Morse Thursday Take Home: March 24, 2022
Published on Mar 24, 2022 14:20

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March 24, 2022

Message from Family Liaison


Dear Morse Community,

Happy Friday Junior! So excited that spring is finally here… Despite the heavy rainfall!

Looking forward to brighter days and lots of sunshine! What an awesome turnout we had last Friday? It was nice seeing parents and caregivers come out and enjoy Our family gym and game night!

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Celebrating Women’s History Month


Leondra KrugerLeondra Kruger (1976), Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of California.

Born in Glendale, California, Kruger grew up in south Pasadena. Her mother, Audrey Reid, immigrated to the United States from Jamaica and her late father, Leon Kruger, was an American Jew whose parents had immigrated to the U.S. from Europe. Kruger's parents were both pediatrician She attended polytechnic school in Pasadena, California and was a National Merit scholar.  She then earned a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude from Harvard university where she wrote for The Harvard Crimson and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She then attended Yale Law School graduating in 2001 with a Juris Doctor. Kruger served as editor-in-chief of the Yale Law Journal and was the first Black woman ever to hold the position.

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School Council Meeting TONIGHT


Thursday, March 24th | 6-7:30PM
Our School Council meeting will take place tonight. At our meeting, Dr. Leith will share updates, answer questions and solicit input on various school initiatives. All Morse school parents, and caregivers are invited to attend. If you would like to attend, please reach out to me or Dr. Leith. You will receive a zoom link via email one hour prior to the meeting.

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34th Annual Cambridge CityRun/Walk


Sunday, April 3 | 7:30AM (Registration start), 9AM (Race start)
It's BACK! Sign up for the 34th Annual Cambridge CityRun/Walk. Benefiting Friends of Cambridge Athletics & the Andrea Harvey Memorial Fund.

Register here >>
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Virtual Parent Workshop on Restorative Practices


Thursday, April 7th | 6-7PM

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Summer Programs (JK - High School)


DHSP Summer Camp (K-8 Grade)
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Daybreak Day Camp (Ages 5-12)
Registration open.
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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. 
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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.
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PBHA Recent Immigrant Summer Enrichment (Ages 14-20)
Registration open.
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KIDS 4 CODING Summer STEM Programs (Ages 7-16)
Registration open. More details >>

MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound (8th grade)
Registration open until 5/1.
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iFp Studios (Ages 14-18)
Registration open. 
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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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Summer Urban Program
Registration open. 
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Club Z SAT/ACT Test Prep (10th-12th grade)
Registration openMore details >>

The Work Force Summer College Immersion (Rising 12th grade)
Registration starts 3/2, for rising 12th graders, Website & Registration information to come.

Mayor’s Program
An opportunity for youth aged 14-19 to work and get paid during the summer. Applications begin April 11.
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DHSP Community Summer Camps Lottery (Rising Kindergartners - 5 gr.)

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Frisoli Empowerment Summer Program (Ages 9 -14)
Free for rising 8th Graders.
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Discovery Program at Russell Youth Center
Rising 4-8th graders explore their interests and express themselves through performing and visual arts, science exploration, sports, and other fun activities! 
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Sports Leadership Academy at Moore Youth Center
Rising 4-8th graders learn, practice, and develop skills for a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis, and more! In addition to athletics, programming focuses on enrichment, academics, and leadership building.
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Middle School Summer Program at Gately Youth Center
Rising 6-8th graders enjoy a variety of fun activities, including sports and visual arts. They learn about healthy living and develop leadership skills, with a focus on connecting with peers and younger youth.
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The Art Studio Wants Your Plastic!


The Art Studio Wants Your Plastic!

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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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rollin and summer resources 

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Cambridge Healthy Smiles

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National Nutrition Month

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Healthy Snack of the Week

Tropical Yogurt! Unsweetened vanilla Greek yogurt topped with canned pineapple chunks. Tip: Buy canned fruits in water or light syrup to limit added sugars!Tropical Yogurt! Unsweetened vanilla Greek yogurt topped with canned pineapple chunks. Tip: Buy canned fruits in water or light syrup to limit added sugars!

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In Our District & Community

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Visit Find It Cambridge for lots of other great resources!

You can also call/text 617.686.2998 or email Andrew for help.

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See a curated list of programs, events, and resources within our district & communitySee list >>
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Morse School
40 Granite Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
morse.cpsd.us  •  617.349.6575
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