Paw Print 3/12/2023

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Save the Dates: 

• March 13th: Communication Committee Meeting 
• March 13th: Giving and Sponsorship Committee Meeting zoom link
• March 14th: School Site Council zoom link
• March 15th: School Parent Council zoom link
• March 16th: Family Potluck and Art Night (see below for more details) 
• March 17th: Trimester 2 Grades Close   

School Based Inclusion Update:

We have an inclusion plan that will phase in over the next two school years. Please join us at SSC on Tuesday, March 14th, at 5:30 to hear about the plan that will best support our students as learners. 

•  School Site Council zoom link

Family Art Night (3.16):

Please join us on Thursday, March 16th, at 5:30 pm for the second Potluck and Art Night. 

We are asking for families to RSVP to the event using the following link: https://forms.gle/g8fxJ19RAs1L5sKJ7 

Please see attached flyer for more information.  

To help make this event possible we ask that you consider making a donation for materials needed. All donations can be delivered to the school. Thank you! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/26O70PZ0OB232?ref_=wl_share

Kindness Week @ the Curley 

This is the Student Government. Kindness Week will be the 13th of March. It is similar to a Spirit Week but with action. You will see something each day like “Do something kind for your buddies.” This could be something like making cards, spending time together, or finding time to play a game. Student Government will distribute card templates. 

• Monday 3/13: Share your KINDNESS and inclusion magic or superpower
  • Wear Disney or Superhero shirt
  • 4th to 8th grade does something kind for thor K0-3rd/ABA/SAR buddies
• Tuesday 3/14: Inclusion in KIND and a rainbow of colors
  • Wear your favorite color
  • K0-3rd/ABA/SAR does something kind for their 4th-8th buddies
• Wednesday 3/15 – Inclusion is KIND by inviting everyone to play
  • Wear your favorite sports team
  • Buddy classes get together to play a game
• Thursday 3/17: Inclusion is KIND and helps us put our best foot forward
  • Wear mismatched socks/shoes
  • Students do something kind for custodians, lunch monitors, administrators, librarians, etc.
• Friday 3/18 – Inclusion is KIND and makes everyone feel comfortable
  • Wear your pajamas
  • Buddy classes get together to read books
  • Explore ways to communicate with each other (AAC devices, pictures, signs, etc.)

Curley Parent/Caregiver Winter Social

Please join us for the Curley Parent/Caregiver Winter Social on Friday, March 24th, from 7-9pm at Turtle Swamp Brewing.  Join the school parent and caregiver community to socialize and also participate in a few fun raffle and silent auction items to help us raise money for enrichment programs, arts activities, field trips, and new technology at the Curley and, more importantly, get to know your fellow Curley community!

Suggested donations of $10 at the door. Free appetizers and finger foods will be available—cash bar. Please RSVP here to help us better plan for this fun evening. 

Free childcare for children ages four and up will be provided by CASP at the Curley from 7-9pm. Please contact Erika Mercado to register for childcare at emercado@bostonpublicschools.org. 

The Curley Performing Arts “Meet the Into the Wood Cast & Crew” 

The program is excited to present Into the Woods, a musical by Stephen Sondheim, coming to stage later this spring! Each week we will introduce you to the talented members of our cast and crew. 

We look forward to seeing you at the performances! 

Lorelei

Role: Tech Crew

Lorelei is a 6th grader who was featured last year in Willy Wonka as reporter Phineas Trout.

Matilda

Role: Tech Crew

Matilda is a 4th grader who is in a band called Unicorn Fury.

Danae

Role: Cinderella

Danae is in 5th grade and enjoys cooking and playing basketball.

School Parent Council (SPC): 

SPC Meetings 2023

• Wed, 3/15 
  • Guest presenter: MAP and MCAS testing and data, with Dawn Durant
• Wed, 4/12 
  • Guest presenter: All About Middle School, with Sugeily Santos 
• Wed, 5/3 
  • Guest presenter: Guidance Counseling, Cristina Silva and Justina Levey

Did you know the Curley has its own calendar? You can see the calendar here, and you can add it to your google calendar using the button in the bottom right corner of the page: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=curleywebsite@gmail.com 

You can also find it on the Curley website: https://curleyk8.com/ 

School-Based Inclusion Team: 

The School-Based Inclusion Planning Team is a team of educators and parents who meet weekly to collaborate and plan for the implementation of inclusion at Curley K-8.  Together, we are following a district-wide process to make recommendations on the implementation of inclusion across our school.  Below is the process the team will be following. 

