Principal Grassa’s Pawprints 1/26/20

January 25, 2020

Support the Curley with Amazon Smile

Do you shop on Amazon? If so, did you know that you can give back to the Curley K-8 with your shopping? Amazon Smile is an easy way to give money to the Curley via the Student Parent Council (SPC) (no fees, no extra charges—nada).

If you shop amazon.com just change to amazonsmile.com, choose the charity “The Friends of the Curley K-8 School”, and that is it. Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase to the Curley.

The funds raised by the SPC can be used to support many of the initiatives and resources we currently use in or classroom or those we wish to deploy in the future. Please note that the SPC is not able to see the items that you purchase on Amazon; they are only able to see the dollar amount donated.

Save the Date!
100th Day of School Winter Family Fun Night: Friday, January 31st

Join the Curley community on Friday, January 31st from 5:30–9pm for a winter family fun night at Spontaneous Celebrations celebrating the 100th day of school. Music, food, dancing, art activities + showcase, 1960s/70s attire, cash bar, raffle. 54 Danforth Street, near Stony Brook t-stop. Family friendly!

We want to keep this event free so if you have any time day-of to help please SIGN UP HERE!

Learn more on our Facebook event page.

Last Call! Winter Pride Gear Order Due Friday, January 31st

Show your Curley Pride while staying warm during the chilly winter months! The students and teachers of S.P.A.C.E. (Safe Place And Caring Environment) are pleased to offer two new items with the Curley Pride logo—a BLACK long-sleeve t-shirt ($25) and BLUE hooded sweatshirt ($35). The Curley Pride logo features rainbow wings on the flying lion on top of the blue/pink/white trans flag.

To order use this LINK.
Submit payment: VENMO (@Melanie-Bourgeault) OR CASH (to Jon Hatch, Laurie Ciardi, or Melanie Bourgeault)
Orders are due on January 31st.
Mark your calendars! This year the Boston Pride Parade is on Saturday June 13th! Information will be sent home this spring if you would like to march with us in the 50th anniversary of the Boston Pride Parade.

February Break: Monday, February 17th–Friday, February 21st

We will be on vacation from Monday, February 17th–Friday, February 21st. School will resume on Monday, February 24th.

ACCESS Testing for English Language Learners

For the next several weeks all English Language Learners across Massachusetts will be taking the ACCESS test. This test will assess students’ English Language Development Level in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

January Guidance Newsletter

The Guidance Department’s January newsletter is now available. Click HERE to read more.

Curley Auditorium Campaign Update

We’re pleased to report that work will begin shortly on the improvements planned for the Curley Auditorium. See the attached flyer (in English and Spanish) for all the juicy details.

Flyer in English

Volante en español

And heartfelt thanks to the entire Curley community for your support of this project!

Curley Family Volunteer Directory

The Family Engagement Committee is pleased to share the new Curley Family Volunteer Directory! This directory, which will be updated each month, is an attempt to organize names of Curley parents and guardians who have expressed an interest in volunteering at the Curley. To add your name to this directory, please fill out the following survey:

English: https://forms.gle/Ngz3fbPMnjLjUBNC8
Espanol: https://forms.gle/cwvLeE7J9GwWJoaBA

Questions? Email Jocelyn Stanton (jocelyn.stanton@gmail.com)

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.

Social Media

For up to date information about the Curley K-8 School please sign up for email alerts by joining the Mailing List. You can also follow Principal Grassa on Twitter @principalgrassa and be sure to always use the hashtag #curleycares when sharing/posting/tweeting information about our school.