"Nurturing Individuals, Creating a Community"
Be Kind Be Responsible Be Reflective Aim High
CPort Core Values

May 7, 2009

CPort Events
Friday, May 8th 8:45AM All School Share
Wednesday, May 13th Early Release Day... 12:25PM DISSMISSAL
Friday, May 15th 8:45AM School Instrumental Concert (5-8 Grades)
Wednesday, May 20th 5/6 Parents meet 7/8 Teachers 8:10-8:45AM
Monday, May 25th Memorial Day NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, May 27th Principal's Coffee 8:10-9:00AM

CPTO Presentation and Meeting Wednesday, May 13, 2009 6:00-7:00PM
Cambridgeport's Core Values: Be Kind, Be Responsible, Aim High and Be Reflective are discussed and practiced every day by Cambridgeport teachers, students and staff. However, as parents we rarely get a chance to sit down together and discuss what these values mean to us and how to better realize them. On Wednesday May 13th, Lynn Stuart, Cambridgeport's founding principal, will come to CPort to lead a discussion of the value which is central to our school culture: "Be Reflective." Lynn will provide some background on the portfolio method of assessment which helps both our students and our teachers be more reflective about learning and will suggest ways in which we can help our kids become more reflective both at school and at home. This event is open to the entire community, but unfortunately there is no childcare available. Light refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by the Cambridgeport Parent Teacher Organization. Please contact Heather Nelson (hmmn68@gmail.com) or Trina Abbott (ksabbott@comcast.net) for more information.

The CPTO meeting will occur right after the presentation from 7:00-8:00PM.

Ed-Line... Teacher WebPages
As of this writing, 124 families (out of 286 families) are connected to EdLine. Please take the time to activate your EdLine accounts. You will find a lot of good information on each teacher's webpage. Many teachers are posting homework assignments, fieldtrip information, and website links. Teachers are also adding photographs to their webpages.

8th Grade Tile Unveiling Tuesday May 12th at 8:45AM
On Tuesday, May 12th Amy Grady, Art Teacher, will be hosting a celebration for the 8th grade tile unveiling. The program will consist of a slideshow in the cafeteria, 8th grade poetry readings, and then the actual unveiling of the tiles (which have been installed in the 7/8 hallway)

Kindergarten, 7th and 8th grade students will attend. Parents are welcome too!

8th Grade Portfolio Panels: June 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 8th
All 8th grade students will complete a portfolio panel as part of their graduation requirement. Portfolio Panels become an opportunity for CPort students to celebrate their K-8 experience. Panels consist of the 8th grade student, their family, CPort staff and community members. CPort families in grades K-7th are invited to participate on a panel. This is an excellent way to observe the completion of our K-8 Portfolio process. The dates and times of the portfolio panels are available in the office. Please call Eileen (617 349-6587) to schedule a time. Due to the nature of the panel we will limit the number of parent participation on each panel.

Teacher Hiring Process
We will begin hiring for the 2009-2010 school year after the Spring Break. Shirley Harvey takes an active role in securing family participation on all the committees. Our goal is to create a diverse interview committee that is representational of the CPort community. Please call Shirley (617 349-6587 ex.111) if you are interested in participating on a committee. (Most interviews take place during the school day.)

Community School Important Dates
Please mark you calendars for the following Community School activities:
Friday, May 8th Family Trip to the Big Apple Circus
Tuesday, June 2nd Spring Program Showcase
Friday, June 12th Last day of Community School programs

Community Schools Early Release Day Activities
There is room for students to participate in Wednesday, May 13th Cambridgeport Community School Early Release Day activities. Please see the green flier or contact Wade at 617 349-6307 for more information.

8th Grade Graduation
Our Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2009 at 3:00PM. All students will be dismissed on Monday, June 15th at 12:00PM.

June 15, 2009 Early Release Day @ 12:00PM
Due to the Graduation ceremony, Cambridgeport students (only CPort students) will be dismissed at 12:00PM. Please mark your family calendars. This Early Release Day is 25 minutes earlier than a typical Early Release Day.

Lost and Found
Please, please, please check the lost and found in the basement. We will be donating the clothes to the Goodwill in a few weeks.

A New Addition... Additions
Todd Blechner, our building substitute, has a new son! We congratulate him and his family. Todd will return to CPort next week.
CPort has celebrated three new births this year: Gizelle Lev, 3/4 teacher, Julia Sullivan, Music teacher, and now Todd Blechner.

Final Thoughts...
This has been an amazing school year. I know it is not over yet, however we have plenty to celebrate. Our staff is the hardest working staff in Cambridge. Every team has worked together this year to provide a rigorous curriculum for all students. The staff's ability to collaborate has been the hallmark of this school year. Every team has been successful because of their professionalism, commitment to children and families, and our learning environment. We have a dynamic learning environment, highly professional teachers, outstanding students, and supportive families. We need to share this with the entire Cambridge community!

Enjoy the great weather,

Caz Badynee

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