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Friends of Haggerty
Thanks to your generous contributions, we met our winter goal of raising $10,000 for student enrichment! Teachers and staff will put it to great use for field trips, artist and author visits, enrichment supplies, and more. They and the students thank you!
If you want to join Friends of Haggerty - please reach out to Lissa.
Thanks to Ellis for drawing this thank you note!
Music Corner
 Welcome to the Music Corner!
We’ve paused Haggerty Chorus for the month of January in order to minimize the spread of COVID. We’re hoping to start up again in February! Look in your email TODAY for the release of our recorded mini-performance.
The Musician of the Month of January has been revealed! Our MOTM is Chargaux, a Brooklyn-based violin-viola duo who met while studying at Berklee. They work outside the boxes, using instruments known for classical music to cover R&B and jazz, even performing on one of Kendrick Lamar’s tracks. You can see them perform here.
 
As always, please be in touch with any questions or ideas!
Shelley / Mx. Irvin
Math Coach Corner
Calling all 3rd, 4th and 5th graders who enjoy solving puzzles and figuring out new problems!
Cambridge Math Circle is starting its winter session of online after-school math circles. Do fun, challenging math with students from other CPS elementary schools! Classes start with an ice-breaker, followed by warm-up puzzles, and then the exploration of math topics outside of the regular curriculum, such as fractals, mathematical games, symmetry, and logic puzzles. Register here >>
Zoom classes start on Monday, January 10th or Wednesday, January 12th, depending on the student's school, 3:30-4:30 PM. The winter session is 10 classes. Even though classes started last week, there is still space! Register now!
Questions? Email Cambridge Math Circle.
Race Matters! Resources for parents and kids
For parents! A very robust article featuring one hundred different suggestions for how to engage in conversations about race with your kids. Research shows that kids start developing racial biases when they’re only three, so it’s never too early to start the conversation!
- 8 tips for choosing “good” picture books featuring diverse, BIPOC characters: Read article >>
For families to read together! To start off 2022! A book that explores celebrations from around the world. Containing short prose that is sure to entertain younger kids, and longer sections of facts and details for older kids, this book is a great option for something to read all together.
- Let’s Celebrate! Special days around the world. Read book >>
Want to be involved with Race Matters: Courageous Conversations at Haggerty? Please contact Lissa or Jennifer Richards.
Kids for Racial Justice Presents a Free Parent Workshop
Come Read with Me: Books as Invitations to Explore Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Tuesday, January 25th | 7PM | Zoom
An experienced 5th grade teacher, DEI practitioner, and mother will model how she uses books to invite children into discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Parents and caregivers will come away with a deeper understanding of how to use children’s books to foster empathy and support action, as well as practical resources, including a list of questions and conversation starters, book suggestions (from early childhood through high school), and more. Register here >>
Email former Haggerty parent Meredith Moore with any questions.
Winter Clothes Reminder
It's very cold outside these days, but we are still going out. Please send your children with lots of layers, gloves/mittens and boots. When there is snow on the ground, snow pants too.
We have a lobby full of winter clothing, if anyone needs anything. Feel free to ask Lissa if you need any winter clothing donations.
We want everyone to be warm and comfortable outside.
Thanks for your help!
Healthy Snack of the Week
Popcorn sprinkled with cinnamon served with apple slices.
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