Mark Your Calendar
- Monday, May 26 | Memorial Day (No School & CPS Offices Closed)
- Tuesday, June 3 | School Committee Meeting (Beginning at 6PM)
- Tuesday, June 17 | School Committee Meeting (Beginning at 6PM)
- Thursday, June 19 | Juneteenth (No School & CPS Offices Closed)
- Tuesday, June 24 | Last Day of School for All Grades (4-Hour School Day)
In this Issue
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Upcoming Superintendent Search Forums and Survey
- Take the District and School Culture Survey by This Friday
- May 20th School Committee Recap
- Summer Resource Guide
- Explore Next Year’s Budget With the Online Budget Tool
- Upcoming Events
- District & Community Resources
- The Bright Spot
Need to Know
Upcoming Superintendent Search Forums and Survey
The Cambridge School Committee has launched a nationwide search for the next Superintendent of Schools for Cambridge Public Schools.
Know someone who may be interested in applying?
Superintendent Search Forums - Share Your Thoughts!
The Cambridge School Committee invites the CPS and the greater Cambridge community to a series of community forums to share their hopes, priorities, and perspectives about the future of our schools and the qualities we should seek in our next leader. Food and childcare will be provided.
- Thursday, May 29 | 5:30 - 7:30PM
Cambridge Street Upper School, Multipurpose room (840 Cambridge Street)
- Monday, June 2 | 6 - 8PM
Putnam Avenue Upper School, Cafeteria (100 Putnam Avenue)
- Tuesday, June 3 | 5:30 - 7:30PM
Rindge Avenue Upper School, Cafeteria (70 Rindge Avenue)
- Wednesday, June 11 | 5:30 - 7:30PM
Vassal Lane Upper School, Cafeteria (temporary location: 158 Spring Street)
Register for a Superintendent Search Forum here (registration is recommended but not required).
*NEW* Superintendent Search Survey
To ensure that this process reflects the voices of the Cambridge community, the School Committee invites all community members to take a brief online survey to inform leadership qualities and priorities for our next Superintendent.
Take the District and School Culture Survey by This Friday
The District and School Culture Survey (formerly known as the District and School Climate Survey) is open for a few more days!
We are eager to hear from you as we strive to continue to provide high quality learning experiences that meet the needs of all of our scholars. As we have shared, we have partnered with Panorama Education for the survey. Panorama safeguards your privacy, keeping your responses confidential.
You may complete the survey online through this Friday, May 30. Take the survey here
May 20th School Committee Recap
A School Committee meeting was held last Tuesday. Access the most recent School Committee Summary here. Highlights include.
Interested in receiving email notifications about meetings? Join the School Committee listserv.
Summer Resource Guide
The Cambridge Agenda for Children has assembled a complete guide to summer programming in and around the city. Check out our summer programming below!
Explore more in our Cambridge 2025 Summer Resource Guide (Kindergarten - 8)!
Explore Next Year’s Budget With The Online Budget Tool
The Cambridge City Council approved a budget of $280 million for the 2025-2026 school year.
Explore the budget using our Online Budget tool which provides an easy to use, interactive, and engaging version of the annual publication where you can view information about the district as a whole or individual schools and departments.
In the District
Improv Show - Cambridge Crindge and Laughter
Thursday, May 29 | 7PM
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Black Box Theater (459 Broadway Ct.)
Enjoy a night of Improv performances! Cost $5 dollars at the door. Proceeds benefit the Improv Club.
See more VPA events and get tickets | View the VPA performance calendar here
Haitian Affinity
Saturday, May 31 | 10AM - 1PM
Fletcher Maynard Academy (225 Windsor Street)
Celebrate the end of the school year! Register for the Haitian Affinity meeting here.
Cambridge Community Pride Day
Friday, June 6 | 3:30 - 6PM
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Arts Building (459 Broadway Ct.)
LGBTQ+ identifying individuals and allies are invited to attend Cambridge Community Pride Day! Enjoy family-friendly student performances, a student art show, face paint, food, and more!
Superintendent Search Forums
Thursday, May 29 | 5:30 - 7PM
Cambridge Street Upper School (840 Cambridge Street)
Monday, June 2 | 6 - 8PM
Putnam Avenue Upper School (100 Putnam Avenue)
Wednesday, June 3 | 5:30 - 7:30PM
Rindge Avenue Upper School (70 Rindge Avenue)
Wednesday, June 11 | 5:30 - 7:30PM
Vassal Lane Upper School (158 Spring Street)
Registration for a Superintendent Search Forum is recommended but not required.
Mural Unveiling at Fletcher Maynard Academy
Friday, June 13 | 3 - 3:45PM
Fletcher Maynard Academy Gymnasium (225 Windsor Street)
View the large collaborative mutual designed and painted by FMA grade 5 students during the FMA mural unveiling!
District Calendar
Visit our digital calendar for upcoming events here.
In the Community
Cambridge Welcomes!
Thursday, May 29 | 6 - 8PM
Cambridge Street Upper School/King Open Community Complex (located at 830 Cambridge Street)
Join the Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship for a joyful evening celebrating the many cultures and identities that make Cambridge Special. The
Cambridge Welcomes event is free for all!
Link
Cambridge Mini Makers’ Market
Sunday, June 1 | 2 - 4PM
King Open School (850 Cambridge Street)
Register your young creative child as a vendor or save-the-date to shop. This craft market sells handmade goods created by kids.
Learn more about the Mini Maker’s Market here.
Nory Summer STEM Programs for Children ages 3 - 12
June 23 - August 14
Greater Cambridge Area (Multiple Locations)
Explore scholarship opportunities for
Nory summer programs focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Programs serve children ages 3 - 12. Half day and full day programs are available. Learn more and explore
Nory STEM summer programs here.
District & Community Resources
Haitian Folkloric Dance Residency at Morse
In celebration of Haitian Heritage Month, Morse school in collaboration with their Friends of Morse group, hosted a Haitian Folkloric Dance residency with Jean Appolon Expressions last week. Students enjoyed a dance performance from Jean Appolon Expressions and were able to ask questions and learn more about the dance style. The professional dancers then held workshops to teach the students traditional Haitian folkloric dance.
The goal of this residency was to uplift Haitian culture, instill love for dance and movement, and examine themes of liberation, healing and resiliency.
Tobin Student Earns First Place in Longfellow Poetry Contest
Congratulations to Ismail Bolat, grade 4 student at the Tobin Montessori School on winning first place in the Longfellow Student Poetry contest. This annual contest is open to all Massachusetts students grades 3 - 12 and is run by the National Park Service (Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters) in partnership with the New England Poetry Club. Ismail’s poem, titled “About Me” is a fun and relatable poem about personal qualities. With the support of his family, he turned his poem into a catchy song to pair with a playful video. Listen to “About Me” and watch the video here.
Read the poem below:
About Me
by Ismail Bolat
I am like a rock.
Sometimes staying still
I am like a lock.
Only 1 password works
I am like a sock.
Not always do I fit
I am like dice.
Everything is random
I am like rice.
The sweet tooth in me
I am like a price.
I don't always do/give things for free
I am like a bag.
I can't hold that much!
I am like a rag.
Always absorbing new things
I am like a pack.
I always hold new things
I am like time.
I always have a limit
I am like a lime.
Very sour!
I am like a mime.
Haha!
I am like… the way I am.