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From the Amigos Principal | March 29, 2019
Published on Mar 29, 2019 15:03

29 de marzo de 2019 / March 29, 2019

Dear Families,

Tomorrow night is our 4th Annual Multicultural Night! It is a wonderful opportunity to see the amazing diversity of our Amigos Community. The doors open at 5 and there will be food, music and joy until 7:30PM. I look forward to seeing you there!

This week I am sharing with you a letter from one of our 8th Graders. He is working on a special project and I hope you might be able to help him with it.

Hello everyone,
I'm Roberto, an 8th grader from Amigos School. I am in Project 351, a leadership development and service training organization sponsored by the State of Massachusetts. This Spring we are in leadership with Cradles to Crayons to collect clothes for children. Cradles to Crayons is a organization that provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive. They supply these items free of charge by engaging and connecting communities that have with communities that need. I am organizing a drive in order to get clothes. The dates are from March 27- April 5 and you can drop off any of the items below in the Amigos Main Office. I thank you in advance for supporting me in this project.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Sarah Bartels-Marrero
Principal

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Estimadas familias,

Mañana por la noche es nuestra cuarta Noche Multicultural Anual! Es una maravillosa oportunidad para ver la increíble diversidad de nuestra Comunidad de Amigos. Las puertas se abren a las 5 y habrá comida, música y alegría hasta las 7:30. Espero verlos allí!

Esta semana estoy compartiendo con ustedes una carta de uno de nuestros alumnos de 8º grado. Está trabajando en un proyecto especial y espero que ustedes puedan ayudarle.

Hola,
YYo soy Roberto, un estudiante del octavo grado en la Escuela Amigos. Yo soy parte de un programa llamado Proyecto 351 enfocado en el desarrollo de liderazgo y el entrenamiento del servicio comunitario apoyado por el estado de Massachusetts. Durante esta primavera estamos trabajando con “Cradles to Crayons” para recolectar ropa para niños. “Cradles to Crayons” es una organización que ofrece ropa para niños recién nacidos hasta la edad de 12 años, estos niños están viviendo en pobreza o no tienen hogar. “Cradles to Crayons” también proveen artículos gratis involucrando y conectando comunidades que las tienen con las que las necesitan. Yo estoy organizando un viaje para llevarles ropa. Las fechas son del 27 de marzo al 5 de abril y puede dejar cualquiera de los siguientes artículos en la oficina principal de Amigos. Les agradezco de antemano su apoyo en este proyecto.

¡Que tengan un fin de semana maravilloso!

Atentamente,

Sarah Bartels-Marrero
Directora

MCAS
The testing schedule is as follows:
April 8th and 10th - Upper School English Language Arts
April 9th and 11th - 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts
April 24th and 25th - 3rd grade English Language Arts
May 1st and 2nd - 4th and 5th grade Math
May 6th and 7th - 3rd grade Math
May 9th and 10th - Upper School Math
May 16th and 17th - 5th and 8th grade Science

El plan de fechas es el siguiente:
8 y 10 de abril - Upper School English Language Arts
Abril 9 y 11 - 4 y 5 grado Artes del Lenguaje Inglés
24 y 25 de abril - 3er grado Artes del Lenguaje Inglés
1 y 2 de mayo - 4 y 5 de mayo Matemáticas
6 y 7 de mayo - 3er grado Matemáticas
9 y 10 de mayo - Matemáticas en la escuela superior
Mayo 16 y 17 - 5to y 8vo grado Ciencias

Reminders
Please remember that the front doors are locked at 3:15. Families picking up their children from the after school program can use the buzzer at the side door.

Data Report on Youth and Social Media

Wait Until 8th
There are several Amigos families interested in the Wait Until 8th movement. Please visit their page to learn more.

Check out our School Report Card

Parking
Please remember that there is no parking in the bus lane in front of the school during arrival and dismissal times.

Friends of Amigos
FOA is looking for a new treasurer. Please let us know if you are interested.

