Turkey Trot
See photos of all the fun we had at our annual Turkey Trot! Trot, trot >>

Spotlight on KariAnne Kulig
Get to know our fab Children's House teacher a bit more with this Q&A! Meet KariAnne >>

Geometry & Glow Sticks in Room 211! 
Students are learning about the relationship of geometric figures including triangles. Here is an example of some of their work. Students in room 211 used 400 glow sticks to create these figures. They continue to figure out how many triangles were created. What other shapes can you see?

International Night
Volunteers Still Needed! 

Hello Parents! 

International Night is a big event every year at Tobin. This year it falls on Thurs., Dec. 10th. Next week! The giant pot luck is amazing, but the Activity Tables are really where it's at! If you are interested in running an Activity Table, which might include showing traditional dress, teaching a craft from the country, photos, teaching a song, sharing a treat, or any other cultural gem you can share, please let me or Mary Frawley know! You don't have to be from the country or even have heritage there; your interest and love of sharing is enough! Currently represented countries include Egypt, England, Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Ireland, Israel, Korea, Mexico, and the USA.

Thanks,
Carrie Voiland (Edwin and Louise's mom)

International Night | December 10 | 5-7PM
5PM Drop off the Pot Luck meal in the lobby. A volunteer will take the dish to the cafeteria. While waiting for dinner to be served, please enjoy the activities in the hallway. 
5-5:30PM Enjoy the heritage posters in front of the classrooms as well as the activities tables in the hallway. 
5:30-6:15PM Sample delicacies from around the world in the cafeteria. Please wear typical clothing from your country. 
6:30PM Bring your child to the 3rd floor for the Parade Of Nations. Look for volunteers who will direct you and your child. You may stay with your child or take a seat in the auditorium. DON’T FORGET TO BRING THE FLAG OF YOUR COUNTRY FOR THE PARADE! 

What is a Potluck? Each family brings a dish with enough food for 10-12 people to enjoy. It can be a traditional dish from your country or a dish you just like to make. Please consider using disposable containers. Label your dishes and serving spoons with your name. Empty dishes can be claimed in the cafeteria at 7PM. Paper products and beverages will be provided. Please fill out a food card, and bring it along with your dish.


Tobin Montessori Care Package Drive
Now through December 11
Help our troops have a happy holiday season away from their families. All donations will be packaged and sent to a Coast Guard Unit stationed in Kodiak, Alaska. Collection boxes will be in the lobby. A list of items is below.

Food/Drink: Hot chocolate packages, tea bags, instant creamer, sugar, canned fruit, Pop Tarts, popcorn, instant oatmeal, powdered drink mixes, cereal, crackers, granola bars, hard candy, pudding cups, peanut butter, jelly, boxed mac and cheese, tuna fish (in pouches is best), candy canes, gum, mints, beef jerky, animal crackers

Misc: Holiday decorations, lotion, Chap Stick, anti-bacterial wipes, deodorant, disposable hand and feet warmers, playing cards, greeting cards, board games, stationery with pens, phone cards

Clothes: Men and women’s T-shirts (brown or green), bandanas, scarves, white and black socks, hats, gloves