The sixth annual Curley K-8 Spring Art show is this Thursday, April 11th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm in the Upper School Gym. Please use the Pershing Road bridge entrance.

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There will be visual arts by students in grades K-8, the Curley After School Program (CASP) will showcase student silhouettes, and there will be a performance by Ms. Taylor Knight and the Curley Ambassadors of Dance.

There will be delicious food for sale to support the Curley Arts and Music programming. We are looking forward to seeing you on April 11th at 5:30pm.

More information? Please email Art Teachers Sarah Zidonik or Cathy Drakes.

• 6th Annual Curley K-8 Art Show Flyer

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El sexto anual Curley K-8 muestran Art primavera es este Jueves, 11 de abril de 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm en el Gimnasio de la Escuela Superior. Por favor, utilice la entrada del puente sobre Pershing Road.

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El programa despues de la escuela  CASP estara exhibiendo el arte de las siluetas de los estudiantes y como tambien Habra una presentacion de la Sra.  Taylor Knight y los Embajadores de la Danza.

Tendremos comida muy deliciosa para la venta, los fondos van para los Programas de la Curley de Arte, Musica.  ESPERAMOS VERLOS A TODOS EL 11 DE ABRIL A LAS 5:30 P.M.

¿Más información? Por favor enviar los profesores de arte Sarah Zidonik o Cathy Drakes.

• Sexta Exhibicion Anual de Arte de la escuela Curley K-8

La version en Espanol vendra en el transcurso de esta semana!

Dear Curley parents, guardians, and families –

As many of you know, Principal Jeff Slater has accepted a new job at a school district outside San Francisco. His last day at the Curley is this coming Friday, April 12. We were happy to learn that former Curiey principal Mirna Vega Wilson has agreed to return to the school as interim principal for the remainder of this school year. Her decision to come back will help ensure continuity as students finish out the year.

With Jeff’s departure comes questions about what happens next. What is the process for finding a new principal? How long will it take? What role will students and families play in the selection process? These are all good questions, and as the school’s elected parent representatives, we are committed to finding the answers and sharing them with you all.

Immediately after the April vacation we will be meeting with Cheryl Watson-Harris, Academic Superintendent for the Boston Public Schools. There is a process in place – recently revamped – for selecting new principals in the BPS system, and she will be explaining it to us in detail. We want to be certain that EVERYONE understands exactly how they can and should be involved, and will work with Cheryl to ensure that the process and timeline are clear and that communication is ongoing.

This is a major transition for all of us, but we are optimistic that working together with BPS we will welcome a strong, effective new principal to our school in September. We will provide you all with an update after our meeting with Cheryl. In the meantime, feel free to contact any of us with questions or issues.

All the best,

Leah Barcan, Co-Chair, School Site Council

Jill Lazer, Co-Chair, School Site Council

Genevieve Day, Co-chair, School Parent Council

Dave Demerjian, Co-chair, School Parent Council

This week’s Paw Prints from Principal Jeff Slater:

• Thank you to everyone for a hugely successful administration of the ELA portion of the MCAS. Our students (largely) arrived on time ready to go! They took the test seriously, and gave it their all!
• We had our professional development session this Tuesday. Our teacher-led sessions focused on: Close reading, planning for intervention, looking as student work (LASW), and NAEYC accreditation. Special thanks to our facilitators: Kim Daly, Adrian Ward-Jackson, and Alissa Ferro.
• Congratulations to our girls and boys basketball teams for making the playoffs! Well-done coaches!
• Next Thursday I have the pleasure of having been asked to speak at Thompson Island’s annual gala at the Seaport Hotel. I’ll be bringing a small group of students with me as we share our experiences about visiting the island over the years, and the importance of supporting experiential learning. Thank you to Sue Trotz and Maria Monteiro-Roby for helping to coordinate this effort!
• The sixth annual Curley K-8 Spring Art show is next Thursday, April 11th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. A huge thank you to our amazing arts team for putting together what is always a fantastic showcase of our students’ work every year!

A reminder that the sixth annual Curley K-8 Spring Art show is next Thursday, April 11th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

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There will be visual arts by students in grades K-8, the Curley After School Program (CASP) will showcase student silhouettes, and there will be a performance by Ms. Taylor Knight and the Curley Ambassadors of Dance.

There will be delicious food for sale to support the Curley Arts and Music programming. We are looking forward to seeing you on April 11th at 5:30pm.