School Schedules
READ HERE: Questions and Answers About School Schedules

Volunteer
Sign up to help in the cafeteria! Helping Hands.

New Playground
Read our rules about the new playground!

Amigos Store
Our first Amigos Store is up and running! If you’ve had your eye on an Amigos sweatshirt, bag or sticker, please visit El mercado de Amigos to order yours now.

Chaperoning
All parents must fill out a CORI form at least 2 weeks in advance before chaperoning field trips or volunteering in the school.

Family Liaison
Lillian Rater, will be offering office hours. Her office hours will be by appointment on Tuesdays and Fridays 9 - 11AM. You can contact her by email or at 617.349.6315.

Recordatorios
Reporte sobre los jóvenes y los medios de comunicación

Esperar hasta el 8º
Hay varias familias de Amigos interesadas en el movimiento Esperar hasta el 8º. Por favor, visite su página para obtener más información.

Vea nuestra boleta de calificaciones.

Por favor recuerden que no hay estacionamiento en el carril de autobuses frente a la escuela durante las horas de llegada y salida.

¡FOA está buscando un/a nuev@ tesorer@! Favor de dejarnos saber si le interesa.

LEAN AQUÍ: Preguntas y respuestas sobre los horarios escolares de las Escuelas Públicas de Cambridge

Sign up to help in the cafeteria! Helping Hands

Lean las reglas para el nuevo patio de recreo

¡Nuestra primera tienda Amigos ya está abierta! Si usted ha tenido el ojo puesto en una sudadera, bolsa o pegatina de Amigos, por favor visite El mercado de Amigos para ordenar la suya ahora.

Tod@s l@s padres, madres o guardianes deben completar un formulario CORI con al menos 2 semanas de anticipación antes de acompañar las excursiones o trabajar de voluntari@s en la escuela.

Lillian Rater, ofrecerá horas de oficina. Éstas serán por cita previa los martes y viernes de 9AM a 11AM. Pueden contactarla en [email protected] o al 617.349.6315.

Connect With Us / Conéctense
Facebook | Twitter | District Social Media

We Want to Hear from You!
CPS is pleased to launch our 2019 Family Survey. The purpose of this survey is to learn about the experiences of families in our schools and district. It is important to us that all families feel welcomed, and that all students receive the best possible education.

As a district committed to equity, we use survey results to understand whether students and families from all backgrounds are having positive experiences in our schools. Your answers will be completely anonymous and can not be connected to you.

Take the survey now >>

Happy National Nutrition Month!
Breakfast and lunch is offered every day in all schools. Encourage your students to select non-flavored milk in place of chocolate milk and whole fruit in place of 100% juice. Sipping smarter drinks, such as low-fat milk or water, helps cut back on the added sugar children consume every day. The American Heart Association recommends children have no more than six teaspoons or 25 grams of sugar per day. Find more ways to cut back on sugar intake here.

April is School Library Month
School Library Month is AASL's celebration of school librarians and their programs. The 2019 theme is Everyone Belongs @ Your School Library and the 2019 spokesperson is Dav Pilkey. Visit the AASL website to view and share a video from Dav on the importance of school libraries and reading, register for complimentary webinars, and download free resources - and check back often for more to come!

In Our Community and District

Cambridge Dads Discussion Group
Fathers will have an opportunity to discuss a variety of topics including: what it means to be a father, the portrayal of fathers in the media, and stress management. Saturday Mornings March 30 | 10 – 11:30AM
119 Windsor Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Fathers can register by email or by calling/texting 857.209.4964.
Breakfast and child care provided.
Free event. Participants receive a Cambridge Dads mug!

CPS Summer Math & ELA Programs
Hear all about our summer programs for students entering grades 6-8!
Details >>

Welcome to CPS! Resource Fair
Saturday, April 6 | 10AM-12Noon
CRLS, cafeteria
We hope to see incoming JK/K students and those who are new to the district!
Learn more >>

Courageous Conversations
All are welcome to join a series of community meetings that will take place at Rindge Avenue Upper School for the North Cambridge community, including the Baldwin community. These sessions are designed to talk about issues around racial equity, racial bias in education, racial identity, and more. Each session builds on the previous, so you are urged to try to attend as many as possible.

