MCAS: MCAS will begin this week. Grades 3, 7, and 8 will take the ELA assessment on Tuesday, April 10th and Wednesday, April 11th. Please make sure that your child gets a good night sleep, arrives to school on time and eats a healthy breakfast either at home or here at school. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions. The full MCAS calendar can be found here: MCAS Calendar April/May 2018. Please make every effort to schedule appointments on non-testing days. Thank you. Also here an MCAS video we shared with students this week at Curley Shares!

Middle School Basketball: Shout out to our Middle School Basketball Team for winning in the semi final game on Wednesday over the Edwards Middle School 27-21. Congrats to Coaches Mark Righini and Katelyn McIrny for all their guidance! Please join us on Tuesday, April 10th at the Shelburne Community Center on Washington Street at 4pm. We would love to have a large crowd present to support our team!

Curley Art Show: On April 12th from 5-7 pm we will host our Annual Art Show. There will be artwork from all students that have visual art as well as music from our fabulous band, a CAD dance performance and some of Mr. Paulling’s fabulous actors! Please encourage families and friends to come and see the amazing accomplishments and strides they made in the arts learning this year!

SSC: Please join us for our April School Site Council (SSC) meeting on Tuesday, April 10th from 5:30pm-7:00pm in Room 209.

SPC: Please join us for our April SPC meeting on Wednesday, April 11 from 6–7:30pm in the Lower School Cafeteria.

Principal Grassa and Ted Lombardi, Operational Superintendent for BPS, will lead a discussion on school safety at the Curley.

Enter at the doors that open onto the side of the playing field furthest from Centre Street. There will be signs.

We will have childcare, pizza & veggies, and Spanish translation.

If you can’t make a SPC meeting but want to know what was discussed, our meeting minutes are posted here within a week or two after each meeting.

The 18th Annual Plant Sale: May 5th 10 – 2

Spring IS coming and the Curley’s Annual Plant + Bake Sale proves it. Each May we transform the parking lot across from the school into a pop up nursery where the community buys top quality annuals, herbs and vegetables.
It is fun and a treasured community event. Last year we sold out!!

There will be a sign up for the event but help in advance is greatly appreciated.
No experience necessary.
There are no meetings, only tasks (phone calls, copying, flyer distribution). Even 1 hour helps. It is a fun way to get involved without a huge commitment.

If you can help PLEASE email Kristin Jurkoic (4th Grade parent) kjurkoic@yahoo.com or call 617.548.1461

Green Cleaner Swap Day: Our Green Cleaner Swap Day has been POSTPONED to Tuesday, April 24th (7:45-10am). In order to ensure healthy air quality for all students, Curley staff will be switching our cleaners to be green cleaners. Due to this policy, we will be hosting a Green Cleaner Swap day on April 24th. We are still in need of parents to help label and distribute to all classes/ swap out cleaners. Please sign up or email nly@bostonpublicschools.org if you are interested. Can’t come but would love to help out? Consider donating paper towels to the school. You can drop off your paper towels at the front office (both lower and upper school) or drop it off in room 209 Upper School.

Playworks: Here are some updates from our partner Playworks.

• On Tuesday, April 3rd Mayor Marty Walsh is coming to the Curley. He will be visiting recess from 12:30 to 1:30 pm to see how Playworks makes a difference at the Curley.
• Thursday, May 10th from is Peace on Earth night! At recess across the country there has been numerous incidents of bullying both verbal and physical. Coach Jacqui wants to bring awareness to this growing problem and give the community the resources to support students. A local speaker will start off the night, and students and families will rotate through stations focusing on relaxation techniques and bullying prevention.
• On Saturday, May 19th is Playworks Run for Recess 5K. This is a fundraiser that Playworks hosts every year to raise money and awareness for the importance of recess in low income school systems. The Run for Recess is a unique 5K and One Mile Fun Run race that gives families the opportunity to participate in a race for the very first time. The Run for Recess offers opportunities for the whole family to get involved at Franklin Park’s world-famous cross-country course adjacent to the zoo! All participants will enjoy a fun family environment, an electronically timed race, and an awesome goodie bag. Paper registration forms will be handed out by Coach Jacqui during school or sign up with this link: playworks.org/ne-run2018.
• If you have any questions about the upcoming events please email Coach Jacqui at jacqueline.conley@playworks.org.

Sole Train Is Looking For Volunteers::
Want to get some fresh air and exercise, while having fun and supporting some amazing young people? We’re still looking for Old Soles for several schools including the Curley! The Curley practices on Tu/Th after school from 3:30 – 4:45 – all running abilities are encouraged!
For more information, click here:
http://conta.cc/2DzeBKw

2018 BPS Climate Survey – Due 5/1/2018: Parent, Teacher, and Student Climate Surveys will be released online on March 12th. Chromebooks and document cameras will be awarded to schools with high parent participation rates and the greatest improvement in parent participation. We are asking teachers to have students complete these in class and for families to complete these as well. Any families who need access to technology can complete these at the school with us. We will use this data to plan for next school year and really value the feedback! https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/climatesurvey