This week’s Paw Prints from Principal Katie Grassa:
- Outward Bound: Last week fifty 7th graders took part in the environmental connection program on the Boston Harbor Islands. The program provides an extension of the current science curriculum by bringing students out for a hands-on, Island experience lasting three days. Located on Thompson Island students participate in team and leadership building activities, environmental awareness activities, and experiential learning. The program provides an introductory class lesson about the history and formation of the Boston Harbor and the islands. A content specific classroom visit to better prepare students for what they will be doing during their expedition what to expect and how to prepare for it and one field expedition stretching over three days including two overnights. Students stay in dorms and work in small groups of about 10 with 1 to 2 facilitators. Typically the students will have the first day filled with teamwork and leadership building activities, the second day is largely curriculum programming, and the third day of brief project followed by graduation. Students and staff explore together the wonderful resources of Boston and build stronger relationships with each other and the facilitators and rangers of Thompson Island and National Park Service. Thank you to the Curley Staff who helped to make this trip a reality: Sue Trotz, Charity Murphy, Tim Smith, Alisa Fleming, Carolyn Norton, Joe Robinson, Officer Rodriguez, Maria Amy-Moreno, and Kiki Iatrou.
- Health and Wellness Committee: Our next Health and Wellness Committee meeting will be on Tuesday, October 8th from 3:00pm-4:15pm in the Upper School Guidance Office.
- Quality Schools Plan: Each school in the district is asked to submit a Quality Schools Plan, which outlines the goals and priorities for the school year. On Wednesday, October 16th from 6:00pm-7:00pm I will present the final plan to all interested community members. All families and staff are welcomed and encouraged to attend.
- Fall Fling: Save the Date for the Curley K-8 fundraiser! The Fall Fling will take place at the school on October 18th from 5:30pm-8:30pm. Please come with your family and support our school!
- School Site Council: Our 2nd School Site Council (SSC) meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 8th from 5:30pm-7:00pm in the Upper School library. All families are welcome but only elected adults can vote on proposals.
