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Talent Show Returns
On Thursday, May 26th the annual Haggerty Talent Show returned to the stage of Russell Youth Center. Our third, fourth, and fifth graders performed a wide variety of talents across 25 acts! There was singing, piano playing, basketball skills, comedy, improv, Taekwondo, tap dancing, gymnastics, and so much more! We had eight helpful/efficient hosts/stage hands that kept us running smoothly. We also had a large crew of staff that helped with rehearsals, props, and the final show. Big thanks to Kerri Favreau, Elise Faucher, Jolene Wright, Jessica Joseph, Katie Nole, Kevin McGonegal, Shelley Irvin, Anthony Reynolds, Carroll Magill, and Lissa Galluccio.
Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Thank You!
On Wednesday June 8th, the Haggerty staff was treated to a wonderful luncheon, hosted by many of our Haggerty caregivers. The food was abundant and delicious! The weather cooperated, and staff could enjoy each others company on the playground. Thank you so much to ALL the caregivers who support our community. Thanks to the caregivers who had some time on that day to also help set-up and clean-up! We felt appreciated and full!
Haggerty Day
On Tuesday, June 14th we celebrated our second annual Haggerty Day! We closed our small portion of Cushing Street - and had the entire school come outside in shifts to work their way through a variety of fun-filled stations! Thanks to the entertaining Jenny the Juggler and Jafar Manselle for his guidance of African drumming for every grade. This year we also had a bouncy obstacle course in the gym - which has gotten rave reviews. Thanks to Bethany Versoy, CPS photographer, for taking some pictures. Friends of Haggerty for funding this amazing community day. And the Haggerty Day team: Amanda Bock, Shelley Irvin, Carroll Magill, Sue Mapel, Tom Materazzo, Anthony Reynolds, and Lissa Galluccio.
Spring Concert Returned
On Friday, June 10th, our annual Spring Concert returned to in-person for the first time in three years! We gathered on the playground on a beautiful morning to hear the voices of our JK - 2nd graders and our Haggerty Chorus. Kindergarten, first, and second grade each sang four pieces of music, many in parts. The Haggerty Chorus sang five songs! It was a joy to hear their lovely voices back in concert. We heard songs from Japan, Appalachia, all around the United States, Israel, Trinidad, Tobago, and The Gambia. Thank you for sharing in our Spring Concert!
The music curriculum at Haggerty is designed around the Kodaly philosophy and method of music education. This method is structured and sequenced, while maintaining artistry in learning traditional folk songs. At Haggerty, grades K-2 have music four times a week with Mx. Irvin and grades 3-4 have music once per week with Dr. Ferrari. A before school chorus elective is offered to all students in grades 3-5 and grade 1, while all 5th graders participate in a twice-weekly instrumental program.
Thank you to music teachers Shelley Irvin and Brendan Ferrari! Lissa will get the video of the concert out to families ASAP.
Friends of Haggerty (FOH)
Spring Appeal is underway now!
It's time to plan for next year's field trips, artist visits, and more, so we're asking you to help with our spring appeal for donations. Any amount helps us make sure that every Haggerty student can participate in enrichment.
The preferred method for donating is through PayPal, but you can also put a donation in an envelope addressed to Friends of Haggerty.
If you are able to help, please send your donation before the end of the school year (June 29).
Thank you -
Friends of Haggerty Board
Miriam Blankenship, Suzanne Bouffard, Shannon Egleson, Borjan Gagoski, Nathaniel Hammatt, Nadia Khatchadourian, and Caroline K. Logan
Mental Health and General Health Resources
Movement/Physical Activity: Celebrate Bike Month!
Food, Nutrition & Gardening:
- June Harvest of the Month Newsletter (Strawberries!): Inside you will find fun facts, ways to reduce food waste, recipes, book suggestions and more! Here is a quick taste:
- For Educators: Try these Strawberry K-2 Lessons and your students will be clamoring for more details on how strawberries make it from the farm to their taste buds!
- For Everyone: 2 Ingredient Strawberry Sorbet is the hot-weather dessert you've been looking for!
- Cooking with the Expert: African American Flavors and Stories (virtual): Join GBH for this FREE chat with cookbook author, Nicole A. Taylor, as she brings us on a journey through decades of Black celebrations and classic Juneteenth recipes. She’ll cook with us and take your questions.
- Cambridge Food Resources: This regularly updated list includes food pantries, community meals, and meal delivery options so residents can get free food! Find translations in Amharic, Bengali, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish on the CiM page.
Healthy Snack of the Week
Real Strawberry Milk: Blend 1 cup of milk, 4 medium strawberries, 1 tsp. honey or maple syrup.
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