New Staff Member! 
Welcome…again to Anna Tarshish! I am thrilled to announce that Anna will be teaching 3rd grade with Jen Gehling next year. Anna has been an intern in Suzie’s 1st grade class this year. She has also done student teaching with Rachel Devlin to gain experience (and licensure) in Special Education. Before coming to Cambridgeport, Anna taught art and after-school at Gardner Pilot Academy in Boston. I know she will be a wonderful addition to the 3rd/4th grade team.
–Katie Charner-Laird, Principal



Reflections from Yuliya Goncharov,
Our Friday Art Teacher (Part 2)
Fun doesn’t have to end when the sun hides behind grey clouds! Here are five tips to make the most of a rainy afternoon. Read on >>



Math Talk
Come meet with Glen Sherman, Math Coach, to hear about and discuss issues related to math instruction at Cambridgeport!
Next Math Talk:
Wednesday, May 6, 8:30-9:30AM, computer lab (6th floor).
Agenda:
–Learning trajectories in Math, Pre-K to 5 – What are kids supposed to know, and when are they supposed to know it?
–Math in Focus – What are some of the important features of this curriculum, adopted by Cambridge this year?
–Symphony and Reflex: A Brief Tour – A look at two computer-based math resources used at Cambridgeport.

In Our Community

Club Z In-Home Tutoring 
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring, the nation’s leading in-home tutoring service, is now available for students in Cambridge. Highlights: All subjects K thru 12 including foreign languages, SAT and ACT test prep, and Study/Organizational Skills program; One-on-One and In-Home; School Based Curriculum in communication with the school teachers; Individualized learning plan; Affordable Rates; No long Term Contract Requirements; Positive results: average improvement of two letter grades in just 60 days. More info: www.clubztutoring/cambridge.com; 617.245.2507

Community Conversation – Sister to Sister – A Gathering of Black Women & Black Health Care Practitioners 
The Transformative Power of Voice 
Sunday, May 17, 2015 | 2-4PM
Simply Erinns, 268 Brookline St., Cambridge
Elizabeth and Dr Yvonne Gomez-Carrion will lead us in an exploration of inner creative energies that can fuel our healing. Contact [email protected] to be receive monthly email announcements.

International Day of Families
Celebrate with Parents Forum and Learn...
How to Tell Somebody Something They'd Rather Not Hear
Friday, May 15 | 10-11AM & 3-5PM
Michaels Arts & Crafts Store, Porter Square
Free 20-min sessions for parents, caregivers, and others. Refreshments, door prizes, and a craft activity for children ages 3-10. Kindly re-register by email to [email protected]. Parents Forum is an established non-profit with a 20-year history of parent and peer support in Cambridge and surrounding communities.

Fit For Life
This program of the Men's Health League is currently accepting applications for its next cycle beginning Monday, June 1. This free, 12-week program is designed to help men decrease their risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Participants meet twice per week for workshops on nutrition and fitness, and receive personalized support from a mentor, free health screenings, gym access, and more. For more info or to apply, contact Derek Arledge at 617.665.3686; deadline is May 15.