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Tobin Weekly: January 4, 2019
Published on Jan 4, 2019 13:12

January 4, 2019

Happy 2019!
Next week’s School Council Meeting has been changed
from 8AM on Thursday, January 10, to 8AM on
Friday, January 11. This meeting will be devoted to a presentation by our Superintendent, Dr. Salim, and a community conversation about the draft proposal to improve elementary and upper school schedules. The draft proposal, which will be released on Monday (January 7) via email and on www.cpsd.us, will include a proposed lengthening of the school day.

I hope you can join us on Friday, January 11th at 8AM to hear Dr. Salim speak about the draft proposal and to engage in a conversation to gather your feedback. You are welcome to send specific questions in advance by replying to this email or submitting your questions to the form that will be available on the website with the proposal.

WHAT
Dr. Salim’s Presentation & Conversation About Proposed Schedule Changes

WHEN
Friday, January 11 | 8AM

WHERE
Tobin Art Room

This is an important conversation. Changes to the schedule will impact students, teachers and families â€“ so join us and share your thoughts!

Best,
Jaime

Shoot Straight is Starting Soon!
Do bball

you have a child who is in grades 3 through 6? Shoot Straight Basketball Program is a great way to learn the fundamentals of basketball. See registration form here.

Free Market
The next Free Market is THIS Tuesday, January 8 at 2PM in the cafeteria! Please bring your own bags. If you have extra bags at home, please drop them off in the office.

Here is a list of what you will be able to get at the Market:

sweet potatoes
salad mix
potatoes
onions
cauliflower
carrots
cabbage
beets
apples
cider
milk
eggs
canned tuna
diced tomatoes
mac and cheese
juice boxes
baked beans
cereal
peanut butter
cooking oil

Tobin Market

Learning & Professional Time

Like any other resource, schools must use their time wisely if we hope to realize the promise of educational equity through rigorous, joyful, and culturally responsive experiences for all learners.

In 2017-18, a joint group of educators and administrators, co-chaired by leaders from the Cambridge Education Association (CEA) and CPS Office of Curriculum and Instruction recommended that CPS “lengthen the standard day for students and staff at all levels.” After an extensive collaborative process, the Superintendent of Schools has decided to propose a moderate increase to the 6 hour elementary and upper school day, along with guidelines for effectively meeting the educational, developmental, and social-emotional needs of students.

A new FAQ has been posted in response to questions we have received during the community feedback process. More details from surveys, working groups, and feedback sessions will be posted soon. Learn more >>

In Our District & Community

Cambridge SEPAC Meeting
January 17 | 6-7:30PM | CRLS
Topic: Potential Changes to School Schedules in CPS

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]

Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Sessions
Attend an upcoming affordable housing workshop in the New Year! Learn about a range of rental and homeownership programs offered through the City. Learn more >>

UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, January 8 | 2PM
Free Market
Cafeteria

Friday, January 11 | 8AM
School Council Meeting
Dr. Salim's Presentation About Proposed Schedule Changes
Art Room
NOTE THE DATE CHANGE!

Monday, January 21
No School: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Friday, February 1
5-7PM
Save-the-Date!
Friends of Tobin
Game Night
More info will follow shortly.

View Tobin School Calendar >>
View District Calendar >>

IMMIGRATION LEGAL SCREENING CLINIC
FREE consultation with an immigration attorney every third Wednesday of the month. See flyer here for details.

WINTER FARMERS MARKET IN CAMBRIDGE
See flyer here for more information!

IMPORTANT THINGS
TO REMEMBER
BY MR. ROGERS
“It's true that we take a great deal of our own upbringing on into our adult lives and our lives as parents; but it's true, too, that we can change some of the things that we would like o change. It can be hard, but it can be done."

FREE BREAKFAST
FOR EVERYONE
Thanks to the City of Cambridge, students can access a healthy, delicious & nutritious breakfast absolutely FREE of charge! Learn more >>

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

CIM logo
HEALTHY SNACK OF THE WEEK
Here's Cambridge in Motion's healthy snack of the week suggestion:
roasted sweet potato spears.

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