Organizing around the budget cuts continues at a frantic pace! No need to remind our community, but our advocacy work stems from the deep cuts we as a school, as well as other schools, faces next year. Tonight, our very own 1st grade teacher Laurie Ciardi will testify on enrollment projections problems in front of the… Continue reading »

Below is the script of the recent ConnectEd phone message from Principal Grassa. The announcement is about the playing field capital campaign, and this Friday’s Principal Breakfast. _____________ Hello this is Katie Grassa; principal of the Curley K-8 School. I hope you had a restful vacation. I’m calling on behalf of the School Parent Council… Continue reading »

The playing field campaign committee is very, very pleased to announce that we’ve now hit the $240,000 mark in donations raised. Holy cow – thank you. We are almost there, but we also only have ONE week left too… So if you are able to, tell every single person you know to take two minutes… Continue reading »

This week’s Paw Prints from Principal Katie Grassa: Vacation: We hope that all families had a relaxing and enjoyable February break! AWC/General Education Planning: Please join us to discuss and plan some changes to the curriculum in grades 4-6 next school year. We will be meeting from 3-4pm this Wednesday, February 26th. Goal: Group of… Continue reading »

Although the Curley After School Program (CASP) is open this afternoon, because of the worsening weather at this time, CASP director Torri Canada asks parents to come and get their students as soon as they are able. For more information, please email at Torri Canada at tcanada@bostonpublicschools.org or call her at 617-777-9330.

Two quick appeals for you to all consider: Nurturing Young Writers – Ms. Ciardi A worthy cause in need of funding is a donorschoose.org project organized by Ms. Ciardi to help her first-grade students become better writers. She seeks funds to buy a basic printer and a collection of books. She writes: I am teaching… Continue reading »

A reminder that there will be a budget organization meeting tomorrow, Monday, February 3rd, from 6pm – 8pm in the library. We will provide an update to everyone on our budget advocacy work so far, and plan the further implementation of our multiple ongoing advocacy strategies for the Curley and for all other BPS schools.… Continue reading »

Dances Tell Stories February 7th at 9-10 a.m. 1st and 2nd grades and Curley Ambassadors of Dance Curley Auditorium For more information, please contact Kim Taylor Knight Dance and Theatre Teacher, K–4 ************* Los Bailes Cuentan Historias Viernes 7 De Febrero De 9 a 10 de la Mañana Primero y segundo grado Estudiantes Auditorio de… Continue reading »

This week’s Paw Prints from Principal Katie Grassa: End of Quarter 2 (6th-8th grade): The second quarter closed on Friday, January 21st and report cards will be sent home within two weeks. School Choice Forms: 6th and 8th grade parents – CHECK BACKPACKS! We received the Exam School Choice form from BPS, and Sue Trotz… Continue reading »

We need YOU. Our first major response to the proposed budget cuts is happening TONIGHT and we are asking all parents, staff, and teachers to show their support for the Curley and all Boston Public Schools by attending the School Committee Meeting in their black Curley T-shirts, as we have done before. Curley parent and… Continue reading »

This week’s Paw Prints from Principal Katie Grassa: Principal Breakfast: Please join us on Friday, January 31st in the Upper School Library to learn more about restorative circle practices. All families are welcomed and food will be served. End of Quarter 2 (6th-8th grade): The second quarter will close on Friday, January 21st and report… Continue reading »

File under “one of the less surprising announcements of the year so far”: Boston Public Schools has announced at 3pm today it is canceling school tomorrow. On the BPS Twitter feed, BPS also announced that they canceling all after school activities today, including athletics, after 3:30pm, due to the impending snowstorm. Please note – CASP… Continue reading »

So you want to play boys or girls basketball? You’ll need 3 things: You need a C average for all classes You need a physical in the last 12 months You need a Parent Consent Form UPDATED: Tryouts are for students in 6th grade through 8th grade. Girls Tryouts When: ***UPDATED Wednesday, January 29th, 2014… Continue reading »

This week’s Paw Prints from Principal Katie Grassa: Museum of Science Night: Join us on Friday, January 24th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm for the 7th annual Curley night at Museum of Science, sponsored by the Science Team and School Parent Council. Entrance fee is $20 for up to 4 children and 2 adults, and includes admission to exhibit… Continue reading »