The deadline for submission to Marilyn is Wednesday at 9 a.m. Please e-mail her (mbravo@cfsmass.org) your article and put "Weekly Reader" in the subject box of all submissions so they do not end up in the spam folder. We will include non-CFS events only if space permits.
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Mary's Goodbye Reception
June 13, 12:00-12:30
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Say your goodbyes to Mary and friends at a reception in the courtyard immediately after the closing assembly Friday, June 13, from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. Rain location, Meeting Hall.
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Boston Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade
Saturday, June 14
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Please join us for the Boston Gay and Lesbian Gay Pride Parade on Saturday, June 14. Each year since 1998, a group from CFS has marched in this parade. We were the first elementary school to officially register as a contingent, and, each year, about 50 faculty, staff, parents, and children have participated.
This year, we will gather at 11:30 a.m. at the CFS banner in front of the Bank of America at the corner of Tremont and Clarendon Streets in the South End and proceed from there to our place in the line of march. The parade officially begins at noon with a minute of silence and ends at Government Center, where a rally and musical program take place. Remember to bring sunblock, water, and snacks, as well as whistles, balloons, banners - anything to add to the celebration.
For questions or more information, please contact Cindy Lux (617.782.7426) or Nancy Alach (617.354.3880, ext. 119, or nalach@cfsmass.org).
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From the Library
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Please note: All library materials were due Monday, June 2.
Overdue Notices
If you or your child receives a notice about an overdue book, please respond promptly. Please speak with one of the librarians if a book has been lost or if you have any questions about an overdue notice or e-mail us (library@cfsmass.org). Thank you.
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Donate A Book
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A great way to show your appreciation for a teacher, administrator, or staff member is to donate a book in his or her honor to the library. Your child can decorate a special bookplate for the gift book. Come to the library, call, or contact us (library@cfsmass.org), and Sasha, Ellen, or Ilene can give you suggestions or help you choose from our selection of gift books.
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From The Nurse
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If you have given Ilene medications to keep in her office for your child, please pick them up on the last days of school. You may need them in the coming months. Have a great summer!--Ilene
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End-of-Year Assembly
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Join us on Frdiay, June 13, for the end-of-year assembly at 11 a.m. in the gym. We will gather to say farewell to good friends, sing together, and celebrate the beginning of summer. All are invited.
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Lower School Extended Day
Fifth Grade Graduation
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The Lower School Extended Day Fifth Grade Graduation will be held on Wednesday, June 11, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. There will be a ceremony for the graduating fifth-graders. Pizza and cake will be served. All LSED families are invited to attend.
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| LSED and MSED Program Enrollment
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A mailing with re-enrollment material for extended day programs went out in late April. Please return all re-enrollment contracts for the 2008/2009 school year for all extended day programs (Lower School Extended Day, Middle School Extended Day, and Before School) as soon as possible. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, and these programs are filling up quickly.
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Drum, Dance, & Lessons
End-Of-Year Info
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Recitals and performances have been a wonderful success - AND students in the music and dance program still have classes remaining. The last class of African Dance will be Friday, June 6. African Drum classes will meet until the final week of school, June 9-13. Some private music lessons will also meet until the last week of school. Check with your child's music instructor for details. Other questions? Call Marytha at ext. 163.
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Beautiful Drum Missing
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We have a hand-carved djembe from Ghana, child size with carved giraffes on it. It has a noticeable crack from the bottom up. The drum is goblet shaped and was in a kente cloth bag in the drama room closet. It is no longer there. If you have borrowed it or know of its whereabouts please contact Marytha (ext 163) or return it to the music room. It was brought to us directly from Ghana and we miss it a lot!!!!!!
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2008 T-Shirt Sale
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CFS T-Shirt sales have been brisk! Many thanks to all of our customers for your support. Daily morning and afternoon selling in the lobby and turnaround sites have come to an end. We still have a few sizes left so if you still need a shirt, you can stop by Chris and Kelly's second-grade classroom mornings before 8:30 a.m.to buy one. Next week we are also going to have one morning at Cadbury Road and one afternoon at the turnaround to sell the remaining shirts. Pre-paid shirts will be delivered.
