soccer
Hello KLO and FMA families,
We are continuing to run our promotion for students from FMA and KLO - we had more players from those two schools than ever last fall, and we would love to extend our winning streak this spring.
Our promotion for FMA and KLO students is a $25 fee for the season, reduced from $100. If you anybody needs more aid than that, please let us know by email or through the financial aid request form on our web site.
If you have already registered an didn't use the reduced fee, please let us know and we will refund you the difference. And please tell your friends! To take advantage of the reduced fee, please use the following coupon codes when you register. Register here >>
FMA25_2021 for FMA students
KLO25_2021 for KLO students.
Best to all, we can't wait to see you out on the fields!
 Water Bottle Classroom Initiative for 1st
& 3rd Graders!
The Cambridge Healthy Smiles
program is launching its annual Water Bottle Classroom Initiative this
month. Students in Grades 1 and 3 received a personal water bottle to
use at school to promote oral health. The Charles Bullock Fund, which
supports the oral health needs of school aged children in Cambridge,
provides these reusable water bottles.
More info >>
April is School Library Month!
 School
Library Month is a time to celebrate the essential role that school
librarians and strong school library programs, including our wonderful
Cambridge Public Schools Library Team, play in transforming learning.
Visit the American Association of School Librarians' website
to learn more and view author and illustrator videos about the
importance of school libraries and reading.
#EveryoneBelongs@YourSchoolLibrary #AASLslm
Healthy Snack of the Week
 Here's Cambridge in Motion's Healthy Snack of the Week!
Mini Baked Potato: Topped with Greek Yogurt, black beans and chives.
Tip: Just go for half a larger potato if needed!
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