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 Meet & Greet with The MLK Principal, The Asst. Principal & the Family Liaison!
October 12th | 8:30-9AM, In the courtyard at the main entrance
October 19th | 4:15-4:45PM, In the playground
Join us for a Meet & Greet with the MLK Principal, the Assistant Principal and the Family Liaison!
Zones of Regulation
This year we are pleased to introduce “Zones of Regulation” as an all school approach to support social emotional learning. We will begin a slow, intentional rollout of the program with students across grade levels in October. We encourage families to read and to learn about this new approach to teaching emotional awareness. The more parents and families are involved, the more successful students will be.
As we implement the program, please be on the look out for information, games and activities to do at home.
What is Zones of Regulation?
Zones of Regulation is an approach used to support the development of self-regulation in children. All the different ways children feel and the states of alertness they experience are categorized into four colored zones. Children who are well regulated are able to be in the appropriate zone at the appropriate time.
Blue Zone: tired, sad e.g. getting ready to go to bed
Green Zone: calm, happy e.g. doing a puzzle at table
Yellow Zone: silly, frustrated e.g. playing chase game with friends
Red Zone: angry, out of control e.g. jumping with excitement
Why use Zones of Regulation? To teach children how to:
- Identify their feelings
- Be aware of what zone they are in
The Zones of Regulation® is a framework and easy-to-use curriculum for teaching students strategies for emotional and sensory self-management. Rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, The Zones approach uses four colors to help students identify how they are feeling in the moment given their emotions and level of alertness as well as guide them to strategies to support regulation. By understanding how to notice their body’s signals, detect triggers, read social context and consider how their behavior impact those around them, students learn improved emotional control, sensory regulation, self-awareness, and problem-solving abilities.
Articles and webinars if you would like to learn more!
Read "All the Zones are OK! Tips for Managing the Zones You’re In" >>
Watch "Zones of Regulation video for children. Learn about feelings and emotions." >>
Back to School Picnic
 Friday, October 1 | 4-6PM
Join us at the MLK field/playground! Reunite with old friends and make some new friends.
Bring a picnic for your family to enjoy or order a boxed meal from Haley House free of charge.
More information >>
Meals are available on a first come first serve basis. We are able to provide 75 meals. Orders will be taken until 9/24! Place your meal order >>
Music provided by DJ Mo
Thanks to the Friends of MLK for their generous support.
Who’s who at MLK
 Meet our new Social Worker
Wilnie Louis
Ms Louis comes to us most recently from the Somerville Public Schools where she was a Crisis Counselor and the School Adjustment Counselor. Prior to being in Somerville, Ms Louis was a Behavioral Specialist in Boston Public Schools.
Ms Louis has always wanted to work with kids and to give them a safe space to “unapologetically be themselves.”
“Being a Haitian immigrant (came to the United States at 6 years old) I remember what it’s like to try to navigate a new language and a new culture. I want to be one of the reasons that students look forward to coming to school everyday.”
So far, Ms Louis has been impressed by the MLK’s prioritizing of social emotional learning and that the staff really “put students first.”
Her goals for the year are to.. "Take it one day at a time and to get to know every student by name (even with the masks).”
From the Friends of MLK
Greetings MLK Community,
We invite you to join us next Wednesday, September 22nd at 8AM down the street at Darwin’s Cafe (31 Putnam Ave)! Depending on the size of the group and the weather we will hopefully convene outside to connect and talk about the year.
Come join us to learn more about MLK Friends, help us plan for upcoming events & programs, and connect with each other.
Our next official meeting will be Wednesday, October 13th from 8-9PM on Zoom.
We hope to see you soon!
Eric Leslie (father of 4th & 1st grade) & Donielle Buie (mother of 5th, 2nd & K), Co-Presidents of MLK Friends
From the Garden
 Hello from the CitySprouts garden at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School. My name is Sydney Spicer, and I am the Garden Educator, working with Kindergarten through 5th grade to teach students about science and curiosity in the garden.
Throughout the year, classes and I work together to plant seeds, observe our growing plants, experiment with things like decomposition, and explore in a hands--on fashion in the garden. From growing radishes to figuring out what makes a plant decompose in our compost - we do it all.
In the garden right now, we are winding down our summer crops. This means our tomatoes and eggplants are slowly being replaced by cold-hardy crops like kale, broccoli, spinach, and more. However, there is still something to be harvested everyday!
I look forward to seeing your students out in the garden this year, and getting to explore with them through all the seasons!
 
Welcome Back!
Please return any CPS laptops or hotspots.
COVID-19 Testing Consent Forms
If you haven't already done so, please complete your COVID-19 Testing Consent Form.
Science Club for Girls Fall 2021
Science Club for Girls is excited to announce virtual Fall 2021 programming. We will be holding K-12 Science Club for Girls programs via zoom. There is no cost to attend our clubs. To offer flexibility and convenience, participants are able to choose one of four weekly meeting times. We will hold our virtual clubs at the following times and days:
- Mondays from 4-5PM
- Tuesdays from 4-5PM
- Thursdays from 4-5PM
- Saturdays from 10:30-11:30AM
Weekday clubs will begin the week of October 4 and Saturday clubs will begin on October 16. The clubs will run for 8 weeks.
Participants will use Zoom via a computer, laptop, tablet or phone with internet access for the duration of the club meeting time each week. All other materials will be provided free of charge and distributed at a convenient location prior to the first week of clubs.
Apply here >>
Girls on the Run (Grades 3-5)
Monday & Thursday | 4:15-5:45PM, Danehy Park
An 8-week running and empowerment program, focused on cooperation/emotional development alongside running, that culminates in a 5K run on Nov 20. For anyone identifying as a girl in grades 3-5.
Cost: $225 (No one will be turned away due to financial need, scholarships available)
Go to "Register" and select the Cambridge Recreation, Danehy option.
Register here >>
Healthy Snack of the Week
Italian Herbed Tomatoes! Chopped tomatoes mixed with mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of dried oregano or basil. Tip: Try fresh basil or other herbs and spices your kids like. Let kids sprinkle on the herbs for added fun!
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