Principal Grassa’s Pawprints 12/16/18

December 16, 2018

Winter Recess

Our winter recess will begin on Monday, December 24^th-Wednesday, January 2^nd. All staff and students will return to work on Thursday, January 3, 2019.

Curley K-8 Auditorium Campaign

The Curley School Parent Council (SPC) is working to raise $25,000 as 2018 comes to an end to make improvements to the auditorium. Given our commitment to the performing arts, we would like to make the following investments:

New audio equipment including new speakers, amplifier, and supporting gear
Enhanced lighting
Sound-enhancing materials for the walls and ceiling
Repairs to seating on the main floor
Assess costs and create action plan to restore the balcony to use with new seats and safety railings

We need your support. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation in support of the Curley K-8’s Auditorium Campaign. Give online via Paypal (www.paypal.me/curleyk8), send in cash/check (payable to: Friends of the Curley) to your child’s teacher, or mail your check to: Curley K-8 School SPC, 40 Pershing Road, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Attn: Curley SPC Auditorium.

We deeply appreciate your support and commitment to revitalizing the Curley School auditorium! Visit www.curleyk8.com to learn more about this campaign. Thank you!

School Parent Council Meeting THIS WEDNESDAY MORNING

Are you the parent or guardian of a Curley student? Then you are a member of the Curley School Parent Council! Join us for our monthly meeting this Wednesday morning, December 19th from 8:45-9:45am in the CASP room on the first floor. Inclusion specialist Meg Nason will join us to discuss the Curley’s inclusion model; the Understanding Our Differences workshop we will be piloting this year; and the Open Circle and the Second Step social emotional learning curricula. Enter the building through the Centre Street entrance and sign in at the upper school office where they can direct you to the CASP room. Spanish translation is provided at all SPC meetings. See you Wednesday morning!

Winter Coat Drive UPDATE

Thank you to all the families who have donated winter gear to the Curley School as part of our coat drive. We have received an incredible quantity of winter wear that we are working on getting to those students and families in need. We are currently at capacity in terms of storage and display space so we ask that all donations be held until further notice. We so appreciate your generosity and will reach back out to our community when we’re ready for more! THANK YOU for keeping Curley kids warm and safe this season!

School Site Council

Please join us for our January meeting regarding our school budget for SY 2019-2020 on Thursday, January 3, 2019 from 5:30pm-7:00 pm in room 209, please enter through the CASP doors. All families are welcome.

School Preview Time

It is that time again! Families will be choosing schools for SY 2019-2020. We will host three events here at Curley for prospective families. We are looking for current Curley families to support us on Friday, January 18th 9am-10am and share with families about your experience at the Curley K-8. Please reach out to Arusha Hollister if you are available at: arusha_h@yahoo.com

Social Media

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