Dear Morse School Community,
We have had a fabulous first week of November at Morse! A quick reminder from two of our adorable preschoolers to have your child check the lost and found for any missing items. The rack is getting full and we'd love for all the items to find their way back to their rightful owners. Please think about writing your child's name on the tag inside their sweaters and coats. This will help with keeping track of missing belongings.
Also, the weather is chilly these days and we ask families to send their children in with coats. Also, as hard as it might be for some kids to receive, it is also time to put the shorts in the drawer and break out the long pants. If your child is really stuck on wearing shorts, performance tights underneath are a good compromise.
Morse Community Live Stream
On this morning's Live Stream, we highlighted the significance of Veterans Day. It was wonderful to have Maree and Bastian share their experience as a Navy Family. Please click here to see the video. In addition to Andria and Moh, we want to thank our own Fourth Grade Paraprofessional, Ms. Juana Gayle-Flores, for her service in the United States Army.
International Festival & Potluck
On November 14th from 6:00-8:00pm our school community will celebrate our yearly International Festival & Potluck Celebration. In order to highlight and acknowledge our school’s diversity and the many rich cultures and traditions that make our school special, we are inviting each Morse School family to design your own family flag! You can do it ahead of time or you and your family can complete it during the celebration.
FMS is in search of volunteers for the Morse School’s annual International Festival & Potluck! Please take a look at the many volunteer opportunities or create your own! There are so many ways to get involved. Feel free to reach out to Hannah Hinzman with questions [email protected]. Here is the VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP.
Local Food Resources, SNAP Benefits Update
If your family receives benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), next week, the City of Cambridge will provide a one-time, $50 gift card to a local grocery store to any Cambridge Public Schools student whose family receives SNAP benefits.
Who Will Get a Gift Card?
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Any student currently enrolled in the Cambridge Public Schools or in the Cambridge Preschool Program, AND who currently receives SNAP benefits.
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If your family has more than one eligible student, you will get one gift card for each student.
How Can I Get a Gift Card?
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Come to one of the events listed below.
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Provide your EBT card, and the name of your student(s). If you have students at more than one CPS school, please pick up all of your gift cards at one time.
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Gift cards will be available at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (459 Broadway) on the following dates:
Monday, November 10 | 5 - 8PM (Field House entrance)
Friday, November 14 | 5 - 8PM (Field House entrance)
Saturday, November 15 | 9AM - 1PM (Main entrance)
As a reminder, here are other options for your student and family if you need food assistance:
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All Cambridge Public Schools students are eligible for FREE breakfast and lunch, regardless of household income. You can find school food menus for the month of November here.
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Food for Free Food Markets. Food for Free operates free food markets every month at the Graham & Parks, Peabody/RAUC, Fletcher Maynard, and Cambridge Community Charter School. They offer fresh fruits, vegetables, and pantry items. Learn more on the CPS website, here.
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Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline has counselors available in 180 languages. Counselors can help you find food assistance through other sources. You can click this link or call 1 (800) 645-8333 to access the hotline.
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The Cambridge Food Resource Guide (available in many languages) contains the times and locations for food pantries, community meals, farmers’ markets, and more.
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Applications for SNAP benefits continue to be open during the shutdown.
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The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) will process applications, and benefits may be distributed once funding resumes.
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Local SNAP information and assistance is available through the Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC). Visit their website for more information.
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Residents interested in supporting emergency food access work can donate to CCF’s Urgent Needs Fund, a pool of resources from donors that enables CCF to continuously respond to urgent needs in the community. To give, please visit CCF’s website.
Morse Caregiver Literacy Workshop
Join us on November 19th from 6:00-7:00pm in the Morse Library for an evening filled with grammar and vocabulary! Caregivers will take away some playful activities to encourage language development at home. This workshop is designed to support our family engagement goals of supporting students at home and building a stronger partnership with school. Child care is available. Please register here.
Upcoming Events
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No School - Veterans Day | November 11
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4th Grade Celebration of Learning | November 14, 8:45-9:15AM
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International Night | November 14, 6-8PM
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Lower Grade B.A. D6 Celebration of Learning | November 19, 1:15-2:15PM
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Morse Caregiver Literacy Workshop | November 19, 6-7PM
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12:15PM Early Dismissal | November 26
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No School - Thanksgiving Break | November 27 & 28
Morse School Calendar- 2025-2026
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Samantha Headley