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From the Amigos Principal | March 1, 2019
Published on Mar 1, 2019 15:04

1 de marzo de 2019 / March 1, 2019

Dear Families,

Welcome to March! We have a lot to share with you in this week’s newsletter.

Next week, March 4th through March 8th, we will be celebrating National School Breakfast Week to promote school breakfast across the district. The national theme is 'Start Your Engines' with school breakfast, with a race car design to emphasize fueling up in the morning. You are invited to join your child for breakfast at the school. Tuesday is Pancakes with Parents day and you can enjoy a meal for just $1.00!

Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed to show families how our school is doing in different areas. If you are interested in learning more about our report card and how our school is performing, I invite you to read more here.

One of our parents, Beatriz Gil Gómez de Liano, in conjunction with the Visual Attention Lab of Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and the University of Cambridge, is conducting a research study with children that investigates how various attentional and cognitive processes influence visual search behavior in children from 4 to 17 years old. Dr. Gil Gómez de Liano will be holding a discussion about her project on Monday, March 4 from 6:30 to 7:30PM in the Amigos library. If you are interested in learning more about this study and/or having your child participate, I invite you to attend.

Students and parents have been actively fundraising for the 8th grade capstone trip to New York City. For three days and two nights, our 8th graders explore the cultural heritage of different Hispanic immigrant groups through museum visits in Spanish, exploration of Spanish Harlem, restaurant adventures, theater highlights ("La casa de Bernarda Alba") and salsa lessons. The online auction, going live today Friday, March 1st and ending on Sunday, March 17th, will make up the necessary funds to let ALL the 8th graders attend the trip. We still need to raise $8,500 to make this trip possible! Please visit the auction website to view all the amazing items, from gift certificates to culinary adventures!

Our yearly Multicultural Night is coming up at the end of March. Participation seems to be down this year, so if you are willing and able to get involved, I encourage you to do so. Please contact Ana Realpe ASAP if you would like to set up a table representing your country of origin or you would like to help at the event.

Finally, please be reminded that there is no parking in the bus lane in front of the school during arrival and dismissal times. It may seem like just a few minutes but it makes for a more challenging arrival. Our buses need to load and unload, and cannot do so safely if cars are parked or idling in the bus lane.

Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,

Sarah Bartels-Marrero
Principal

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Estimadas familias:

¡Bienvenidos a marzo! Tenemos mucho que compartir con ustedes en el boletín de esta semana.

La próxima semana, entre el 4 y el 8 de marzo, celebraremos la Semana Nacional del Desayuno Escolar para promover el desayuno escolar en todo el distrito. El tema nacional es "Arranca tus motores" con un desayuno escolar, e incluye un diseño de carro de carreras para enfatizar el combustible por la mañana. Usted está invitad@ a desayunar con su hij@ en la escuela. El martes es el día de los “panqueques con los familiares” y puede disfrutar de un desayuno por sólo $1!

Cada año, cada escuela pública y distrito escolar en Massachusetts recibe un informe de calificaciones. Así como el informe de calificaciones de su hij@ muestra cómo le va en diferentes materias, el informe de calificaciones de la escuela está diseñada para mostrar a las familias cómo les va a nuestra escuela en diferentes áreas. Si usted está interesad@ en aprender más acerca de nuestro informe de calificaciones y cómo se está desempeñando nuestra escuela, le invito a leer más aquí.

Una de nuestras madres, Beatriz Gil Gómez de Liano, junto con el Laboratorio de Atención Visual del Hospital Brigham & Women's y la Facultad de Medicina de Harvard, y la Universidad de Cambridge, está llevando a cabo un estudio de investigación con niñ@s que investiga cómo varios procesos de atención y cognitivos influyen en el comportamiento de búsqueda visual en niños de 4 a 17 años de edad. La Dra. Gil Gómez de Liano tendrá una discusión sobre su proyecto el lunes, 4 de marzo de 6:30 a 7:30PM en la biblioteca de Amigos. Si usted está interesad@ en aprender más sobre este estudio y/o en que su hij@ participe, le invito a asistir.

