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Making Bristlebots in STEM Club The students in STEM Club built their own robots out of toothbrushes! With the head of a toothbrush, a battery, and a small motor, these little robots buzzed along the top of a table like bugs. Students got creative attaching their bristlebot to a cup with markers to see what kind of art they would make. Thank you to the parent volunteers who help make STEM Club a huge hit.
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February 12, 2016
Reading is a Key to Success Help your child become a strong reader. Make reading a priority in your home. Help your child have fun with reading. Teach your child to love to read! Ways to encourage reading at home: Set aside family reading time. Select a time each day when everyone sits down and reads for 15 - 30 minutes. Read a book, newspaper or browse a catalog. Talk about what you read. Share what you read, something you learned from your reading, or your favorite part. Ask your child to predict what will happen next. Tell your own stories. Share your family stories with your child. It helps them learn about their history. Children who listen to stories are exposed to many new words. They may not know what all the words mean, but hearing or reading a story helps them to understand the meaning of the words through context.
Developing a Lifelong Love of Reading The students in K104 visit the Cambridge Public Library Children's Room once a month. During their visit, the librarian reads to the students and then the best part ... looking for the perfect book to borrow. The kids are asked to think about what type of book they would like to borrow and the librarians in the Children's Room are very helpful, making sure every child finds that book. The kids love finding a spot on the rug or in the little nooks to look through the books. The Children's Room is an inspiring space. They run some great children's programs over the February break. See the last page for details.
News from the Library - Grace Lin Project Grace Lin is coming to Baldwin on April 8th. Students can do an optional, extra credit project about Grace Lin, one of her books, or an aspect of Asian culture that is learned from one of her books (Dim Sum, Chinese New year, Fortune Cookies, Chinese Vegetables, etc). Create anything that shows how much you enjoyed Grace Lin's work. Some ideas for projects are: make a poster, a diorama, a song, a play, a video or book trailer, a book, or write a paper. Projects will be displayed to help Ms. Lin feel welcome and so other students will learn about her work. You can find information at www.gracelin.com or borrow her books from the Baldwin or public library.
Mad Hot Cambridge Ballroom Dance Showcase Monday, March 14 | 7 PM War Memorial Building 1640 Cambridge Street The fifth grade students from the Baldwin, Graham Parks, Kennedy-Longfellow, King Open, Morse, and Tobin Schools showcase their ballroom dancing talents and abilities through a variety of dances. Come out to see the Meringue, Waltz, Salsa, Tango, and Swing performed by our students and professional dancers. A great night of dance and fun for all!!!
21st Annual Baldwin School Ski Trip to Pat's Peak Sunday, March 13 Join our annual trip to Pat's Peak in Henniker, New Hampshire, 90 minutes from Cambridge. The trip is for Baldwin students, their families and neighbors. Discounted groups rates for lift tickets, rentals, lessons. Deadline for payment is Tuesday, March 8th by end of school day.
Early Release Days Tuesday, March 15 Wednesday, May 18 Thursday, June 9 School is dismissed at 12:55PM
Baldwin School Site Council Be part of a group of parents and faculty that work in conjunction with the Baldwin faculty teams - Instructional Leadership Team and the Culture and Community team - to work toward the school's improvement goals, outlined in the school improvement plan. This year, the focus of the group will be to discuss and come to a consensus on 'the Baldwin Way' around topics like homework, drop-off, and communication. Meetings are in the school library. All are welcome (and children). Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 9 at 6PM in the Baldwin Library. All-School Meetings Each month, the Baldwin School has an all-school meeting. This is an opportunity for the entire school to get together as a community. It is run like a Responsive Classroom morning meeting starting with a greeting followed by classroom shares. Classrooms take turns sharing their work. All are welcome to attend. The next all-school meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 24 at 2:05PM.
Pizza and Movie Night Friday, March 4 | 5:30PM Choice of 2 movies! See flyer for details.
Coming Up ...
