Principal Grassa’s Pawprints 2/3/19

February Vacation

We will be on vacation from school the week of February 18th–22nd. School will resume on Monday, February 25th. During this week we will be offering Acceleration Academy for middle school students who will earn the opportunity to participate in accelerated math programming here for the week. If you have questions please reach out to our Ms. Jackson, Curley administrator (awardjackson@bostonpublicschools.org).

Educator of the Year

The Educator of the Year award recognizes the exceptional educators who go above and beyond to impact the lives of Boston Public Schools students. The program celebrates educators who exemplify a commitment to the profession by selecting educators who are worthy of representing the positive contributions of our educators district wide.

• Nomination Period: January 28th – March 4th
• Who may be nominated: All BPS Educators in good standing with the BTU (teachers, paraprofessionals, librarians, guidance counselors, other school support staff) *school leaders may not be nominated.
• Who can submit a nomination: All members of the BPS community
• Where to go for additional information: Website or nomination form
• Flyer: Here is a printable version
• Contact for Questions: EOYBoston@bostonpublicschools.org (or talk to Tess or Shakera)

Support the Curley K8 Auditorium—and Get Car Service from Morrison’s Auto-Rite

Morrison’s Auto-Rite (475 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain) is offering car maintenance services for FREE with a small donation to the Curley Auditorium (the total cost of the car services far exceed the donation!!!)

Free comprehensive multi-point inspection (check over your car’s health) including:

• Free Oil Change (up to a $39.95 value). NOTE: some cars have additional charges for synthetic oil
• Rotate tires
• Balance two front tires (while doing rotation)
• Free front wiper blades (most cars); no appointment needed for wiper blade install
• Second free oil change (up to a $39.95 value)
• Upgraded warranty on repair work done by Morrison’s Auto-Rite to two years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first. (There are a few exceptions for normal wear items, i.e. tires)
• Unlimited tire pressure adjusting, no appointment needed
• Unlimited fluid level checks, no appointment needed

TOTAL APPROXIMATE VALUE (SAVINGS) $295!

You must present the check in the amount of $95, made out to Friends of the Curley K-8, in person to Morrison’s Autorite to be eligible for these services. No credit cards, please!

Sickle Cell Disease Notice to Families

Follow this link for a notice regarding Chronic Disease and Sickle Cell Disease letter translated into 9 languages. This letter will be sent home this week with all students.

Tech Goes Home @ the Curley

The families of students in grades 2-8 will have the opportunity to attend a Tech Goes Home course right here at the Curley. Technology Goes Home (TGH) strives to ensure that all residents of the City of Boston are equipped with the tools, training, and access to support 21st century skill development. After successful completion of the program, graduates will have purchased their very own Chromebook computer for $50.

When:
  • Tuesday, March 19th from 4:00-7:00PM
  • Thursday, March 21st from 4:00-7:00PM
  • Monday, March 25 from 4:00-7:00PM
  • Tuesday, March 26 from 4:00-7:00PM
  • Wednesday, March 27th from 4:00-7:00PM

Where: Ms. Smith’s Room (204 of the Lower School)

Flyers are in the boxes of teachers of grades 2-8 and should be sent home with students. Any questions should be directed to Ms. Smith (tsmith8@bostonpublicschools.org).

Help the Curley Turn Markers Into Energy

The Curley School is participating in the Crayola ColorCycle program. Students and teachers will be collecting used markers that are ready to be discarded. The markers will be sent to a facility where they will be converted into clean fuel.

Please help support our efforts by sending your kids in with any used markers you may have around your house—even non-Crayola brands. Drop-off boxes are located in the Upper and Lower School Offices.

Thank you for participating! Together, we can keep tons of plastic out of landfills each year. Learn more at: www.crayola.com/colorcycle.

Grade 4 Excellence For All Open House

We will host an Excellence For All (EFA) open house for rising 4th grade families (current 3rd grade) on Friday, March 8th from 8:45-9:45am for families to learn about our model in grades 4–6. More info will be sent home to families.

Arrival/Dismissal Parking

We are asking families to pay attention to the parking signs at arrival/dismissal and make sure that you are not blocking driveways when you come to school. The Boston Police will ticket if you are found in violation of this on the surrounding streets

Social Media

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