MCAS: MCAS Math will begin the week of April 30th. Please make sure that your child gets a good night sleep, arrives to school on time and eats a healthy breakfast either at home or here at school. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions. The full MCAS calendar can be found here: MCAS Calendar April/May 2018. Please make every effort to schedule appointments on non-testing days. Thank you. Also here an MCAS video we shared with students this week at Curley Shares!

Green Cleaner Swap Day-APRIL 24th: Green Cleaner Swap Day is on Tuesday, April 24th (7:45-10am). We are in need of volunteers to help us distribute the cleaners. Please meet us in the upper school cafeteria on Tuesday morning at 7:45am. Please call Nina at 949-351-6476 and meet at the CASP door to be let in early. Can’t come but would love to help out? Consider donating paper towels to the school. You can drop off your paper towels at the front office (both lower and upper school) or drop it off in room 209 Upper School.

Curley Plant Sale: Happy Spring! The 18th Annual Curley Plant Sale is coming up on Saturday, May 5th from 10 – 2 in the parking lot across from the school. Please share the date with friends, family and neighbors. There will be a great selection of annuals, vegetables and herbs; a bake sale (items needed); and activities for the kids. Proceeds support programs at the school. If you can help out the day of or drop off a baked good or water please sign up here. If you have questions, please contact Kristin (4th grade parent) at kjurkoic@yahoo.com

Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPED PAC): All parents and caregivers are welcome. Childcare and Spanish translation available upon request at all meetings and light refreshments will be served. Further information can also be found at: http://bostonspedpac.org/ For questions, please feel free to contact Curley SPED PAC representative Lisa Walker at walkerlm1@outlook.com

April 26th: Inclusion and BPS
Meeting time: 7-8:30
Richard J. Murphy School
1 Worrell St
Dorchester, MA 02122

Sole Train Is Looking For Volunteers for after school AND the day of the Run To Remember::

• After School: Want to get some fresh air and exercise, while having fun and supporting some amazing young people? We’re still looking for Old Soles for several schools including the Curley! The Curley practices on Tu/Th after school from 3:30 – 4:45 – all running abilities are encouraged!
  For more information, click here:
  http://conta.cc/2DzeBKw
• Race to Remember: Our runners are training for the Race to Remember and we need volunteers to staff the last water stop during the race on Sunday, May 27th. Come cheer on the runners, pass them some water/Gatorade and cheer them onto the finish line! To register to volunteer, please click here How to sign up to volunteer at the Run to Remember with Sole Train (2) Please contact Curley parent, Noreen Power at ncpower1@gmail.com for questions about volunteering at the water stop. We’d love to recruit 30 – 40 volunteers to help. Kids can register to be a water stop volunteer and get community service hours.

2018 BPS Climate Survey – Due 5/1/2018: Parent, Teacher, and Student Climate Surveys will be released online on March 12th. Chromebooks and document cameras will be awarded to schools with high parent participation rates and the greatest improvement in parent participation. We are asking teachers to have students complete these in class and for families to complete these as well. Any families who need access to technology can complete these at the school with us. We will use this data to plan for next school year and really value the feedback! https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/climatesurvey

Playworks: Here are some updates from our partner Playworks.

• Thursday, May 10th from is Peace on Earth night! At recess across the country there has been numerous incidents of bullying both verbal and physical. Coach Jacqui wants to bring awareness to this growing problem and give the community the resources to support students. A local speaker will start off the night, and students and families will rotate through stations focusing on relaxation techniques and bullying prevention.
• On Saturday, May 19th is Playworks Run for Recess 5K. This is a fundraiser that Playworks hosts every year to raise money and awareness for the importance of recess in low income school systems. The Run for Recess is a unique 5K and One Mile Fun Run race that gives families the opportunity to participate in a race for the very first time. The Run for Recess offers opportunities for the whole family to get involved at Franklin Park’s world-famous cross-country course adjacent to the zoo! All participants will enjoy a fun family environment, an electronically timed race, and an awesome goodie bag. Paper registration forms will be handed out by Coach Jacqui during school or sign up with this link: playworks.org/ne-run2018.
• If you have any questions about the upcoming events please email Coach Jacqui at jacqueline.conley@playworks.org.

