Jan
18
A busy week coming up at the Curley. Monday, January 21 Though there is no school on Monday, the school will be open. The parent community is hosting a bake sale during Curley MLK Day of Service. If you would like to contribute to the bake sale please contact the school or click here. All… Continue reading »
Jan
18
Below is a message from Principal Jeff Slater: Curley Community: We went into “containment” at the school this afternoon at 12:00 for approximately a half hour at the request of Boston Police due to police activity in the neighborhood. Our staff and students performed wonderfully, as you would expect! Thank you, and have a wonderful,… Continue reading »
Jan
18
This week’s Paw Prints from principal Jeff Slater: I would like to thank our school Guidance Counselor, Sue Trotz, for taking the lead in organizing our “Day of Care and Support” on Monday. She took the lead in coordinating our response to the shooting of one of our 8th grade students. Sue helped to organize… Continue reading »
Jan
11
This week’s Paw Prints from principal Jeff Slater: Please remember that Curley Night at the Museum is Friday, January 18… Be sure to get your forms (English – Spanish) in to your homeroom teacher! Friday is our last School Preview Day for the year! I would like to send a huge THANK YOU to all… Continue reading »
Jan
08
As part of the Curley’s ongoing safety practices, the school will be conducting a containment drill tomorrow, Wednesday, January 9th. Please note that during the drill no one will be allowed to enter the building, and the phones will not be answered. You can learn more about containment and review the lesson plan that all… Continue reading »
Dec
21
This week’s Paw Prints from principal Jeff Slater: We have begun a review of our safety protocols at the Curley in light of recent events. I’ve met with members of our staff at our student support team meeting this week, and talked with students about ways in which they can contribute to school safety. I’ve… Continue reading »
Dec
20
The Science Team and School Parent Council are excited to announce the 6th annual Curley Night at the Museum of Science on January 18th from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. This fun filled, community-building evening includes: Deeply discounted tickets Access to all Exhibit Halls including the new exhibit SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure Currently on display in the… Continue reading »
Dec
17
Please join us for a retirement party in honor of Mirna Vega Wilson, the Curley’s former Principal! Ms. Vega-Wilson served with distinction as the Principal of the James E. Curley School, overseeing it’s successful merger with the Mary Curley School which is how we became the Curley K-8 School. She became Principal here in September 2003.… Continue reading »
Dec
16
Calling all future Thomas Edisons, Steve Jobs, and George Washington Carvers! The Curley After School (CASP) program is holding its first Maker’s February Vacation camp for budding inventors to hone their electronics and computer skills. All 5th-8th graders are welcome. Sign up for the 4 day camp (9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily Tuesday 19th… Continue reading »
Dec
16
Below is the transcript of the automated call from Principal Jeff Slater that was sent out today. The message addresses safety issues at the Curley and within the wider BPS system in light of the tragic Newtown shootings in Connecticut on Friday morning. __________________ Good afternoon Curley School families and staff. This is Principal Slater.… Continue reading »
Dec
16
The next Principal’s Breakfast will include a presentation on Reducing Test Anxiety. The presenters will be Kida Ejesi and Jadig Garcia, doctoral students in the Clinical Psychology Program of Suffolk University. Thursday, December 20, 2012 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The Upper School Library For more information, please call Betty Alvarado at 617-304-67-71 or Maria Monteiro-Roby 617-756-3667. Please… Continue reading »
Dec
14
This week’s Paw Prints from principal Jeff Slater: Our teachers are currently learning an instructional practice known as “close reading.” This practice supports students’ learning of complex texts, particularly in content areas like Science and Social Studies. You can learn more about the practice of “close reading” by checking out this article: https://www.dropbox.com/s/yl2p79xszvxqzzg/Fisher%20and%20Frey%20-%20Text%20Complexity%20-%20January%202012%5B1%5D.pdf At our… Continue reading »
Dec
11
Shop today at four JP stores and help the Curley. Boing! JP’s Toy Stop, Kitchenwitch, On Centre, and Streetcar Wine and Beer will generously donate 15% of their sales to help fund the Curley’s music, arts and science program today! How can you help? It’s easy: simply click on the flyer below, then print it… Continue reading »
Dec
07
This week’s Paw Prints from principal Jeff Slater: I am pleased to announce that Alissa Ferro will taking on the role of our Grades 6-8 Literacy Facilitator! As part of our Customized Instructional Support Team, the Literacy Facilitator’s role is to model and co-teach lessons and support curriculum development; communicate information about formative assessment and… Continue reading »
