 Dear Families,
As I mentioned in my previous newsletter, educators from across Massachusetts and the country came to visit Amigos this week as part of the school visit portion of the MABE Conference. Ms. Rater and Ms. Collazo did an excellent job providing tours and answering question. All our guests left very impressed with the teaching and learning going on here.
It is with disappointment I share with you that we did not win for School of the Year. It was a great honor to be nominated out of all the immersion schools in the country. We congratulate the winner, the International School of Brooklyn, New York for their work in two-way immersion!
Have a happy weekend!
Sincerely,
Sarah Bartels-Marrero
Principal
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Estimadas Familias,
Como mencioné en mi boletín anterior, educadores de todo el país y de Massachusetts vinieron a visitar Amigos esta semana como parte de la Conferencia MABE. Sra. Collazo y Sra. Rater hicieron un trabajo excelente dando tours y contestando preguntas. Todos nuestros invitados se fueron muy impresionados con la enseñanza y el aprendizaje que ocurre aquí.
Es con desilusión que comparto con ustedes que no ganamos para la Escuela del Año. Fue un gran honor ser nominado entre todas las escuelas de inmersión del país. Felicitamos al ganador, la Escuela Internacional de Brooklyn, Nueva York, por su trabajo en el campo de doble inmersión.
¡Que tengan un fin de semana feliz!
Atentamente,
Sarah Bartels-Marrero
Directora
MCAS
The testing schedule is as follows:
April 8th and 10th - Upper School English Language Arts
April 9th and 11th - 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts
April 24th and 25th - 3rd grade English Language Arts
May 1st and 2nd - 4th and 5th grade Math
May 6th and 7th - 3rd grade Math
May 9th and 10th - Upper School Math
May 16th and 17th - 5th and 8th grade Science
El plan de fechas es el siguiente:
8 y 10 de abril - Upper School English Language Arts
Abril 9 y 11 - 4 y 5 grado Artes del Lenguaje Inglés
24 y 25 de abril - 3er grado Artes del Lenguaje Inglés
1 y 2 de mayo - 4 y 5 de mayo Matemáticas
6 y 7 de mayo - 3er grado Matemáticas
9 y 10 de mayo - Matemáticas en la escuela superior
Mayo 16 y 17 - 5to y 8vo grado Ciencias
Reminders
Data Report on Youth and Social Media
Wait Until 8th
There are several Amigos families interested in the Wait Until 8th movement. Please visit their page to learn more.
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
Reporte sobre los jóvenes y los medios de comunicación
Esperar hasta el 8º
Hay varias familias de Amigos interesadas en el movimiento Esperar hasta el 8º. Por favor, visite su página para obtener más información.
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.
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We Want to Hear from You!
CPS is pleased to launch our 2019 Family Survey. The purpose of this survey is to learn about the experiences of families in our schools and district. It is important to us that all families feel welcomed, and that all students receive the best possible education.
As a district committed to equity, we use survey results to understand whether students and families from all backgrounds are having positive experiences in our schools. Your answers will be completely anonymous and can not be connected to you.
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 Happy National Nutrition Month!
Some classrooms decide to celebrate students' birthdays and other occasions. To create a healthier environment, the School Wellness Guidelines recommend celebrating in ways that do not include food. Some ideas include extra recess instead of a party, or a fun game inside the classroom if weather is bad. Find more ideas to celebrate here and ideas for non-food rewards here.
In Our Community and District
Cambridge Dads Discussion Group
Fathers will have an opportunity to discuss a variety of topics including: what it means to be a father, the portrayal of fathers in the media, and stress management. Saturday Mornings March 23 and 30, 10 – 11:30AM
119 Windsor Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Fathers can register by email or by calling/texting 857.209.4964.
Breakfast and child care provided.
Free event. Participants receive a Cambridge Dads mug!
Girls Day!
Saturday, March 23 | 11AM - 4PM
MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Avenue
MIT Museum celebrates women in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. Explore, create and investigate with scientists from many local universities. Hands-on activities, informal talks, and demonstrations. The theme is architecture!This event is recommended for ages 10+ but all are welcome.
Real Talk
March 25 | 5:30PM
Special guest Duane deFour will lead a conversation about masculinity and thinking critically about gender norms.
View Flyer >>
CPS Summer Math & ELA Programs
Hear all about our summer programs for students entering grades 6-8!
Details >>
Welcome to CPS! Resource Fair
Saturday, April 6 | 10AM-12Noon
CRLS, cafeteria
We hope to see incoming JK/K students and those who are new to the district!
Learn more >>
Courageous Conversations
All are welcome to join a series of community meetings that will take place at Rindge Avenue Upper School for the North Cambridge community, including the Baldwin community. These sessions are designed to talk about issues around racial equity, racial bias in education, racial identity, and more. Each session builds on the previous, so you are urged to try to attend as many as possible.
Sessions take place at 70 Rindge Avenue from 5:30 - 8PM with dinner provided and childcare for ages 3 and older. If you have any questions, please contact Tina Lieu.
March 26: We'll be learning tools to build empathy and have the conversations planned for our 3rd and 4th sessions.
April 9: (rescheduled from cancelled February 26 session)
April 23: Facilitated small group work also using “Socrates Cafe.” Dialogue: how culture and race impacts our community and imagining equity.
May 28: Large group: Path Forward-Goal Setting-Timeline. Dialogue: Action Steps.
Smartphones and Social Media: Hear the Real Deal, from Students Themselves
March 29, 2019 | 6 - 8PM
Ringe Avenue Upper School, 70 Rindge Ave. Cambridge
View event details >>
Let's Cook & Move
Monday, April 8 | 5:45 - 7:30PM
A parent and child activity. For families with children in grades JK - 3. Presented by The Title I Program.
Cambridgeport School Cafeteria, 89 Elm Street
Parents and children prepare an appetizer together, enjoy a healthy dinner, and have fun doing a movement activity.
Registration required by email or 617.349.6492. Event is limited to 20 families so act fast. Please be sure to include your name, child's school and grade and include how many adults/children will be attending.
CitySprouts Summer Youth Internship at the Cambridge Upper Schools
July 2 - August 9
Monday through Friday | 9AM - 1PM
All 11 - 14 year olds are eligible. There is no cost for the internship program. Have fun gardening, cooking, science activities and learning about the environment. Students who complete the program will receive a $150 stipend (must be available for the entire 6 weeks).
Applications have been sent home with students. They are due on May 3. If you have any questions, please call 617.876-2436 or email us.
Community Discussion Series: How to Talk with Young
People About Substance Use
Various Dates & Locations | 6:15 - 7:30PM
Be a prepared caregiver and mentor: Learn about the strength of our teens! Join Cambridge Youth Programs and the Cambridge Public Health Department for a night of learning and discussion. Open to all Cambridge caregivers, role models, and families with young people, especially teens.
View the flyer >>
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 >>
Cambridge Winter Farmers Market
Saturdays through April 6 | 10AM-2PM
Cambridge Community Center, 5 Callender Street
Learn more >>
See flyer >>
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]
Summer Opportunities for Fifth Grade Students
The Cambridge Agenda for Children Middle School Network created a resource guide for all the summer opportunities for middle school students in Cambridge. Many of these programs include rising 6th graders.
Click here >>
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