Estimadas familias, 

¡Es difícil creer que sea diciembre! Las temperaturas parecen que van a mantenerse bajas, así que aprovecho el día de hoy para recordarles nuestra política para el recreo al aire libre. Consideramos que el recreo es una parte importante del día escolar de cada estudiante y nos esforzamos por tener recreo afuera lo más posible. En días de frío extremo seguimos la guía “Child Care Weather Watch Guide” para ayudarnos a decidir si está muy frío para jugar afuera. Sin embargo, si la temperatura está bajo los 13°F usualmente hacemos arreglos para tener recreo adentro. Es importante enviar a su estudiante a la escuela con ropa adecuada para el clima frío; un abrigo de invierno, guantes, sombrero y botas, para que pueda participar en la diversión invernal. Si usted está experimentando dificultades financieras para proveer cualquiera de estos artículos, por favor comuníquese con la Sra. Lillian Rater, nuestra Enlace de Familias, para obtener ayuda.

Como ya saben, siempre estamos emocionad@s de que usted se una a nosotr@s para los eventos comunitarios de la escuela/clase y de que colabore con nosotr@s mientras nos esforzamos por celebrar y nutrir a nuestr@s estudiantes bilingües. Como parte de nuestros esfuerzos para profundizar nuestra relación con Uds., nuestras familias, este año estamos utilizando una nueva herramienta llamada el Libro de Actas. Este libro / registro servirá para (1) documentar la participación de nuestras familias en los eventos a través del año, (2) proveer un espacio para compartir sus comentarios / impresiones de los eventos, y (3) recopilar datos que nos ayuden a reflexionar sobre los tipos de eventos y los horarios que más les convienen. En el próximo evento (cantata, desayuno, presentación, etc.), por favor busque el Libro de Actas (se lo puede pedir a cualquier miembro de nuestra facultad) y fírmelo antes del fin del evento. El libro estará disponible en el salón de su hij@. Su retroalimentación nos ayuda muchísimo y nos ayudará a mejorar nuestros esfuerzos de compartir el crecimiento de sus hij@s y responder a sus necesidades.

Por favor, tómese un momento para leer un mensaje de la enfermera Tamara sobre los piojos. Los piojos, aunque desagradables, no son el fin del mundo, y pueden y deben ser tratados rápidamente tan pronto sea posible. La enfermera Tamara tiene información importante sobre el tema en su boletín que nos ayudará a tod@s a sentirnos mejor preparad@s para manejar un incidente.

Tendremos nuestra segunda sesión de Profesores/Familias Transformativas el miércoles, 12 de diciembre de 6-8PM. Originalmente estaba programado para ser una sesión de una hora, pero según su retroalimentación, lo estamos ampliando a 2 horas. Esperamos que se una a nosotr@s mientras exploramos cómo la indagación, la curiosidad y la empatía juegan un papel en la forma en que interactuamos unos con otros.

Que tengan un fin de semana maravilloso! 

Sinceramente, 

Sarah Bartels-Marrero 
Directora

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Dear Families, 

It is hard to believe it is December all ready!! The temperatures seem to be staying low so I thought I would take today to remind you of our outside recess policy. We consider recess to be an important part of a child’s school day and we strive to have outdoor recess whenever possible. On days that are extremely cold we use the Child Care Weather Watch Guide to help us decide if it is too cold to go out and play. However, typically if it is below 13 degrees we will make arrangements for indoor recess. It is important to send your child to school with adequate clothing for cold weather; a winter coat, mittens, hat and boots, so that they may partake in the winter fun. If you are experiencing financial difficulty with providing any of these items, please contact Ms. Lillian Rater, our Family Liaison, for assistance.

As you know, we are always excited to have you join us for school/classroom events and to collaborate with us as we strive to celebrate and nurture our bilingual students. As part of our ongoing efforts to deepen our partnership with you and to understand how best to learn from our events for families, we are using a new tool this year called El Libro de Actas. This book / registry will serve to (1) document our families’ participation in a number of events, (2) provide you with space to comment on your experience(s), and (3) collect information that helps us reflect on and identify the best times and kinds of activities that generate the most interest and/or participation. At your next event (sing-along, breakfast, presentation, etc.), please look for the Libro de Actas (or ask any Amigos staff member to help you find it) and sign it before you leave the event. The book will be available in your child’s classroom during the event. Your feedback is invaluable and will help us do an even better job of sharing your child’s growth while responding to your needs.

Please take a moment to read a message from Nurse Tamara regarding lice. Lice, while unpleasant, are not the end of the world, and can and should be dealt with swiftly when at all possible. Nurse Tamara has some important information on the topic in her update that should help us all feel better prepared to deal with an incident.

We will have our second session of Transformative Teachers/Parents on Wednesday, December 12th from 6-8PM. It was originally scheduled to be a one-hour session but based on your feedback, we are extending it to 2 hours. We hope you will join us as we explore how inquiry, curiosity and empathy play a role in how we interact with one another. It is not too late to participate!

Have a wonderful weekend! 

Sincerely, 

Sarah Bartels-Marrero 
Principal  

Reminders
Sign up to help in the cafeteria! Helping Hands.

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.

Recordatorios
Apúntese para ayudar en la cafetería! Manos ayudantes.

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 9:00 a.m. a 11:00 a.m. Pueden contactarla en [email protected] o al 617.349.6315. 

CRLS Information Night for Rising 9th
Grade Families
Thursday, January 24, 2019
RSTA Tech Expo Drop-In | 5–6PM | CRLS Main Cafeteria
CRLS Information Night | 6–7:30PM | CRLS Arts Building
Come learn about the exciting & engaging opportunities in academics, arts, athletics, and extra curricula offered at Cambridge Rindge & Latin School.

The evening will start with the RSTA (Rindge School of Technical Arts) walk-through in the Main Cafeteria, followed by a presentation from Principal Smith in the Arts Building Auditorium. Families will also breakout into smaller group sessions with guidance counselors, deans, parents, and current CRLS students. Students can stay with parents or join current CRLS STARS students and mentors for a student-only presentation.

A mailing with CRLS Learning Community & Guidance Counselor assignments will be sent out a week before the event.

For more information, please contact Greta Hardina, CRLS Family Liaison, at 617.349.6660 or Email Greta.

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