International Potluck
The
Haggerty community gathered on Thursday, October 17th for our annual International Potluck! It was a wonderful collection and sampling of our diverse cultures. We had 8 country tables that had a host of displays, activities, and food
samplings. Thank you to all the families that contributed to the displays for: Ethiopia, South Korea, the People’s Republic of China, Germany, Thailand, The Gambia & Senegal, India, and the Dominican Republic!
The food table was also brimming with so many delicious dishes from all over the world! We enjoyed West African Drumming and a dancing presentation from Joh. The students were eager to learn all the moves! Thanks to our Friends of Haggerty
Math Coach’s Corner
Sometimes we think math is all about the numbers, but with our curriculum, Illustrative Math, we try to make it VISUAL. We use math materials like cubes, tens blocks, or fraction bars.
We also teach children how to draw math ideas. Join us on Wednesday, November, 20, 7:45-8:45, to learn more about how Illustrative Math makes math VISUAL. Then, if your child is ever stuck at home with a math problem, you can encourage
them to draw their thinking!
Mathily yours,
Nili Pearlmutter
Literacy Coach Corner
Animal Classification in Grade 3
Students in 3rd grade are studying Animal Classification this month. Students are learning about Warm-Blooded
and Cold-Blooded animals along with many other fun incredible facts about the Animal Kingdom. If your child is in 3rd grade, be sure to ask them about amphibians and reptiles or vertebrate and invertebrates. Did you know that all mammals
have hair or fur? DId you know that some fish can live for a year without eating? Ask your 3rd grader to share more fascinating facts with you.
To all of our Haggerty Caregivers: Please remember nightly reading is expected for all students. Nightly reading is an important practice for all students, we hope that you will make time to read with and/or to
your children each night. If you’re a caregiver for children in Preschool to Grade 2, we hope to see you next Friday, November 1, in the Library for our: Tips for Teaching at Home. Please join me, Suzanne Russell and
Patty West from 7:45-8:45AM, coffee will be served. 
Example of Frog Life Cycle in Grade 3
Upcoming Caregiver Workshops
Haggerty Caregiver Literacy Coffee (Preschool - Grade 2)
Friday, November 1 | 7:45-8:45AM
Join us to learn about the ways you can support your child at home with early reading and writing. Our Early Literacy Interventionist and Literacy Coach will share resources, tips and practical ideas that you can try at home with your
child. We will also help you understand the recent caregiver reports that were sent home in ParentSquare. Please RVSP to Lissa by October 28.
Haggerty Caregiver Math Workshop (Kindergarten - Grade 5)
Wednesday, November 20 | 7:45 – 8:45AM
Does the math you children bring home look different than what you remember from school? Come learn about how children learn math with our curriculum, Illustrative Math. Join us to find out what math lessons are like and how students
learn to make math VISUAL. Please RVSP to Lissa by November 18.
Haggerty Caregiver Literacy Workshop (Grade 3 -5 )
Thursday, January 9 | 6:30 – 7:30PM | Zoom
Join us for special Zoom/Virtual session for caregivers in grades 3-5. This session is designed to share information about the new CKLA literacy curriculum in grades 3-5. Information about reading assignments will also be included
in this event. Link will be shared. For grades 3-5 caregivers.
Art Corner
As second through fifth graders finished their op-art projects, we ended the units with whole class critiques, focusing on highlighting each other's success and using specific language. We will continue periodic critiques, working
our way to constructive, considerate criticism. We also tested some of the shading techniques we practiced during the op-art unit in a skills assessment, where students practiced creating pencil gradations and using those tones in
shading a cube and sphere.
For the next unit, we will be creating various projects with yarn, mostly centered on yarn painting.
Music Corner
Family Folk Dance Night - SAVE THE DATE! From Ms Susie and Mx Irvin
Tuesday, November 19 | 5:30-7PM | Haggerty School gymnasium
Students, families, caregivers are all invited to a Family Folk Dance!
