Paw Print 5/7/2023

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Save the Dates: 

• May 8th: Science MCAS for Grade 8 (Session 1)
• May 8th: Giving and Sponsorship Committee @ 8PM via Zoom 
• May 9th: Science MCAS for Grade 5 (Session 1)
• May 9th: School Site Council Meeting 
• May 10th: Science MCAS for Grade 8 (Session 2) 
• May 11th: Science MCAS for Grade 5 (session 1)

Science MCAS : 

This week is our final stretch of MCAS. Please notice that there were changes made to the Science MCAS Schedule. All changes in dates are reflected above. 

• We want to remind families that we are starting promptly at 8:35 am.  School starts at 8:15, and students should come early to have breakfast and participate in Homeroom. Get a good night’s sleep so they can perform at their best.

Teacher Appreciation Week: 

This week is the start of teacher appreciation week. Please email the School Parent Council on how to get involved at spc@curleyk8.com 

Curley Family Survey: 

We want to hear from you! Please press the following link to access the survey for us to hear feedback from you:  https://surveys.panoramaed.com/bps/family/surveys?language=en 

The Survey is open from now until May 10th. 

SPC Fun Run: 

This year, the Curley K-8, in collaboration with our School Parent Council, will host a Fun Run for all students on Friday, May 19. The goal of the Fun Run is to provide a fun outdoor activity for our students, and to raise money to support programs here at the Curley. 

Tomorrow is KICK-OFF for the Fun Run. Please see attached flyer for details on how to sign up and support! CURLEY Fun Run.pdf

Green New Deal – School Design Study Survey

BPS and the City of Boston are in the process of writing a long-term facilities plan. Please have students, families, and staff complete the 10-minute survey by Tuesday, May 16th.  Posters/flyers.  

Curley Community Meetings: 

Please join Principal Grassa and the Inclusion Team to discuss the changes we will be seeing at the Curley next year. Families will have one more opportunity  to attend. 

The next meeting will be in person on May 31st. 

Please see attached Flyer for more information: 

Community Meeting.pdf

School Parent Council (SPC): 

SPC Meetings 2023

• Wed, 6/6  AT 7PM VIA ZOOM

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/ 

Curley Library: 

Hello from the Curley Library!

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month- Happy AAPI Heritage month!  This month is an incredible opportunity to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to American history, and to have conversations with students about #StopAsianHate and why it matters.  More information, teacher resources, videos and the May AAPI Heritage Month Challenge, can be found here. 

The Curley Performing Arts: 

Save the dates for the Curley Musical:

• May 18th @ 6 PM Cast A
• May 19th @ 6 PM Cast B 

Meet the Into the Woods Cast: 

Manali

Role: Mysterious Person

Manali is in 4th grade and is debuting in the Curley musical this year!

Beatrix

Role: Granny

Beatrix is in 4th grade and loves Idina Menzel.

As we get closer to the musical on May 15-19th, I have set up a page for Volunteer Needs – Into the Woods.

A summary of our volunteer needs include:

• Help backstage during daytime and evening performances with quick changes and to supervise students backstage
• Videotaping both cast A and B (not on sign up Genius)
• Concessions—Including a bake sale****
• Ticket sales
• Creating posters and the program for the event (not on sign up genius)
• Social media publicity (not on sign up genius)
• ** Help coordinate a bake sale / concession, to raise money for our musical theater program. This concession would be for both evening shows and possibly one of the school shows. Raising money would allow us to expand our musical theater program next year, to include a middle school musical component.

**Help coordinate a bake sale/concession to raise money for our musical theater program. This concession would be for both evening shows, and possibly one of the school shows. Raising money would allow us to expand our musical theater program next year to include a middle school musical component.

Please email ktaylornight@bostonpublicschools.orfor any questions or interests in volunteer opportunities. rg for any questions or interest in supporting the Musical.

Schoolyard Improvement Committee

Please join us on Sunday, May 21st, from 10am-12pm. We will have pizza at 12 noon and an optional ball game afterwards! We will use more of our Love Your Block grant money to beautify/improve the Curley grounds. Send us your ideas at rebecca@rebeccaclinemusic.com or join our planning meeting on Tuesday, May 16th (Zoom link) from 8-8:30pm. 

Curley Library: 

Hello from the Curley Library!

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month- Happy AAPI Heritage month!  This month is an incredible opportunity to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to American history, and to have conversations with students about #StopAsianHate and why it matters.  More information, teacher resources, videos and the May AAPI Heritage Month Challenge, can be found here. 

BPS SUMMER LEARNING / 5TH QUARTER

Summer programs for 2023 are now available.

Explore and register:

1. Review the list of available programs at the “SUMMER LEARNING DESCRIPTIONS” table on BPS Website here: https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/Page/6667.
2. Find the ones that interest you and your student. Our schools and partners are offering exciting opportunities to learn, explore, and grow.
3. Be sure to check out “Eligibility/Registration” to see if your child qualifies.
   Note: Some programs are open to all BPS students, some for certain ages, and others are by invitation only.
4. Have questions? Please contact the Curley Family Liaison, Yamile Hernandez at yhernandez@bostonpublicschools.org
5. Apply for the programs on School Mint

Safe Parking at Arrival

Hello Curley Families, we want to remind you all that no cars are allowed on Pershing Road on

school days between 7:45 and 8:45 am and 2:45 and 3:45 pm. During these times, buses drop off and pick up students quickly. Having cars makes it unsafe for our students. 

Parking is available at:

• In the parking lot across from the Centre Street entrance
• On Spring Park Ave (Please remember: Do not park on sidewalks – this is dangerous for the children)
• On Moraine Street
• On Lochstead Ave 

Please remember to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks or waiting to use the crosswalks. 

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 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: 

• We hope you and your family are well. We want to take this opportunity to remind you  that our next District English Learners Advisory Committee (DELAC) monthly meeting is on Tuesday, May 9, 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
• Spring Fling 2023!
  • Help students with disabilities fulfill their dreams at Spring Fling 2023! You can donate new or gently worn formal wear, dresses, suits etc. We accept donations year round

• ChopChop Family Cooking Magazine
  • ChopChop Family cooking magazine have recently published their Spring 2023 listing, full of family-friendly recipes and cooking tips. 

• District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Conference
  • OMME’s Parent Team will host the DELAC virtual annual conference on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 from 6:00-8:00pm on Zoom. Guest speaker and presenter Dr. María Luisa Parra-Velasco, Harvard University Professor  will have an interactive discussion on “How to engage with our child/teen’s school and why it is important”. Session will be presented in English with interpretation services. For more information please email the Parent Team at ellparentteam@bostonpublicschools.org or call 617/635-9000 Ext 45045

Community Events: 

• Metro Housing will be hosting an   in-person  housing workshop on May 16th. The topics that will be covered will include–
  • Support  with  Filling out Affordable Housing Paperwork
  •  How to Navigate the Housing Search Process
  • Tenant Rights

Housing Clinic Flyer – May 16 2023.pdf

• Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series: May 7th- September 2nd
  • The Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series is a FREE summer-long group exercise experience that is held outdoors in City of Boston Parks and virtually.  Classes include Yoga, Bootcamp, Salsa Dancing, Cardio Dance, Zumba, Afrobeats, Strength & Conditioning, HIIT, Tai Chi, and more. The goal of the Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series is to make physical activity accessible to residents and create a healthier Boston.  This year, there are 25 classes every week including 7 virtual classes and 18 in-person led by certified fitness instructors.  Teens and children are welcome to join the class or play in the Park.  Help us spread the word to families and other Boston residents!  You can learn more and find the full schedule of all classes at www.boston.gov/fitness

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