Sessions take place at 70 Rindge Avenue from 5:30 - 8PM with dinner provided and childcare for ages 3 and older. If you have any questions, please contact Tina Lieu.

April 9: (rescheduled from cancelled February 26 session)

April 23: Facilitated small group work also using “Socrates Cafe.” Dialogue: how culture and race impacts our community and imagining equity.

May 28: Large group: Path Forward-Goal Setting-Timeline. Dialogue: Action Steps.

Smartphones and Social Media: Hear the Real Deal, from Students Themselves
March 29, 2019 | 6 - 8PM
Ringe Avenue Upper School, 70 Rindge Ave. Cambridge
View event details >>

Let's Cook & Move
Monday, April 8 | 5:45 - 7:30PM
A parent and child activity. For families with children in grades JK - 3. Presented by The Title I Program.
Cambridgeport School Cafeteria, 89 Elm Street
Parents and children prepare an appetizer together, enjoy a healthy dinner, and have fun doing a movement activity.
Registration required by email or 617.349.6492. Event is limited to 20 families so act fast. Please be sure to include your name, child's school and grade and include how many adults/children will be attending.

Book Talk: Cuz & Everything Here is Beautiful
April 30 | 6 - 7:30PM | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School
102 Putnam Ave | Cambridge
View the flyer >>

MSN Summer Resource Guide
Get a jump start on your summer plans. Check it out! Visit the Website >>

CitySprouts Summer Youth Internship at the Cambridge Upper Schools
July 2 - August 9
Monday through Friday | 9AM - 1PM
All 11 - 14 year olds are eligible. There is no cost for the internship program. Have fun gardening, cooking, science activities and learning about the environment. Students who complete the program will receive a $150 stipend (must be available for the entire 6 weeks).

Applications have been sent home with students. They are due on May 3. If you have any questions, please call 617.876-2436 or email us.

Community Discussion Series: How to Talk with Young
People About Substance Use
Various Dates & Locations | 6:15 - 7:30PM
Be a prepared caregiver and mentor: Learn about the strength of our teens! Join Cambridge Youth Programs and the Cambridge Public Health Department for a night of learning and discussion. Open to all Cambridge caregivers, role models, and families with young people, especially teens.
View the flyer >>

Free Markets
Check out any one of these FREE Markets that are held throughout the City of Cambridge. All you need is a grocery bag! View the flyer >>

Cambridge Winter Farmers Market
Saturdays through April 6 | 10AM-2PM
Cambridge Community Center, 5 Callender Street
Learn more >>
See flyer >>

Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Sessions
Learn about the eligibility requirements and application process for the following programs Cambridge Rental and Homeownership Programs: Inclusionary Housing Rental Program for studios, 1BR, 2BR, & 3BR units throughout Cambridge, Homeowner Resale Pool, First-Time Homebuyer Workshop, Downpayment Assistance, and HomeBridge. Open to all. No RSVP Necessary. Learn more >>

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]

EVENTOS IMPORTANTES / IMPORTANT EVENTS
Noche Multicultural
el sábado, 30 de marzo de 4-7PM. Por favor traiga su plato favorito de la familia para compartir, habrá deliciosa comida, música, baile, presentaciones y excelente compañía. Póngase en contacto con Ana Realpe lo antes posible si desea crear una mesa que represente a su país de origen o si desea ayudar en el evento.