Caller: Marcie Van Cleeve, from the Folk Arts Center of New England
Music: Ms Susie (Petrov) accordion, Stephen Thomforde, bagpipes
Please come for:
- Pizza: 5:30-6PM
- Dancing Together: 6-7PM
Sponsored by Friends of Haggerty
Friends of Haggerty (FOH)
Are
you swapping your summer shorts for fall flannels? Are you ready to bury skeletons of outdated Halloween costumes? Before you chuck it to the curb, Friends of Haggerty hopes you will consider dropping it by the blue bins next to Haggerty’s Lawn Street entrance.
For every pound of clothing, shoes or textiles dropped off in the blue bins Haggerty gets a donation. Last year alone we all raised over $1300 from the blue bins. And they take way more than just clothes. You can drop
off shoes, accessories (like hats, bags, scarves and gloves), linens and yes those old Halloween costumes.You can find a comprehensive list of all the items they accept here.
So whether your kiddos hit another one of those growth spurts or you are zhuzhing up your curtains and sheets for the season please consider an easy way to fundraise while you declutter!
Haggerty Rainbow Club
Rainbow Club is for any interested student in Grade 4-5. These can be students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, students who are from LGBTQ+ families, and students who are allies.
Here we will talk about family, friendships, empathy and advocacy and creating a welcoming community here at Haggerty.
Haggerty Club will meet monthly during lunch! Any interested 4-5 students can join!
Questions? Email Ms. LaRose at [email protected].
Resources
Food, Nutrition, & Gardening
- October 26 | 12-2PM | The First & Farm Market at the Boston Fish Pier is presenting its second Seafood Cooking Demo, this time highlighting a Class Lobster Roll! See the image below for more information.
Mind, Movement, & More
- Center for Families has a series of parent/child activities for Cambridge Families this Fall! Here is a list of different days and locations that these playgroups are happening:
- Mondays, 10-11:30AM | Moses Youth Center
- Tuesdays, 10-11:30AM | Russell Field
- Wednesdays, 10-11:30AM | Gately Youth Center
- Saturdays, 10-11:30AM | Newtowne Court Playground
Upcoming Community Events
Apply for the Cambridge Preschool Program Before October 31!
Families have until October 31 to apply to the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) for the 2025-2026 school year. Several
offices are available to support in completing the application. While an appointment is not necessary it is encouraged.
CPP provides free preschool
through Cambridge Public Schools, the Cambridge Department of Human Services, Head Start, and select community-based preschool and family childcare providers. Families can apply to a variety of programs all through one single online
or paper application. Watch this video for a look into CPP!
- A child is eligible if they live in Cambridge and are:
- 4 years old by August 31, 2025 for 4-year-old programs; or
- 3 years old by August 31, 2025 for 3-year-old programs (please note there will be limited seats for 3-year-olds and there may be additional eligibility requirements)
Access Frequently Asked Questions specific to CPP using the links below…
Cambridge Preschool Program | Cambridge Public Schools | Department of Human Services
Access translated Frequently Asked Questions here.
Learn more about the Cambridge Preschool Program here.
Need Holiday Assistance?
Salvation Army Opens its Holiday Registration on October 28th. Learn more here.
25th Family Literacy Fun Day
Saturday, November 2 | 10:30AM - 1:30PM | Cambridge City Hall
November is National Family Literacy Month! Celebrate talking,
reading, playing, singing, and telling stories with us. This FREE event is for Cambridge families with kids ages birth to 3rd grade.
View flyer >>
Vampire Orienteering
October 30 | 6:15-9PM | Danehy Park, 166 New Street, Cambridge, MA
Join us at Danehy Park for a night of Halloween fun!
Teams will travel the park after dark, looking for checkpoints using a map - but keep an eye out for vampires! Bring a flashlight, wear a costume if you want & the candy is on us! Pre-registration is required.
More details >>
Day of the Dead Celebration
Saturday, November 2 | 1-4PM | Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge
Learn more about this joyful holiday, a national symbol of Mexico. See website for full details and schedule. Regular museum admission
rates apply. Activities are free except where noted.
Science Spotlight: Micro Machines and Cell Division
Saturday, October 26 | 2-2:30PM | Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Classroom B, Third Floor
Every day, there are about 2 trillion cell divisions in your body, facilitated by a tiny but mighty molecular machine: the mitotic spindle. Join Harvard scientist Maya Waarts as she walks through what we know about the spindle and
how exactly we know it. Is it soft? Is it squishy? Learn about all the science experiments that help answer this question! 20-minute talk followed by a 10-minute Q&A session. Learn more about the event online here.
