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Baldwin Broadside: May 11, 2015
Published on May 11, 2015 14:24
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Graphic Novelist George O'Connor
Fourth graders traveled to the Cambridge Public Library to see George O'Connor, author of the graphic novel Olympians series.
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Storigami
Origami Master Michael LaFosse came to visit Baldwin second grade students. Hear all about it >>
Giving to Mothers
Ms. Corianne organized the Baldwin faculty to put together mother's day gift bags. They were delivered to the children at A Place for Children, the Salvation Army day care center in Central Square to give their moms and grandmothers on mother's day. Staff members donated gift cards, makeup, lotion, chocolate and toiletries and more to make 45 overflowing gift bags.
Two years ago, the students of the Baldwin School decorated a book shelf at our annual Art Show and filled it with donated books for the children at the day care center.
Supporting Your Child at Home
If you Google “supporting your child’s literacy at home,” you will find a mind-boggling number of links to websites – 307,000,000 results the last time I tried it! Most of us have neither the time nor the patience to wade through this overload of information. Learn more >>
News by Fourth Corner
Get the latest news from our 4th graders! Read on >>
More School News...
Read to Feed Read-a-thon Comes to a Successful Close ... Get Ready for the CHICKEN!
Baldwin students finished their read-a-thon logging 6,324 hours and raising $1,200 for Heifer International. Congratulations to the students for their remarkable reading efforts!
Don't miss Wednesday's all-school meeting. The students exceeded their goal, so holding up his end of the deal, Mr. Leonardos will dress in a chicken costume!
Thank You!
Thank you to the Friends of Baldwin and all who support Friends of Baldwin for all the incredible enrichments. Here is a sampling of how your generosity benefits our students:
K212 and K217 visited the Heifer farm in Rutland; Top Secret Science will visit 1st grade next week; 2nd grade had a tremendous enrichment with the Origami master; 5th grade students loved their overnight trip.
MCAS Schedule for Grades 3-5 (Upcoming Dates)
Math
Grade 3: Mon., May 18 & Wed., May 20 (DATE CHANGE)
Grade 4: Tue., May 19 & Thurs., May 21
Grade 5: Tue., May 12 & Thurs., May 14
Linked to Learning
Our school literacy coach, Sara-Jane Rogers and our math coach, Ben Geiger, provide information to our families about literacy and math, including tips for parents. More info >>
All-School Meetings
Each month, the Baldwin School has an all-school meeting. This is an opportunity for the entire school to get together as a community. It is run like a Responsive Classroom morning meeting starting with a greeting followed by classroom shares. Classrooms take turns sharing their work. All are welcome to attend.
Our next All-School Meeting is May 13 at 9:05AM.
Baldwin School Site Council Meetings
Meetings take place the second Wednesday of each month. All are welcome. The next meeting is May 20 at CRLS. It is a city-wide School Council event. The meeting is with the CPS Family Engagement Planning Team.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to the winners of the Cambridge Public Library/Cambridge Tree Project 17th Annual Poetry Awards. Nearly 1,100 entries were received. Congratulations to everyone who entered for their wonderful poems.
Congratulations to the Baldwin School winners:
Jane Meek, Kindergarten - Second Place for “Beach”
Lucy Alexander, Third Grade - First Place (tie) for “Cat Poem”
Erick Garcia, Third Grade - Second Place (tie) for “Scar”
News from the Nurse
Spring may finally be here! I hope you and your children are spending more time playing outdoors. Warmer weather also means spring allergy season. If your child has a history of seasonal allergies, now is a good time to make sure his or her allergy medication is up to date. Please check with your primary care provider for safe medications for your child. Non-sedating medications for allergies such as Zyrtec (cetirizine) or Claritin (loratidine) may be recommended by your provider and are available over the counter. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) causes drowsiness in most children. Please do not give Benadryl before school, unless specifically prescribed by your child's doctor. Warmer weather can also mean an increase in cases of lice. Lice are very common in school aged children are not related to cleanliness. Please check your child's head regularly. Don't panic if you find lice!! Contact the nurse or your provider for assistance, and please notify the school nurse or your child's teacher.
Thank you,
Nurse Kathryn (617.349.6746)
Attention 5th Grade Families
Grade 5 Music Concert
June 1 | 6PM | CRLS Fitzgerald Theatre
Baldwin 5th grade students, along with three other schools, will perform.
Grade 5 Chorus Concert at Baldwin
June 2 | 9AM
Moving On Celebration
June 18 | 8:30AM
Grade 5 Science Capstone Event
June 19 | 9-11AM | Peabody School
Summer Math Opportunities for Rising 6th Grade Students
Sign up now! Learn more >>
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A GLIMPSE INTO THE LIBRARY
See the Grade 3 Biography Video Showcase! Thursday, May 14 | 9-9:30AM | Library
(Pictured above: One of the beautiful canvases by JK students in Mr. Kelly and Mrs. C's classroom)
BALDWIN EVENTS
Wednesday, May 13
Early Release Day
Wednesday, May 13
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Please support the annual luncheon by providing a side dish, green salad, fruit salad, dessert, or your favorite thing to prepare for the lunch. Thank you.
Thursday, May 14
Grade 3 Biography Video Showcase | 9AM
Sunday, May 17
Cape Cod Trip Fundraiser
12-2PM | The Sinclair in Harvard Square. Food, music, auction! All families welcome. Friends of the Baldwin School
Monday, May 25
NO School - Memorial Day
Thursday, May 28
Annual ART SHOW
Wednesday, June 3
Early Release Day
Thursday, June 4-Friday, June 5
Grade 2 & 3 Overnight Trip
Thursday, June 11 | 9AM
Grade 1 & 2 Concert
Friday, June 12
Red Sox Game vs. Toronto
Thursday, June 18 - Friday, June 19
Grade 4 Overnight Trip
Thursday, June 18
Grade 5 Moving On Celebration | 8:30AM
Tuesday, June 23
Field Day
(rain date June 24)
Thursday, June 25
Last Day of School
DISTRICT EVENTS
Citywide School Advisory Group (CSAG) Upcoming Meetings
Open to the public.
Refreshments at 6PM; meetings 6:30-8:30PM.
Next meeting:
Tuesday, May 12; with School Committee (location tbd)
Food Service
Advisory Meeting
Monday, May 18 | 5:30-7PM | K-Lo Cafeteria
We will have updates from food and nutrition services and take time to look at materials for the Wellness Policy implementation. The official CPS Wellness Policy Implementation Guidelines were posted on the school website last winter. This document clarifies the more general Wellness Policy and replaces a previous version.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR CHILD
Fantastic week-long activities this summer!
Tomorrow's Stars Summer 2015 Programs
–Basic Baseball Clinic
June 29 - July 2
Danehy Park
–Soccer Clinic
July 6 - 10 & July 27 - 31
Russell Field
–Cambridge All Sports
July 27 - 31
CRLS Field House
–Skills and Development Basketball Clinic
July 13 - 17
CRLS Gymnasium
MORE BALDWIN AND COMMUNITY EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
See calendar (printable) >>
STREET CLEANING RESUMES
Scheduled dates for street cleaning in the school neighborhood:
Monday and Tuesday, May 18 & 19
Monday and Tuesday, June 15 & 16
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Baldwin School
85 Oxford St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
617.349.6525
Baldwin Website
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