Being the father of a 6th grader with helicopter tendencies (I really hope you just said, “Aren’t we all?!”), I realized it’s the middle of September. So naturally it’s time to obsess about applications for exam schools. Guess what? Check your kids’ backpack, that is if your 6th or 8th grader hasn’t given the application… Continue reading »

This week’s Paw Prints from Principal Katie Grassa: Health and Wellness Award: Congrats to our Health and Wellness Committee on earning Healthier US School Challenge (HUSSC) bronze award. There was an assembly on September 11th in the auditorium at Curley K-8 to recognize and honor the school for receiving this award. Undersecretary Concannon presented a… Continue reading »

The warmest of welcomes to the newest and youngest members of our Curley community (and to their families, new and old!). The first day of kindergarten saw many students enter school for the first time with unbridled enthusiasm, others with a little hesitation, and the rest on a spectrum of points in between. The community… Continue reading »

This week’s Paw Prints from Principal Katie Grassa: Welcome back to all staff and students in grades 1-8. Students were excited to get reacquainted with friends, meet new teachers and navigate their new schedules. This Saturday, September 7th from 11:30 am -1:30 pm all incoming kindergarten families are welcome for the Family Picnic. You can… Continue reading »

New England Cable News (NECN) was at the Curley today to cover the first day of school. The new free school lunch program and the new bullying texting service were covered in the story. Take a look at the video below, which includes an interview with our very own Principal Katie Grassa about the lunch… Continue reading »

The first day of school hasn’t even finished yet, but we’ve got to tell you about two big upcoming events! Potluck K-1st Grade Welcome Picnic This Saturday Join us for the Curley K-8 School K0, K1, K2 and new 1st Graders’ Annual Welcome Picnic! Saturday, September 7th, 2013 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The playground… Continue reading »

Lots of things to report before tomorrow’s start of school for the 1st through 8th grade set. Also, always check the Calendar for upcoming events like the K-1 Potluck Welcome Picnic this Saturday! _______________________________ Free Meals For All Students Boston Public Schools announced this morning on their website that “The Boston Public Schools will serve… Continue reading »

Below are links to the English and Spanish versions of the welcome letter from Principal Katie Grassa and Assistant Principal David Diaz. Parents and guardians should have received this letter in the mail by now as it contains information about your student’s homeroom assignment. 2013-2014 Curley Welcome Letter (English) 2013-2014 Curley Welcome Letter (Español) In… Continue reading »

Below are some important dates for the coming school year compiled by our ever amazing Maria Monteiro-Roby and Betty Villalba-Alvarado. Some dates are subject to change (especially dependent on how much snow we get), and other events may be added… You may also consult our Calendar which will continue to be updated throughout the year. NOTE:… Continue reading »

Join us for the Curley K-8 School K0, K1, K2 and new 1st Graders’ Annual Welcome Picnic! Saturday, September 7th, 2013 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The playground behind the Lower Curley School 40 Pershing Road, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Meet other new Kindergartners and 1st graders and their families. Meet the K1, K2 and… Continue reading »

The Curley After School Program (CASP) has updated it’s activities menu. Applications for the coming school year are now also available for both the before and after School programs on the CASP page. Torri Canada, the Executive Director of the program, has also announced a change in structure for activities this  year as well. Though… Continue reading »

We are planning a play-date for incoming Curley kindergartners (K0, K1 and K2) and new 1st graders on Sunday, August 11th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The play-date will be held at the Curley Lower School Playground. Returning K2 families are also invited to this event – it will be a nice opportunity for our new families to… Continue reading »

Mirna Vega-Wilson served with distinction as the Principal of the James E. Curley School (our “lower school”), overseeing it’s successful merger with the Mary Curley School (our “upper school”) which is how we became the Curley K-8 School. She became Principal here in September 2003. Following the merger, Mirna and Jeff Slater (who took over… Continue reading »

As part of our year in review series called 2012/13 Paw Tracks, below is a recap of the Curley’s Science Fair organized by science teachers Stephanie Selznick and Jennifer Felicetti. Winners received their awards yesterday. The summary below is from Stephanie Selznick: _________________ Everyone worked so hard on their projects this year and everyone did… Continue reading »