The Art of Creepy Crawly Mini Festival
Saturday, October 26 | 1-5PM | 668 Memorial Drive
Join for a day of observing cool animals and making spooky art the Mass Audubon’s Magazine Beach Park Nature Center! Click HERE or Scan the QR code for more information.
Fall Educational Workshop Series
We are excited to invite you to our First Fall Educational Workshop for Caregivers. This series of workshops aims to provide valuable
resources and support for caregivers. Future Workshops by Riverside Community Center:
- Balancing Family Dynamics: Gardite Fougy | October 29 | 11AM
- Ensuring Your Child’s IEP is Followed and Effective: Roberta Biscan | October 31 | 11AM
These workshops are designed to support you in various aspects of caregiving, providing practical tools, strategies, and insights from experts in the field. We encourage you to join us and take advantage of these valuable learning opportunities.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or call 617.659.2489. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Accessing MCAS Reports in ParentSquare
Grade 4 - 11 families will receive 2023-2024 MCAS reports through ParentSquare on Wednesday, October 23. An active ParentSquare account is needed to view reports sent through ParentSquare.
Need to register for ParentSquare? Check out our resources:
How to Get Started (አማርኛ | عربي | বাংলা | Kreyòl Ayisyen | Español)
How to Access Reports in ParentSquare (Mobile Application):
- On the bottom section of the page, select Alerts.
- Select the document you want to view and click View Document. Secure document notices are marked by a page with a lock icon.*
How to Access Reports in ParentSquare (Website):
- From the Home page, select Alerts and Notices on the left, then select the Document tab.
- Locate the document you want to view and click View Document to open the file.*
*Families must sign in again to verify their identity before viewing the document.
Empower Your Digital Journey: Free Help From Digital Navigators
Digital Navigators provide one-on-one support to help you access the Internet, set up devices, and use online services effectively. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide in our community.
You can receive a free laptop if: you live in Cambridge, are low-income, and looking for a job or career development classes. You can receive free internet hotspot if: all of the above AND you don’t have internet access at home.
Learn more about the program here.
Ready to get started? Call us today and start your digital journey! When calling in, please be sure to state your name and city you live in.
Call 888.551.2167.
massdigitaljedi.org
[email protected]
Cambridge Wrestling Fall 2024
Sundays, September 22 - November 3 | 2:30 - 4PM | Cambridge War Memorial Recreation Center, 1640 Cambridge Street, Door 15
Join us for a 6-week youth wrestling program. Each practice is 90 minutes and available to students from kindergarten to grade 8. September 29 is when our first 6-week session officially begins.
- Instruction of universal fundamental movements, wrestling techniques, sparring, and games
- Official Youth Coaches Formally Trained and Certified
Requirements:
- Sit Still
- Focus
- Participate
Coaches Include:
- Ivy League Alum
- State Championship Champion & Place-Winners
- Former College Coaches
- CRLS Varsity Coaches + Team Members + Teachers
Register here >>
Volunteer in Our School Cafeteria
The
City of Cambridge is looking for volunteers to help our students recycle and compost properly after breakfast and lunch.
- No experience is necessary.
- This can be a long- or short-term commitment, but the most help is needed in September.
- Fill out the form here.
Questions? Contact
[email protected] or call 617.349.4836
Snack of the Week
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In Our District and Community
Visit Find It Cambridge for lots of great resources!
You can also call/text 617.686.2998 or email Andrew for help.
See a curated list of programs, events, and resources within our district & community! See list >>
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Upcoming Haggerty Events
Reading Workshop for Caregivers of Children in Preschool to Grade 2
Friday, November 1 | 7:45 - 8:45 AM
Family Folk Dance Night
Tuesday, November 19 | 5:30-7PM | Haggerty School gymnasium
Haggerty Caregiver Math Workshop (Kindergarten - Grade 5)
Wednesday, November 20 | 7:45 – 8:45AM
Picture Retake Day
Friday, November 22
Haggerty Caregiver Literacy Workshop (Grade 3 -5 )
Thursday, January 9 | 6:30 – 7:30PM | Zoom
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