L@s estudiantes, las madres y los padres han estado trabajando duro para recaudar fondos para el viaje de fin de año del 8vo grado a Nueva York. L@s estudiantes de 8vo explorarán la herencia cultural de diferentes grupos de inmigrantes hispanos mediante visitas a museos en español, la exploración de "Harlem hispano", aventuras culinarias, experiencias teatrales ("La casa de Bernarda Alba") y clases de salsa. Una subasta en línea se inaugurará hoy viernes, 1ero de marzo y cerrará el domingo, 17 de marzo, así recaudando los fondos necesarios para permitir que TODOS l@s estudiantes de 8vo puedan asistir al viaje. ¡Todavía nos quedan $8,500 por recaudar para que el viaje sea una realidad! Por favor, visite el sitio web de la subasta para echar un vistazo a todos los maravillosos artículos, ¡de diversos certificados de regalo a aventuras culinarias!

Nuestra Noche Multicultural anual se acerca a finales de marzo. La participación parece haber disminuido este año, así que si usted está dispuest@ y es capaz de participar, le animo a que lo haga. Póngase en contacto con Ana Realpe lo antes posible si desea crear una mesa que represente a su país de origen o si desea ayudar en el evento.

Finalmente, por favor, recuerden que no hay estacionamiento en el carril de autobuses frente a la escuela durante las horas de llegada y salida. Puede parecer que son sólo unos minutos, pero esto hace que la llegada sea más difícil. Nuestros autobuses necesitan cargar y descargar, y no pueden hacerlo de manera segura si los autos están estacionados o inactivos en el carril de autobuses.

¡Que tengan un fin de semana maravilloso!

Atentamente,

Sarah Bartels-Marrero
Directora

Reminders
Parking
Please remember that there is no parking in the bus lane in front of the school during arrival and dismissal times.

Friends of Amigos
FOA is looking for a new treasurer. Please let us know if you are interested.

School Schedules
READ HERE: Questions and Answers About School Schedules

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

New Playground
Read our rules about the new playground!

Amigos Store
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.

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

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

Recordatorios
Por favor recuerden que no hay estacionamiento en el carril de autobuses frente a la escuela durante las horas de llegada y salida.

¡FOA está buscando un/a nuev@ tesorer@! Favor de dejarnos saber si le interesa.

LEAN AQUÍ: Preguntas y respuestas sobre los horarios escolares de las Escuelas Públicas de Cambridge

Sign up to help in the cafeteria! Helping Hands

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.

Tod@s 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 9AM a 11AM. Pueden contactarla en [email protected] o al 617.349.6315.

Connect With Us / Conéctense
Facebook | Twitter | District Social Media

In Our District and Community
What are you doing after school this winter?
The Winter/Spring Resource Guide, compiled by the Middle School Network, gathers together the MANY options for outside of school opportunities for middle school students (grades 6-8). It includes many year long programs (that young people join at all different points of the year) and a lot of unique programming for just Winter and Spring: sports, media, academic help, leadership and even some early job opportunities for older kids! To see about signing up and getting started in any of these opportunities, contact Mariel Santos Dugan.

MIT Winter Family Day
March 2 | 11AM - 3PM
Bundle up and enjoy outdoor and indoor activities for the whole family! Make art and build creatively, check out music and dance performances, and warm up inside with food, games, books, and more. Free and open to the public; all children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary. Event Details >>

Camp Info Fair
March 6 | 6:30-8PM
CRLS
Learn more >>

Middle School Summer Opportunities Fair
(Same night as Camp Info Fair)
March 6 | 6:30-8PM
CRLS
Learn more >>

Title I Books for Bingo
March 13 | 6 - 7:30PM
King Open Cafeteria
Learn more >>

Cambridge Winter Farmers Market
Saturdays through April 6 | 10AM-2PM
Cambridge Community Center, 5 Callender Street
Learn more >>
See flyer >>

Mind Matters: Families Make a Difference
Do you have a child ages 4-8? Sign up now for a fun, friendly class! Learn more >>

Upcoming School Committee Meeting
All meetings are open to the public. Public comment welcome.
Public Hearing on the Proposed 2019-20 CPS Budget
Tuesday, March 19 | 6PM | School Committee Meeting Room at CRLS
The purpose of a Public Hearing is inviting input from the public regarding the budget.