Social Media: For up to date information about the Curley K-8 School please sign up for email alerts by joining the Mailing List. You can also follow Principal Grassa on Twitter @principalgrassa and be sure to always use the hashtag #curleycares when sharing/posting/tweeting information about our school.

MCAS: MCAS will begin this week. Grades 3, 7, and 8 will take the ELA assessment on Tuesday, April 10th and Wednesday, April 11th. Please make sure that your child gets a good night sleep, arrives to school on time and eats a healthy breakfast either at home or here at school. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions. The full MCAS calendar can be found here: MCAS Calendar April/May 2018. Please make every effort to schedule appointments on non-testing days. Thank you. Also here an MCAS video we shared with students this week at Curley Shares!

Middle School Basketball: Shout out to our Middle School Basketball Team for winning in the semi final game on Wednesday over the Edwards Middle School 27-21. Congrats to Coaches Mark Righini and Katelyn McIrny for all their guidance! Please join us on Tuesday, April 10th at the Shelburne Community Center on Washington Street at 4pm. We would love to have a large crowd present to support our team!

Curley Art Show: On April 12th from 5-7 pm we will host our Annual Art Show. There will be artwork from all students that have visual art as well as music from our fabulous band, a CAD dance performance and some of Mr. Paulling’s fabulous actors! Please encourage families and friends to come and see the amazing accomplishments and strides they made in the arts learning this year!

SSC: Please join us for our April School Site Council (SSC) meeting on Tuesday, April 10th from 5:30pm-7:00pm in Room 209.

SPC: Please join us for our April SPC meeting on Wednesday, April 11 from 6–7:30pm in the Lower School Cafeteria.

Principal Grassa and Ted Lombardi, Operational Superintendent for BPS, will lead a discussion on school safety at the Curley.

Enter at the doors that open onto the side of the playing field furthest from Centre Street. There will be signs.

We will have childcare, pizza & veggies, and Spanish translation.

If you can’t make a SPC meeting but want to know what was discussed, our meeting minutes are posted here within a week or two after each meeting.

The 18th Annual Plant Sale: May 5th 10 – 2

Spring IS coming and the Curley’s Annual Plant + Bake Sale proves it. Each May we transform the parking lot across from the school into a pop up nursery where the community buys top quality annuals, herbs and vegetables.
It is fun and a treasured community event. Last year we sold out!!

There will be a sign up for the event but help in advance is greatly appreciated.
No experience necessary.
There are no meetings, only tasks (phone calls, copying, flyer distribution). Even 1 hour helps. It is a fun way to get involved without a huge commitment.

If you can help PLEASE email Kristin Jurkoic (4th Grade parent) kjurkoic@yahoo.com or call 617.548.1461

Green Cleaner Swap Day: Our Green Cleaner Swap Day has been POSTPONED to Tuesday, April 24th (7:45-10am). In order to ensure healthy air quality for all students, Curley staff will be switching our cleaners to be green cleaners. Due to this policy, we will be hosting a Green Cleaner Swap day on April 24th. We are still in need of parents to help label and distribute to all classes/ swap out cleaners. Please sign up or email nly@bostonpublicschools.org if you are interested. Can’t come but would love to help out? Consider donating paper towels to the school. You can drop off your paper towels at the front office (both lower and upper school) or drop it off in room 209 Upper School.

Playworks: Here are some updates from our partner Playworks.

• On Tuesday, April 3rd Mayor Marty Walsh is coming to the Curley. He will be visiting recess from 12:30 to 1:30 pm to see how Playworks makes a difference at the Curley.
• Thursday, May 10th from is Peace on Earth night! At recess across the country there has been numerous incidents of bullying both verbal and physical. Coach Jacqui wants to bring awareness to this growing problem and give the community the resources to support students. A local speaker will start off the night, and students and families will rotate through stations focusing on relaxation techniques and bullying prevention.
• On Saturday, May 19th is Playworks Run for Recess 5K. This is a fundraiser that Playworks hosts every year to raise money and awareness for the importance of recess in low income school systems. The Run for Recess is a unique 5K and One Mile Fun Run race that gives families the opportunity to participate in a race for the very first time. The Run for Recess offers opportunities for the whole family to get involved at Franklin Park’s world-famous cross-country course adjacent to the zoo! All participants will enjoy a fun family environment, an electronically timed race, and an awesome goodie bag. Paper registration forms will be handed out by Coach Jacqui during school or sign up with this link: playworks.org/ne-run2018.
• If you have any questions about the upcoming events please email Coach Jacqui at jacqueline.conley@playworks.org.

