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A Note from Principal Tony Byers
School tours began last month. As principal, my job is to greet parents at the end of the tour and answer questions. School tours of this sort don’t happen in most school districts, and I certainly hadn’t participated in a process like this before, so I was curious about what kind of questions I’d get after prospective parents had seen the school in action. Read more from Tony >>
G&P Happenings
December is almost here! Stay in the loop of the latest happenings, from upcoming Parent Focus Groups to welcoming new staff to Friends of G&P updates. Read on for all the details >>
Important Reminder: Sibling Enrollment
Sibling surveys went home in November. If you need one please let us know. This survey is to help us compile a list of families who may have JK or K students entering Graham & Parks in the fall of 2015. We do this so we can provide you with registration packets and invite you to take advantage of the opportunity to register here at the family liaison's office. Learn more >>
Anyone Can Learn to Code!
In a world where much of what we touch has been programmed, is it time that we understand some of what is “going on under the hood” so to speak? In December, Graham and Parks students will participate in “An Hour of Code” using tutorials (from the non-profit foundation code.org) on visual and non-visual programming languages such as Scratch, Lightbot and even Javascript. We will discuss computational thinking, problem solving, digital confidence, and most importantly, why we should learn to code. Learning to code gives students the power to create and innovate the world around them and opens the door to some of the most creative careers available. Students at Graham and Parks will all use a tutorial covering basic computational thinking and then will be encouraged to explore other tutorials that allow more room for creative thinking. Our hope is not that every student will want to take on a career as a programmer, but that every student will understand that he or she is capable of creating amazing things through code!
Cold Weather – Staying Warm & Safe
As the cold air moves in, it's time to review cold weather safety. This is especially important if you've moved to Cambridge from a warm, sunny climate. Read more >>
G&P Car Magnets
Display your school pride while supporting the 5th grade capstone trip – buy a G&P car magnet! Don't have a car? No problem! Stick it on your fridge, your mailbox, any metal surface. These rugged magnets are designed to weather the outdoors. Magnets are $5 each. Want one? Send an email to Stefanie or Anish Dhanda at [email protected] or [email protected], or pick one up in the lobby whenever t-shirts are being sold.
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G&P CALENDAR
DECEMBER
Tuesday, December 2
8:30-9:30AM
Parent Focus Group #1
Friday, December 5
8:30AM
Family Cultural Exchange (FCEP) First Friday Coffee. Meet at 8:30AM in G&P lobby then meet the group at 8:45AM at Bourbon Cafe in Porter Exchange Building.
Tuesday, December 9
8:30-9:30AM
Parent Focus Group #2
Thursday, December 11
5:30-7:30PM
Steering Committee Meeting at the 1st floor conference room. Childcare by advanced reservation.
Thursday, December 18
8:30-9:30AM
Parent Informational Coffee in the G&P library: "How is Technology Used in my Child's Classroom?"
Friday, December 19
8:30AM
Friends of G&P Fundraising Meeting
Tuesday, December 23
8:30-9:30AM
Parent Focus Group #3
Wednesday, December 24 - Friday, January 2
No School: Winter Break
JANUARY
Monday, January 5
First day back to school
Thursday, January 8
5:30-7:30PM
Steering Committee Meeting. Childcare by advanced reservation.
Friday, January 9
8:30-10AM
Family Cultural Exchange Program (FCEP) First Friday Coffee.
Monday, January 19
No School: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Friday, January 30 | 8:45 AM
Grades 3/4 Concert in the auditorium. Families are invited!
Looking ahead...
February 16-20
No school: February Break
See details & full school calendar:
G & P Calendar
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Graham & Parks School
44 Linnaean St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
School's Website
Main Office: 617.349.6577
School Cancellation Line:
617.349.6513
Tardy/Late Line: 617.349.6577 x125
Contacting G&P Staff
For time sensitive messages, call the main office at 617.349.6577. While staff cannot take phone calls during the day, you can leave a voice message by calling 617.349.6577 and using the classroom number as the extension. Staff members have email addresses as follows: First initial and last name as one word, followed by @cpsd.us. For example, Jane Smith would be [email protected]. Staff members also have mailboxes in the front office where you may leave a note.
Communicate with the G&P Community
Email lists:
ParentLink for official school announcements; these are sent to email addresses on emergency cards.
gp21:
This is a parent-run Yahoo group with discussions of school matters as well as sharing of information and resources. Visit groups.yahoo.com/group/gp21
Steering Committee
Minutes can be viewed on the school website.
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