Estimadas familias,

¡Qué semana! Fue maravilloso ver a l@s estudiantes llegar el miércoles a un patio de recreo abierto. Había sonrisas por kilómetros y tod@s se divirtieron mucho. Para aquellos de ustedes que han estado involucrad@s en el proyecto, saben que este ha sido un proyecto de tres años. Fueron tres largos años, pero el resultado final es realmente fabuloso.

Durante el último Desayuno con la directora, los padres se reunieron en torno a la idea de ayudar en la cafetería con los servicios de almuerzo. Si está usted disponible e interesad@, le invito a registrarse para ayudar. Habrá algún tipo de capacitación relacionada con la seguridad y las expectativas, pero por lo demás, debe ser una forma bastante directa y fácil de participar y marcar la diferencia. Usted no tiene que hablar inglés para participar y tod@s son bienvenid@s.

Quiero tomarme un momento para resaltar un evento que muy pronto tendremos en Amigos. El 29 de noviembre de 6:30-7:30PM, la Dra. Alexis Morgan, Superintendente de la Oficina de Servicios Estudiantiles, vendrá a Amigos para reunirse con ustedes, nuestras familias de Amigos. Este evento es parte de su gira de escuchar y aprender durante su primer año en Cambridge. Si usted tiene un/a estudiante que recibe apoyo de educación especial, espero que se una a nosotr@s. Habrá comida y cuidado de niños.

¡Qué tengan un bonito fin de semana!

Atentamente,

Sarah Bartels Marrero
Directora

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Dear Families,

What a week!! It was so wonderful to see the students arrive on Wednesday to an open playground. There were smiles for miles and lots of fun was had. For those of you who have been involved in the project, you know that this has been a three year project. It was a long three years but the end result is truly fabulous.

During the last Desayuno con la directora, parents came together around the idea of helping out in the cafeteria with lunch services. If you are available and interested, I invite you to sign up. There will be some training involved related to safety and expectations but otherwise, it should be a fairly straight forward way to participate and make a difference. You do not have to speak English to participate and all are welcome.

I want to take a moment to highlight an upcoming event we will be holding at Amigos. On November 29 from 6:30-7:30PM, Dr. Alexis Morgan, Superintendent of the Office of Student Services, will be coming to Amigos to meet with you, our Amigos families. This event is part of her listening and learning tour during her first year in Cambridge. If you have a student who receives special education support, I hope that you will join us. Dinner will be served and childcare provided.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Sarah Bartels-Marrero
Principal

Recordatorios
Lean las reglas para el nuevo patio de recreo.

¡Nuestra primera tienda Amigos ya está abierta! Si usted ha tenido el ojo puesto en una sudadera, bolsa o pegatina de Amigos, por favor visite El mercado de Amigos para ordenar la suya ahora.

Todos l@s padres, madres o guardianes deben completar un formulario CORI con al menos 2 semanas de anticipación antes de acompañar las excursiones o trabajar de voluntari@s en la escuela.

Lillian Rater, ofrecerá horas de oficina. Éstas serán por cita previa los martes y viernes de 9. a 11AM. Pueden contactarla en [email protected] o al 617.349.6315.

Reminders
Read our rules about the new playground!

Our first Amigos Store is up and running! If you’ve had your eye on an Amigos sweatshirt, bag or sticker, please visit El mercado de Amigos to order yours now.

All parents must fill out a CORI form at least 2 weeks in advance before chaperoning field trips or volunteering in the school.

Lillian Rater, will be offering office hours. Her office hours will be by appointment on Tuesdays and Fridays 9 - 11AM. You can contact her at [email protected] or at 617.349.6315.

City of Cambridge Participatory Budget Vote Week is Here!
Are you a resident of Cambridge and at least 12 years old? Come out and VOTE on how to spend $900,000 to improve the city! Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process through which community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget. The City hopes that PB will help directly involve residents in the budgeting and City-building process, foster civic engagement and community spirit, and help ensure that the City’s Capital Plan reflects the priorities of Cambridge residents. More info on when and where to vote for your favorite projects is 
available here. 

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Quality Learning and Professional Time
Studies conducted last year, and meetings with diverse stakeholders since, have raised concerns about the amount and quality of learning and professional time in Cambridge Public Schools. CPS is in the midst of a study and design process examining a range of options for improving learning and professional time, with an initial focus on elementary and Upper School schedules. 

View the latest updates on this process on the CPS website, and save the dates for the following Public Forums: 

December 5 | 6PM | Morse School
January 10 | 6PM | Kennedy-Longfellow School
January 12 | 10AM | Graham & Parks School

The Superintendent will develop a proposal that will be shared for stakeholder feedback in January. In addition to the public forums, school-based meetings are being scheduled for all schools. Any changes in school schedules will benefit from a full planning year in 2019-20 before implementation in 2020-2021. 

Outside Opportunities

Cambridge Digs DEEP - Building Understanding on Differing Perspectives
Join us for a City-wide Community Forum as we share feedback, build trust, and engage in dialogue across difference. All are welcome! Food and child care will be provided. Presented by Mayor Marc McGovern and Councilor Sumbul Siddiqui.

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 | 5:30 - 8PM
Fletcher Maynard Academy Gymnasium
225 Windsor Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
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Immigration Legal Screening Clinics
3rd Wednesday each month, 5:15-7:15PM
Free consultations with an immigration attorney for Massachusetts immigrants and their families
Community Legal Services & Counseling Center (CLSACC)
90 Third St., Cambridge
617.349.4396; [email protected] 
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Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Sessions
Learn about the eligibility requirements and application process for the following programs Cambridge Rental and Homeownership Programs: Inclusionary Housing Rental Program for studios, 1BR, 2BR, & 3BR units
throughout Cambridge, Homeowner Resale Pool, First-Time Homebuyer Workshop, Downpayment Assistance, and HomeBridge. Open to all. No RSVP Necessary. Learn more >>