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Morse Thursday Take Home: March 3, 2022
Published on Mar 3, 2022 16:24

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March 3, 2022

Message from Family Liaison

Hello Morse Community Happy Thursday!

The National Women’s History Alliance designates a yearly theme for Women's History Month. The 2022 theme is "Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope." This theme is "both a tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and frontline workers during this ongoing pandemic and also a recognition of the thousands of ways that women of all cultures have provided both healing and hope throughout history.

Meet Suzan Shown Harjo, a prominent advocate for indigenous peoples’ rights. She is president and director of the Morning Star Institute in Washington, D.C., the nation’s oldest advocacy group for Indigenous peoples’ rights in the country. Also, part of her legacy is the fight to remove slurs to Indigenous people from sports team names. She educates people about: Issues affecting Indigenous people, Legislation to preserve Indigenous rights, hold onto language and traditions, tackle poverty, addictions and joblessness, and guard sacred lands.The institute serves as a reminder of the promises that the federal government made to Indigenous peoples in exchange for their lands.

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COVID Updates

CPSD is implementing a new testing option that will allow our students and staff the opportunity to rapid test at home weekly. This means all students and staff will now have the option to participate in two COVID tests each week: one at school and once at home.

ANY student can participate in the new at-home rapid testing program regardless of vaccination status.
THE TESTING PROGRAM IS VOLUNTARY. Families must opt-in through the CPS Family Portal.

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Book Swap

Please remember to continue to bring in gently used books for the Morse Book swap. Book swap will take place the first week of March as part of the Read Across America celebration.

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Read Across America Week

February 28 - March 4, 2022
The Morse School is gearing up for our upcoming Read Across America celebration the week of February 28th through March 4th! Each day that week, students and staff will have an opportunity to participate in a different reading-themed activity. Please see the attached flyers for information about the celebration, loads of great reading resources, and to find out how you can help your child participate in our celebratory book swap!

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View flyer (pdf) >>

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Cambridge City Nature Art Challenge (CCNAC)

This Year, CCNAC will be hosting an art contest for children and youth for grades 1-8 are welcomed to join in the art contest. Please see the link for more details on how you can enter for a chance to win!
Deadline: May 2, 2022

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Please note: This contest is not part of the art studio at Morse school. Please send applications to Green Cambridge. P.O. Box 380932, Cambridge, MA 02238. All artwork should be completed at home.

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Summer Programs 2022

Daybreak Day Camp (Ages 5-12)
Registration open.
Register here >>
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Cambridge Adventure Day Camp (Ages 5-11 + CITs 12-13)
Registration open.
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Summer Ink Simmons 2022 (Rising 5th & 6th grade)
Registration open. More details >>

Nuvu Summer Studio (Ages 11-15)
Registration open. More details >>

Empow STEM Summer Program (Ages 7-15)
Registration open.
More details >>
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dynaMIT Summer Day Program (Rising 6th-9th grade)
Registration open untll 4/17. More details >>

Youth Soccer Camp for Girls (Crimson Soccer @ Harvard) (Ages 6-13)
Registration open. More details >>

PBHA Cambridge Youth Enrichment Program (Ages 6-13)
Registration open.
More details >>
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PBHA Recent Immigrant Summer Enrichment (Ages 14-20)
Registration open.
More details >>
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KIDS 4 CODING Summer STEM Programs (Ages 7-16)
Registration open. More details >>

Club Z SAT/ACT Test Prep (10th-12th grade)
Registration open. More details >>

The Work Force Summer College Immersion (Rising 12th grade)
Registration open.

MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound (8th grade)
Registration open until 5/1.
More details >>
Apply here >>

iFp Studios (Ages 14-18)
Registration open.
More details >>
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Outback Summer Program (Rising JK-6th grade)
Registration open.
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Cowemoki Summer Enrichment Program (Ages 5-12)
Registration open.
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B-3 Family Scholarship Application

The Birth to Third Grade Partnership (B3) has 25* new Preschool Scholarships for Cambridge children from households with low-income.

Children must be 2 years and 9 months or older by August 1, 2022 to qualify. Applications will be accepted March 1- 31, 2022.
(Scholarships are not awarded on a first come, first serve basis.)

More details >>
Apply online >>
Apply here (pdf) >>

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Friday Night Hype

Friday, March 18 | 6-9PM | CRLS War Memorial Field House
Scholars who attend will be able to participate in a myriad of fun activities and games with mentors and their friends, and eat a great meal. If your scholar is interested please sign up to join us! Scholars will be able to choose activities when they arrive.

Register here >>
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Executive Functioning Workshop with Sarah Ward

Thursday, March 17 | 7-9PM | Zoom
If your younger child has trouble following a sequence of instructions, or if your older child has trouble starting, completing and turning in assignments on time, they are struggling with executive functioning skills. In this talk, caregivers will learn executive functioning skills by Sarah Ward.

Read presentation summary >>
Register here >>
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CLBL North Division - New Players Welcome!

The North Division of the Cambridge Little Baseball League is now welcoming new players for the 2022 season - our 70th season!

Programs start in April, for boys and girls (ages 5012). Register online or email us. There will be an assessment section (to determine the appropriate program level) for new players on Saturday, March 19 at 1PM at the Peabody School Gym.

We are holding FREE indoor winter baseball practices for new players on Saturdays in the Peabody School Gym. Ages 7-9 play at 10-11:30AM or 11:30AM-1PM. Ages 10-12 play at 1-2:30PM or 2:30-4PM. Choose the times that fit your schedule. Come join us!

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FREE Virtual Immigration Legal Screening Clinics

The Virtual Immigration Legal Screening Clinics are held on the third Wednesday each month. This clinic is a free virtual immigration clinic provided by skilled immigration attorneys.

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Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee

Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC) is Cambridge’s anti-poverty agency. Our mission is to empower people and mobilize resources to fight poverty’s causes and impacts through education and organizing.

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Free CNA Training for English
Language Learners

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from February - June 2022 | 5-9PM
Do you like to help people? Do you want a job in healthcare? Apply to CLC's free Certified Nursing Assistant Program! Attend an information session to learn more. Questions? Contact Yan Zheng.

Register here >>
More details >>

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First-Time Homebuyer Lottery

The City of Cambridge is offering nine affordable housing units in two neighborhoods. Applications accepted January 31, 2022 through March 4, 2022. More details >>

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After School Guides

Looking for after school options for your child?

Middle School "What's Happening After School?" Slideshow Guide* >>
Elementary School After School Slideshow Guide >>

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Healthy Snack of the Week

Fruit & Nut Butter Dip! Mix 2 TBSP nut butter and 2 TBSP Greek yogurt together, used sliced fruit sliced to dip! Tip: Try fruit on a kebab stick for extra fun!