In Our Community Harvard Women's Basketball vs. Cornell Saturday, February 20 | 6PM Lavietes Pavilion 65 N. Harvard St., Boston FREE admission for Cambridge residents. Meet players and get team photos and autographs signed after the game. For more information, call 617.495.3454. MIT Science on Saturday - Materials with Magical Properties Saturday, March 5 | 10AM MIT Kresge Auditorium, 48 Mass Ave. FREE.
February Vacation Events February Vacation Week Camp at Cambridge Community Center February 16 - 19 | 7:30AM - 5:30PM $50/day or $170/week. EEC vouchers accepted and financial assistance available. Contact Erin at ering@cambridgecc.org. February Vacation at the Cambridge Public Library Tuesday - Friday, February 16 - 19, there are things to do at 2PM in the Curious George Room of the Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, all for children ages 5 and up. Tuesday: Board Game Bonanza Wednesday: Puppet Show, The Mitten Thursday: Craft - Make a Mast Friday: Movie - "The Wiz Live" 20th Annual Hip Hop Fest Thursday, February 18 | 2 - 3PM Maria L Baldwin School Stage, 85 Oxford Street $5 per family suggested donation Featuring Community Art Center Dance Crew, OrigiNation, King Open Extended Day Dance Crew, MC Naheem Garcia , Deborah Mason School of Dance, The Hip Hop Transformation, The Floorlords, and our own Gia Wigfall. Summer Sports Clinics Tomorrow's Stars Summer Clinics Sign up Now! June 27 - July 1 - Boys and Girls Basketball Clinic @ The Fidelity House, Arlington (ages 7 - 15) June 27 - July 1 - Boys and Girls Baseball @ Danehy (ages 6 - 12) July 5 - 8 - Boys and Girls Soccer Clinic @ Russell Field (ages 6 - 15) July 11 - 15 - Boys and Girls Basketball Clinic @ CRLS Gymnasium (ages 7 - 15) July 18 - 22 - All Sports Camp @ CRLS Field house (ages 6 - 15) July 25 - 29 - Boys and Girls Soccer Clinic @ Russell Field (ages 6 - 15) All clinics are 9AM - 3:30PM, tuition $255. Half-day session available (9AM - 12Noon), tuition $165 Email starsbbpride@yahoo.com or 508.244.1722. Website: starsbb.com
Baldwin Calendar February 15 - February 19 No School - February Vacation Friday, March 4 Pizza and Movie Night | 6PM Tuesday, March 8 Site Council Meeting | 6PM Sunday, March 13 21st Annual Pat's Peak Ski Trip Monday, March 14 Mad Hot Cambridge Ballroom Dance Spectacular CRLS Gymnasium Tuesday, March 15 Early Release Day Wednesday, March 23 Math Carnival Thursday, March 24 All-School Meeting | 2:05PM Friday, March 25 No School - Good Friday Friday, April 8 Author/Illustrator Grace Lin visits April 18 - April 22 No School - April Vacation
In the District Mindfulness Parent Workshops 4th Thursday of every month | 6 - 8PM Amigos School, 15 Upton Street February 25 March 24 April 28 May 26 Grand Opening Celebration & Open House February 28 | 2PM Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School, Putnam Avenue Upper School & DHSP Preschool, After-School and Community School Programs 100-102 Putnam Avenue Tour these innovative new schools. More Information: 617.349.6516 or rrippey@cpsd.us. Food Service Meeting Tuesday March 1 | 12:30 - 2PM Health and PE Conference Room, War Memorial, 1640 Cambridge Street, Door #14 Guest speaker Maria L. Melchionda, M.Ed., Executive Director of the Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Books for Bingo For all CPS families JK - 5 presented by Title I Wednesday, March 2 | 6 - 7:30PM Graham & Parks School Cafeteria Families play Bingo and come home with a new child's book. Register by emailing dbonilla@cpsd.us. Camp Information/Summer Resource Night Thursday, March 3 | 6:30 - 8PM CRLS Cafeteria (Snow Date Thursday, March 10) Come and meet representatives from Cambridge Community School camps, Youth Center Programs and other private and public camps. Camp programs for youth grades K – 8. Programs for children with disabilities Day and Residential camps.