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From the Amigos Principal | March 8, 2019
Published on Mar 8, 2019 15:03

8 de marzo de 2019 / March 8, 2019

Estimadas familias,

No es de sorprenderse que haya un cuerpo significativo de investigación que demuestra la importancia de las relaciones interpersonales en las escuelas. Se sabe que las fuertes relaciones entre l@s estudiantes y l@s miembros del personal afectan positivamente los resultados del aprendizaje y la autoestima de l@s alumn@s. Uno de nuestros objetivos como escuela es asegurarnos de que cada estudiante tenga por lo menos una persona en el edificio a quien considere un "adulto de confianza". Este podría ser cualquier miembro del personal del edificio, no necesariamente el/la maestr@ actual del estudiante o el equipo de profesores actual. Nuestra esperanza es que nuestr@s estudiantes sepan que tienen a alguien que l@s está cuidando, así como a alguien que pueda escucharles y ofrecerles apoyo en caso de que lo necesiten. En la Encuesta de Salud MGHS del 2017, el 69% de l@s estudiantes de Amigos reportaron tener un/una maestr@ o un adulto en la escuela con quien podían hablar sobre un problema. Creemos que al centrarnos en las relaciones, podremos aumentar ese porcentaje significativamente.

La semana pasada, pude asistir al Seminario de Primavera para Administradores de Escuelas de Inmersión de Nueva Inglaterra. Tuvimos la suerte de pasar tiempo con Tara Williams Fortune. La Dr. Fortune es especialista en enseñanza por inmersión y directora del Programa de Investigación por Inmersión y Desarrollo Profesional del Centro de Investigación Avanzada en Adquisición del Lenguaje (CARLA) de la Universidad de Minnesota. Fue emocionante estar con otros directores de inmersión y escuchar algunas de las últimas investigaciones relacionadas con la inmersión!

La Asociación Multiestatal para la Educación Bilingüe (MABE) también celebra su conferencia anual cada mes de marzo. Este año la conferencia se llevará a cabo en la Escuela Nathaneal Greene en Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Como parte de la conferencia, Amigos abrirá sus puertas a l@s asistentes de MABE el 20 de marzo. También enviaremos un equipo de profesores para que asistan a la conferencia el sábado 23 de marzo. Las familias deben saber que la conferencia también está abierta a los padres, madres y tutores. Por favor, hágame saber si le gustaría asistir a la conferencia.

¡La subasta en línea para el viaje a Nueva York del 8vo grado ya ha recaudado $5,425 en su primera semana gracias a las familias de alumn@s y ex-alumn@s de Amigos! Todavía les quedan $3,000 por recaudar para permitir que TOD@S l@s estudiantes de 8vo puedan asistir al viaje. 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!

¡Qué tengan un fin de semana maravilloso!

Sinceramente,

Sarah Bartels-Marrero
Directora

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Dear Families,

Not surprisingly, there is a significant body of research that demonstrates the importance of relationships in schools. Strong relationships between students and staff members are known to positively affect student learning outcomes and self-esteem. One of our goals as a school is to make sure that each student has at least one person in the building who they would consider a “trusted adult”. This could be any staff member in the building, not necessarily the student’s current teacher or teaching team. Our hope is that our students know they have someone who is looking out for them, as well as someone who can listen to them and offer support to them should they need it. On the 2017 MGHS Health Survey 69% of students at Amigos reported having a teacher or adult in the school with whom they could talk about a problem. We believe that by focusing on relationships, we will be able to increase that percentage significantly.

Just last week, I was able to attend the Spring Seminar for New England Immersion School Administrators. We were fortunate enough to spend time with Tara Williams Fortune. Dr. Fortune is an immersion teaching specialist and director of the Immersion Research and Professional Development Program at the Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA) at the University of Minnesota. It was exciting to be with other immersion principals and to hear some of the latest research related to immersion!

The Multistate Association for Bilingual Education (MABE) also holds its annual conference each March. This year the conference is being held at the Nathaneal Greene School in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. As part of the conference, Amigos will be opening its doors to MABE attendees on March 20th. We will also be sending a team of teachers to attend the conference on Saturday, March 24. Families should know that the conference is open to parents, guardians and caregivers as well. Please let me know if you would like to attend the conference.

The online auction for the 8th grade trip to NYC has already raised $5,425 in its first week thanks to families of Amigos students and alumni! There is still $3,000 to raise to make up the necessary funds to let ALL the 8th graders attend the trip. Please visit the auction website to view all the amazing items, from gift certificates to culinary adventures!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Sarah Bartels-Marrero
Principal

Reminders
Check out our School Report Card

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
Vea nuestra boleta de calificaciones.

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

National Nutrition Month
In honor of National Nutrition Month, this March we are requesting all CPS Family Liaisons to consider including a brief nutrition blurb regarding the school food and wellness environment. Four blurbs have been compiled below with resources linked. We have mapped the blurbs to four weeks throughout March. Please contact Gabby Headrick, Public Health Nutritionist, at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

Week of March 4th, 2019
Did you know Cambridge Public Schools have district-wide Wellness Policies and Guidelines? These documents help guide school administrators, teachers, staff, and families to make decisions that support a healthy environment. Daily recess, non-food rewards, and healthy classroom celebrations are all recommended by the School Wellness Policy and Guidelines. Find the Wellness Policy here and the Wellness Guidelines here.

National School Breakfast Week
& World Language Week!
Beat the hectic morning rush in the snow with conveniently prepared school breakfast! It’s National School Breakfast Week, and we’re celebrating across the district. School breakfast is FREE for a complete meal. Pick a breakfast base, add a piece of fruit, & select an additional milk or juice to pedal up for the school day. More info >>

World Language Week is also celebrated across the district! Enjoy a special lunch menu this week to showcase a handful of cultural dishes from around the world (changes to menu posted due to snow day cancellation). More info >>

Free Markets

In Our Community and District

Free Markets
Check out any one of these FREE Markets that are held throughout the City of Cambridge. All you need is a grocery bag! View the flyer >>

Culture Night!
March 8 | 6PM
CRLS
Come learn about CRLS and its diverse community!
Learn more >>

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

CPS Summer Math & ELA Programs
July 8 - 26, July 29 - August 16 | 8:30 - 11:30AM
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Learn more >>

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

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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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: whole grain chips with salsa.