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About the PTO<\/h2>\n

The Cambridgeport Parent Teacher Organization (CPTO) is an open membership of caregiver volunteers working together to support our children, families, and teachers through events and fundraising initiatives to benefit the entire Cambridgeport School.<\/p>\n

Each year the CPTO provides essential funds for classrooms and the school, puts on free family events, and provides vital funding for field trips and other school programs. If you\u2019d like to be involved in making this happen, please let us know! While we love to have you at our monthly meetings, attendance is by no means necessary for you to lend a hand, and donations<\/a> are always welcome.<\/p>\n

Current Cambridgeport PTO Officers & Leads<\/h4>\n

Kelly Sherman<\/strong>, CPTO President
\nCaroline Williams<\/strong>, CPTO Treasurer
\nAndrew Hall,<\/strong> CPTO Secretary
\nTBD<\/strong>, Teacher Appreciation Lead
\nErin Mahony<\/strong>, Classroom Parent Lead
\nRebecca Sama<\/strong>, Director of Communications<\/p>\n

Link to past officers.<\/p>\n

About Cambridgeport<\/h2>\n

The Cambridgeport School is located at 89 Elm Street (between Broadway and Hampshire) near Central Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts.\u00a0 Our JK\u20135 school serves one of the most economically diverse and multinational student populations in Cambridge.<\/p>\n

History<\/h4>\n

The Cambridgeport School began in 1990\u201391 with a single kindergarten class in the Cambridgeport section of Cambridge. A decade later it moved into the former Fletcher School building in the Area IV neighborhood. After many years as a JK\u20138 school, Cambridgeport became JK\u20135 in the fall of 2012, with more than 260 students in 13 classrooms and two Special Start classrooms.<\/p>\n

From the beginning, the school was built upon the idea that teachers and families can work together as a community toward assuring success for every child. The school values the culture and beliefs that each child brings to the classroom.<\/p>\n

Philosophy<\/h4>\n

All of the teachers share the philosophy of Developmental Learning\u2014understanding that children develop in similar ways, but each child has his\/her particular rate and style of learning. Teachers provide learning experiences that guide and capture our students\u2019 interests, helping develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills to succeed in life.<\/p>\n

We believe in having high standards for academic achievement, in the context of a community that works together. As a community of learners, each student is expected to take responsibility for his\/her own learning, while collaborating, supporting and respecting others.<\/p>\n

Highlights<\/h4>\n