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Tobin Weekly: May 17, 2019
Published on May 17, 2019 11:29

May 17, 2019

Poetry Award Winners!
Congratulations to the Tobin students who won awards in the 21st Annual Cambridge Public Library Poetry Contest!

Violet ~ Jasper ~ Iliana ~ Zayneb ~ Moses

Volunteers Needed for Art Show!
We really need your help!!!! The Art Show is only two weeks away and we only have three volunteers!!! 600 pieces of artwork need to be hung for this amazing event. See calendar below so you can see what time works best with your schedule. You can e-mail Ms. Yuliya ([email protected]) to let her know what times you would like to help.
View Calendar >>

The Buddy Bench located in the playground was in full use this week!

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Spring Tea Ceremony
On Friday, May 10th, Room 286 had a delightful morning with family and friends! Students were gracious hosts serving their guests scrumptious menu items.

Sketchbook Winners

Arfin Takes 1st Place in Our Sketchbook Art Contest!
Congratulations to the winners of our first Sketchbook Art Contest! The winning entry was chosen by the Upper Elementary Art Club members. Arfin Alam's drawing of birds caught their eye with the stunning detail and dazzling color, for first place! Arfin's design will be produced into a sketchbook that will be for sale to benefit the Art Club purchase of some new art materials, like canvases and professional paints and brushes. We want to thank all 18 participants: thank you for participating in our first Sketchbook Art Contest!

List of winners:
Arfin Alam - 1st Place
Lucia Wong - 2nd Place
Daisy Suh - 3rd Place

We hope you enjoy the ice cream!

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Market Update
We have good news and bad news....

The good news is: The Tobin Free Market is the biggest Market in the city!!!! I am so proud of our dedicated volunteers and staff who help make the Market run like a well oiled machine! We served 130 people this past Tuesday and it is amazing to watch families, students and staff shopping together.

The bad news is: We do not have enough volunteers!

The Markets are on the second Tuesday of each month. We will have the same schedule next year. The next and last Market for this school year is on June 11th. The set up begins at 12:30PM in the cafeteria. The Market opens at 1:30PM and we are finished with the clean up around 2:30PM. Starting in the next school year, we will be doubling our food order in order to accommodate our needs. We really need more help!!!
Would you please consider helping us out? You could volunteer at the next Market to see if it is something you would like to commit to for the next school year. No experience is necessary! We will be happy to show you what to do!!!! Please let me know if you would to help us out at [email protected]

Managing Screen Time with Young Children
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Mark Your Calendar for the
Annual Art Show: May 31st
The Annual Art Show is just 2 weeks away!
See flyer >>

Tobin Kids Camp
Come join the TOBIN KIDS CAMP! We have ample financial assistance for income eligible families. We go on field trips, swim lessons & have many on site activities. Camp dates June 24 – August 9, multiple session options. Please contact the Tobin Community School 617.349.6300 or in their office across from the cafeteria.

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Take the Cambridge Health Survey!
What are your family’s top health, environmental, and social justice concerns? Your views matter to the Cambridge Public Health Department! Please take the 10-minute Cambridge Health Survey. The survey is available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish. Your input is anonymous.

In Our Community and District

2nd Annual Cambridge Community Iftar
May 22 | 7PM
Cambridge City Hall, 795 Mass Ave.
Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui, Mayor Marc McGovern, and the Cambridge Employee Diversity Committee invite you to the 2nd Annual Cambridge Community Iftar in celebration of the month of Ramadan. The Iftar is the daily sunset meal to break the day’s fasting during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and one observed as holy by those of Muslim faith worldwide. Ramadan began this year on May 5th and will end on the evening of June 4th, 2019.
Flyer >>
Details >>

Annual Media Fair
After School Student Produced Media
May 22 | 5PM
Media Arts Studio, 454 Broadway
Details >>

2nd Annual Reader Prom
June 15 | 7:30PM | Dilboy VFW, Davis Square
The Porter Square Books Foundation, who brought George O’Connor and Jerry Craft to speak to the students of the Cambridge Schools this year, is hosting their 2nd Annual Reader Prom. All the proceeds will go to the Foundation and will help us bring more events and books to the students of Cambridge. Dress up in your finest prom fashion and bring a copy of your favorite book as your date to donate to a local nonprofit. (It’s the only prom where you’re supposed to dump your date right away!) There will be free snacks and soft drinks, a cash bar, music, dancing, “after-prom” style games and activities, and, of course, “chaperones.” You’ll also be able to get a formal prom picture with your “date” from and a bookish corsage.
Tickets and more information >>

Recycling & Composting
Here are some handy reminders!
Learn more >>

Pinkalicious and Peterrific!
WGBH is looking for kids for short video segments for the PBS television series Pinkalicious and Peterrific, an animated show about creativity. WGBH needs kids aged 7 to 9 who are interested in participating in activities relating to music, theater, dance, and the visual arts.
A try-out is being held at WGBH on Saturday June 1, 2019. More information about the try-out >>

CPS Summer Math & ELA Programs
Hear all about our summer programs for students entering grades 6-8!
Details >>

Free Markets
Check out any one of these FREE Markets that are held throughout the City of Cambridge. All you need is a grocery bag! View the 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 >>

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
Family Fun Day
Saturday, May 18 | 2-4PM
In front of school
See flyer >>

Ballroom Dancing
Tuesday, May 21
CRLS
See flyer >>

No School: Memorial Day
Monday, May 27

Art Show
Friday, May 31 | 8AM
See attached for details
See flyer >>

View Tobin Calendar >>
View District Calendar >>

BAGS, BAGS, & MORE BAGS!
If you have (preferably) grocery bags, please drop them off in the office. We need them for the Free Market.

SUMMER CAMP
Contact Mary Frawley if you would like information on summer camps.
[email protected].

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IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER BY MISTER ROGERS
There's an old Italian proverb: Qui va piano, va sano, va lentano. "The person who goes quietly, goes with health and goes far." Hurrying up and using a lot of shortcuts doesn't get us very far at all.

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DID YOU TAKE THE FAMILY SURVEY?
We want to hear from you!
Learn more >>

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:
lettuce cups with tuna salad!

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GET CONNECTED
Stay in the loop by joining our social media communities!
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