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Tobin Weekly: January 18, 2019
Published on Jan 18, 2019 11:15

January 18, 2019

Show and Tell
Omar Elkhadir, a Room 283 Kindergarten student, brought a guitar as his show and tell. Omar likes music and learns how to play a guitar. We all look forward to attending more presentations by this young musician.

Video Clip

Classics Caravan
Teachers share their favorite classic childhood books to inspire Tobin students to find a favorite classic of their own. All Upper El students filmed and edited interviews with teachers and staff and the final edition is ready for your viewing! We hope this inspires you to read a classic and add to the Caravan on the wall in the hallway. View video >>

Winter Concert
Friday, February 1 | 8:15AM
The winter concert will feature kindergarten through fourth graders. Fifth graders will join K-4 students to sing the world premiere of "The Sound of Hope," a collaboration between composer Jim Papoulis and our students.

Three- and four-year-olds will attend the dress rehearsal the day before.

Please make sure your children wear concert white and black (white blouses or shirts, black pants or skirts).

Please leave in plenty of time to park the car! There will be NO parking in the front circle of the school.

Call for Volunteers
We are preparing for the Winter Concert and we need your help! We would like display student artwork in conjunction with the concert, and we need help with hanging and preparing work to be displayed. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Ms. Yuliya or Mr. Reynolds ASAP! j[email protected] or [email protected]

Parent Education Series: Montessori at Home – January 23 | 8AM
Please join us for a parent education session on the basics of the bringing the Montessori model into your home. We will dig into the challenges you face at home, find the school-home connection to increase your success at home, learn how to honor your child's budding independence, and how to provide experiences that build upon what your child is learning at school.

We encourage our students to be active learners, and we hope you will join us on this journey, too. Even experienced families can learn something here, or share what they have learned with other families.

The Lost and Found is Overflowing!
If you see an article of clothing that belongs to your child let Mary know.... she will get it to them.

Speaker Series for Parents
Rindge Avenue Upper Campus invites you to their speaker series on January 25. See details >>

Tobin Market

In Our District & Community

Mind Matters: Families Make a Difference
Do you have a child ages 4-8? Sign up now for a fun, friendly class! Learn more >>

Cambridge Digs DEEP
Intent vs. Impact: Exploring Microaggressions
& Tools for Change
Saturday, January 26 | 12-2PM | CRLS
Join Mayor Marc McGovern and Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui for a city-wide community workshop facilitated by Dr. Darnisa Amante, CEO of the Disruptive Equity Education Project (DEEP). In this second session, participants will gain greater understanding of implicit bias and learn tools for recognizing and responding to microaggressions through interactive activities and role-playing scenarios. All are welcome. Food and child care will be provided. RSVP to the Facebook event here. Cambridge Digs DEEP is an initiative launched by Mayor Marc McGovern and Councilor Sumbul Siddiqui to engage the community in conversations about equity, privilege, diversity, inclusion, and race in a series of forums and workshops. More info >>

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 >>

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]

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

January 23 | 8 - 9AM
Parent Ed:
Montessori at Home
Art Room
Note correct date
Childcare is available

Thursday, January 31
5:30 - 7:30PM
Courageous Conversations
Dinner and child care
will be available.
View Flyer >>

February 1 | 8:15AM
Winter Concert

Friday, February 1
5 - 7PM
Friends of Tobin
Game Night
Pizza and board games... how much fun is that?
Cafeteria
More information to follow

View Tobin School Calendar >>
View District Calendar >>

JK/K SIBLING REGISTRATION
Do you have a child at home who is eligible for Jr kindergarten or kindergarten? If so, make sure you register that child by January 31st. Go to the CPS website for all the information you will need.

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IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER BY MISTER ROGERS
"I hope you're proud of yourself for the times you've said "yes," when all it meant was extra work for you and was seemingly helpful only to someone else."

2018-19 DHSP SCHOOL YEAR RESOURCE GUIDE
This handy guide is 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:
roasted chickpeas and cucumber slices

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