More information? Please email Art Teachers Sarah Zidonik or Cathy Drakes.

• 6th Annual Curley K-8 Art Show Flyer

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Un recordatorio de que el sexto anual Curley K-8 muestran Art primavera es próximo Jueves, 11 de abril de pm 5:30-19:30.

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El programa despues de la escuela  CASP estara exhibiendo el arte de las siluetas de los estudiantes y como tambien Habra una presentacion de la Sra.  Taylor Knight y los Embajadores de la Danza.

Tendremos comida muy deliciosa para la venta, los fondos van para los Programas de la Curley de Arte, Musica.  ESPERAMOS VERLOS A TODOS EL 11 DE ABRIL A LAS 5:30 P.M.

¿Más información? Por favor enviar los profesores de arte Sarah Zidonik o Cathy Drakes.

• Sexta Exhibicion Anual de Arte de la escuela Curley K-8

It’s still chilly out but Spring IS here – there is no surer sign then the 13th annual Curley Plant Sale on Saturday, April 27th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.!

Buy your annuals, herbs and vegetables and support the Curley. There will also be a bake sale so please sign up here if you can contribute a delicious treat.

This is one of our biggest and most important fundraisers of the year. Mark your calendars now, then stop by on the 27th for for plants, baked goods, or fun kid activities – and tell your friends and neighbors!

We need volunteers  to help with: set up, selling plants, or clean up after the sale. Kids are welcome and encouraged to attend!

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to make this event a success again this year so please sign up online!

Questions? Please contact Curley parent Kristin Jurkoic.

Are you interested in increasing technology instruction for students at the Curley?

A Technology and Fundraising Committee of the School Parent Council (SPC) is forming. We will work with the administration and teachers to increase technology instruction, access to technology, and technology-supported learning.

If you’d like to have input into shaping this new program or if you have a background in fundraising, we’d love to have your participation. Please contact Sunny Schwartz or Scott Macintosh if you would like to join the Committee or learn more about it.

Hello Curley community,

It seems that the last vestiges of winter are finally fading away (now that I’ve said that we’ll probably have a snowstorm next week), and there’s no better way to swing into spring than with a meeting of the School Parent Council. We’re having our April gathering this coming Wednesday, April 3, and we’re doing it at 8:45 am in the Upper School library. What’s on deck, you ask? Here are some highlights:

• Reminder and details on the big Curley Art Show, which is happening on April 11.
• Update on planning and fundraising for the Curley schoolyard initiative.
• Quick overview of upcoming fundraisers and events, including the plant sale and annual solicitation letter.
• Reports and updates from the various working groups that you’ve come to love, including treasurer, School Site Council, IEP support group, communications, and more!

Have questions? We have answers – just shoot an email to one of your friendly co-chairs, Genevieve Day or Dave Demerjian. We hope to see you there!

Parents are you curious what your child has been learning in art and music class?

Join us for the sixth annual Curley K-8 Spring Art show on Thursday, April 11th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

There will be visual arts by students in grades K-8, the Curley After School Program (CASP) will showcase student silhouettes, and there will be a performance by Ms. Taylor Knight and the Curley Ambassadors of Dance.

There will be delicious food for sale to support the Curley Arts and Music programming. We are looking forward to seeing you on April 11th at 5:30pm.

Want to help? Please email Art Teachers Sarah Zidonik or Cathy Drakes.

• 6th Annual Curley K-8 Art Show Flyer

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Padres, estan Uds. curiosos de que es lo que suhijo/hija ha estado aprendiendo en la clase de arte y musica?

Uds. estan invitados para que se unan a nosotros y vengan a nuestra Sexta Exhibicion Anual de Arte de la escuela Curley K-8;  El proximo 11 de abril de 5:30 a 7:30 p.m.  Habra trabajos de Arte Visual por los estudiantes de K-8 grado.

El programa despues de la escuela  CASP estara exhibiendo el arte de las siluetas de los estudiantes y como tambien Habra una presentacion de la Sra.  Taylor Knight y los Embajadores de la Danza.

Tendremos comida muy deliciosa para la venta, los fondos van para los Programas de la Curley de Arte, Musica.  ESPERAMOS VERLOS A TODOS EL 11 DE ABRIL A LAS 5:30 P.M.

¿Quieres ayudar? Por favor enviar los profesores de arte Sarah Zidonik o Cathy Drakes.

