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From the Amigos Principal | April 5, 2019
Published on Apr 5, 2019 15:09

5 de abril de 2019 / April 5, 2019

Dear Families,

It is hard to believe we only have three months more of school! Parents in grades JK-7 should be hearing from your child’s teacher over the next few weeks to schedule for the next round of parent/teacher conferences and progress reports. The staff and I will also begin working on classroom placement lists for next year. As always, I want to remind families that due to the complexity of this task and the need to have balanced, heterogeneous classrooms, we cannot take parent requests. You can see the rubric we use to assist us in making these decisions here.

We are a small school and there are only two choices for placement at each grade level. If for some reason there is compelling information that I am not already aware of, that should be considered along with other placement factors, please submit it to me in writing by May 1 for consideration. Otherwise, please know that we want the best groupings possible and will be making decisions with every child’s best interests in mind.

Yesterday, we had a wonderful student v. staff basketball game Thursday afternoon. This event was coordinated by the Student Council and everyone had a great time. It was a close game, however, the teachers ended up winning 58-57. We look forward to making this an annual event.

Finally, a big thank you goes out to all the families and staff members who made our 4th Annual Multicultural Night a success. It was a beautiful event and I particularly loved the group Flamenco lesson. Ana Relape, we appreciate your leadership role in coordinating this event and are grateful for all the support we receive from FOA!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Sarah Bartels-Marrero
Principal

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Estimadas familias,

¡Es difícil creer que solo tenemos tres meses más de escuela! Los padres en los grados JK-7 deben recibir información del maestro/a de su hijo/a durante las próximas semanas para programar la próxima ronda de conferencias entre padres y maestros. La facultad y yo también comenzaremos a trabajar en listas de salón hogar para el próximo año. Como siempre, quiero recordarles que debido a la complejidad de esta tarea y la necesidad de tener aulas heterogéneas y equilibradas, no podemos tomar peticiones de los padres. Pueden ver la rúbrica que utilizamos para ayudarnos a tomar estas decisiones aquí.

Recordemos que somos una escuela pequeña y sólo hay dos opciones para salón hogar en cada grado. Si por alguna razón existe información convincente de la cual no estoy al tanto todavía, que debe ser sopesada entre los otros factores de colocación, favor de enviármela por escrito antes del 1 de mayo para poder considerarla. De lo contrario, por favor sepan que queremos las mejores agrupaciones posibles y tomaremos decisiones con el mejor interés de cada niño/a en mente.

Ayer jueves en la tarde tuvimos un torneo de baloncesto entre la facultad y los estudiantes. Este evento fue coordinado por el Consejo Estudiantil y todos lo disfrutamos en grande. Fue casi un empate, sin embargo, la facultad ganó 58-57. Esperamos que este evento se convierta en una actividad anual.

Finalmente, le agradezco a las familias y a los miembros de la facultad que trabajaron para que la 4ta Noche Multicultural fuera todo un éxito. Fue un hermoso evento y particularmente me encantó la lección grupal de flamenco. Ana Relape, apreciamos tu liderazgo coordinando esta actividad y agradecemos todo el apoyo que recibimos de FOA!

¡Que tengan un lindo fin de semana!

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 >>

In Our Community and District

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.

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
RSVP >>
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

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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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: mini baked potato with Greek yogurt and chives