Haggerty Holler: December 20, 2018
Published on Dec 20, 2018 10:41


December 20, 2018
peace concert

Winter Peace Concert
All students in grades JK-4 performed in the annual Haggerty Peace Day concert, along with Haggerty Chorus, optional for grades 3-5. Ms. Irvin-Kent led kindergarten, first, and second grade in their performances. Our second music teacher, Mr. Mooney, led the third and fourth grade in several beautiful pieces, with the fourth grade using their recorders! Haggerty Chorus closed the concert with four songs, including Lift Every Voice and Sing.

Mr. McGonegal accompanied both the Kindergarten and the First grade on his guitar for a couple songs. We hope everyone takes the messages in our music and creates peace in the world.

house of blues

Friends of Haggerty
Here are some recent events paid for by Friends of Haggerty!
–December 6th the 5th grade visited the House of Blues. The Blues Schoolhouse puts on a lively show that “traces the history, evolution and impact of blues music, highlighting the role music plays in reflecting the human condition and driving social change”. More information can be found here. Thank you to Ms. Irvin-Kent for setting us up with this annual favorite trip! A big thanks to Friends of Haggerty for paying for the bus to get us all there!
–Childcare during the December 6th Race Matters meeting.
–December 7th author/illustrator Oge Mora shared her book Thank You, Omu with grades 2, 3, and 4 in the library. (see Library section below)
–December 13th the 2nd grade visited the Moakley Courthouse.

Reminders:
–Don’t forget to contribute a recipe to the HAGGERTY SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS COOKBOOK! Please send recipes to [email protected].
–Calling all runners! Friends of Haggerty is looking for runners to join a team for the Ragnar Relay Race on Cape Cod (May 10-11th 2019). For more details, contact Sarah Vezeau at [email protected]


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Library Corner
By: Sarah Novogrodsky

Oge Mora | Grades 2-4
Rising star children’s book author Ms. Oge Mora met with Haggerty students on December 7. Her Senior project for Rhode Island School of Design’s Illustration major produced Thank You, Omu and placed her on the NYT Notable books of 2018, as well as many other great book lists of 2018.

Her visit was a perfect opportunity for a collaboration between the librarian, Ms. Sarah Novogrodsky, Art teacher, Ms. Laurie Gaines, and the district’s personal narrative writing curriculum. Ms. Mora described her inspirations (Aminah Robinson, Tomie dePaola, and Faith Ringgold) and even shared her own first grade personal narrative. By the end of the visit, students understood the amount of work that goes into making a book. Ms. Mora explained to the students that she believes picture books bring people together just as the Nigerian stew made by her Omu did. We can’t wait to see her next book, Saturday, which will be published in Fall of 2019.

We moved from the library to the art room for collage sessions and advice from Oge. Can’t wait to share our collage with the Haggerty community. In the meantime - here are some photos of our day with Oge Mora and the students’ collage to accompany their personal narrative writing (see above).

Rotary Dictionary Donations 
Every year third graders throughout the district are the lucky recipients of a dictionary. Thank you Cambridge Rotarians!

Remember to visit Cambridge Public Library over the winter break.

tech corner

Tech Corner
By: Kevin McGonegal, Technology Instructor

The Haggerty Month of Code
It's been a great month of coding at the Haggerty School! All month long technology classes JK-4 have been delving into Computational Thinking and Computer Programming (5th grade has been finishing a video project, so we'll code next month!). During our time together, we have been focusing on activities that promote computational thinking, computer programming and creative coding.

We live in a world dependent on technology and we know that in whatever field our students choose to go into as adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly hinge on an understanding of how technology works. By participating in this "Month of Code," our students have developed an understanding of what's happening "under the hood" of the technology we use, and their imaginations have been "sparked" as they begin to devise what technology will bring us in the future.

Learn more at the links below, and try out one of the fun ”Hour of Code" activities with your family!

