Kitchen Tour with Chef Paul
Chef Paul gave Room 283 students a tour of the school kitchen. Chef Paul explained how his colleagues and he prepared healthy and delicious breakfast and lunch for students. The children decided that a large oven for pizza, a very big pot for pasta, and a huge freezer were their favorite kitchen equipment. Thank you Chef Paul for the wonderful tour!
News from the Turkey Trot Headquarters!
This year we will be we will be making a donation from our students during an assembly to the Margaret Fuller House. See below for more information about the format for the new and improved Turkey Trot.
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Tony's Bread
Thank you to Tommaso’s parents Anna and Roberto for coming in on Wednesday to read the folktale "Tony‘s Bread" by Tomie dePaola and sharing your Italian culture. We learned new words such as torta (cake), pane (bread), and benvenuto (welcome) -- and were invited to taste panettone, a yummy Italian bread.
Cultural Night
Last night we held our Annual Cultural Night and it was amazing! So many families came and enjoyed the exhibits that were set up in the gym. We all enjoyed the feast in the cafeteria and then we were treated to a slide show of all of the pictures that were taken on Cultural Day a couple of weeks ago. The evening came to a close with Mr. Reynolds conducting the students singing the "Peace" song.
Tobin Language Days
This year, Tobin is again celebrating the rich array of languages spoken by our families. On selected Fridays, speakers of various languages are invited to come to the school office to recite a translation of the Tobin pledge during the morning announcements. Below is the schedule so far. If there is a home language that you do not see listed here or you would like to sign up to come in for a particular language, please email [email protected]. Next Friday Nov 16th will be our first language day, featuring the Amharic language. Please email [email protected] if you would like to come read the school pledge in Amharic.
Cradles to Crayons NEW Kids Pajama/Sock/Underwear Drive
November 11-16
The Tobin Montessori School will be sponsoring a NEW kid pajama, sock, and underwear drive.
All donations can be left in the donation box at the top of the ramp. All donations will be distributed by Cradles To Crayons. Check out their website www.cradlestocrayons.org to read more about this amazing organization.
Quality Learning and Professional Time
Studies conducted last year, and meetings with diverse stakeholders since, have raised concerns about the amount and quality of learning and professional time in Cambridge Public Schools. CPS is in the midst of a study and design process examining a range of options for improving learning and professional time, with an initial focus on elementary and Upper School schedules.
View the latest updates on this process on the CPS website, and save the dates for the following Public Forums:
December 5 | 6PM | Morse School
January 10 | 6PM | Kennedy-Longfellow School
January 12 | 10AM | Graham & Parks School
The Superintendent will develop a proposal that will be shared for stakeholder feedback in January. In addition to the public forums, school-based meetings are being scheduled for all schools. Any changes in school schedules will benefit from a full planning year in 2019-20 before implementation in 2020-2021.
Outside Opportunities
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 >>
Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Sessions
Learn about the eligibility requirements and application process for the following programs Cambridge Rental and Homeownership Programs: Inclusionary Housing Rental Program for studios, 1BR, 2BR, & 3BR units
throughout Cambridge, Homeowner Resale Pool, First-Time Homebuyer Workshop, Downpayment Assistance, and HomeBridge. Open to all. No RSVP Necessary. Learn more >>
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 Bicycle Safety
Does your child bike to school? Do you bike with your child to school? Would you or your child like to get around by bike but feel it is not safe? Cambridge Bicycle Safety is an all-volunteer group of Cambridge residents who are asking for safer bike lanes and a complete network of protected lanes throughout Cambridge. Separated lanes in the last two years--Cambridge, Brattle and sections of Mass Ave--have been the result of people in the community organizing. But we need more voices. We are looking for stories of parents and their children who bike or would like to bike. If you have a story and want to learn more, email us.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, November 12
No School: Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 13
2:10PM
Tobin School FREE Market
Cafeteria. Please bring your own bags!
Wednesday, November 21
Turkey Trot
Morning
Behind the school
See important information about this event.
Wednesday, November 21
Early Release Day
11:55 Dismissal
November 22 & 23
Thanksgiving: No School
Classes resume on Monday,
November 26th
November 1-16
Cradles to Crayons NEW pajama, sock and underwear drive!
View Tobin School Calendar >>
View District Calendar >>
GET INVOLVED: BUILDING EQUITY BRIDGES
What are the root causes of educational inequity in Cambridge? Thanks to a grant from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation, CPS educators, students, families and community members can come together to share experiences around this important issue. Learn more, and sign up to participate in upcoming focus groups on the Building Equity Bridges page.
Honk! The Musical
November 9 and 10 | 7PM
November 11 | 2PM
Fitzgerald Theater
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IMPORTANT THINGS
TO REMEMBER
BY MR. ROGERS
“Little by little we human beings are confronted with situations that give us more clues that we aren't perfect..."
2018-19 DHSP SCHOOL YEAR RESOURCE GUIDE
The new guide is now available via Find It Cambridge! Take a look >>
HEALTHY SNACK OF THE WEEK
Here's Cambridge in Motion's healthy snack of the week suggestion:
roasted pumpkin seeds and cheddar cheese.
GET CONNECTED
Stay in the loop by joining our social media communities!
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MOBILE APP
Keep informed via our FREE mobile app!
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FIND IT CAMBRIDGE
Looking for things to do in Cambridge? Then take a peek at Find It Cambridge!
www.finditcambridge.org
Tobin Montessori School
197 Vassal Lane
Cambridge, MA 02138
617.349.6600
Fax: 617.349.6890
Staff Listing
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