Sole Train Is Looking For Volunteers::
Want to get some fresh air and exercise, while having fun and supporting some amazing young people? We’re still looking for Old Soles for several schools including the Curley! The Curley practices on Tu/Th after school from 3:30 – 4:45 – all running abilities are encouraged!
For more information, click here:
http://conta.cc/2DzeBKw

2018 BPS Climate Survey – Due 5/1/2018: Parent, Teacher, and Student Climate Surveys will be released online on March 12th. Chromebooks and document cameras will be awarded to schools with high parent participation rates and the greatest improvement in parent participation. We are asking teachers to have students complete these in class and for families to complete these as well. Any families who need access to technology can complete these at the school with us. We will use this data to plan for next school year and really value the feedback! https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/climatesurvey

The CASP April Newsletter is here! The newsletters are also posted on the website. Go to School Info -> CASP -> CASP Newsletters

Curley Silent Auction: Thank you to all families who helped make our 11th Annual Silent Auction a success! From your time to seeking donations to volunteering we appreciate every effort that has been made to support the programming at our school. A special thank you to our neighborhood partners Canary Square for their continued support of our school! Thank you!

MCAS: MCAS will begin this week. Grades 4, 5 & 6 will take the ELA assessment on Tuesday, April 3rd and Wednesday, April 4th. Please make sure that your child gets a good night sleep, arrives to school on time and eats a healthy breakfast either at home or here at school. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions. The full MCAS calendar can be found here: MCAS Calendar April/May 2018. Please make every effort to schedule appointments on non-testing days. Thank you. Also here an MCAS video we shared with students this week at Curley Shares!

Principal Breakfast: Please join us for our April Principal Breakfast on Friday, April 6 from 8:45am-9:45am in the Upper School Library (2nd Floor between Room 205 and 206). We will be joined by Operational Superintendent, Ted Lombardi and we will be talking about school safety.

Curley Art Show: On April 12th from 5-7 pm we will host our Annual Art Show. There will be artwork from all students that have visual art as well as music from our fabulous band, a CAD dance performance and some of Mr. Paulling’s fabulous actors! Please encourage families and friends to come and see the amazing accomplishments and strides they made in the arts learning this year!

Green Cleaner Swap Day: Our Green Cleaner Swap Day has been POSTPONED to Tuesday, April 24th (7:45-10am). In order to ensure healthy air quality for all students, Curley staff will be switching our cleaners to be green cleaners. Due to this policy, we will be hosting a Green Cleaner Swap day on April 24th. We are still in need of parents to help label and distribute to all classes/ swap out cleaners. Please sign up or email nly@bostonpublicschools.org if you are interested. Can’t come but would love to help out? Consider donating paper towels to the school. You can drop off your paper towels at the front office (both lower and upper school) or drop it off in room 209 Upper School.

Playworks: Here are some updates from our partner Playworks.

• On Tuesday, April 3rd Mayor Marty Walsh is coming to the Curley. He will be visiting recess from 12:30 to 1:30 pm to see how Playworks makes a difference at the Curley.
• Thursday, May 10th from is Peace on Earth night! At recess across the country there has been numerous incidents of bullying both verbal and physical. Coach Jacqui wants to bring awareness to this growing problem and give the community the resources to support students. A local speaker will start off the night, and students and families will rotate through stations focusing on relaxation techniques and bullying prevention.
• On Saturday, May 19th is Playworks Run for Recess 5K. This is a fundraiser that Playworks hosts every year to raise money and awareness for the importance of recess in low income school systems. The Run for Recess is a unique 5K and One Mile Fun Run race that gives families the opportunity to participate in a race for the very first time. The Run for Recess offers opportunities for the whole family to get involved at Franklin Park’s world-famous cross-country course adjacent to the zoo! All participants will enjoy a fun family environment, an electronically timed race, and an awesome goodie bag. Paper registration forms will be handed out by Coach Jacqui during school or sign up with this link: playworks.org/ne-run2018.
• If you have any questions about the upcoming events please email Coach Jacqui at jacqueline.conley@playworks.org.