1er grado/Sala 110 viaje al MIT Edgerton Center
el lunes, 1 de abril

Friends of Amigos
el martes, 2 de abril de 6-7:30PM
Para el cuidado de los niños por favor contacte: Kristin Canavan

Estudiantes - contra - La facultad Partido de Baloncesto y Voleibol
el jueves, 4 de abril de 3-4:15PM en el gimnasio

Mind Matters
el jueves, 4 de abril de 5:30-7:30PM en la Biblioteca
Tema: Asumir desafíos. Por favor, póngase en contacto con Lillian Rater

1er grado / Salón 002 viaje al MIT Edgerton Center
el lunes, 8 de abril

1er grado / Salón 109 viaje al Centro Edgerton del MIT
el miércoles, 10 de abril

Consejo Escolar de Amigos
el miércoles, 10 de abril de 6-8PM
Padres Transformadores

Mind Matters
el jueves, 11 de abril de 5:30-7:30PM en la Biblioteca.
Tema: Perseverancia. Por favor, póngase en contacto con Lillian Rater

Vacaciones de Abril. No habrá escuela
15-19 de abril

Viaje K108 y K104 al Museo de los Niños
el lunes, 22 de abril

Conferencias de Familias y Maestr@s/Informes de Progreso
el martes, 23 de abril de 3-8PM con cita previa

Viaje de BioGen, 8B
el martes, 23 de abril

Mind Matters
el jueves, 25 de abril de 5:30-7:30PM en la Biblioteca
Tema: Investigación Por favor, póngase en contacto con Lillian Rater

CRLS All Day Portfolio Art Show
el jueves, 25 de abril

JK102, K 101 viaje al Museo de los Niños de Boston
el viernes, 26 de abril

Mermelada A' Capella Benefit
el viernes, 26 de abril de 7-8PM en CRLS
459 Broadway, Auditorio Fitzgerald

Noche de Galería
el miércoles, 1 de mayo de 6-7:30PM en la cafetería

Almuerzo de Agradecimiento a l@s Maestr@s
el martes, 7 de mayo

Concierto de música de JK-4th Grade
el viernes, 24 de mayo de 1:15-2:30 pm en el gimnasio

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Multicultural Potluck Celebration
Saturday, March 30 from 4-7PM. Please bring a favorite family dish to share.There will be delicious food, music, dancing, presentations and excellent company! Please contact Ana Realpe asap if you would like to set up a table representing your country of origin or you would like to help at the event.

1st Grade/Room 110 Trip to MIT Edgerton Center
Monday, April 1

Friends of Amigos
Tuesday, April 2 from 6-7:30PM.
For childcare please contact: Kristin Canavan

Amigos Students -vs- Staff Basketball and Volleyball Game,
Thursday, April 4 from 3-4:15PM in the gym

Mind Matters in Spanish
Thursday, April 4 from 5:30-7:30PM in the Library
Topic: Taking on Challenges. Please contact Lillian Rater

1st Grade/ Room 002 Trip to MIT Edgerton Center
Monday, April 8

1st Grade/ Room 109 Trip to MIT Edgerton Center
Wednesday, April 10

Amigos School Council
Wednesday, April 10 from 6-8PM
Transformational Parents

Mind Matters in Spanish
Thursday, April 11 from 5:30-7:30PM in the Library.
Topic: Perseverance. Please contact Lillian Rater

April Vacation. There will be no school.
Monday, April 15-19

K108 and K104 trip to the Children’s Museum
Monday, April 22

Parent Teacher Conferences/ Progress Reports
Tuesday, April 23 from 3-8PM by appointment

Grade 8B Biogen Trip
Tuesday, April 23

Mind Matters in Spanish
Thursday, April 25 from 5:30-7:30PM in the Library
Topic: Research Please contact Lillian Rater

CRLS All Day Portfolio Art Show
Thursday, April 25

JK102, K 101 trip to Boston’s Children Museum
Friday, April 26

A’ Capella Benefit Jam
Friday, April 26 from 7-8PM at CRLS
459 Broadway, Fitzgerald Auditorium

Amigos School JK- 8th grade Gallery Night
Wednesday, May 1 from 6-7:30PM in the cafeteria

Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Tuesday, May 7

JK-4th Grade Music Concert
Friday, May 24 from 1:15-2:30PM in the gym

HEALTHY SNACK OF THE WEEK
Cambridge in Motion's healthy snack suggestion for the week: Apples, cheddar cheese & whole grain crackers.