THIS WEEK: Superintendent Search Public Panels As you may know, the search for our next district Superintendent has continued apace over the past year or so. The twelve member Search Committee was initially charged with recommending a total of three finalist to the School Committee to choose from. This past Thursday, they recommended four finalists… Continue reading »

DonorsChoose.org, a fundraising site many teachers use to raise resources for specific classroom projects has been used by many, many Curley teachers to improve instruction for our students. There are FOUR Curley projects currently in need of funding, for Ms. Daly, Ms. Quatrale, Ms. Shea, and Ms. Silverstein. Ms. Daly is hoping to complete her… Continue reading »

The Kindergarten Dance performance, “Make Way for Ducklings” will now take place on Friday, March 20th at 9 AM in the Upper school auditorium.  The date has been pushed back by a couple of  weeks to make up for the snow days.  Kindergarten students will be asked to wear yellow tops for their performance, so… Continue reading »

Due to the parking conditions, The AWC/GEN ED planning meeting has been cancelled for today. We are planning a conference call to replace this meeting. Date and time to be determined. Please email Leah Barcan: lbarcan@gmail.com if you are interested in participating in the conference call. We are planning on meeting in person, in early… Continue reading »

This week’s Paw Prints from Principal Katie Grassa: School closed today and tomorrow: As you know, due to today’s storm, Boston Public Schools are closed today, Monday, February 9th, and tomorrow, Tuesday, February 10th. To support childcare needs, Boston Centers for Youth and Families will be open from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Children must be… Continue reading »

The Curley K-8 is known for fundraising activities that bring much needed funds to the school while also helping to build our community, and the annual Silent Auction is one of our most popular events. This year’s auction is taking place the evening of March 24, 6 to 9pm, at Canary Square in Jamaica Plain.… Continue reading »

James Nyei is a 9 year old 4th grader in Mr Petmezis’s classroom. James’s family is from Liberia, and prior to Thanksgiving James decided to find a way to raise money to support the fight against Ebola in his family’s country. He came up with the idea of The Outreach Tree Project. After he concluded the… Continue reading »

Some of our older students got to strut their stuff in the International Dance show last month and now it’s the Kindergarten’s turn to show off their dance moves in Robert McCloskey’s “Make Way for Ducklings” set to music by Daniel Pinkham and performed by the Boston Landmark Orchestra. Save the Date: Friday, March 6th… Continue reading »

DonorsChoose.org, a fundraising site many teachers use to raise resources for specific classroom projects has been used by many, many Curley teachers to improve instruction for our students. There are TWO Curley projects currently in need of funding, one for Ms. Nason, and a second for Ms. Daly. Ms. Nason’s needs include art aprons, scissors,… Continue reading »

Just in case you just came in after shoveling and haven’t heard yet…, why yes, all BPS schools are again closed tomorrow, TUESDAY, February 3rd. School buses will not be running. To support childcare needs, Boston Centers for Youth and Families will be open from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Children must be at least… Continue reading »

This week’s Paw Prints from Principal Katie Grassa: Snow: During this winter we would like to ask all families to talk with their children around throwing snow. We want all students to be safe as they enter and exit school and we are asking that all adults and students leave the snow on the ground… Continue reading »

Just to confirm what you’ve already heard, BPS has announced that all schools are closed TOMORROW, Monday, February 2nd due to the impending snow storm. School buses will not be running. To support childcare needs, Boston Centers for Youth and Families will be open from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Children must be at least seven… Continue reading »

Yes folks, three in a row! Mayor Walsh has just announced this evening that all BPS schools are closed tomorrow, THURSDAY, January 29th. School buses will not be running. The Boston Center for Youth and Families will open a limited number of community centers for children ages 7 and older from 7:30am-6pm. Parents/guardians will need to fill… Continue reading »

You’ve probably heard from your (gleeful) kids, but if not, BPS has announced that all schools are closed Tuesday AND Wednesday, January 27-28. School buses will not be running. The Boston Center for Youth and Families will open a limited number of community centers for children ages 7 and older from 7:30am-6pm. Parents/guardians will need to fill… Continue reading »