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From the Amigos Principal | April 12, 2019
Published on Apr 12, 2019 15:07

12 de abril de 2019 / April 12, 2019

Estimadas familias,

Tuvimos una semana ocupada aquí en Amigos. L@s estudiantes del 4º a 8º grados tomaron el examen MCAS de Artes de Lenguaje en Inglés. Trabajaron mucho, tanto l@s alumn@s como la facultad, para que fuera una experiencia lo más positivo posible. Todos merecen un buen descanso. Seguiremos con Artes de Lenguaje en Inglés para 3º y Matemáticas para 3ro a 8º y Ciencias para 5º y 8º después de las vacaciones de abril.

Hoy estamos mandando nuestro boletín de marzo/abril para la escuela intermedia. Les invitamos a todos a leerlo para que tengan una idea de lo que pasa en los grados intermedios. Créanme, el tiempo vuela y su estudiante estará allí antes de que se den cuenta! Boletín de la escuela intermedia.

Hoy, algun@s estudiantes de la escuela intermedia, celebraron el Día Nacional del Silencio. El Día del Silencio es un día anual dedicado a difundir el conocimiento sobre el acoso e intimidación hacia las personas gays, lesbianas, bisexuales y trans. El club estudiantil de GSA, ofreció calcomanías a aquell@s estudiantes que voluntariamente quisieron demostrar su apoyo y solidaridad hacia la comunidad LGTBQ+ y mostrar que Amigos es un lugar seguro e inclusivo para todos los géneros.

¡Me complace anunciar que tenemos una fecha para la graduación del octavo grado este año! Nuestr@s alumn@s del 8º grado se graduarán el miércoles, 12 de junio a las 3:00 p.m. Esto significa que tendremos un día de salida temprana para los grados JK-7 el 12 de junio y otro día de salida temprana el último día de clases, el 18 de junio.

Finalmente, les animo a participar en la encuesta sobre el compromiso familiar. Su feedback cuenta y nos ayuda a mejorar. El último día para participar es el 10 de mayo!

¡Qué tengan una maravillosa semana de vacaciones de abril!

Atentamente,

Sarah Bartels-Marrero
Directora

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Dear Families,

We had a busy week here at Amigos! Students in grades 4-8 successfully took the English Language Arts MCAS exam. Both students and faculty worked hard to make the experience as positive as possible and now everyone deserves a good rest. We will continue with the language arts MCAS for 3rd grade, math for 3rd to 8th and science for 5th and 8th after the April break.

We are sending out our March/April newsletter for middle school today. We invite you all to read it so you have an idea of what happens in the upper grades. Believe me - time flies and your student will be there before you know it! View the Middle School Newsletter >>

Today, some middle school students observed the National Day of Silence. The Day of Silence is an annual event dedicated to spreading knowledge about the bullying and harassment of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. The student led GSA offered stickers to those students who voluntarily wanted to show their support and solidarity toward the LGTBQ+ community and to show that Amigos as a safe and inclusive place for all genders.

I am pleased to announce that we have a date for eighth grade graduation this year! Our 8th graders will graduate on Wednesday, June 12th at 3PM. This means that we will have an early dismissal day for grades JK-7 on June 12 and another early dismissal day on the last day of school, June 18th.

Finally, I encourage you to participate in the family engagement survey. The last day to participate is May 10!

Have a wonderful April vacation week!

Yours sincerely,

Sarah Bartels-Marrero
Principal

MCAS
The testing schedule is as follows:
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:
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
Please remember that the front doors are locked at 3:15. Families picking up their children from the after school program can use the buzzer at the side door.

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.

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

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.

Take the survey now >>

In Our Community and District

2019 Spring Break Math Camp
Registration closes Friday, April 12, 2019 | 12Noon
Download the flyer >>
Fill out the application >>

CRLS Spring A Cappella Jam
April 26 | 7PM
Fitzgerald Theatre, CRLS
Flyer >>

CRLS Jazz Night
April 30 | 7PM
La Fábrica Central
450 Mass Ave., Cambridge
Flyer >>

Book Talk!
April 30 | 6-7:30PM
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School
RSVP >>
Learn more >>

Step Up and Take Your
CHANCE TO DANCE!
Cambridge 7th & 8th Graders
Thursday, May 2 | 3:30-4:30PM
CRLS Dance Studio (room 0621)
Space is limited, so RSVP by April 26 >>

High School Extension Program Open House
May 15 | 5 - 7PM
359 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Join us for an opportunity to meet faculty, tour our classrooms, see student work, and hear about the changes happening at HSEP! Please RSVP with HSEP Clerk, Ashley Goodwin at 617.349.6880 or by email.

Scratch Night @ CPS!
May 16 | 5:30-7:30PM
CRLS, 459 Broadway
All CPS students and families are invited!
Details >>

CPS Summer Math & ELA Programs
Hear all about our summer programs for students entering grades 6-8!
Details >>

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 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

Vacaciones de Abril. No habrá escuela
15-19 de abril

Viaje K108 y K104 al Museo de los Niños
el lunes, 22 de abril

Conferencias de Familias y Maestr@s/Informes de Progreso
el martes, 23 de abril de 3-8PM con cita previa

Viaje de BioGen, 8B
el martes, 23 de abril

Mind Matters
el jueves, 25 de abril de 5:30-7:30PM en la Biblioteca
Tema: Investigación Por favor, póngase en contacto con Lillian Rater

CRLS All Day Portfolio Art Show
el jueves, 25 de abril

JK102, K 101 viaje al Museo de los Niños de Boston
el viernes, 26 de abril

Mermelada A' Capella Benefit
el viernes, 26 de abril de 7-8PM en CRLS
459 Broadway, Auditorio Fitzgerald

Noche de Galería
el miércoles, 1 de mayo de 6-7:30PM en la cafetería

Almuerzo de Agradecimiento a l@s Maestr@s
el martes, 7 de mayo

Concierto de música de JK-4th Grade
el viernes, 24 de mayo de 1:15-2:30 pm en el gimnasio

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April Vacation. There will be no school.
Monday, April 15-19

K108 and K104 trip to the Children’s Museum
Monday, April 22

Parent Teacher Conferences/ Progress Reports
Tuesday, April 23 from 3-8PM by appointment

Grade 8B Biogen Trip
Tuesday, April 23

Mind Matters in Spanish
Thursday, April 25 from 5:30-7:30PM in the Library
Topic: Research Please contact Lillian Rater

CRLS All Day Portfolio Art Show
Thursday, April 25

JK102, K 101 trip to Boston’s Children Museum
Friday, April 26

A’ Capella Benefit Jam
Friday, April 26 from 7-8PM at CRLS
459 Broadway, Fitzgerald Auditorium

Amigos School JK- 8th grade Gallery Night
Wednesday, May 1 from 6-7:30PM in the cafeteria

Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Tuesday, May 7

JK-4th Grade Music Concert
Friday, May 24 from 1:15-2:30PM in the gym

HEALTHY SNACK OF THE WEEK
Cambridge in Motion's healthy snack suggestion for the week: corn chips, salsa, and avocado slices.