Reflections from Katie 
We have continued to examine and refine the way we are reporting to families on student progress. Last year we started using a Habits of Mind target with descriptors to reflect student progress. Hear more from Katie >>  

Make a Difference Day at C'port!
Saturday, November 14 | 10AM-3PM
HELP paint, clean, fix, and plan for “block party” inspired recess while playground is under construction. Free pizza lunch for volunteers! Questions? Contact Gilad Rosenzweig ([email protected]) or Amir Saeed ([email protected]).



Register for Kindergarten in January 
Was your child born between September 1, 2010-March 31, 2012? Your child can go to public school in September 2016! Please register your child for Kindergarten during the month of January – this is when you will have the most choice in where your child will go to school. You may register late, but after January, you may not be able to choose a school.

When you register, please bring:
–Your child’s birth certificate or passport
–Parent/guardian ID or passport
–Your child’s immunization record (shots)
–A lease, deed, or notarized letter from your landlord
–Utility bill (gas, cable, electric) dated within the past 30 days

School Based Registration for Sibling Families: Don’t miss this opportunity – if you currently have an older child attending this school, you can receive “sibling preference” but only if you apply during the January lottery. To make the process easier, JK/K families are able to submit an application at C’port School, rather than at the Family Resource Center. The process is also simplified for sibling families who register at the school level.

Download the application online by sending an email to [email protected] to get started, or request an application from [email protected] or call 617.349.6587 x 111 to request a Sibling Registration or see me at school. Sibling families are encouraged to complete the process in person at the C’port School by Wednesday, January 6, 2016.



Spotlight on Our Specialists 
This is the first in our series of spotlights on our specialists! This week, we sat down with Renee Georgette, one of our Learning Disabilities (LD) Specialists. Here's what we learned >> 

Executive Functioning – or Exploring the Brain – in Children 
Please join school counselor Gail Nunes and fellow parents and caregivers for conversations about Exploring the Brain and Executive Function. During these meetings we will share information and learn from each other, considering topics such as focusing and attention, whole body listening, eye contact, body in space, screen time, and getting our kids to do what they need to do. We will meet approximately monthly on a Thursday from 8:30 to 9:30AM in the family conference room. Refreshments will be served in the library, so grab a cup of coffee, and join us! For more information, please contact Gail Nunes at [email protected], Natalie Rodriguez at [email protected], or Laura Gross at [email protected].

Upcoming Sessions
November 19 | 8:30-9:30AM
December 10 | 8:30-9:30AM 
January 28 | 8:30-9:30AM
February 25 | 8:30-9:30AM
March 30 | 8:30-9:30AM
April 14 | 8:30-9:30AM 
May 26 | 8:30-9:30AM 
June 16 (tentative) | 8:30-9:30AM 



Thanksgiving Dinner Food Drive
Starts Monday, November 16 
Please bring in non-perishable contributions to the Thanksgiving Dinner Food Drive, which starts on conference day (Mon., Nov. 16). We’ll be collecting contributions in the following classrooms as of that date. Here's what we're collecting, based on each grade:
–1st: sweet or regular potatoes
–3rd: cranberry sauce/jelly or gravy
–4th: boxed/bagged stuffing
–5th: bottled beverages

Perishable items should be delivered to the family room next to Shirley’s office on Mon., Nov. 23:
–Pre-K/K: pies/desserts
–1st: bread/rolls
–2nd: fresh vegetables
–5th: refrigerated beverages

Any questions? Ask your room parent or Karla Paschkis ([email protected]). Thanks in advance for your generosity!

–Gail Nunes, Shirley Harvey, and Karla Paschkis



In Our Community

Salvation Army Christmas Assistance
Christmas assistance for families with children 14 & under.
Sign Ups: December 1-4 | 9-11:30AM & 1-3PM
Location: Salvation Army, 402 Mass Ave.
Required Items: Picture ID, copy of lease and/or proof of people in household (birth certificate, picture ID, or mail with individual's name), proof of income (paystub, government assistance print out).