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Hello fellow members of the School Parent Council. Below is come info we hope you find helpful… Please provide feedback if there is something you’d like to see on this SPC Bulletin. This bulletin is by us, for us – all ideas & feedback are welcome.
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NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE **TODAY** 3 pm – 9 pm Last minute info. for ALL 285 Curley ticket holders!
YOUR TICKETS: Your tickets can be retrieved at the CURLEY TABLE when you arrive at the museum.
FOOD/DINNER: The Grill inside the museum will remain open until 7 PM for food.
STILL WANNA GO? But you don’t have a ticket, contact Molly Brigham at: 617.519.0167 or Riyo Hiroto at: 617.869.0442 ASAP
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CURLEY 9TH ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION – KICK OFF MTG 1/28 7-8 pm
Please come to the kick off meeting THURSDAY, January 28th at local business JP Knit & Stitch: http://jpknitandstitch.com/ (owned by esteemed Curley parent, Genevieve Day) then we can move it over to Canary Square for a little MFABs socializing! … Come hear about what, why and how we pull off the largest cash generating fundraiser at our school! *ALL of the money raised at this event goes toward the ARTS, MUSIC and SCIENCE programs we continue to run, no matter what budget cuts come! We must raise $40,000 each year to keep these programs running. And we need your help to do it!
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Some Happy BUDGET UPDATES for next year:
Budget season for Ms. Grassa and her team of staff and parents is almost over, but not yet finalized. However, a few great updates we can share are: We are definitely hiring a 2nd music teacher!, another lunch monitor, a teacher for the upper school and we are still hoping a Librarian!!! Librarian is contingent on finalizing the budget so we may not know for a bit, but if it happens, we will be bringing back our library for next year! A fun Summer project for parents to
enjoy!
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TENACITY AFTER SCHOOL AT THE CURLEY (Spots available Now)
Tenacity tennis program after school at the Curley has a few spots available for 6th graders! It’s first come, first serve, so inquire soon if interested. SCHEDULE: 2:30-5:30 MON-THU (Curley gym) through the end of May/early June 2016 If your 6th grader is interested, please pick up an application in the Tenacity office on the 2nd floor of the Upper School.
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BOOK DRIVE:
Please bring in your books for the book exchange (for all grades). At the end of the month you ay select a few to take back home. Boxes are in the upper and lower school entrances. For any questions or to help out, contact Kristin at: k_brennan2001@yahoo.com
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COAT DRIVE:
The coat drive will be happening all winter. Please drop off anything and take what you/your family may need. *Smaller sized snow pants/boots/gloves are still needed. Racks are in both upper school and lower school.
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UNIFORMS AT THE CURLEY for next year 2016/17:
Every year parents to start thinking about uniforms in our school. Families must weigh in and vote either PRO uniform or NO uniform for next school year (2016/17). There are plenty of opinions and arguments for both ways – start thinking about what you would like to see. The School Site Council (SSC) will be sending out a survey for each family to complete and return in the upcoming weeks (you may be able to vote online – TBD). The SSC NEEDS your feedback to
make this decision.
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OUR 8th GRADERS NEED YOUR CREATIVITY AND SUPPORT:
A group of approximately forty-five (45) 8th graders are trying to put together an 8th grade trip to our Nation’s Capitol, Washington DC in the Spring. Teacher, Jesse Cardoso is spearheading this effort along with help from Ann DeGeorge, for fundraising. They need to raise $13,000 to make it happen. Trips like these are life changing for our students. Please let us know if you have ideas or ways you may be able to help. Contact Jesse at: Jcardoso@bostonpublicschools.org or Ann at: anncdegeorge@curleyk8.com. We just opened GoFundMePage as well: https://www.gofundme.com/Curley8thGradeTrip
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THE BLISSFUL MONKEY YOGA STUDIO SUPPORTS THE CURLEY!:
We are so fortunate to have the support of The BlissfulMonkeyYogaStudio (on Centre Street in JP). They are holding a fundraiser for the Curley by way of attending yoga classes at their studio ALL WEEK.
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DON’T FORGET ABOUT SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION:
It’s that time of year… This is just a friendly reminder that now is the season to sign up for summer camps! It’s great to team up with other parents/students in your class to maybe carpool or just for fun! Or maybe a regular babysitting swap! Whatever you do, we just want to make sure you are prepared. Here are some of the common “Curley-kid” camps to consider: Boston Nature Center / Eliot School / YMCA / Roche Center / Zoo Camp / Kroc Center / MFA / Kids Art / Pine Village / Museum of Science / Hale Reservation / Summer STEM Program at Northeastern University: https://stem.neu.edu/summer/nussp/ and there are plenty other great camps! Just ask around 😉
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CURLEY PARENTS SHARE: DID YOU KNOW?…
1) About Boston City Hall To Go? Boston has an office on wheels and comes to ALL neighborhoods throughout the city to do EVERYTHING you can do at City Hall. Local spots include: Curtis Hall 2nd Fridays 3-6 and 4th Fridays 11:30-1:30 pm / Dudley Square 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 3-6 pm. For more information click here: cityhalltogo
2) If you have an EBT card or a WIC card you may enter MANY local attractions and museums for FREE or very discounted rates around Boston
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SCHOOL BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS:
We currently are looking for ways to improve the school and the way it feels when you enter. The climate team has initiated the effort to paint all the doors and entryways to the school. This will be the Painting a Door & more project. The first painting will take place on Tuesday, January 26th! We will meet in Mr. Cardoso’s room at 3pm and paint until 5pm. We would appreciate any help. We could also use any extra brushes and rollers if you happen to have them. To sign up please contact Rachel Esch at: Rachel.Esch@fmr.com
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EVERYDAY WAYS TO HELP:
1) Save your BoxTops
2) When on Amazon FIRST log on to www.smile.amazon.com and select: “FRIENDS OF THE CURLEY” to make purchases. Amazon will donate 0.5% to our school (it adds up)
3) Volunteer in your child’s classroom whenever you have a spare hour or two
4) Sign up to help monitor at lunch time or recess by replying to this email
5) When Spring cleaning, hold on to ANY possible items to donate to the silent auction – you’ll be surprised what brings in the high bids! contact: ann.c.degeorge@gmail if you’re unsure. *Please help with the Silent Auction. There are MANY ways you can help. Remember: Many hands make light work for all of us.
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JAN-FEB DATES FOR PARENTS TO PLUG IN:
Fri, Jan 22 @ 3-9 PM Night At the Museum of Science (Boston)
Tue. Jan 26 @ 3-5 Painting a door and more project (Jesse Cardoso’s room)
Tue, Jan 26 @ 6 PM Citywide Parent Council (Bolling Bldg in Dudley Sq)
Thu. Jan 28 @ 7:30 AM K2 Family Breakfast (K2 hallway & classrooms)
Thu. Jan 28 @ 9 AM K1, K2, 1st Grade Winter Music Performance
Thu. Jan 28 @ 7-8 PM Silent Auction Kick Off meeting (JP Knit & Stitch )
Thu. Jan 28 @ 8 PM MFABs social parent group *ALL PARENTS WELCOME
Sun. Jan 31 @ 5 PM SPC Extended Executive Team Mtg (HYCCroxbury.org)
Wed. Feb 3 @ 6 PM School Parent Council (SPC) Meeting
Fri. Feb 5 @ 8:45 AM Principal Breakfast (Topic & location TBD)
Tue. Feb 9 @ 5 PM School Site Council meeting
Thu. Feb 11 @ 8 AM Arts Team Meeting