Principal Grassa’s Pawprints 2/24/19

National Assessment of Educational Progress

The Curley K-8 School will participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on 2/25/19 (4th grade) and 2/26/19 (8th grade). NAEP is administered by the National Center for Education Statistics. The results are released as The Nation’s Report Card, which provides information about student achievement to educators, parents, policymakers, and the public.

School Parent Council: February 27th

Please join us for our monthly School Parent Council meeting on Wednesday, February 27th from 8:45-9:45am in the CASP office. We will be sharing updates and action steps related to the many health and wellness initiatives taking place at the school. All families are welcome!

Enter the building through the Centre Street entrance and sign in at the upper school office where they can direct you to the CASP room. Spanish translation is provided at all SPC meetings.

Principal Breakfast: March 1st

Please join us for the Principal Breakfast on Friday, March 1st from 8:45-9:45am in the CASP Office. We will be discussing new school safety protocols. We value family input and ideas in these new plans.

Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPED PAC)

Thursday, February 28th 7:00-8:30pm
Specific Learning Disabilities and Specialized Programs

Presentations on the following topics: Dyslexia, Complex Trauma, Executive and ADHD supports, specialized classrooms, Functional Behavioral Assessments and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) for students without an Autism diagnosis.

Richard J. Murphy School Library, 2nd Floor
1 Worrell Street, Dorchester MA 02122

All parents and caregivers are welcome. Childcare and translation available upon request at all meetings by contacting Lisa Connor, Parent Support Coordinator, at lconnor2@bostonpublicschools.org. Interpretive services must be requested no later than 2/20/19. Further information can also be found at http://bostonspedpac.org/.

If you have questions, contact BPS Outreach at (617) 635-1384 or Curley SPED PAC representative Lisa Walker at walkerlm1@outlook.com.

Health and Wellness Committee Walk-through

The Health and Wellness Committee is looking for volunteers to help with their annual building walk-through.  This walk through is designed for parents, teachers and other volunteers to detect and point out any environmental, structural, hazardous or other building areas that need to be repaired, updated, enhanced, etc.  The walk-through will take place on Wednesday, March 6th at 7:45am.  If you would like to participate please contact Adam Marks at amarks555@yahoo.com and feel free to fill out this survey here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYD9GLZ.

Curley Winter Social: March 14th

Join the Curley community on Thursday, March 14 from 6-9pm for our first Winter Social at Bella Luna (284 Amory Street, JP). Mark your calendars now!

This adults-only event includes dinner, cash bar, and a small number of silent auction items and raffles. Tickets are $25 and can be pre-ordered at www.paypal.me/curleyk8. Childcare will be available onsite for a fee.

Email spc@curleyk8.com if you can help with organizing the event—many hands make light work for a great cause—our caring Curley community!

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!

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.

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)

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.

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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