Dear Families,
It is hard to believe that we have a week left of school! It has been a wonderful year and I am looking forward to reflecting on everything over the summer. We always have areas of growth and I know that we will continue to work together to strengthen our school and community.
There are a few things I encourage parents to do before the end of the year. First, please take a moment to look through the lost and found, many classrooms have a box outside their door. The school-wide box is in the cafeteria. Any items left at the end of the school year will be donated. Also, please return any library books to Ms. Melisa. The Library Media Department does important inventory and data work over the summer. Finally, please inform Ms. Sheila in the office if you are moving or your child will not be returning to Amigos next year.
Along with many smaller trips and celebrations, we have a few larger ones that you don’t want to miss. Our 8th graders will graduate on June 12 at 3PM, our last school-wide party - appropriately called Fiesta - will be on June 13 at 5:30PM and our Kindergarten students will graduate on June 14 at 1:30PM.
Also, Beyond the 4th Wall, the nonprofit organization that features student actresses and actors from the city of Cambridge, will present "Beauty and the Beast" on June 13, 14 and 15 at 7PM and June 16 at 3PM at the CRLS Theater. We invite you to enjoy this musical with a wonderful cast that includes many Amigos students from 3rd through 8th grade! Tickets are on sale online ($10 for children and $15 for adults).
Finally, I wanted to thank Ms. Hamel for her JK-4 Musical Concert the other week and Ms. Hamel, Mr. Talley, Mr. Babecka and Mr. Brady for a great Upper School concert on Thursday. Music itself is a language and it is amazing to see how our young people excel in this area. I also thank Ms. Greene and Mr. Claros for having organized such a fun Field Day for everyone.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Sarah Bartels-Marrero
Principal
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Estimadas familias:
¡Es difícil creer que nos queda una semana de escuela! Ha sido un año maravilloso y estoy deseando reflexionar sobre todo durante el verano. Siempre tenemos áreas de crecimiento y sé que seguiremos trabajando juntos para fortalecer nuestra escuela y comunidad.
Hay algunas cosas que les animo a hacer antes de fin de año. Primero, por favor, tómese un momento para echar un vistazo a los objetos perdidos, muchas aulas tienen una caja fuera de su puerta. La caja de la escuela está en la cafetería. Cualquier artículo que quede al final del año escolar será donado. También, por favor devuelva los libros de la biblioteca a la Sra. Melisa. El Departamento de Medios de Comunicación de la Biblioteca hace un importante trabajo de inventario y datos durante el verano. Finalmente, por favor, informe a la Sra. Sheila en la oficina si usted se va a mudar o si su hij@ no regresará a Amigos el próximo año.
Junto con muchos viajes y celebraciones más pequeñas, tenemos unas cuantas más grandes que no se pueden perder. Nuestr@s estudiantes de octavo grado se graduarán el 12 de junio a las 3PM, nuestra última fiesta escolar - llamada apropiadamente Fiesta - será el 13 de junio a las 5:30PM y nuestros estudiantes de Kindergarten se graduarán el 14 de junio a la 1:30PM.
También, Beyond the 4th Wall, la organización sin fines de lucro que presenta obras con actrices y actores estudiantiles de la ciudad de Cambridge, presentará "Beauty and the Beast" ("La Bella y la Bestia") el 13, 14 y 15 de junio a las 7PM y el 16 de junio a las 3PM en el teatro de CRLS. ¡Les invitamos a disfrutar de esta obra musical con un maravilloso elenco que incluye muchos estudiantes de 3ero a 8vo de Amigos! Boletos están a la venta en www.beyondthe4thwall.com ($10 para niños y $15 para adultos).
Finalmente, quiero agradecer a la Sra. Hamel por su Concierto Musical JK-4 la semana pasada y a la Sra. Hamel, el Sr. Talley, el Sr. Babecka y el Sr. Brady por un gran concierto de la Escuela Secundaria el jueves. La música en sí misma es un idioma y es increíble ver cómo nuestros jóvenes sobresalen en esta área. También les agradezco a Srta. Greene y Sr. Claros por haber organizado un Día de Campo tan divertido para todos.
¡Qué tengan un fin de semana maravilloso!
Atentamente,
Sarah Bartels-Marrero
Directora
Computer Science Playground
Last Friday, the 6th grade students enjoyed the “Computer Science Playground” organized by Cambridge Public School’s ICTS (Information, Communication and Technology Services) in conjunction with community partners from Lesley University, MIT Edgerton Center, MIT Playful Journey Lab, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach, MIT Museum, and the Broad Institute. For the second hour, students engaged in Makey Makey, where they controlled a Scratch game, chose conductive materials and built their own sensors. They also took apart computers with screwdrivers in order to better understand their components!
Patio de juegos de ciencias de la computación
El viernes pasado, los estudiantes de 6º grado disfrutaron del "Patio de juegos de ciencias de la computación" organizado por ICTS (Servicios de Información, Comunicación y Tecnología) de las Escuelas Públicas de Cambridge en conjunto con sus socios comunitarios: Universidad de Lesley, Centro Edgerton de MIT, Laboratorio de Viaje Lúdico de MIT, Tufts Centro de Educación y Extensión en Ingeniería, Museo de MIT, y el Instituto Broad. Por segunda vez, l@s estudiantes participaron en Makey Makey, donde controlaron un juego de Scratch, eligieron materiales conductores y construyeron sus propios sensores. También desmontaron computadoras con destornilladores para entender mejor sus componentes!
Reminders
Please remember that the front doors are locked at 3:15PM. 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.
New Playground
Read our rules about the new playground!
Amigos Store
If you’ve had your eye on an Amigos sweatshirt, bag or sticker, please visit El mercado to order yours now. Last order for the school yar.
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.
Lean las reglas para el nuevo patio de recreo
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. Última pedida para el año académico.
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In Our Community and District
2nd Annual Reader Prom
June 15 | 7:30PM | Dilboy VFW, Davis Square
The Porter Square Books Foundation, who brought George O’Connor and Jerry Craft to speak to the students of the Cambridge Schools this year, is hosting their 2nd Annual Reader Prom. All the proceeds will go to the Foundation and will help us bring more events and books to the students of Cambridge. Dress up in your finest prom fashion and bring a copy of your favorite book as your date to donate to a local nonprofit. (It’s the only prom where you’re supposed to dump your date right away!) There will be free snacks and soft drinks, a cash bar, music, dancing, “after-prom” style games and activities, and, of course, “chaperones.” You’ll also be able to get a formal prom picture with your “date” from and a bookish corsage.
Tickets and more information >>
Beauty and the Beast
Beyond the 4th Wall presents "Beauty and the Beast", fantastically performed by the youth of Cambridge!
At the CRLS Auditorium, June 13-15th at 7PM and June 16th at 3PM.
Tickets: $10 for children, $15 for adults. Purchase online >>
Hoops 'N' Health
June 15 | 10AM-6PM (Health Fair: 12-4PM)
Hoyt Field (Gilmore & Western)
Free games and activities for the whole family!
See details >>
Recycling & Composting
Here are some handy reminders!
Learn more >>
CPS Summer Math & ELA Programs
Hear all about our summer programs for students entering grades 6-8!
Details >>
MSN Summer Resource Guide
Get a jump start on your summer plans. Check it out!
Visit the website >>
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.
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]
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