Red Sox Hats: Red Sox Hat Giveaway for K0-8th grade students this year! Jetblue and the Red Sox have generously donated hats for every student in grades K0-8.
Hat Giveaway Details

• Global Giveaway Date: Wednesday, April 4th
• Time: Schools may pass out hats at any time during the day
• Who will Receive: All students grades K0-8 and their teachers
• *note: some staff hats may be delayed. These will arrive later in April. Please ensure all students receive hats first.
• Hat Delivery: Hats will be delivered to each school beginning 3/27 through 4/2 (but not 3/31)
• Share Your Stories: Please send any photos or quotes (from students with Media Releases on file) by emailing to me or tagging BPS in any social media posts and using the hashtag #SoxHatsforBPS

Sole Train Is Looking For Volunteers::
Want to get some fresh air and exercise, while having fun and supporting some amazing young people? We’re still looking for Old Soles for several schools including the Curley! The Curley practices on Tu/Th after school from 3:30 – 4:45 – all running abilities are encouraged!
For more information, click here:
http://conta.cc/2DzeBKw

2018 BPS Climate Survey – Due 5/1/2018: Parent, Teacher, and Student Climate Surveys will be released online on March 12th. Chromebooks and document cameras will be awarded to schools with high parent participation rates and the greatest improvement in parent participation. We are asking teachers to have students complete these in class and for families to complete these as well. Any families who need access to technology can complete these at the school with us. We will use this data to plan for next school year and really value the feedback! https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/climatesurvey

Design It Course Grades 3-5: Please join us in creating art design projects using the theme of respect – on respect for oneself and others, and respect for the environment. Parents and students will learn about the design process and collaborate together using art, mathematics, writing, and spoken word. This six-week course will end with an exciting art project focus as we develop exciting art in various forms. This course is for families of students in grades 3-5 and starts on Monday, April 30th from 6-8pm. For more information and to register please contact Cyntoria Grant at 617-635-7750 or via email at cgrant@bostonpublicschools.org
Club Location: Curley K-8 School, 493 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 SEATS ARE LIMITED, REGISTER TODAY!

Social Media: For up to date information about the Curley K-8 School please sign up for email alerts by joining the Mailing List. You can also follow Principal Grassa on Twitter @principalgrassa and be sure to always use the hashtag #curleycares when sharing/posting/tweeting information about our school.

It’s an Exciting Spring at the Curley – Read the Full Version of the Pawprints!!
11th Annual Curley Silent Auction

Tuesday, March 27 6-9pm at Canary Square

Join the Curley community for an evening of grown-up fun at Canary Square on Tuesday, March 27th from 6-9pm. Bid on great items donated by area businesses and Curley families and help raise money for enrichment programs, arts activities, field trips, and new technology at the Curley. $15 suggested donation at the door.

Need a sitter? The CASP program is offering babysitting from 6-9pm at the school for $5/hour. Pizza and veggie dinner included. Email emercado@bostonpublicschools.org to reserve a spot with “silent auction” in the subject line.

Can’t make it on Tuesday but want to support the Curley? You can participate in the 50-50 raffle. A $21 donation here PayPal.me/CurleyK8 gets you 5 tickets (or $5 for one); each ticket is a chance to win half of the raffle proceeds, usually around $200! Include your name and contact info in the “special instructions” section. The deadline to participate is Tuesday, March 27 at 4pm.

Contact SPC treasurer Heidi Brooks at treasurer@curleyk8.com with any questions and/or to volunteer.

MCAS: Please check out the MCAS Calendar April/May 2018 to see when your child will be taking MCAS ELA, Math and/or Science this spring. Please make every effort to schedule appointments on non-testing days. Thank you.

2018 BPS Climate Survey – Due 5/1/2018: Parent, Teacher, and Student Climate Surveys will be released online on March 12th. Chromebooks and document cameras will be awarded to schools with high parent participation rates and the greatest improvement in parent participation. We are asking teachers to have students complete these in class and for families to complete these as well. Any families who need access to technology can complete these at the school with us. We will use this data to plan for next school year and really value the feedback! https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/climatesurvey

Shout out: Shout out to the staff, families and students who made The Jungle Book a success! Check out the positive press here from the JP Gazette! http://jamaicaplaingazette.com/2018/03/23/curley-k-8-schools-production-of-the-jungle-book/

Report Cards: Trimester 2 report cards will go home this week with all students K-8. Please direct any questions to your child’s teacher.

