Paw Prints: 4/7/2024 (7 de abril de 2024)

April 7, 2024

This issue is bilingual in English and Spanish.

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Upcoming Events

Apil 9th: School Site Council Meeting @ 5PM on zoom
April 10th: School Parent Council Meeting @ 7PM on zoom
April 11th: Curley Performing Arts will be performing Annie @ 6 pm
April 15th – April 21st: Spring Recess NO SCHOOL
April 23rd-26th: Math MCAS Testing Grades 6-8

Recurring Events

ESL 2 Class: Monday, April 1st and April 3rd from 4-6/El lunes,1 de marzo y el miércoles, 3 de abril de 4 a 6 PM en el salón 102. ESL 1 class: Tuesday, April 2 and Thursday April 4th, from 4 to 6 PM./La clase de inglés nivel 1: martes, 2 y el jueves 4 de abril de 4 a 6 PM en el salón 102

On going—donations to reward students who followed the school expectations. /Donaciones para premiar y reconocer a los estudiantes que han cumplido con las expectativas de la escuela. este es el enlace “link”. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3VJ68GQE056V6?type=wishlist.

MCAS Testing

Beginning March 25th, we will start the MCAS testing/A partir del 25 de marzo, comenzaremos las pruebas MCAS.

We want to remind families that we are starting promptly at 8:35 am. School starts at 8:15 am, and students should come early to have breakfast and participate in Homeroom. Please ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep so they can perform their best. / Queremos recordar a las familias que comenzaremos puntualmente a las 8:35 a.m. La escuela empieza a las 8:15 a.m., y los estudiantes deben venir temprano para desayunar y participar en el Salón de Clases. Por favor, asegúrense de que su hijo/a duerma bien por la noche para que puedan rendir al máximo.

April 23rd/24th: 7th and 8th Grade Math MCAS/Grado 7 y 8 MCAS de matematicas
April 25th/26th: 6 Grade MATH MCAS/ Grado 6 MCAS de matematicas

EVENTS @ THE CURLEY

Annie

The Curley School, will present on April 11th at 6:00 pm for the community. All performances will be in the Curley Auditorium, 493 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130. (entrance by ramp)/La Escuela Curley presentará el 11 de abril a las 6:00 p.m. para la comunidad. Todas las presentaciones se llevarán a cabo en el Auditorio Curley, ubicado en 493 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130. (entrada por la rampa).

Potluck and Paint Night: Thank you to the families who made it out to our last Potluck and Paint Night of the year. It was great to see so many families gathered and so many great art works created.

Spirit Week:

The Unified Student Government has organized Spirit Week for our Curley Community./ El Gobierno Estudiantil Unificado ha organizado la Semana del Espíritu para nuestra Comunidad de Curley.

Annual Appeal Thank you Letter

Please read below the letter by Principal Grassa and the SPC Chairs thanking the Curley community for their efforts in raising funds. See the letter to see how much we raised and more fundraising events coming up for the rest of the school year./ Por favor, lee a continuación la carta del Director Grassa y los Presidentes del Comité de Padres y Maestros agradeciendo a la comunidad de Curley por sus esfuerzos en recaudar fondos. Consulta la carta para ver cuánto hemos recaudado y más eventos de recaudación de fondos que se avecinan para el resto del año escolar.

GET INVOLVED @ THE CURLEY

Schoolyard Improvement Committee/Comité de Mejora del Patio Escolar

The Curley Schoolyard Improvement Committee recently lost some of our core leadership. We need people to join and help lead this important group so that we can continue to care for the Curley outdoor campus effectively. Our work falls into two categories:/El Comité de Mejora del Patio Escolar de Curley recientemente perdió parte de nuestro liderazgo principal. Necesitamos personas que se unan y ayuden a dirigir este importante grupo para poder seguir cuidando eficazmente el campus exterior de Curley. Nuestro trabajo se divide en dos categorías:

Maintenance of the grounds: we always hold schoolyard cleanups in the spring and fall;
Generating new ideas for improving the space. We can use people who enjoy working outdoors – e.g. planting, pruning, landscaping – and also people who are just good at leading, planning, and organizing.

Everything helps! If interested, email jfrazier2@bostonpublicschools.org.