For more information on what the team is doing, you can check out the weekly updates. Please view the following document: Curley K-8 SBIPT Communication to Staff/Families 

Curley Library: 

Hello from the Curley Library!

Curley Students (and teachers) are busy here in the Curley Library!  We are celebrating Women’s History Month!  Students are exploring the library catalog with the brand new library computer (thanks donorschoose!). Students will soon be reading about lego and Star Wars characters in the new “Pop Culture Beginning Reader Collection.”  Students are coming on their own and with their classes, learning library skills, and checking our great books!  Please click here for a more detailed update on happenings from the Curley library. 

Curley Website Update: 

The Website Committee is underway with their work. The committee will revise content and reformat the dropdown menu in the coming weeks. We wanted to give everyone a heads-up if you noticed things looked different. We hope to create a staging site (a separate domain that functions as a website but has a different URL) to avoid altering the current website as we tinker, but we haven’t yet figured out if this is possible.  We appreciate your patience as we begin our work!  

After-School Opportunities:

• Tenacity Grades 6-8 – Tenacity’s Ace Academy is an intensive program for students in grades 6-8 that focuses on improving students’ academic, tennis, and fitness skills, while simultaneously nurturing social/emotional development and engaging families. Tenacity has been at the Curley K-8 for over 10 years and is a FREE after-school program Monday-Thursday from 3-6 pm and Fridays from 3-5 pm. We are accepting new students and encourage students to apply. Please reach out to our Site Director, Kimberly Salazar, via email kimberlysalazar@tenacity.org or by phone at 857-350-7175.

District Events: 

• Digital Citizens: Learn ways to engage your children in discussions about:
  • Navigating Social Media
  •  Internet Safety & Digital Footprint
  • Cyberbullying
  • Sign Up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTaM-SIgnU8RJy2x2tdfltCmWlf1DxzDIwGTIveOh4Gsy2Zg/viewform
• District English Learners Advisory Committee (DELAC) monthly meeting is on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 pm on Zoom. Here is the Zoom meeting link: https://k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/88956833673    Meeting ID: 889 5683 3673
  • We have invited María Isabel Rosario, Lead Community Partnership Specialist from Jewish Vocational Services (JVS Boston) who will share information on some of the 35 different programs offered to parents such as; how to improve their skills, advance their education, and employment search.  Also, Daphne Germain, Sr. Project Manager Capital Planning, Boston Public Schools will speak about the Green New Deal. Finally, Edna Leith, OMME Instructional Coach will go over English Learner  Accommodations during ACCESS tests. We will have opportunities for questions and answers in between each presentation.
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Community Events: 

• Demystifying Credit Workshop Event (When: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 05:00- 6:30 PM Eastern Time 
  • Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpcOmgrD4qE9wPzRwDaBtsTHcLqC5rrC6r

Some things covered in the workshop:

1. Learn how to access your credit report
2. Learn about (free) tools for managing credit  
3. Understanding what credit score is and how it is calculated
4. Strategies for how to establish (good) or improve credit

• BEST’s Introduction to Hospitality Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship Program
  •  For more information please see the flyer below or attached. Additional information can be found on our website at BEST’s Pre-Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Programs.
  • This training program leads to union hotel housekeeping jobs with most starting at a minimum of $25/hour with incredible benefits that include:
    • health insurance with no copays when you see a doctor or are hospitalized
    • first time homebuyer’s loan of $10,000
    • wellness benefits including 12 massages/year
    • free meals in the employee dining room
    • discounted hotel room rates
    • and so much more. 

• Boston Parks Winter Fitness Series
• Free fitness programming in Boston parks, community centers and virtually! Zumba, Yoga, Strength & Conditioning, Afrobeats, Dance Fit, and more!   Schedule and links here. 

Contact: If you would like to add any information to the Paw Prints, please fill out the following Google Form by Thursday’s 11 am. If you have any questions, please contact Yamile Hernandez – Family Liaison at yhernandez@bostonpublicschools.org