Health and Wellness: In honor of National Healthy Schools Day and in order to ensure healthy air quality for all students, Curley staff will be switching our cleaners to be green cleaners. Due to this policy, we will be hosting a Green Cleaner Swap day ‪on April 2nd (7:45-10am‬) in the upper school cafeteria. All staff can swap out their cleaner or get 1 bottle of green cleaner. We are in need of parents to help label and distribute to all classes/ swap out cleaners. Please sign up or email nly@bostonpublicschools.org if you are interested. Can’t come but would love to help out? Consider donating paper towels to the school. You can drop off your paper towels at the front office (both lower and upper school) or drop it off in room 209 Upper School.

Red Sox Hats: Red Sox Hat Giveaway for K0-8th grade students this year! Jetblue and the Red Sox have generously donated hats for every student in grades K0-8.
Hat Giveaway Details

• Global Giveaway Date: Wednesday, April 4th




• Time: Schools may pass out hats at any time during the day




• Who will Receive: All students grades K0-8 and their teachers




• *note: some staff hats may be delayed. These will arrive later in April. Please ensure all students receive hats first.




• Hat Delivery: Hats will be delivered to each school beginning 3/27 through 4/2 (but not 3/31)




• Share Your Stories: Please send any photos or quotes (from students with Media Releases on file) by emailing to me or tagging BPS in any social media posts and using the hashtag #SoxHatsforBPS

Sole Train Is Looking For Volunteers::
Want to get some fresh air and exercise, while having fun and supporting some amazing young people? We’re still looking for Old Soles for several schools including the Curley! The Curley practices on Tu/Th after school from 3:30 – 4:45 – all running abilities are encouraged!
For more information, click here:
http://conta.cc/2DzeBKw

‬‬‬SPED PAC: Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPED PAC) will hold its monthly general meeting March 29th. The topic will be: Autism- from diagnosis to treatment (Omnibus law). Programs and resources will be available for individuals with autism and their families.

Meeting time: 7pm-8:30pm
Richard J. Murphy School
1 Worrell St
Dorchester, MA 02122
Childcare and Spanish translation available upon request at all meetings and light refreshments will be served. Further information can also be found at: http://bostonspedpac.org/ All parents and caregivers are welcome. If questions, please feel free to contact Curley SPED PAC representative Lisa Walker at walkerlm1@outlook.com

Playworks Run for Recess
WHEN: Saturday, May 19th, 2018 (Rain or shine!)
WHERE: Franklin Park – Starting Line is at the Giraffe Entrance to the Zoo (Playstead & Pierpont Rd)
WHY: Playworks New England creates a safe, inclusive school environment that allows kids to learn, play and thrive. This year, Playworks is serving 65,000 students in 120 primarily low-income elementary schools, teaching valuable skills like teamwork and cooperation while reducing conflict, restoring learning time, and increasing physical activity! (If you can’t run, you can still sponsor a student from the Curley school)
REGISTRATION: In this fundraising event 100% of checks written out to the Curley and money goes back to the Curley. To register before the event, please complete the Paper Registration Forms along with your check (written out to the Curley) or money to return to the Curley. If you use the online regeneration the money will go to Playworks New England not the Curley here is the link playworks.org/ne-run2018 . Registration will also be available the day of the event starting at 8:30 a.m. If the participant is under 18 years old, a parent/guardian must sign the registration form.
If you want the fee to go immediately to the Curley school, be sure to indicate on the registration form and write your check payable the Curley.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

• 8:30 a.m. – Registration Opens & Bib Pick Up
• 10:00 a.m. – 1 Mile Fun Run Begins
• 10:30 a.m. – 5K Cross Country Run Begins
• 11:30 a.m. – Awards & Raffles
• 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Recess celebration

Hiring for SY 2018-2019: We are looking for families to help us hire new teachers to our team for next school year. No previous experience is necessary and we value family support and ideas in hiring new teachers. We will also provide childcare for parents so they can attend these afternoon times. Below is a chart of dates and times for interviews. Please email Katie Grassa at kgrassa@bostonpublicschools.org and let us know the date you are available. Thank you!

