MLK Friends is a non-profit volunteer parent group exists to support our school and strengthen
our school community. www.mlkfriends.com
We had a
fun week-long celebration of Dr. M.L. King, Jr. in January, including:
- On Monday 1/15 Twenty people from our school volunteered at the local nonprofit Cradles to Crayons. Our task was to sort shoes, and we sorted enough to help 290 children in need in Massachusetts!
- On Tuesday 1/16, our upper school, PAUS, hosted a Community Discussion on Diversity. Many parents attended and discussed ways we can celebrate the diversity of interests, orientations, and background among us.
- On Thursday 1/18, we had a wonderful community potluck, then Harvard's Kuumba singers- they were fabulous! After a short break, we had three local civil rights leaders talk about their favorite quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and how that quote inspired their work.
- On Friday 1/19, the all-school Dr. MLKing Jr concert delighted parents with inspiring "I have a dream" speeches by fourth graders, the launch of our school's 5th grade service project: a clothing drive for Cradles to Crayons, and amazing singing and percussion by students from all grades.
- On Saturday 2/3, The family concert at the legendary Club Passim featured music groups including two parents from our school and our school's music teacher! We raised $200 for scholarships for children in need at our school.
- Thursday 2/8, MLK Friends funded the annual lion dance for the student Chinese New Year celebration
- Friday 2/9 was the school's Chinese New Year Celebration concert. Students from all grade levels sang, danced and even did kung fu to welcome in the Lunar New Year. MLK Friends provided a special snack of a mandarin orange for each child.
Mark your calendars and watch for further details for these upcoming events
Check our school’s official calendar for more events: http://mlk.cpsd.us/calendar
Saturday March 3, daytime movie at the
Brattle Theatre – stay tuned for details
This will be a family movie and will be very fun!
This will be a family movie and will be very fun!
Wednesday, March 7 6:00pm-8:00pm
Community Conversation on Identity and Diversity at PAUS
Attend this event presented by PAUS – our upper school! Please RSVP to for counts on dinner and childcare to dajones[at]cpsd[dot]us.
Community Conversation on Identity and Diversity at PAUS
Attend this event presented by PAUS – our upper school! Please RSVP to for counts on dinner and childcare to dajones[at]cpsd[dot]us.
Thursday, March 8, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Night at our school
MLK Friends is working with the school to present this night of interactive STEM Activities!
We are seeking parent volunteers to help run fun activities at this event.
Email mlkfriendsgroup[at]gmail[dot]com if you can volunteer.
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Night at our school
MLK Friends is working with the school to present this night of interactive STEM Activities!
We are seeking parent volunteers to help run fun activities at this event.
Email mlkfriendsgroup[at]gmail[dot]com if you can volunteer.
Tuesday, April 3-Thursday, April 5 (please
note date change)
Scholastic Book Fair + Afternoon child care for April 4 parent-teacher conferences
Join MLK Friends as we host the Scholastic Book Fair! We will need lots of parent volunteers to help children find the books they want, and we plan to again offer child care during afternoon parent-teacher conferences on April 4. Email mlkfriendsgroup[at]gmail[dot]com if you can volunteer.
Scholastic Book Fair + Afternoon child care for April 4 parent-teacher conferences
Join MLK Friends as we host the Scholastic Book Fair! We will need lots of parent volunteers to help children find the books they want, and we plan to again offer child care during afternoon parent-teacher conferences on April 4. Email mlkfriendsgroup[at]gmail[dot]com if you can volunteer.
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Charles River Cleanup 9-11am + School Grounds Cleanup 11-12pm + Unity Playdate 12-2pm
Join MLK Friends as we celebrate Earth day by “acting locally” – we will clean up the banks of the Charles River between River Street and Flagg Street, then clean up the grounds at our own Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School, and then celebrate our community with the Unity Playdate open to all Cambridge families.
Email mlkfriendsgroup[at]gmail[dot]com for info.
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Charles River Cleanup 9-11am + School Grounds Cleanup 11-12pm + Unity Playdate 12-2pm
Join MLK Friends as we celebrate Earth day by “acting locally” – we will clean up the banks of the Charles River between River Street and Flagg Street, then clean up the grounds at our own Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School, and then celebrate our community with the Unity Playdate open to all Cambridge families.
Email mlkfriendsgroup[at]gmail[dot]com for info.
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Volunteers
Needed to Plan Field Day!
Math coach Ms. Leon has worked with gym teacher Mr. Reardon for years on Field Day – they have all the equipment but they are looking for some parents to help organize this really fun event this year. Email mlkfriendsgroup[at]gmail[dot]com if you can help. You can also volunteer the day of the event – mark June 6 and 13 as potential dates on your calendar.
Math coach Ms. Leon has worked with gym teacher Mr. Reardon for years on Field Day – they have all the equipment but they are looking for some parents to help organize this really fun event this year. Email mlkfriendsgroup[at]gmail[dot]com if you can help. You can also volunteer the day of the event – mark June 6 and 13 as potential dates on your calendar.
We appreciate your support, and welcome you to attend an upcoming MLK Friends meeting 8:00am in large conference room at school: Wed. Mar 14, Wed. April 11, Wed. May 9, Wed. June 6.