Again, many thanks for making this year's project such a success!
Peace,
The Second-Grade T-Shirt Team
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New CFS Canvas Tote Bags
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Bring your own shopping bag and help promote Cambridge Friends School. Our beautiful new canvas shopping bags feature the design from the 2006 second-grade T-shirt and are made from recycled canvas from a Fair Wage/Fair Labor company. Available in the Development Office for only $10.
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Boxtops For Education
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I don't like to toot my own horn, but.... I am having my sister in No. Carolina, my daughter in Illinois, and two local friends save "BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION"'s, pink rectangles for me. For CFS!!!! Now, couldn't some of you try a little harder? Look for the products with the pink shape on their packages - tops, bottoms, or sides - and just tear them off! I'll trim and mail them at the end of Oct. and we'll get free-for-nothing money. So far, we've gotten just about $500, and that ain't hay! If you're wondering if it's worth my time, it is! It amounts to only about two episodes of Law and Order and they are counted, packaged, and ready to send in. Besides, I'm retired! So please remember, all during the summer and all during the fall, to spot, tear, and bring. Check Marilyn's desk for the drop off spot. Thanks for all! Jean Kindleberger
(Partial list of products participating: Cheerios, Wheaties, Chex, Huggies, Kleenex, Ziplock, Old el Paso, Yoplait)
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Summer Fun With The Turtle Club!
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Become a certified Tortoise Trainer by hosting the quietest member of the community. The Tortoise Management Committee is looking for summer host families for "Turtle Boy," the adorable terrestrial tortoise who has resided at CFS since 1988.
Host families will receive supplies and turtle training, as well as an optional home visit and contact info for a trouble-shooting Tortoise Trustee. Tortoise stays will average 2-3 weeks, depending on the number of interested families. Please e-mail questions or preferred stay dates to leslie@shelmania.com.
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| New Film by Alumna Sudip Peterson
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Alumna Sudip Peterson (class of 1994) has co-produced a documentary Sour: 4 Peace in the Middle East. The Northeast Premier is June 14, 2008, 12 - 1 p.m. at Loews Theatre/AMC at the Boston Common. Sour follows two groups of Arab and Israeli skaters meeting for the first time, breaking culture barriers, and sharing a united passion for skating and life. Sour was shot in neighboring countries Jordon and Israel during the Israel/Lebanon conflict of 2006. Sour captures an important viewpoint that the news reports missed: a window to acts of peaceful rebellion, community action, and outreach that unify people who come together and do what most politicians only talk about. In essence, Sour is a film about doing what you love with people you are not supposed to like.
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Lower School Music Podcast
Now Launched
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Please check out the new music room podcast! Stay updated with performances, activities, and events from the Lower School music room by downloading recent podcast episodes to your computer or iPod through iTunes.
Here's what you need to do if you want to listen:
1. Make sure you have iTunes. If not, download it free from http://www.apple.com/itunes/
2. Go to http://www.gcast.com/u/karynhirt/CFSmusic
3. Click "Subscribe with iTunes"
4. Have fun staying up to date with what's happening in the music room
Subscribing through iTunes means that you won't have to continually check the podcast site for updates. Every time you open iTunes, any new episodes will automatically download into the "podcasts" section on the right-hand sidebar and will be ready to be listened to or uploaded to your ipod.
Thanks for listening!
Karyn
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Important Change in
School Phone System
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In response to requests from members of the community and to changes in technology, we have upgraded our telephone system.
The school phone will be put on "automatic" between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. You will always have the option of dialing "0" for the operator and getting the receptionist. If you dial a classroom extension, you will be forwarded to the classroom teacher's voicemail.
Administration and support staff will be available for your direct-dialed calls.Here is a listing of departments: Head of School's Office: ext. 125, Principal: ext. 107, Assistant Principal: 119, Admission Office: ext. 144, Business Office: ext. 117, Development Office: ext. 103, Nurses Office: ext 113, Lower School Extended Day Program: ext 141, Middle School Extended Day Program: ext 105, Building Manager: ext. 159.
