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A Note from Principal Tony Beyers
Spring at Graham and Parks is finally here, although a part of me will refuse to believe it until our garden is in full bloom. However, I have noticed the return of a different kind of annual. Read more >>
An Awesome Poetry Month Celebration
Huge thanks to Kathy Greeley and her Harvard interns Josh Jenkins and Alex Welch for launching Poetry Month with a terrific Poetry and Pastries evening at G&P. Kids and adults of all ages celebrated words and inspiration by picking words from a word bowl and stringing them into poems or by making a watercolor painting to represent a poem. There was also a basket of treasures to write about, a litany poem station, and a station to make mosaic stepping stones for the garden. From Junior Kindergarteners to grand-parents there was something for everyone. We ended our celebration by meeting in the cafeteria to share some of our poems—despite the rainy evening, it was clear that everyone had spring on their minds but it was amazing how many different ways everyone found to celebrate the season. The power of poetry! Tony ended the evening by sharing one of his favorite poems by poet Li-Young Lee. All in all a very special event. If you missed it, the good news is that it will be back next April!
Save-the-Date! All-School Art Show
On May 20th, there will be an ALL-SCHOOL ART SHOW at Graham and Parks! Learn more >>
G&P Steering Committee Elections
Elections for the five parent representatives on the G&P Steering Committee will be held May 20—28. We need every G&P family to participate! Learn more >>
Mark Your Calendars!
Have an IEP for Your Child? Contemplating One?
Don't miss this event for ALL CPS families on May 2. Learn more >>
Pop-Up Store Back
May 4—8 | 8:00-8:45 AM & 2:00-2:45 PM
Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Friends of G&P Pop-Up Store will be back in the front lobby Monday, May 4th through Friday, May 8th. Hours are 8:00-8:45 AM and 2:00-2:45 PM.
We will be selling G&P t-shirts (long and short sleeved), G&P magnets, and G&P aprons. We accept, cash, check, and credit card. We can also take credit card donations to the 2014-2015 annual fund drive to support our classrooms.
See you there!
The Book Fair is Coming
June 9—12 | 8:00 AM-3:00 PM daily, plus in the evening on Thursday June 11
The annual Graham & Parks Book Fair is a great way to get ready for summer reading, with lots of exciting new books to choose from. It is also an important fundraiser for the library.
The book fair is open Tuesday through Friday, with a special Family Night event on Thursday, June 11. We need lots of help to make this a successful event, so please watch for more info soon about how you can support the book fair!
Friends of Graham & Parks News
The Friends of Graham & Parks seek to provide academic enrichment opportunities for every student, promote volunteerism, and engage all families through fundraising activities and community building events.
Please join us at our next meeting to share ideas or learn about volunteering opportunities on Monday, May 4 in the lobby at 8:45 AM. All are welcome and we promise fresh coffee and delicious treats!
Please look at our Friends of G&P Bulletin Board in the lobby (on the left side as you face the garden) for announcements about upcoming events.
SAVE THE DATE!
Friends is working with our teachers to plan a G&P Clean-up Day on Sunday, May 31. Teachers have told us that they need a whole range of help from removing staples to painting so we hope you can join us... we will need lots of parent power.
We will send a flyer home via backpack express with more information closer to the time.
Summer Camp Info
From seeing what's out there to getting help with registration forms to helping fund summer camp for a child in need – we've got it all here. Read more >>
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G&P CALENDAR
MAY
Saturday, May 2 | 1:00-3:00 PM: "An IEP For My Child" in the Fletcher Maynard Academy
Library. ALL CPSD parents are invited.
Monday, May 4-Tuesday, May 26: MCAS Math & STE Test window, grades 3-5.
One of the best supports to provide your child is a good night's sleep, a great breakfast,
and a calm, organized start to the day.
Friday, May 8: Steering Committee Candidates Statement due to Family Liaison.
Friday, May 8 | 6:00-8:00 PM: TRIAD Party for rising 5th graders from G&P, Haggerty, and
Tobin Schools. Russell Youth Community Center, 680 Huron Ave. Details and permission
slips went home via back pack.
Monday, May 11 | 2:50 PM: JK/K Open House by invitation to parents and their newly
enrolled JK/K students. Email and printed invitations were sent out on 4/29/15.
Wednesday, May 13: EARLY RELEASE DAY, dismissal at 12:25 PM.
Thursday, May 14 | 5:30-7:30 PM: Steering Committee Meeting.
Friday, May 15 | 8:15-9:15 AM: Steering Committee Candidates Coffee, in the lobby.
Wednesday, May 20 | 4:00-7:00 PM: Art Show in the front lobby,Walker Street lobby, and
cafeteria.
Monday, May 25: NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day observed.
Friday, May 29 | 8:45-9:15 AM: Kindergarten Concert in the auditorium. Families invited.
Coffee and tea will be served in the lobby prior to the concert.
Looking ahead...
JUNE
Monday, June 1: Steering Committee Election results announced.
Tuesday, June 2 | 6:30 PM: Grade 5 Instrumental Concert - Evening performance at CRLS!
Grade 5 Instrumental students from G&P, Haggerty, MLK, and Morse will perform in an
evening concert. Students rehearse 6-6:30 PM.
Monday, June 8 – Friday, June 12: BOOK FAIR.
Tuesday, June 9: Moving Up Day to VLUS. Times and an agenda will be distributed as the
day gets closer.
Thursday, June 11 | 5:30-7:30 PM: Steering Committee Transition meeting.
Thursday, June 11: Book Fair Family Night
Thursday, June 25: Last day of school
SEPTEMBER on...
SY2015-16 is posted online at www.cpsd.us >>
See details & full school calendar:
G & P Calendar
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Graham & Parks School
44 Linnaean St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
School's Website
Main Office: 617.349.6577
School Cancellation Line:
617.349.6513
Tardy/Late Line: 617.349.6577 x125
Contacting G&P Staff
For time sensitive messages, call the main office at 617.349.6577. While staff cannot take phone calls during the day, you can leave a voice message by calling 617.349.6577 and using the classroom number as the extension. Staff members have email addresses as follows: First initial and last name as one word, followed by @cpsd.us. For example, Jane Smith would be [email protected]. Staff members also have mailboxes in the front office where you may leave a note.
Communicate with the G&P Community
Email lists:
ParentLink for official school announcements; these are sent to email addresses on emergency cards.
gp21:
This is a parent-run Yahoo group with discussions of school matters as well as sharing of information and resources. Visit groups.yahoo.com/group/gp21
Steering Committee
Minutes can be viewed on the school website.
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