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 >>

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]

EVENTOS IMPORTANTES / IMPORTANT EVENTS

FOA
El martes, 5 de marzo de 6 - 7:30PM
Para el cuidado de los niños por favor contacte: Kristin Canavan

JK-8 Noche de Información del Campamento de Verano
El miércoles, 6 de marzo de 6:30 - 8:30PM
CRLS, 459 Broadway, Cafetería Principal
Para información: Liz Lewis, 617.349.6283

Visita de los Trabajadores de Alcance Comunitario de Cambridge
El jueves, 7 de marzo a las 9:30AM

Mind Matters
El jueves, 7 de marzo de 5:30 - 7:30PM en la biblioteca
Para el cuidado de los niños por favor contacte: Lillian Rater at 617.349.6315

Presentación del baile de salón de 5º grado
El lunes, 11 de marzo a las 6PM
CRLS Monumento a la Guerra

Salida temprana es a las 12:55PM
El martes, 12 de marzo

Consejo Escolar de Amigos
El miércoles, 13 de marzo de 6-8pm en la biblioteca
Para cuidado de niños por favor contacte a Lillian Rater at 617.349.6315

Mind Matters
El jueves, 14 de marzo de 5:30 - 7:30PM en la biblioteca
Para el cuidado de los niños por favor contacte: Lillian Rater at 617.349.6315

MABE en Amigos: Tour de la Escuela
El miércoles, 20 de marzo

Desayuno de 3er grado
El viernes, 22 de marzo de 8:40 - 10AM

MABE/New England Dual Language Conference (MABE/Nueva Inglaterra)
El sábado, 23 de marzo de 8AM - 4PM, Nathanael Greene School, Pawtucket, RI.
Presentadores de Amigos: Michael Batt, Carlos Swaby

Mind Matters
El jueves, 28 de marzo de 5:30 - 7:30PM en la biblioteca
Para el cuidado de los niños por favor contacte: Lillian Rater at 617.349.6315

Noche Multicultural
El sábado, 30 de marzo de 4 - 7PM. Por favor traiga su plato favorito de la familia para compartir, habrá deliciosa comida, música, baile, presentaciones y excelente compañía. Póngase en contacto con Ana Realpe lo antes posible si desea crear una mesa que represente a su país de origen o si desea ayudar en el evento.

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Friends of Amigos
Tuesday, March 5 from 6 - 7:30PM
For childcare please contact: Kristin Canavan

JK-8 Summer Camp Information Night
Wednesday, March 6 from 6:30 - 8:30PM
CRLS, 459 Broadway, Main Cafeteria. For information: Liz Lewis, 617.349.6283

Cambridge Community Outreach Workers tour Amigos
Thursday, March 7 at 9:30AM

Mind Matters
Thursday, March 7 from 5:30 - 7:30PM in the library
For childcare please contact: Lillian Rater at 617.349.6315

5th Grade Ballroom Dance Presentation
Monday, March 11 at 6PM
CRLS War Memorial

Early Release Day Dismissal is at 12:55PM
Tuesday, March 12

Amigos School Council
Wednesday, March 13 from 6 - 8PM in the library.
For childcare please contact: Lillian Rater at 617.349.6315

Mind Matters
Thursday, March 14 from 5:30 - 7:30PM in the library
For childcare please contact: Lillian Rater at 617.349.6315

MABE School Tour at Amigos
Wednesday, March 20

3rd Grade Breakfast
Friday, March 22 from 8:40 - 10AM

MABE/New England Dual Language Conference
Saturday, March 23 from 8AM - 4PM, Nathaneal Greene School, Pawtucket, RI.
Amigos Presenters: Michael Batt, Carlos Swaby

Mind Matters
Thursday, March 28 from 5:30 - 7:30PM in the library
For childcare please contact: Lillian Rater at 617.349.6315

Multicultural Potluck Celebration
Saturday, March 30 from
4 - 7PM. Please bring a favorite family dish to share. There will be delicious food, music, dancing, presentations and excellent company! Please contact Ana Realpe asap if you would like to set up a table representing your country of origin or you would like to help at the event.

HEALTHY SNACK OF THE WEEK
Cambridge in Motion's healthy snack suggestion for the week: butternut squash crips.