Amazon Smiles: AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to our school. You can choose Friend of the Curley from the list offered. None of the items you purchased will be shared with us, it is a quarterly check written to Friends of the Curley from Amazon.
3x your impact! From March 12-31, Amazon is tripling the donation rate on your first smile.amazon.com purchase! Go to smile.amazon.com/ch/46-3480428 and Amazon donates to Friends of the Curley K8 School
http://smile.amazon.com/about

Design It Course Grades 3-5: Please join us in creating art design projects using the theme of respect – on respect for oneself and others, and respect for the environment. Parents and students will learn about the design process and collaborate together using art, mathematics, writing, and spoken word. This six-week course will end with an exciting art project focus as we develop exciting art in various forms. This course is for families of students in grades 3-5 and starts on Monday, April 30th from 6-8pm. For more information and to register please contact Cyntoria Grant at 617-635-7750 or via email at cgrant@bostonpublicschools.org
Club Location: Curley K-8 School, 493 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 SEATS ARE LIMITED, REGISTER TODAY!

Social Media: For up to date information about the Curley K-8 School please sign up for email alerts by joining the Mailing List. You can also follow Principal Grassa on Twitter @principalgrassa and be sure to always use the hashtag #curleycares when sharing/posting/tweeting information about our school.

2018 BPS Climate Survey – Due 5/1/2018

Parent, Teacher, and Student Climate Surveys will be released online on March 12th.

Chromebooks and document cameras will be awarded to schools with high parent participation rates and the greatest improvement in parent participation.

We are asking teachers to have students complete these in class and for families to complete these as well. Any families who need access to technology can complete these at the school with us. We will use this data to plan for next school year and really value the feedback!

Access the survey here:
https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/climatesurvey

11th Annual Curley Silent Auction

Tuesday, March 27 6-9pm at Canary Square

Join the Curley community for an evening of grown-up fun at Canary Square on Tuesday, March 27th from 6-9pm. Bid on great items donated by area businesses and Curley families and help raise money for enrichment programs, arts activities, field trips, and new technology at the Curley. $15 suggested donation at the door.

Need a sitter? The CASP program is offering babysitting from 6-9pm at the school for $5/hour. Pizza and veggie dinner included. Email emercado@bostonpublicschools.org to reserve a spot with “silent auction” in the subject line.

Can’t make it on Tuesday but want to support the Curley? You can participate in the 50-50 raffle. A $21 donation here PayPal.me/CurleyK8 gets you 5 tickets (or $5 for one); each ticket is a chance to win half of the raffle proceeds, usually around $200! Include your name and contact info in the “special instructions” section. The deadline to participate is Tuesday, March 27 at 4pm.

Contact SPC treasurer Heidi Brooks at treasurer@curleyk8.com with any questions and/or to volunteer.

Thank You: Thank you to all the Curley Staff and Families that helped to make The Jungle Book performance a success. From supporting practice, encouraging students, decorating sets and costumes to volunteering time we could not have done without you all. Thank you!

Shout out: A special shout out to the 45 students in grades 6-8 who participated in the Regional Destination Imagination Competition in Natick yesterday. Three of our 6 teams came in 2nd place and two of our 7th graders were recognized amongst ALL the middle school participants with the Spirit of Destination Imagination Award for their efforts in the competition. We were the only urban school to participate and our students shined as they modeled collaboration, creativity, determination and problem solving skills. Congrats! Thanks to the families that accompanied us on Saturday and to Ms. Beaudrault, Ms. Lieberman and Ms. Peters for leading and empowering our students.

11th Annual Curley Silent Auction

Tuesday, March 27 6-9pm at Canary Square

Join the Curley community for an evening of grown-up fun at Canary Square on Tuesday, March 27th from 6-9pm. Bid on great items donated by area businesses and Curley families and help raise money for enrichment programs, arts activities, field trips, and new technology at the Curley. $15 suggested donation at the door.

Need a sitter? The CASP program is offering babysitting from 6-9pm at the school for $5/hour. Pizza and veggie dinner included. Email emercado@bostonpublicschools.org to reserve a spot with “silent auction” in the subject line.