Hour of Code Activities:
Try the "Dance Party!"  
Scratch Jr. (Awesome free iOS/Android app for students K-2!) 
Scratch (Great web-based programming language for students grades 3 and up!)
 

Coaches Corner
By: Suzanne Russell, ELA Coach

Grade 5 Featured Author: Ali
Genre: Personal Narrative


Jumping Off the Bridge


Me and my mom walked to the bridge where people would jump off into the ocean. We were both scared as we watched people jump into the deep cold water. It was about a 17 foot drop in to dark blue water. It would soon be our turn to jump into the water.

When our turn came, I asked my mom if she would go first. As I watched in fear my mom jumped off the mildly rusted metal. My mom hit the water with a splash that almost reached my nose. It was my turn. As I got ready to jump, a strike of fear swept through my body.

But I had to jump in, it was what I came for. My foot scraped the rust as I jumped through the air, “Ahhhhh!” I darted through the water. Eventually I bobbed to the surface. The water froze my bones as I swam to the jagged rocks that I used to climb up. I was so happy, it felt like I was in the air forever. Full of adrenalin as me and my mom walked back on the dirt path home, happy.

kids holding hands

Learning & Professional Time
Like any other resource, schools must use their time wisely if we hope to realize the promise of educational equity through rigorous, joyful, and culturally responsive experiences for all learners. 

In 2017-18, a joint group of educators and administrators, co-chaired by leaders from the Cambridge Education Association (CEA) and CPS Office of Curriculum and Instruction recommended that CPS “lengthen the standard day for students and staff at all levels.” After an extensive collaborative process, the Superintendent of Schools has decided to propose a moderate increase to the 6 hour elementary and upper school day, along with guidelines for effectively meeting the educational, developmental, and social-emotional needs of students. 

new FAQ has been posted in response to questions we have received during the community feedback process. More details from surveys, working groups, and feedback sessions will be posted soon. Learn more >>

In Our District & Community                    

Cambridge SEPAC Meeting
January 17 | 6-7:30PM | CRLS
Topic: Potential Changes to School Schedules in CPS

Immigration Legal Screening Clinics
3rd Wednesday each month, 5:15-7:15PM
Free consultations with an immigration attorney for Massachusetts immigrants and their families
Community Legal Services & Counseling Center (CLSACC)
90 Third St., Cambridge
617.349.4396; [email protected] 

Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Sessions
Attend an upcoming affordable housing workshop in the New Year! Learn about a range of rental and homeownership programs offered through the City. Learn more >>

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Winter Break: No School
December 24 - January 1
(Return to school Jan. 2)

Extended Learning Time Meeting with Superintendent at Haggerty
Tuesday, Jan. 8 | 8AM

Family Folk Dance Night
Tuesday, Jan. 8 | 6 - 7PM

Race Matters Workshop: Manuel Fernandez
Thursday, Jan. 17
5:30 - 7PM

No School - MLK Day Observed
Monday, Jan. 21

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FREE BREAKFAST 
FOR EVERYONE

Thanks to the City of Cambridge, students can access a healthy, delicious & nutritious breakfast absolutely FREE of charge! Learn more >>

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RACE MATTERS

Courageous Conversations

Join us on the evening of Thursday, January 17 as we host Manuel Fernandez from the Cambridge Street Upper School. More details after winter break!

Book Suggestion
One Word from Sophia
By: Jim Averbeck
Illustrated by: Yasmeen Ismail
Grades: Preschool - 3rd
Ages: 4 - 8 years

2nd ANNUAL HAGGERTY FAMILY FOLK DANCE
Tuesday, January 8
6-7PM
Gymnasium
Our second graders have been learning to folk dance, and they will lead all families in a night of group folk dancing!

2018-19 DHSP SCHOOL YEAR RESOURCE GUIDE 
This handy guide is available via Find It Cambridge! Take a look >>


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HEALTHY SNACK OF THE WEEK 
Here's Cambridge in Motion's healthy snack of the week suggestion: 
whole wheat tortilla with hummus, sprouts, cucumber, and carrots. 

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