Dear Morse School Community,
We had a fabulous fall week at Morse. We have been enjoying the beautiful changing color outside the school and students have been busy inside.
Morse Community Live Stream
Our youngest learners took part in the Morse Mini-Marathon on Monday and the rain didn't stop their fun. We moved the event into the gym and the whole school enjoyed watching some highlights in our Live Stream this morning. We also learned about the Hindu Festival of Lights - Diwali from one of our third grade students and kindergarteners shared about the amazing learning experiences they had in their Community Unit.
Fall Data Retreats/WIN Block
Our grade level teams participated in Data Retreats earlier this month to review fall student data to determine next steps to support our students. Classes in grades K-5 have three-four WIN blocks per week. WIN stands for "What Individuals Need". During the WIN block, all students are working in small groups and not missing whole class instruction. It is an opportunity for students to receive additional support in literacy, math, social emotional learning, ELL services and also special education services as prescribed. Each grade level team reviews student data regularly and groupings change over the course of the year based on students’ needs and educator recommendations.
Looking for Some Morse Gear?
Use this link to order some new gear in this year's color - pink! We are offering t-shirts, long-sleeves, performance shirts, hoodies and crewnecks. Orders can be picked up at the school. We will send out an email with further dates and times once we've received and organized the orders.
CPS Community Social at Morse School
The Cambridge Public Schools Family and Community Engagement team invites you to join us and our partners for a Community Social on Saturday, October 25th from 10:30AM - 1:00PM. The theme for this event will be “Rhythms of Community: Dance, Drum, and Togetherness.” Move to the beat of live West African drumming, participate in our raffle and take home some swag! Doors open at 10:30AM, Dancing for Everyone Starts at 11AM, and Lunch is at 12PM.
Registration is encouraged so that we can plan for food, but it is not required. To register and enter a raffle to win a prize, please click on this link. Questions? Contact Mia Ferej at [email protected] or call 617.349.9786
Friends of Morse Election Day Bake Sale
The Morse School’s most delicious fall tradition is coming soon! Stop by the FMS Election Day Bake Sale to pick up some treats. All proceeds support FMS year-round programming for the Morse community.
Date: Tuesday, November 4
Time: 7AM until the last baked good is sold
Place: Main entrance of the school
Here are three other ways you can help make this year’s bake sale a huge success:
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Donate home-made or store-bought treats or fruit. See details about how to donate goodies on the FMS blog.
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Volunteer to help run the bake sale table.
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Spread the word to your family, friends, and neighbors.
Silly Hat Day
On October 31st, Morse School will have our Annual Silly Hat Day! Students are encouraged to be creative, funny, and show their imaginative side. Please remember not to send your child in with a costume or candy on this day.
Upcoming Events
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Rhythms of Community: Dance, Drum, and Togetherness | October 25th, 10:30AM-1PM
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Mosaic Art Creation Week | October 27th - 31st
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Morse School Council Meeting | October 30th, 8:30-9:30AM
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Silly Hat Day | October 31st
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No School for Students & PD Day for Staff | November 4th
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Election Day and FMS Bake Sale | November 4th
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Morse Caregiver Literacy Workshop | November 19th 6-7PM
Morse School Calendar- 2025-2026
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Samantha Headley