Tobin Weekly: January 24, 2020
Published on Jan 24, 2020 13:20

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January 24, 2020

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Cube Chains

The Cube Chains are beautifully designed chains of Montessori bead bars that vary from the shortest chain of one red bead to the longest chain of a thousand golden beads. The Cube Chains have become very popular math materials in Room 283. The Kindergarten students enjoy using them for skip counting and identifying the patterns; this is also an indirect preparation for multiplication. With the hands-on experience of working with the Cube Chains, math becomes exciting and magical. 

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Winter Concert! 

snowmanMark your calendars for January 31st at 8AM for our Winter Concert! The concert will feature kindergarten through 4th grade general music/chorus.

See details >>



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Let's Welcome Sam 

samSam DeSoto, a student at Boston University, is joining Mr. Reynolds as a student teacher through the end of February.

We are excited to welcome him to the Tobin community!




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Exciting Concert Preparations at Tobin! 

presentationOn Thursday, Shelly Lowe, Colle's Mom's and Executive Director of Harvard University's Native American Program, joined students in Mr. Reynolds' music classes to discuss Navajo heritage and traditions. Students were very excited to learn from Shelly and to make connections to some of the music that they will perform at the upcoming Winter Concert.

Thank you, Shelly, for taking the time to share with us!

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Happy Chinese New Year 

happy chinese new yearZachery and Annika came to the office to wish everyone a "Happy Chinese New Year!"








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CPS Budget Community Meeting

classroomCPS is offering families new ways to participate in the CPS budget development process. Join School Committee members and the Superintendent to learn about the development of district and school budgets and share your thoughts on how CPS can use its resources to help students succeed.

Drop-In Community Meeting for CPS Families & Community
Saturday, January 25, 2020 | 10AM - 12PM
Cambridge Senior Center
Short presentations at 10AM & 11AM, followed by small group discussions. Childcare and light refreshments will be provided.

Learn more >> 

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Tobin Events & Reminders

EVENTS

Friday, January 31 | 8AM
Winter Concert
Auditorium; see details above

Tuesday, February 4 | 8AM 
School Council
Art room                                         

Tuesday, February 4 | 5PM 
FlatBread Pizza Night
Sponsored by Friends of Tobin
Sacco's Bowl Haven
Day St., Somerville
Mark your calendars now! More information will follow...

Friday, February 7 | 8AM 
Friends of Tobin 
Conference room

Tuesday, February 11 | 1:30PM 
Tobin Market


Tobin & CPS Calendars
Tobin calendar >>
District calendar (pdf) >> 

District calendar >>

REMINDERS & MORE

Quote of the Week 
from 365 Days of Wonder

"There is no shame in not knowing. The shame lies in not finding out."
-Assyrian proverb

Box Tops for Education
Friends of Tobin has signed up for Box Tops for Education. Clip your tops or get the app and scan your receipts from the grocery store. Check out the Box Tops overview for directions >>

Do You Shop on Amazon?
Now Amazon will donate .5% of your eligible purchases to Friends of Tobin, the organization that helps support teachers and programs at the school. Go to smile.amazon.com and choose Friends of Tobin as your charitable organization.

In Our District & Community

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Looking for things to do in Cambridge? Take a look at  Find It Cambridge! 
Find It Cambridge >> 



TTT Mentor Program Project Day
January 25 | 11AM-3PM
MIT, 77 Mass Ave.
Details >>

Winter Family Day at MIT!
January 25 | 11AM-3PM
MIT – Hockfield Court – corner of Ames St. and Main St.
Rain/snow date is January 26
Details >>

The 2020 US Census is fast approaching and we want to make sure everyone in Cambridge is counted! Learn more about why the 2020 Census is so important, what you need to do, access materials, and more online. Want to help get the word out in Cambridge? Apply to be a part-time Census Outreach Worker to help the City and your community online.

Immigration Legal Clinics (FREE!)
3rd Wednesday each month
90 Third Street, Cambridge
Details >>

Affordable Housing
Find out about affordable rental and homeownership in Cambridge.
Details >>

The Mind Matters: 
Families Make a Difference

A 10-session workshop for parents with children ages 3–8 providing educational resources & community support. For more info, please contact Debbie Bonilla at 617.349.6492 or email Debbie
Register >>
View the Flyer >>


STEAM Academy at the Cambridge Public Library
Learn all about the new programs for Cambridge youth! 
Details >>

Did You Know There Are Free Markets Around the City?
So much fresh produce as well as grocery items are available to you. All you need to do is bring your own bag!
Details >>
Maud Morgan Arts Open House
February 5 | 5:30-6:30PM
20 Sacramento Street
Details >>

I Heart Science
February 8 | 10AM-4PM
Harvard Museum of Natural History
26 Oxford St.
Details >>

North Cambridge Little
Baseball League

Assessment/Evaluation Session AND Farm League Registration
Details >>

Alewife Staples Spotlight Space: Exploring Nature with CitySprouts
February 5
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to dig into the science of gardens! We'll be exploring science and math in the natural world through three stations: A worm exploration table with a worm bin, and fun worm and soil facts, a Fibonacci Flower Building station where we dive into the math of flowers and leaves, and a plants parts felt board for exploring basic botany and the roles of different plant parts. Join CitySprouts in learning about the natural world around us. 


Museum of Science School 
Garden Symposium
February 8th
Join local school garden organizations and Museum educators in 
learning methods to maintain or develop your school garden and explore hands-on strategies using the garden to teach science standards. CitySprouts, Backyard Growers, Friends of the Boston Schoolyards, Green City Growers, and the Boston Nature Center’s educators will share their favorite tips and tricks as well as practical strategies for engaging students in gardens and science content.

Dig It! 2020 CitySprouts 
Gala/Silent Auction
April 2
Join CitySprouts for a night of food, fun, and fundraising as we celebrate CitySprouts' 19th year.

Cambridge in Motion's 
Healthy Snack of the Week

Dark chocolate hummus with apple slices.
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