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Tobin Weekly: October 12, 2018
Published on Oct 12, 2018 12:38

October 12, 2018

Do You Have a Child at Home Who Will Be Three Years Old by August 31, 2019?
In order for you to get sibling preference, you MUST register that child for school THIS October. Mary Frawley will be happy to send home an application with the brother/sister. Mary can take that sibling application from October 1st-19th. After the 19th, you will have to take it to the Family Resource Center yourself for the application to be completed. It must be received by October 31st.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND THE APPLICATION IN WITH
THE STUDENT.

PLEASE BRING THE COMPLETED APPLICATION TO
THE OFFICE – Mary can take it for you.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask Mary!

To Market To Market
To Market, To Market!
The Tobin Montessori first monthly Market was a huge success. This monthly Market will take place on the second Tuesday of each month in the cafeteria. It’s open from
2:10 - 2:40PM. Our next market is on Tuesday, November 13. This Market is open to everyone... All you have to do is bring your own bag!

Reflection From Nature's Classroom
By: Jasper Mallon

What was your favorite part of Nature’s Classroom?
My favorite part of nature's classroom had to be the beach and predator vs prey game. I liked the predator vs prey game so much because I survived in the squid group the whole time and it was fun to be sneaky! I also liked the predator vs prey game because it taught me about the food chain in a fun way. I liked the beach so much because my field group found so many little ocean creatures in the tide pools. I also liked the beach because I found cool rocks on the sand. That was my favorite part of nature's classroom.

What was the most challenging part of Nature’s Classroom?
I think the most challenging part of nature's classroom was an obstacle course my field group went to at the ropes course. We were trying to get all the kids in my group on a little platform. We kept trying and trying but it was challenging to balance on the platform, so we all kept falling off! We were trying everyone's ideas and at one point we just had one person not on the platform! We got better with each try but we ran out of time. That was the most challenging part of nature's classroom.

If a lower elementary student asked you what going to Nature’s Classroom was like, what would you tell them about the trip? What advice would you give for when they go on the trip?
I would say it was a really fun experience, and the food was delicious!

I would also say to make sure you bring at least two pairs of closed toe shoes for when you go to the beach. I would advise you bring a pair of rain boots for the beach an one other pair of closed toe shoes.

Last Call for Spirit Wear!
All orders must be in by the end of the day on Friday October 12th. Simply go to Spiritandpride.com to place your order.

Attention Cubs Corner families!
We would like to invite you to come by Cubs Corner (Room 129) on Tuesday, October 16th at 8AM to meet the lovely ladies who spend so much time with your children during the week! This informal gathering is a great opportunity for you to find out all you need to know about Cubs Corner and to have all your questions answered!

Tobin Community School’s Annual Halloween party really needs volunteers to help run the event.
The kids love this event and it needs lots of volunteers to help it run smoothly. Help from 2 - 4PM Is needed. No experience necessary! Contact Katie >>

CPS Events & Outside Opportunities
STEAM it Up!
October 25 | 6 - 8PM
Rindge Avenue Upper School, 70 Rindge Ave.
Have you ever wanted to hack electronics? Maybe you'd like to create and launch a zip line car? If this sounds like fun and you'd like to spend some great family time having pizza and learning together then come to STEAM IT Up. View event details >>

Immigration Legal Screening Clinics
3rd Wednesday each month, 5:15-7:15PM
Free consultations with an immigration attorney for Massachusetts immigrants and their families
Community Legal Services & Counseling Center (CLSACC)
90 Third St., Cambridge
617.349.4396; [email protected]
See flyer >>

Rep. Katherine Clark – Cambridge Office Hours
Hosted by Rep. Clark's Immigration Issues Liaison Katie Worley
3rd Thursday each month, 3-4PM
Cambridge City Hall, 795 Mass Ave. (Mayor's Office, 2nd fl)
Staff will be on site to answer questions about immigration benefits, USCIS cases, Passports, and more. If you have questions or need assistance outside of scheduled hours, please do not hesitate to contact our district office:
701 Concord Ave., Suite 101, Cambridge, MA 02138
617.354.0292, katherineclark.house.gov

Cambridge Flu Clinics
The flu (influenza) can be a serious illness. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from influenza is for all adults and children over 6 months old to get a flu shot every year. Cambridge Public Health is offering free flu shots at:

Kennedy-Longfellow School - Wednesday, October 24 from 5:30 - 7:30PM in the cafeteria
Peabody School - Wednesday, November 7 from 5:30 - 7:30PM in the gym.

There is no charge, but please bring your health insurance card if possible. For more information and the full list of flu clinics, visit our website or call the recorded flu clinic info line, 617.665.3855.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, October 12 | 5PM
Movie Night
More information will follow

Tuesday, October 16 | 8AM
Cubs Corner Coffee
Room 129

Wednesday, October 24
Early Release Day
11:55AM dismissal

Friday, October 26
School Pictures
All morning
Information will be sent home next week.

Thursday, November 1
Early Release Day
11:55AM dismissal

Tuesday, November 13 2:10PM
Tobin Market

View Tobin School Calendar >>
View District Calendar >>

REMINDER
It is recommended that students in grade 3 practice keyboarding at least 3 days a week for 15 minutes per day.

RIDE TO SCHOOL NEEDED FOR TWO STUDENTS
One of our students is not eligible to take the bus until January and is in need of a ride to school, along with her sister, in the morning. The girls live in Clifton Circle. If you think this is something you could help the family out with, please contact the family directly: [email protected]

DON'T FORGET
Tee shirt/sweat shirts must be in by Friday, October 12. You can order online: Spiritandpride.com
Enter school code 152675

TECH GOES HOME
Tech Goes Home is coming to CPS! This is a fantastic opportunity for families in grades JK-5.
Learn more >>

QUOTE OF THE WEEK
You rarely have time for everything you want in life, so you need to make choices. And hopefully your choices can come from a deep sense of who you are.
-Mr. Rogers

2018-19 DHSP SCHOOL YEAR RESOURCE GUIDE
The new guide is now available via Find It Cambridge! Take a look >>

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HEALTHY SNACK OF THE WEEK
Here's Cambridge in Motion's healthy snack of the week suggestion:
celery with nut butter and raisins.

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