Principal Grassa’s Pawprints 11/10/19

No School: Monday, November 11th

There will be no school on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day.

Family Engagement Committee: Tuesday, November 12th

The Family Engagement Committee is meeting on Tuesday, November 12th from 4:30–5:30pm for all interested to get updated on what we are working on this year. Please RSVP to Jocelyn Stanton (jocelyn.stanton@gmail.com). Location: Lower School Cafeteria. Enter through the lower school entrance and sign in before heading to the meeting.

School Site Council: Tuesday, November 12th

Please join us for School Site Council meeting on Tuesday, November 12th from 5:30–7pm. All families are welcomed.

Playground Cleanup: Sunday, November 17th

The Schoolyard Improvement Committee’s final cleanup of the year will be held on Sunday, November 17th, from 10am-12noon at the playground, where we will rake and bag leaves. Pizza and Kick the Can to follow at noon!

Please sign up for specific roles here, or just come whenever you can. If you do plan to sign up, it is helpful for us to know as far in advance as possible. So please, sign up today!

School Parent Council: Wednesday, November 20th

Save the date for this month’s School Parent Council meeting on Wednesday, November 20th from 6–7:30pm in the Lower School Cafeteria. Dinner, childcare, and Spanish translation will be provided.

Early Release: Wednesday, November 27th
Thanksgiving Recess: November 28th & 29th

We will have an early release day on Wednesday, November 27th starting at 12:30pm and no school on November 28th or 29th. Please note that there is NO afterschool programming on the early release day.

Internet and Social Media Safety Family Engagement Workshop: Thursday, December 5th

In an effort to promote healthy and safe online experiences for students, this workshop will be offered at the Curley on Thursday, December 5th from 6-7:30pm and will feature the critical topic: Internet & Social Media Safety.

This workshop will feature Jackie Lamont, Forensic Interviewer and Director of Youth Safety and Outreach in the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office. Jackie will share tips and strategies so that you can incorporate their internet safety programming “STOP, BLOCK and TALK“ in your school community. STOP BLOCK and TALK is a program of Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins for youth, parents, and professionals to ensure that everyone understands the risks that exist online for kids.

Target Audience: Parents & Guardians | Content Grade Levels: 3-8

Principal Breakfast—Having the “Talk:” Friday, December 6th

Join BPS Health Education Director, Cheryl Todisco, on Friday, December 6th from 8:45-9:45am for an informational session highlighting Boston Public School’s comprehensive skills-based Health Education program. 

Current adolescent attitudes, beliefs and behaviors about sexuality and relationships will be presented, along with an overview of Boston’s Sexual Health Education curriculum. Parents will learn and then practice the top ten tips for talking with their students about sexuality along with strategies that empower youth to make healthy choices. BPS recognizes the role of parents/guardians as the primary health educators of their children and wants to ensure that parents/caregivers have the information needed to have these important conversations.

Target Audience: Parents & Guardians of elementary and middle school age children

From the School Nurses: Health Physicals & Immunization Records

Every child at the Curley must have a physical from within the last two years on file in the nurse’s office. Unfortunately, if your child does not have a physical on file, they will not be allowed to attend field trips or school outings due to the health risks.

We are also asking parents or guardians to submit updated immunization records as the state Massachusetts department of health will be reviewing our files as well.

If your child requires medication in school as an asthma inhaler or an epipen for allergies and you have not contacted us about this already, please call the nurse’s office at 617-635-8239

Volunteering at the Curley

All volunteers need to complete and pass a CORI check prior to volunteering at school. CORI forms are submitted online only. After submitting please show the main office a copy of your picture ID. It can take up to 2 weeks for approval one the form and ID have been submitted.

Here is the online link for the CORI Forms.

Student Safety at Arrival & Dismissal

Our school year has started strong and we need your help to continue to keep students safe. If you are driving students to and from school, please do not use the parking lots.  Please drop off and pick up from the sidewalks.  This will cut down on the traffic and ensure that students who are walking on the sidewalk into the building are safe. Staff will be stationed near the lots asking you not to park there at arrival and dismissal. We appreciate your support and attention to this important safety matter. Thanks!

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