Early Humans Research
Over the last month and a half, Upper Elementary students conducted research on a variety of early human species and how they met one fundamental need. Students became an expert on the fundamental need and how the different early human species met that need. Working independently and in a small group, students created migration maps and a physical model or some other creative representation of what they have learned. On Thursday, students presented their writing and projects to families and community members. It was a full house and hopefully everyone walked away with some new knowledge!
Hour of Code
The Tobin community is participating in an Hour of Code celebrating Computer Science Education Week. The purpose is to inspire students to take an interest in computer science and programming. Ms. Rosenberg, our technology teacher, has been working with all Tobin students this week teaching them a new language - computer code. Students here are learning how to code the bluebots to make them follow the path to the pink flowers.
The Songwriting Workshop
By Lucy Carter and Fiona Litman
On Monday morning, the students in Upper El went to the auditorium to create their very own song to perform at the winter concert, they had the pleasure of working with Mr. and Mrs. Papoulis. Mr. Papoulis composes music and Mrs. Papoulis teaches a children's choir in New York.
In the workshop Lower El put together the refrain:
“What is the sound of hope
What is the sound of love
With open hearts you can hear it
If we can join our hands
Then we will learn to see
The sound of hope is in our hearts”
Children's house wrote verse 1:
“There is something I hear
Calling to me
It's the echoes of grace
And of what could be
It is finding way into our hearts
Calling out to me”
Lastly Upper El wrote the verse 2 and the bridge:
Verse 2
“If you want to learn
The sound of love
Look in my eyes and you will see
I will lead you to hope
Here my voice calling to you"
Bridge
“If you listen you’ll hear it
Just look in my eyes
With open hearts you’ll feel it
Hope is everywhere"
This song was made by all of Tobin, and it’s about the importance of listening and hearing out what other people are saying.
Mark your calendar now for Friday, February 1st at 8AM when you will here this very special song performed for everyone!
Montessori 101
The parents were invited to Montessori 101 where they learned about the basics of the Montessori model. The parents will be given the opportunity to hear about what life is like inside the walls of a Montessori classroom. Erin Gutierrez, Montessori Resource Teacher, addressed the areas of the classroom, the materials students use, the philosophy, and how your child(ren) learn(s) “all that stuff”! Thanks for joining us and you can look forward to more Montessori Information Sessions!
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 >>
City of Cambridge Participatory Budget Vote Week is Here
Are you a resident of Cambridge and at least 12 years old? Come out and VOTE on how to spend $900,000 to improve the city! Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process through which community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget. The City hopes that PB will help directly involve residents in the budgeting and City-building process, foster civic engagement and community spirit, and help ensure that the City’s Capital Plan reflects the priorities of Cambridge residents. More info on when and where to vote for your favorite projects is
available here.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
December 10-21
Parent Conferences
Your child's teacher will be in contact with you to schedule a conference time.
Tuesday, December 11
2:10PM
Tobin Free Market
Cafeteria
See flyer at end of e-mail.
Wed., December 12
Report cards go home
Thursday, December 13
8AM
School Council
Childcare is available
Friday, December 14
8AM
Lower Elementary Author Breakfast
Child's classroom
View Tobin School Calendar >>
View District Calendar >>
FYI
–Did you know that school breakfast is FREE for everyone?
–Did you know that if your child is eligible for reduced lunch, it is now FREE?
HAVE BAGS TO SPARE?
Shopping bags are needed for our monthly Market (takes place on December 11th at 2:10PM). If you have some to donate, please bring them to the office.
IMPORTANT THINGS
TO REMEMBER
BY MR. ROGERS
“The gifts we treasure most over the years are often small and simple. In easy times and in tough times, what seems to matter most is the way we show those nearest us that we've been listening to their needs, to their joys, and to their challenges."
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:
apple and nut butter.
GET CONNECTED
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FIND IT CAMBRIDGE
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www.finditcambridge.org
Tobin Montessori School
197 Vassal Lane
Cambridge, MA 02138
617.349.6600
Fax: 617.349.6890
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