Noreen Power

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Name: Noreen Power
Date registered: April 22, 2011

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  1. Principal Grassa’s Pawprints 11/25/18 — November 25, 2018
  2. Principal Grassa’s Pawprints 11/18/18 — November 18, 2018
  3. Curley Shopping Night on Centre Street — November 14, 2018
  4. Principal Grassa’s Pawprints 11/12/18 — November 12, 2018
  5. Principal Grassa’s Pawprints 11/4/18 — November 4, 2018

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Oct
20

Boston SpedPac General Meeting This Thursday

Noreen Power

There are more than 10,000 children on Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) out of a total of just over 58,000 students in the Boston Public School system (BPS). We need to work together to have a collective voice on special education issues. The BPS Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SpedPac) invites you to attend the next… Continue reading »

May
29

Drum roll please………We Have a New Principal!/Redoble de ambores por favor ……… tenemos un principal nuevo!

Noreen Power

The Principal Search Committee is pleased to announce that we have a new principal! Katherine Grassa, our new principal, is coming to us from the Dever-McCormick K-8 Middle School in Dorchester. Please see the attached letter from Superintendent Carol Johnson for more information. We all look forward to welcoming Katie as the new leader of… Continue reading »

May
03

The Principal Search Committee Needs Your Help (Quickly)/El Comite de Seleccion de Principal Necesita Tu Ayuda (rápidamente)

Noreen Power

Last night, the Principal Search Committee had the opportunity to hear how principal candidates will be chosen for the Curley. The process BPS uses is rigorous and thorough, and we are confident we’ll get great candidates. Next week, BPS will finish this screening, send us 5-7 people to interview, and we’ll begin our process. In… Continue reading »

Mar
03

Curley Parent Support Group Meeting Wed 3/6

Noreen Power

Please come to the next Curley Parent Support Group meeting When: Wed March 6 Time: 8:45 a.m. Where: The Family Center We are planning to discuss and exchange tips that will help parents prepare for an IEP or 504 meeting. We can also have an open discussion for any issues that parents may be having… Continue reading »

Feb
28

SPED PAC Meeting Thur 2/28 at English High

Noreen Power

When: Thursday, February 28- 7-9 pm Where: English High School, 1st floor – Auditorium 144 McBride Street, Jamaica Plain This meeting will focus on the many recent changes that were proposed and approved for Special Education within BPS. New BPS Special Education Changes for Parents of Students with Disabilities Sponsored by Boston SpedPac in partnership with the Boston… Continue reading »

Jan
07

Curley Parent Support Group Meeting, Wed 1/16 9:00 – 11:00 in the Upper School Library

Noreen Power

Please join the Curley Parent Support Group for a helpful and informative presentation led by The Federation for Children Special Needs Do you want to know how to prepare for an IEP meeting? Are you wondering if your child needs an evaluation? Come learn about your basic rights Meet us in the upper school library… Continue reading »

Oct
15

SPED PAC Meeting 10/25 7:00 – 9:00 at English High School

Noreen Power

Understanding the 504 and IEP Workshop for Parents of Students with Disabilities Sponsored by Boston SpedPac in partnership with the Boston Public Schools Understanding the 504 and IEP will be presented by Carolyn Kain, Chair – Boston SpedPac Please see more details and additional agenda items by clicking on the document below: BPS_spedpac_flyer_oct25_FINAL

May
30

SPED PAC Meeting Thursday May 31 7:00 – 9:00

Noreen Power

Please see attached flyer for meeting agenda and details Hope to see you there! Spedpac Flyer – May 31 meeting

Apr
25

Principal’s Breakfast Thursday April 26th at 8:45 a.m.

Noreen Power

Curley parents and guardians are cordially invited to our monthly Principal’s Breakfast on Thursday, April  26, 2012, 8:45 a.m. –  10 a.m., in the Upper School Library. Following the breakfast, there will be an important presentation on Special Education – Basic Rights

Mar
28

Next SPED PAC meeting Thu 3/29 at Boston English High School

Noreen Power

Please see attached flyer for meeting information and agenda: BPS_flyer_mar29_all

Nov
16

SPED PAC Meeting: Thur Nov. 17th, 7-9 PM

Noreen Power

Parents/Guardians of Children with Special Needs   The BPS Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SpedPac) invites you to attend our November General Meeting:   When: Thursday, November 17th – 7-9pm Where: English High School, 2nd floor – Cafeteria 144 McBride Street, Jamaica Plain  Childcare is available upon request. Please reserve at least 3 days prior to… Continue reading »

Oct
26

IEParents: A Support Group for Parents of Students with IEPs

Noreen Power

If you are a parent/guardian of a student with an IEP and would like to be part of a support group, please let us know by providing your contact information on this online form: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dDlrM2FjZ3h0RjRCSWhSWUQ1dXdfQXc6MQ#gid=0 We are trying to organize an informal group where Curley parents can help each other out with advice and support. If… Continue reading »

Oct
25

Next SPED PAC meeting Thursday 10/27 – Members of the BPS Special Education Administration will be there

Noreen Power

Parents/Guardians of Children with Special Needs The BPS Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SpedPac) invites you to attend our October General Meeting: When: Thursday, October 27 th Where: English High School, 144 McBride Street, Jamaica Plain 7-9 pm 2nd floor – Cafeteria Childcare is available upon request. Please reserve at least 3 days prior to… Continue reading »

Sep
28

Parents/Guardians of Children with Special Needs

Noreen Power

The BPS Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SpedPac) welcomes you back to school and invites you to attend our First General Meeting of the new year: When:  Thursday, September 29th  from 7:00 to 9:00 pm Where:  English High School, Cafeteria (2nd floor) Childcare Available – Please join us !! There are more than 10,000 children… Continue reading »

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