The school's office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The phones will be answered by the receptionist between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. and again between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. If you dial by name, please use the first 4 letters of the person's first or last name. Using only 3 letters can cause confusion because we have several people who share the first 3 letters of their names. Please listen to the message closely and remember to choose 1 for Administration and staff, 2 for faculty and 0 for the operator. Thank you.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
For most recent information, check the
online calendar
Thursday, June 5
12:15 p.m. All-Affinity Group Lunch
Wednesday, June 11
5 p.m. LSED Fifth Grade Graduation
Friday, June 13
11 a.m. End-of-Year Assembly, Gym
12:15 p.m. Dismissal
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WE NEED YOU
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We are seeking two parents from each grade to volunteer to to be grade parents next year. Having at least two parents from each grade in place before the end of the school year helps to create a smooth transition in September to the new school year and ease recruitment of the remaining grade parents needed. Class parents serve an important role in the CFS community, helping to facilitate connections between families and the school in a number of ways. Class parents receive an orientation at the beginning of the school year, as well as ongoing support from the Class Parent Coordinators.
The primary responsibilities of the class parents are to
· help with 2-4 class potlucks that feature student work during the school year
· distribute information from the teacher, school, and Family Association to the parents and guardians and, in specific cases, to serve as a conduit for information from parents and guardians to the teacher, school, and Family Association
· help recruit volunteers for school-wide events
· help new families feel welcomed into the CFS community
· attend several meetings of grade parents during the year
· plan and coordinate teacher gifts at the end of the year, if the class chooses to do so.
To volunteer please contact Shelley Evans (shelleyevans@kjpmail.com) or Catherine Bird (catherine-bird@comcast.net).
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DID YOU VIDEO THE AFRICAN DRUM AND DANCE PERFORMANCE?
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If you videotaped any part of last week's Festival of African Drum and Dance, please contact Marytha at ext 163.
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CHILDCARE BY RENA, MERLE'S DAUGHTER
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Merle's daughter, Rena, college sophmore-to-be, age 19, is seeking babysitting jobs on the outer Cape this summer (Wellfleet to Provincetown). Also available for the next few weeks in Jamaica Plain or Roslindale. She has her own car and is dependable. Please call her cell at 617.913.2529 to schedule.
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CHILDCARE BY VIRGINIA IN MAGGIE'S FIRST
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Virginia Schnure, 25, the current intern in Maggie's first-grade class, is looking for either babysitting or nannying jobs this summer from June 13 to August 25. She is experienced, responsible, and fun! Virginia lives in Union Square, Somerville, and has a car. Please contact her at 617. 869.8034 or virginia.schnure@gmail.com if you are interested.
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3 CATS SEEKING A NEW HOME
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Nancy and Jim Holland (parents of grads Lily and Stephen) are moving to California and must find homes (not necessarily together) for their 3 lovely cats.
Nancy writes: "If you know of anyone looking for some lovely cats, very lovable, great for keeping you warm on a winter evening, please let me know.
They are: Tiffany (all white and unbelievably soft, a little shy, but very sweet)
Taylor (black and white, very relaxed, a great hunter), Thomas (buff and white, a great lap-sitter and purrer)"
Please contact Nancy at nholland22@gmail.com or 617.851.3402.
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INTERESTED IN VACATIONING IN WELLFLEET?
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Beautiful, bay-side, beach- front home in Wellfleet available from July 14 to July 25. Great deck high on the dunes overlooking Wellfleet and Cape Cod Bay with stairs down to the tidal bay beach. The three-bedroom, two-bath house available at a CFS discounted rate. Call or e-mail Liz Segal or Peter Steven.
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TRAFFIC AND PARKING
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Please remember that Cadbury Road is a one-way street 8-9 a.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m. These two blocks of time are the only times you are allowed to park opposite the school with your car facing Sherman Street. Any car parked opposite the school facing Sherman Street will be ticketed at all other times. You cannot enter Cadbury Road from Sherman Street during these hours. Thank you.
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