Volunteers Needed for Annie Production

The sun will come out tomorrow! We are looking for volunteers to help with our production of Annie the week of April 8th. Check out Sign Up Genius to see and sign up for a slot! Your support is greatly appreciated. Hope to see you there! Reach out to Erin Doherty edoherty@bostonpublicschools.org with any questions!/ ¡Mañana saldrá el sol! Estamos buscando voluntarios para ayudar con nuestra producción de Annie la semana del 8 de abril. ¡Visita Sign Up Genius para ver y apuntarte para un turno! Tu apoyo es muy apreciado. ¡Esperamos verte allí! Ponte en contacto con Erin Doherty edoherty@bostonpublicschools.org.

A summary of our volunteer needs includes:/ Un resumen de nuestras necesidades de voluntarios incluye:

Help backstage during daytime and evening performances with quick changes and to supervise students backstage
Concessions—Including a bake sale (organizing and running)
Creating the program for the event
Student bios/photograph board

PLANT SALE

We are excited to announce our upcoming School Plant Sale Event and are seeking enthusiastic volunteers like you to join us in making it a success!

Date: May 4th Time: 8:30-2:30 Location: TBD

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Assist with event setup, including arranging displays and signage.
Help customers select plants and process transactions during the sale.
Promote the event to friends, family, and community members.
Aid in post-event cleanup and storage of leftover plants.

Press the link to the Sign Up Sheet to help!

FUN RUN

Our annual Fun Run is fast approaching, and we need your help to make it a success. We are looking for parent volunteers to sign up for shifts to help support the day of the Fun Run. Press the Fun Run Sign-Up Sheet to get involved.

Date: May 31st Time: 8-3📍 Location: Curley Field

PEAKING INTO THE CURLEY

Introducing the newest additions to our school’s amenities: brand new washers and dryers, courtesy of our dedicated nursing staff!

6th graders in Social Studies are unlocking the mysteries of Ancient Egypt as they explore the journey through Pyramids, Tombs, and Mummification./Los estudiantes de sexto grado en Estudios Sociales están descubriendo los misterios del Antiguo Egipto mientras exploran el recorrido a través de las Pirámides, Tumbas y Momificación.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Free Soccer Clinics and Programs

Saturday, April 13 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Celebrating Girls in the Game @ Carter Playground
– A day focusing on the power of female athletes. City of Boston players will attend a girls-only clinic with Regis College, Q&A with collegiate players, and watch Regis Women’s College v. Dream game. Open to girls 9+REGISTER HERE: https://www.soccerunityproject.org/youth-programs
April 16 – April 19 (April Break Clinics @ Madison Park HS)
– An opportunity for recreational and competitive players to develop their skills during the school break. Open to all youth Grades 3 – 8. REGISTER HERE: https://www.soccerunityproject.org/youth-programs

BALLET BANQUET

An unforgettable celebration of dance!City Ballet of Boston & the youth dancers of TWDCApril 26 7:00 pm | April 27 3:00 pm | April 28 3:00 pmStrand Theatre: 543 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125
Tony Williams, a Curley Alumni, is offering $5 tickets for Curley students and family members to attend his upcoming work, Ballet Banquet. The show is a blend of Contemporary and Classic ballets, performed by City Ballet of Boston (CBB). If you are interested in community tickets, please complete this form and CBB will get back to you directly.

Curley Library: April is Arab-American Heritage Month and Autism Awareness Month

Here are some resources related to Autism Awareness Month. This is a great opportunity to highlight the contributions made to our world by people who experience autism. This month, the Curley Website features a book recommendation list that is accessible via EPIC. If you want my help setting up a free EPIC account, please let me know.
Here are resources related to Arab-American Heritage Month. This is an important opportunity to highlight the cultures, experiences and contributions of Arab-American people in our community. April was formally declared Arab American Heritage Month in 2023. On the Curley Website, you’ll see a video-a-day collection of notable Arab American people, along with a resource and history guide curated by the New York City Public Schools

BPS SUNDAYS ADMISSION/Admisión gratuita todos los domingos

On the first and second Sunday of each month from February to August 2024, the amazing cultural institutions listed below will be free of charge for BPS students and up to three family members!/El primer y segundo domingo de cada mes desde febrero hasta agosto de 2024 las instituciones culturales que aparecen en la lista permitirán la entrada gratuita a los estudiantes de BPS con un máximo de 3 miembros de familiar!