The Winter Concert was Amazing
Last Week!
Thanks to Mr. Reynolds and Mr. Mooney for preparing their students for the concert. The auditorium was filled to capacity with happy families! A special thank you goes out to the Friends of Tobin who sponsored Jim and Sophia Papoulis who came to the school and helped the 5th graders compose a song called "The Sound of Hope" that was sung by all of the students. Thanks to all who came to enjoy the concert and to show your support for our students.
Housewarming
As many of you know, Paraprofessional Jess Lounsbury and her daughter Olivia lost everything they own in a devastating fire on December 22nd. We know that many things will never be replaced, but thought it would be fun and uplifting to have an ONLINE housewarming party!
Everything that Jess and her daughter Oliver need to set up their kitchen (Olivia loves to bake) can be purchased online at Target! Simply go to the website, choose an item, and have it sent to the school!
We hope you can help us celebrate Jess and Olivia as they move into their new home!
The housewarming party will be held from now until
February 22nd.
Courageous Conversations
Thank you to Laura Mosman Smith and Damon Smith who came to the school last week and led a thought provoking session entitled "Courageous Conversations"
The session focused on how Race and Culture affected our lives and how we talk to our children about this subject. Another session is being planned for the Spring. Be on the lookout for the date and time.
Chinese New Year and South America Presentation
Cathy’s mom, Yiling visited our class and talked about Chinese New year. She read a book and showed the children a video of Dragon dance. All the children were excited to know their own zodiac signs based on of their birth date. Yling helped children made Chinese lanterns to take home.
This month we are learning about south America. Vicente’s mom, Cote presented slides about their country, Chile. Our children learned many interesting facts about Chile- significance of their flag, landscape, mountains, active volcanoes, population, currency, food, animals, economy, culture and life in Chile. His sister Laura also joined. They sang a lullaby and Vicente also sang a folk song to the class.
Tobin Book Fair
The Tobin Book Fair Fundraiser is coming!! Mon. March 4th - Fri. March 8, closing after the movie. Please join in on the fun by volunteering to help students, parents and teachers find and purchase books. I need helpers before and after school and you are welcome to bring children when you volunteer. Please sign up here.
Game Night
The Friends of Tobin sponsored a Game Night last Friday night. The families came and enjoyed pizza and wholesome family fun playing board games in the cafeteria. Thank you FOT for planning another event that brings our community together!
Lifecycles
Students in all Lower Elementary classes, grade three, are learning about lifecycles. As part of this work, they dissected a flower to learn about its parts.
Garden Update
Classes have been busy with garden lessons indoors and outdoors! K1/K2 classes have been learning about osmosis using colored water and celery stalks. The Tobin worm bin has been making its way around the school, with classes observing them up close. Other classes have been comparing deciduous vs coniferous branches to ask why some trees keep their leaves. Spring is around the corner! (if you walk really slowly).
Attention Dads!
The Center for Families is doing a Fatherhood Survey. The survey is helping them gather input from fathers across Cambridge to help guide programming that meets dads’ needs. A link to the online survey is available here.
Citywide Free Markets
View Flyer Here >>
Shop for Free at Tobin Market!
You can expect to find:
- Sweet potatoes
- Butternut Squash
- Potatoes
- Pineapple
- Red Peppers
- Carrots
- Cabbage
- Apples
- Onions
- Whole Chicken
- Canned Chicken
- Milk
- Cheese
- Yogurt
- Rice
- Egg Noodles
- Mac + CHeese
- Applesauce
- Cereal
- Peanut Butter
- Cooking Oil
- Broccoli Chedder Soup
- Cider
In Our District & Community
Cambridge Winter Farmers Market
Saturdays through April 6 | 10AM-2PM
Cambridge Community Center, 5 Callender Street
Learn more >>
See flyer >>
West Cambridge Little Baseball League
Minor League - Skills Assessment for Team Assignments
Ages 7-10
Saturday, March 2 | 9-11AM
Tobin School Gym
Details >>
Mind Matters: Families Make a Difference
Do you have a child ages 4-8? Sign up now for a fun, friendly class! Learn more >>
CSUS School Site Council Presents:
How to Talk to Children About Race?
February 28
Dinner 6PM; Dialogue 6:30-8PM
Cambridge Street Upper School
Please RSVP >>
See flyer >>
Book Talk
February 12 | 6-7:30PM
Dr. MLK School, 102 Putnam Avenue
You're invited to a book talk with authors Danielle Allen and Mira T. Lee. Learn more >>
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]
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Free Market
Tuesday, February 12
2PM
Cafeteria
School Council
Tuesday, February 14
8AM
Art Room
No School: February Vacation
February 18-22
Classes resume Feb 25
Flatbread Pizza
Fundraiser
Tuesday, February 26
5PM to close
More details to follow.
Annual Summer Camp Information Session
Wednesday, March 6
6:30-8:30PM
CRLS
459 Broadway
Main Cafeteria
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View District Calendar >>
ANNIE THE MUSICAL
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TOBIN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
The Tobin Community School will be accepting new applications for after school enrichment starting Mon., Feb. 4th – Tue., Feb. 5th (10AM-5:30PM). Brochures can be located online. Paper copies if needed can be found in the main office and outside the Community School office. The Spring session will run February 25 – June 14. If you need further assistance or questions, please contact the Community School Office at 617.349.6300.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER BY MISTER ROGERS
"Development comes from within. Nature does not hurry but advances slowly."
2018-19 DHSP SCHOOL YEAR RESOURCE GUIDE
This handy guide is 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:
orange slices and popcorn
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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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