What I'm Grateful For
By: Caison
I’m grateful for my friends, family and my parents. I am grateful for my friends because they make me laugh and they have my back when I don't feel good. We spend a lot of time together. We help each other when we're hurt. They tell me my right and wrong. We fix each others mistakes, we learn from each other. They are the best friends I could ever ask for.
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Thanksgiving
By: Jamarc
Thanksgiving reminds me of all the things I am thankful for.
I appreciate my dad, mom, and grandpa. I especially appreciate my grandma because she works hard everyday to keep our house clean and makes dinner for our family everyday. I am very thankful for family because they care about me and each other.
I am also thankful for my dad because he works so hard to let my sister and I have new clothes and shoes. He doesn't get help with stuff like that.
And last but not least, I am thankful for FMA because I learn everyday. So that's what I'm thankful for. What are you thankful for?
CitySprouts Exploration
First graders in both Ms. O'Donnell's and Ms. Swedberg's classes have visited the garden almost every Friday since the first week of school. They helped plant, weed, water, harvest, and prepare for winter. They don't look at the plants purely as gardeners though-- they're scientists. Each week they hone their observation skills, getting more detailed in their drawings and written descriptions as they get more experienced at looking closely. They make predictions about what they'll find in the digging bed, and are constantly asking "why?".
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Visit to the Otis House
The 4th grade class went to Beacon Hill to visit the home of the Otis Family. The kids learned about life in Boston in the 1800s and about the neighborhoods in Beacon Hill. Students created plaster and toured the home. After touring the Otis House and learning about the architecture and design, the students explored Beacon Hill and saw important buildings such as the African Meeting House.
Munchkins with Mathematicians
In early November, the third graders in Room 311 hosted the first of our monthly classroom breakfasts. The monthly breakfasts are a wonderful opportunity for parents, students, and teachers to socialize with one another and for the students to share with their parents what they’ve been working on in class. Read more >>
FMA Winter Tech Update
Well, it's been quite a year of computing thus far at the FMA! The CPS technology replacement cycle is almost complete, and we now have interactive whiteboards, iPads (JK-2) and Chromebooks (3-5) integrated in every classroom. Our new lab is nearing completion; watch for a grand opening gathering in early 2016! Read more >>
FMA Creative Doers Go To Harvard
Professor Daniel D’Oca, Harvard Graduate School of Design, has created a course where graduate students use the tools of design to explore “How might we revitalize these streets and the neighborhoods surrounding them to resemble environments that King would be proud of?” Read more >>
FMA @ Celtics
On November 18 FMA students, teachers, and families enjoyed a fun night out at Bank-north Garden for the Celtics game against the Mavericks. We were able to participate in the pregame high five tunnel ON THE COURT! Although the Celtics lost a close game, it came down to the last 20 seconds. Jayson Sandoval received a birthday shout out, and multiple students and their killer dance moves got air time on the Jumbotron! Thank you to the PTO for organizing such a fun evening out.
Celebrating our Diverse Cultures
At the FMA we celebrate the many cultures we represent. We wanted to learn more about your family’s culture, so we asked you to share your family’s passed down advice. Read more >>
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Healthy Snack of the Week
Cambridge in Motion presents this
week's healthy snack suggestion: Fig bars (Fig Newtons) & raw vegetables (for example: carrots, peppers, cucumbers)
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