Tobin Weekly: February 14, 2020
Published on Feb 14, 2020 12:34

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February 14, 2020

100th Day photos
100th Day of School Celebrations

Photo on left: Friends in Room 286 had a joyful morning counting many collections (buttons, pipe cleaners, puzzle pieces, and hearts to name a few) in celebration of CH 100th day of school!

Photo on right: 214 celebrated the 100th day with cereal necklaces!
 

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The Book Fair is Coming! 

The independent book fair that raises funds for Tobin Library books, materials and author visits will be held from March 2-6 in the library. Fri. 3/6, after school, we will move down to the lobby for final review and purchases before the Friends of Tobin Movie Night. I will need volunteers to help people find books and be cashiers, before school and after school. I also need helpers to set-up on Fri. 2/28 after school, UE students are very good at this! Please use this link to sign-up for a slot.

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Language Days are Back!!! 

language daysRyan, Sabine and Lily Rose started our day off today by saying the Tobin School Pledge in French!






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Getting Creative with Guest Artist Laura Webster 

Last week, Laura Webster, a music and movement specialist from Cleveland, Ohio visited the Tobin for a 5 day residency. Students in grades K-2 created music, vocal and instrumental, and movement based on the Leni Lenape legend of "Rainbow Crow." On Friday afternoon, the students shared their learning with one another in the auditorium.

Thanks to Laura for sharing her knowledge and fostering a desire to be creative and also to the Mass Cultural Council for sponsoring this residency.

See above for pictures of some of the Tobin students working with Laura in Mr. Reynolds' music class.

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National School Breakfast Week! 

You are invited to join Cambridge Food & Nutrition Services as we celebrate National School Breakfast Week March 2nd through 6th! Our “Out of This Country” campaign encourages Cambridge families to choose breakfast at school. Parents and adults can join in for $1 at breakfast during this special week only. Find interactive activities in the serving line, and try our new locally made Breakfast Bite on Monday, March 2nd. The week ends with the student favorite Waffle Bar! A World Food Tour will be held at select schools during the week at breakfast time.

For more information on School Breakfast Week and the World Food Tour, visit here >>

Cultural dishes will be featured during lunch each day to celebrate World Language Week. Come celebrate with us!

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Learn About School Climate Surveys!

family survey graphicCPS regularly conducts surveys of students, staff and families, and then uses results from these surveys to improve our schools and programs.

Learn about School Climate Surveys >>

Take the Tobin School Family Survey Now >>


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DPH Update on Coronavirus

Cambridge Department of Public Health has recently provided an update to Cambridge Public Schools on the current status of the Coronavirus in the United States, Massachusetts, and Cambridge.

Learn more >>

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Tobin Events & Reminders

EVENTS

February 17-21
No School: February Vacation
Classes resume on Mon., Feb. 24th

March 2
Read Across America

March 2-6
Book Fair Week
More info to follow

March 3 | 8AM
School Council

March 6
Pajama Day
Wear your pajamas to school and then to Movie Night!

March 6 | 5PM
Movie Night

March 10 | 1:30PM
Tobin Free Market


Tobin & CPS Calendars
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District calendar (pdf) >> 

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REMINDERS & MORE

Quote of the Week 
from 365 Days of Wonder

"To be loved, be lovable"
-Ovid

It's Not Too Early to Start Thinking About Summer Camp!
Contact Mary at [email protected] for information

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 >> 


Dig Into Dinner
February 29 | 1-4PM
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
Details >>

Cambridge Girls Softball
Registration and Skills Evaluation
Ages 5-14
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.

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 >>

Cambridge Sports Night for Girlx*
Thursday, February 27 | 5:30 - 7PM
War Memorial Field House
1640 Cambridge Street

*Open to all those who identify as girls or with girlhood
A fun, free event for families with girlx in grades K-5. All participating will receive one free swim pass to the War Memorial pool. Explore new sports and learn about existing teams, hands-on demonstrations, games, pizza, prizes and more.

Affordable Housing
Find out about affordable rental and homeownership in Cambridge.
Details >>
27th Annual Summer Camp Information Fair
Wednesday, March 4 | 6:30-8:30PM
CRLS High School, 459 Broadway
Learn about summer camp options.
Programs for youth grades JK-8.

What's Cooking?
STEAM Vacation Camp

April 20-24
Lesley University
Details >>

Affordable Housing
Open House & Fair

April 25 | 11AM-2PM
CRLS
Details >>

Lemelson-MIT
Invention Convention

April 25 | 3:30-5:30PM
Fletcher Maynard Academy
Details >>

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.
Details >> 

CPS Budget Meetings
Presentation of the
2021 Proposed Budget:

Thursday, March 12 | 6PM
Public Hearing on the
2021 Proposed Budget:

Thursday, March 19 | 6PM

Cambridge in Motion's 
Healthy Snack of the Week

Nutty yogurt dippers: Greek yogurt topped with drizzled nut butter served with apple slices!

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 >>

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

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Tobin Montessori School
197 Vassal Lane, Cambridge, MA 02138
tobin.cpsd.us  •  617.349.6600
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