Estimadas familias,

Esta semana tuvimos dos reuniones comunitarias para discutir la próxima renovación del parque de la escuela. El arquitecto compartió los planes iniciales, tomó retroalimentación y habló sobre la cronología de la renovación. Es emocionante ver la visión que tiene para nuestra escuela. Una gran sugerencia es incluir una reja personalizada al frente que incorpora elementos "Parkour" para una variedad de grupos de edad y habilidad. El diseño también incluye una cancha de baloncesto modernizada, superficie de caucho en lugar de astillas de madera, y un espacio abierto para los juegos iniciados por los estudiantes. Nuestra famosa "tela de araña" se incorporará en el nuevo diseño. La línea de tiempo es fluida, sin embargo, esperamos obtener propuestas para esta primavera. Tomará un tiempo para completarse y el recreo del próximo año será interesante, pero al final creo que valdrá la pena. Hasta el momento, los comentarios de los estudiantes y los padres han sido positivos.

Me gustaría pedirle a las familias que le proporcionen a la Sra. Sheila cualquier información de contactos actualizados o nuevos. Estamos en proceso de verificar que todos los correos electrónicos y números de teléfono sean exactos. Si se ha mudado o ha cambiado números, etc., por favor tome un momento para proporcionarnos esta información importante.

Gracias, y ¡que tengan un fin de semana maravilloso!

Sinceramente,

Sarah Bartels-Marrero

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Dear Families,

This week we held two community meetings to discuss the upcoming playground renovation. Initial plans from the playground architect where shared, feedback was taken and the timeline was discussed. It is exciting to see the vision that is being pulled together for our school. A great proposed feature is a custom fence in front that incorporates “Parkour” elements for a variety of age and ability groups. The design also includes an updated basketball court, rubber surfacing instead of wood chips, and an open space for student initiated games. Our famous “spider web” will be incorporated into the new design. The timeline is fluid, however, we hope to have the project out to bid by this spring. It will take awhile to complete and recess for next year should look interesting, but I believe it will be worth it in the end. Student and parent feedback so far has been positive.

I would like to ask families to provide Ms. Sheila with any updated or new contact information. We are in the process of checking to make sure all emails and phone numbers are accurate. If you have moved or changed numbers etc., please take a moment to provide her with this important information.

Thank you, and have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Sarah Bartels-Marrero

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Housing Search Workshop
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MIT Science on Saturday 
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Central Cambridge Youth Baseball Registration (see flyer)
When: Saturday, March 11th
Where: Morse School
Time: 10AM-1PM
Ages: Boys and Girls ages 5-12
Cost: Ages 5-8 $50, Ages 8-12 $85 
Scholarships available
Contact: Doug Feinburg 617.388.8454
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Be a Engineer for a Day at MIT
March 11, 2017 | 9:45AM - 1PM
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Premier Hoops
When: Saturdays, March 11 – June 3
Where: War Memorial Rec Center, 1640 Cambridge St.
Time: 2:45-4:45PM
Age: Jr. Skills (Ages 7-12); Elite Skills (Ages 11-17)
Cost :$245 for 10 sessions
Contact: 781.724.8125 or [email protected]
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Cambridge Youth Lacrosse (see flyer)
Ages: Boys & Girls 1st-8th grade
Cost: MBYLL/MBGLL Travel Team (incl. Saturday Lacrosse Skills) - $150
Saturday Lacrosse Skills ONLY - $50
Scholarships are available
Register: cambridgeyouthlacrosse.org/index.html
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Real Talk (see flyer)
When: Mondays, March 13 – May 8
Where: Fletcher Maynard
Time: 5-7PM
Age: Boys Grades 6-8
Cost: Free
Contact: tutoringplus.org/enrichment-programs/gender-programs/

Cambridge Sidewalk Poetry Contest (see flyer)
Entry Deadline: March 15th
Ages: All
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East Cambridge Little League Baseball Registration and Tryouts (see flyer)
When: Saturday, March 18th at 10am
Where: Frisoli Youth Center, 61 Willow St
Ages: Boys and Girls ages 4-12
Cost: Ages 4-6 $30; Ages 7-12 $60
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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers: Noche de Ciencias (see flyer)
When: Sunday, March 19th
Where: Lobby 13 MIT Campus, 105 Mass Ave.
Time: 5-7PM
Ages: All
Cost: Free

The MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program is now recruiting current 8th graders to join the program starting this coming summer. All Upward Bound students MUST 
live in the city of Cambridge and attend CRLS starting in the 9th grade. 

Upward Bound Program provides after school tutoring during the school year and a six-week residential summer program at Wellesley College. The program also offers academic support and college preparation including college tours and senior seminars. Both the school year and summer session offer various recreational and cultural activities and field trips.

For more information or an application please contact: 617.253.5124 or see your 8th grade teachers.