It’s school preview time again when prospective families come to tour the Curley and we could use your help! For many years, parents have played a significant part in showing the school to other parents, and the Curley is noted for our level of parent participation at these tours. Many of you may remember your… Continue reading »
Nov
20
Principal Grassa’s Paw Prints (11/20/2016)
Thanksgiving Break We will have a break during Thanksgiving that will start with an early release on Wednesday, November 23rd at 12:30pm and no school on Thursday or Friday November 24th-25th. School will resume on Monday, November 28th. Also there will be no CASP on Wednesday, November 23rd. All students must be dismissed by 12:30pm.… Continue reading »
Nov
18
CASP: Focusing on Homework
CASP Homework Block Director Torri Canada knows how important homework can be to a student’s success. In CASP the goal is to provide a quality homework block that puts students in a position to succeed. CASP kids receive support daily from our CASP staff, as well as the resources to work independently on their homework.… Continue reading »
Nov
14
Principal Grassa’s Paw Prints (11/13/2016)
Bake Sale Shout Out! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to the SPC (School Parent Council) all the Families, the Curley staff, and Teachers for helping us make the Election Day Bake Sale a big success. The outrageously delicious baked goods and hot apple cider were greatly appreciated by the Jamaica Plain community. It was… Continue reading »
Nov
07
Principal Grassa’s Paw Prints (11/6/16)
Shout Out to Our Seventh Graders! Shout out to our 7th graders for leading a fundraiser to support Haiti in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. Thank you to all the staff, students and families who helped us to raise $3,346.62! We modeled Caring About Others and showed that students can make a difference in the… Continue reading »
Nov
06
SPC: Election Bake Sale Fundraiser *please help*
Dear Curley Community, Friends and Neighbors: On Tuesday, NOV. 8th “Election Day” the SPC (School Parent Council – which includes every parent/guardian at our school) will be holding our Election Bake Sale the community has come to know and love… It is a well-supported tradition in the neighborhood and a fun all-day fundraiser that builds… Continue reading »
Nov
03
Principal Breakfast: This Friday (Nov 4) 8:45am
Join us this Friday for our Curley K-8 School Principal Breakfast! The Principal Breakfast is a terrific opportunity for returning and new parents to sit down with our principal, Katie Grassa, and discuss topics that affect your child, your school and the district all while enjoying coffee and pastries from Fiore’s Bakery. The Principal Breakfast… Continue reading »
Oct
31
Principal Grassa’s Paw Prints (10/31/2016)
Halloween The Curley K-8 will not have a Halloween celebration during the school day. As a community we are focused on health and wellness and therefore we ask that all candy remain at home. We are also asking that students leave all costumes, masks, face painting and clown paraphernalia at home as well. Thank you… Continue reading »
Oct
26
SATURDAY – YOUTH ARTS FUNDRAISER & DANCE PARTY
You want to go out out and dance, have a good time, AND do something to help fund the arts for Boston kids?! …Then this is the party for you. UPLIFT – YOUTH ARTS FUNDRAISER & DANCE PARTY! WHEN: October 29, 2016 @ 8:43 pm WHERE: Bella Luna Restaurant & Milky Way Lounge COST: $10… Continue reading »
Oct
26
High School Information Night: Nov 3, 5:30pm
We invite all 8th Grade Parents and Families to attend our “High School Information Night” on Thursday, November 3rd at 5:30-7:30pm. Stop by the Curley to learn about the high school application process and discover a variety of high school options. Dinner and Childcare will be provided. A RSVP form for this event was distributed… Continue reading »
Oct
24
Principal Grassa’s Paw Prints (10/23/2016)
Race Dialogues Curley K-8 is partnering for the third time with YWCA Boston to offer Dialogues on Race & Ethnicity. We will be having an open, honest, and action oriented dialogue on race, ethnicity, and community. As a group we will learn about key concepts in racial equity and use personal experiences to foster deeper… Continue reading »
Oct
16
Principal Grassa’s Paw Prints (10/16/16)
The 10th Annual Curley K-8 Fall Fling Thank you to all the families that helped to make the Fall Fling a success! This event gets better every year thanks to the continued support of families! We appreciate those who bought and sold tickets, volunteered, planned and attended the event! Thank you! Sole Train Shout Out!… Continue reading »
Oct
14
The Fall Fling is Tonight!!
Tonight!!! Please join us at the 10th annual Fall Fling. This fun family event takes place in the upper school gym and the entrance is on Pershing Road. There will be a DJ, plenty of food for purchase, yummy treats, FREE activities and face painting for kids and great raffle items!! We hope to see… Continue reading »
Oct
14
Help Support Our Teachers’ Fundraising Efforts!
In addition to planning lessons and teaching, did you know that many of our teachers are also some of our school’s busiest fund-raisers? Currently, Curley K8 School teachers have over 10 active projects listed HERE on DonorsChoose and they need our support to get them funded. Many of the projects currently listed are in support… Continue reading »