• Sexta Exhibicion Anual de Arte de la escuela Curley K-8

The School Site Council (SSC) is asking families to take a short 10-question survey to help improve family engagement and parent/teacher communication. The survey is available online here:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8YXNPQ3

It will also be sent home in a flyer. Please fill it out only once and return it by April 12.

We appreciate your help!
– The Curley K-8 School Site Council

Two more days of school this week, but still packed with stuff!

Wednesday, March 27th and Thursday, March 28th

• MCAS Exams
  The MCAS long composition for students in grades 4 & 7 took place on Monday. The ELA reading comprehension portion for students in grades 3-8 will take place Wednesday, March 27th and Thursday, March 28th. Adequate rest, proper nutrition, and daily attendance directly impact student performance on the MCAS. We encourage you to discuss the importance of these tests with your child and assist him/her in maintaining an appropriate schedule during this testing period. If you have any questions or concerns about the MCAS tests, please contact Principal Slater at 617-635-8239.

  The very best of success to all our MCAS students!

Thursday, March 28

• Health and Wellness Committee
  7:45 am – Guidance Office
  Parents especially are needed to attend this staff/parents/teacher committee that concentrates on all health and wellness issues related to the school. Continuing discussions center on food, recycling, air quality, trash and bathroom issues. For more information, please contact Susan Trotz or Stephanie Selznick.
• Principal’s Breakfast
  9 am – Family Resource Center
  Please join us for this month’s Principal Breakfast, which will be part 3 of our final multi-session workshop presented by Families First. The topic will be “Taking the Rush out of Rush Hour: Tips for the Morning and Evening Hour.” Come learn strategies for making rush hour less stressful time for your family. For more information, please contact Betty Villalba-Alvarado or Maria Monteiro-Roby.
• School Site Council
  5:30 p.m. – Upper School Library
  For more information, contact SSC co-chairs Leah Barcan or Jill Lazer.
• SPED PAC General Meeting
  7 pm – 9 pm, English High School, 1st floor – Auditorium, 144 McBride Street, Jamaica Plain
  This month’s topic is “Assistive Technology (AT) Workshop for Parents of Students with Disabilities.” Please visit the Boston SpedPac site for more details.
• MFABs
  7:30 pm – Bella Luna/Milky Way
  Our monthly fun night out for Curley moms! For more information, contact Lindsey Weeramuni.

Friday, March 29

• All BPS are CLOSED in observance of Good Friday

This week’s Paw Prints from Principal Jeff Slater:

• A huge “Thank you!” to Maria Monteiro-Roby and Betty Alvarado for their efforts in organizing Math Night! Also, thank you to all of our amazing math teachers who participated to make the night a huge success for our Curley students and their families!
• On Friday, Maria Amy-Moreno and Jen Felicetti will be taking a group of our ELL students to Northeastern University to participate in Science enrichment activities. Northeastern University continues to be a valued partner in supporting our students’ learning!
• The MCAS long composition for students in grades 4 & 7 will take place on Monday, March 25. The ELA reading comprehension portion for students in grades 3-8 will take place Wednesday, March 27 & Thursday, March 28. Adequate rest, proper nutrition, and daily attendance directly impact student performance on the MCAS. We encourage you to discuss the importance of these tests with your child and assist him/her in maintaining an appropriate schedule during this testing period. If you have any questions or concerns about the MCAS tests, please contact me at 617-635-8239.
• Our SSC and Health/Wellness Council meetings have been moved to Thursday of next week in observance of the Passover holiday.
• Please note that all BPS schools are closed next Friday in observance of Good Friday.

Just got the Connect Ed call while saying goodnight to the kids – NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Tuesday, March 19th!

The BPS website has posted the following:

Due to the snowstorm and predicted slippery conditions in the morning, there will be no school Tuesday.

• Family Resource Centers will be open Tuesday for families who wish to make Round Two school selections for the 2013-14 school year.
• Boston Centers for Youth and Families will open all sites from 9am to 6pm Tuesday for families needing assistance with child care during the day. All youth over age 6 are welcome but youth under 12 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at drop-off for the completion of a short intake form. For locations, please click here.
• All administrative offices, including 26 Court St., Family Resource Centers, the Campbell Resource Center, the Newcomers Assessment Center and at BLA will be open and fully operational on Tuesday.
• The MCAS ELA Composition Exam for grades 4, 7 and 10 has been rescheduled to Monday, March 25.
• The last day of school is now scheduled for Friday, June 28.

Have, uhm, fun! By the way, the BPS website actually crashed while I was confirming this…!