Third Grade Visit the Longfellow House!
In a trip that celebrated both history and poetry - our 3rd grade visited the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow House on Brattle Street before April vacation. Read more >>



Library Corner
By Sarah Novogrodsky, Library Media Specialist
Author Visit!
Local author Heather Lang shared her newest book, Swimming With Sharks - The Daring Discoveries of Eugenie Clark, with fourth and second graders. Read on >>

Second Grade: Ji-Stu the Rabbit scratch art slide show. Better late than never!

STEAM Night Sneak Peek: Use your QR code reader to enjoy fifth grade time travelers interviews.



4th Grade Measuring Peas!
The fourth grade ventured outside on a rainy morning to measure the growth of the peas they had planted. They also visited the new apple tree and examined the texture of the soil the peas grow in.



Folk New England Brings Music to Haggerty
Musician Marylou Ferrante recently had the opportunity to work with grades 3, 4, and 5 on Topical Songs as part of the Stories through Song grant.

ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers has sponsored this generous grant through Folk New England for four schools.

Ms. Ferrante will be back two more times to present the History of the Blues and Folk music in May and June.
Every culture has folk music.

Students at Haggerty are learning about the roots of Folk Music from the Folk Revival in Cambridge.

FOLK New England | Preserving the ongoing cultural legacy 

Legal Notice: Folk New England has collected a wide range of historical and other folk-related materials, some of which are displayed on our website.



Music Corner
By Caitlin Mehta (Shelley Irvin-Kent), Music Teacher
April’s Secret Song is revealed!
Title: Shortyville
Composer: “Trombone Shorty” (Troy Andrews)
Country: United States - New Orleans, Louisiana
Date: 1986
Music Concepts: Jazz and Funk, Brass Instruments
This song is called Shortyville, named after Trombone Shorty. This song showcases a mix of music styles like New Orleans Jazz, blues, rock and roll, and funk. Troy Andrews got his nickname when he picked up his instrument at four years old. By age eight, Trombone Shorty was leading his own band in parades and halls. Today, Troy Andrews is a Grammy-nominated musician who tours the world with his band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.
Listen to Shortyville >>
Listen to Trombone Shorty at age 13 >> 

Spring Concert
June 2 | 8:15AM | Gym
Parent Coffee in cafeteria from 7:45 to 8:15AM. JK-4th performing and 3-5th grade Chorus!



Coaches Corner
Dear Haggerty Families,

Some of you have stopped me in the hall to ask me what else you can do at home to support your child in math. As Christopher Danielson says on his website, “We know we need to read with our children every day, but what should we do for math? Answer: Talk about math with them as we and they encounter numbers and shapes in our everyday lives.” His blog shares anecdotes of ways that he has talked about math with his own children. He also has links to other math resources for families. Check out his website - and let me know if you find it helpful.

Mathily yours,

Nili Pearlmutter, Haggerty Math Coach



Summer Math Enrichment Opportunities – FREE!
Please see printed flyer or visit the CPS website for math opportunities for students seeking to deepen their math skills at all levels. Learn more >>

Moore Youth Center's Mission Possible: Solve It – FREE! 
This youth program offers opportunities for hands-on exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) concepts -- with field trips, games, leadership development, college visits, and plenty of fun wrapped into one program. Register Now >>

Space is limited -- Return your application to your math teacher or 5th Grade teacher to apply for a spot!

What's Happening in Cambridge
Open House: Fair & Affordable Housing
April 29 | 10AM - 2PM
Cambridge Rindge & Latin High School Main Cafeteria?Get your housing questions answered by organizations serving Cambridge. Learn more >>

Cambridge Public Schools Celebrate: 
MA Walk & Bike to School Day
Wednesday, May 3 
Students are encouraged to walk or bike to school next Wednesday May 3rd. You can form walking or biking groups with your friends and neighbors, walk or bike as a family, or have your child walk or bike or on their own if they are old enough. Learn more >>

Town Hall Meeting: On Race, Gender, Class, and Culture
May 11 | 6 - 8PM
Cambridge City Hall, 2nd Floor
Learn more >>

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