Can’t make it on Tuesday but want to support the Curley? You can participate in the 50-50 raffle. A $21 donation here PayPal.me/CurleyK8 gets you 5 tickets (or $5 for one); each ticket is a chance to win half of the raffle proceeds, usually around $200! Include your name and contact info in the “special instructions” section. The deadline to participate is Tuesday, March 27 at 4pm.

Contact SPC treasurer Heidi Brooks at treasurer@curleyk8.com with any questions and/or to volunteer.

2018 BPS Climate Survey – Due 4/2/2018: Parent, Teacher, and Student Climate Surveys will be released online on March 12th. Chromebooks and document cameras will be awarded to schools with high parent participation rates and the greatest improvement in parent participation. We are asking teachers to have students complete these in class and for families to complete these as well. Any families who need access to technology can complete these at the school with us. We will use this data to plan for next school year and really value the feedback! https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/climatesurvey

Health and Wellness: In honor of National Healthy Schools Day and in order to ensure healthy air quality for all students, Curley staff will be switching our cleaners to be green cleaners. Due to this policy, we will be hosting a Green Cleaner Swap day ‪on April 2nd (7:45-10am‬) in the upper school cafeteria. All staff can swap out their cleaner or get 1 bottle of green cleaner. We are in need of parents to help label and distribute to all classes/ swap out cleaners. Please sign up or email nly@bostonpublicschools.org if you are interested. Can’t come but would love to help out? Consider donating paper towels to the school. You can drop off your paper towels at the front office (both lower and upper school) or drop it off in room 209 Upper School.

‬‬‬SPED PAC: Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPED PAC) will hold its monthly general meeting March 29th. The topic will be: Autism- from diagnosis to treatment (Omnibus law). Programs and resources will be available for individuals with autism and their families.

Meeting time: 7pm-8:30pm
Richard J. Murphy School
1 Worrell St
Dorchester, MA 02122
Childcare and Spanish translation available upon request at all meetings and light refreshments will be served. Further information can also be found at: http://bostonspedpac.org/ All parents and caregivers are welcome. If questions, please feel free to contact Curley SPED PAC representative Lisa Walker at walkerlm1@outlook.com

Hiring for SY 2018-2019: We are looking for families to help us hire new teachers to our team for next school year. No previous experience is necessary and we value family support and ideas in hiring new teachers. We will also provide childcare for parents so they can attend these afternoon times. Below is a chart of dates and times for interviews. Please email Katie Grassa at kgrassa@bostonpublicschools.org and let us know the date you are available. Thank you!

MCAS: Please check out the MCAS Calendar April/May 2018 to see when your child will be taking MCAS ELA, Math and/or Science this spring. Please make every effort to schedule appointments on non-testing days. Thank you.

Design It Course Grades 3-5: Please join us in creating art design projects using the theme of respect – on respect for oneself and others, and respect for the environment. Parents and students will learn about the design process and collaborate together using art, mathematics, writing, and spoken word. This six-week course will end with an exciting art project focus as we develop exciting art in various forms. This course is for families of students in grades 3-5 and starts on Monday, April 30th from 6-8pm. For more information and to register please contact Cyntoria Grant at 617-635-7750 or via email at cgrant@bostonpublicschools.org
Club Location: Curley K-8 School, 493 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 SEATS ARE LIMITED, REGISTER TODAY!

Amazon Smiles: AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to our school. You can choose Friend of the Curley from the list offered. None of the items you purchased will be shared with us, it is a quarterly check written to Friends of the Curley from Amazon.
3x your impact! From March 12-31, Amazon is tripling the donation rate on your first smile.amazon.com purchase! Go to smile.amazon.com/ch/46-3480428 and Amazon donates to Friends of the Curley K8 School
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Mark your calendars!

11th Annual Curley Silent Auction
Tuesday, March 27 6-9pm at Canary Square

Join the Curley community for an evening of grown-up fun at Canary Square on Tuesday, March 27th from 6-9pm. Bid on great items donated by area businesses and Curley families and help raise money for enrichment programs, arts activities, field trips, and new technology at the Curley.

$15 suggested donation at the door.

The CASP program will be offering babysitting at the school during the event. Details to come.

Contact SPC treasurer Heidi Brooks at treasurer@curleyk8.com with any questions and/or to volunteer.

We look forward to seeing you on the 27th!
The Curley SPC Leadership Team