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A Note from Principal Tony Byers
School years have a particular rhythm. The fall brings a crisp energy and feelings of clarity and purpose. The children’s eagerness for new experiences and fresh beginnings is palpable. Read more from Tony >>
Save-the-Date
Grade 3/4 Concert: January 30 | 8:45-9:45AM | Auditorium
All Grade 3 and 4 students will come together to sing at their annual concert. Families are invited! If possible, students should wear a white shirt with dark pants. The Arts Committee will serve coffee in the lobby before the concert.
Grade 1/2 Concert: March 20 | 8:45-9:45AM | Auditorium
All Grade 1-2 students will come together to sing at the concert. Families invited!
Questions? Contact music teacher Debbie Sullivan at [email protected] or 617.349.6577 x118.
LAST CALL for In-School K Registration for Siblings Entering G&P Next Fall
Registrations for siblings of current Graham & Parks students can be done here at the school with the liaison up until Thursday, January 8th. You can book an appointment time by using this Doodle Poll or by contacting Judy at [email protected] (please put SIBLING SURVEY in subject line) or 617.349.6577 x115. After January 8th, registrations can be made at the Family Resource Center (FRC). ALL JK/K registrations are due to the FRC by Saturday, January 31st. Please be sure to let family liaison Judy Amendola know if you have a sibling entering in the fall and have not yet returned a form.
Rescheduled! Parent Informational Coffee: "How is Technology Used in My Child's Classroom?"
NEW DATE: Friday, January 16 | 8:30-9:30AM | G&P library G&P's Instructional Technology Specialist, Heather French, will meet with parents to discuss what kind of technology is in the classroom and how it is used among the different grade levels.
Parent Focus Groups
Principal Tony Byers will continue meeting with groups of parents to hear about their experiences at Graham and Parks. Tony will meet with six parents at a time, by appointment.
Here are the upcoming January focus groups; they will all be held in Tony's office at G&P.
- Wednesday, 1/7 | 5:30-6:30PM (The date was changed because Principal Tony Byers was invited to attend a School Committee meeting.)
- Monday, 1/12 | 10-11AM
- Monday, 1/26 | 8:30-9:30AM
Please sign up online or contact Judy Amendola at [email protected] or 617.349.6577 x115 to sign up for one of the dates above.
We Need Your Help for Safety's Sake
The area in front of the school is FOR BUSES ONLY. Please do not pull up or park in front of the school on Linnaean Street.
Please park your car and walk your child into the building. Alternatively, our wonderful crossing guard Dawn can assist children crossing the street at the crosswalk directly in front of the school.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Friends of Graham & Parks Update
Find out what the Friends are all about and what they've been up to lately. Learn more >>
From the Nurses' Office: Flu Season
So far this year, the flu season has been off to a slow start. Although last year the flu was very active in December, it is more usual for flu cases to peak in January and February. Learn more >>
Safety on Ice-Covered Ponds,
Streams & Rivers
It’s important to make sure your children know not to walk out on ice that forms on streams, rivers and larger bodies of water. The water in the Charles River and MOST local waterways is never frozen enough to risk walking on. Though it appears to be frozen, the water beneath the ice is moving, creating thin spots. In addition, warm waters flowing into the river also create thin spots, where people and animals can fall through to the frigid water. To be safe use any of the skating rinks that are available throughout the city or use designated skating areas on ponds.
New Staff!
Join us in welcoming our new para-professionals and interns! Para-professionals: Carmen Dos Santos RM 103, Laura Broach RM 106, Inbal Alon RM 108, and Diane Jin RM 104 Special Start. Interns: Rachel Wolff RM 110, Janet Turkovich RM 107, Alicia Gauthier RM 215, Michelle Blankenshop RM 213, and Synthia Revelle RM 214.
Math in Focus, Number Bonds, Bar Models...Oh My!
Wednesday, January 28* | 6:30-7:30PM | G&P library
Interested in learning more about the new math program? Join G&P Math Coach Claire Dahill for an interactive and informational workshop on the new math program (K-5). *In the event of a snow storm, the workshop will be rescheduled. A notice will be sent via Parent Link.
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G&P CALENDAR
JANUARY
Monday, January 5
First day back to school
Monday, January 5 | 8:30AM
Friends of G&P Meeting
Wednesday, January 7
5:30-6:30PM
Parent Focus Group
Thursday, January 8
LAST DATE for in-school sibling registration. Call or email for an appointment! [email protected] or 617.349.6577 x115
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 12
10-11AM
Parent Focus Group
Friday, January 16
8:30-9:30AM
NEW DATE: Informational Parent Coffee: "How is Technology Used in My Child's Classroom?"
Monday, January 19
No School: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Monday, January 26
8:30-9:30AM
Parent Focus Group
Wednesday, January 28
6:30-7:30PM
Interactive and informational workshop on the new math program (K-5) with G&P Math Coach Claire Dahill
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
Tuesday, March 10
Early Release Day
Friday, March 20
Grades 1/2 Concert
Families are invited!
See details & full school calendar:
G & P Calendar
Are You Missing Glasses, Keys, Watches, Earbuds, and the Like?
Check out the main office's "Small Item Lost & Found" mailbox. Coats, hats, gloves, boots are in the Lost & Found cabinet in the Avon Street lobby.
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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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