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Tobin Weekly: November 9, 2020
Published on Nov 9, 2020 14:54
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November 9, 2020
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 Turkey Trot!
Happy Early Thanksgiving, Tobin Montessori Family!
Welcome to this year's virtual Turkey Trot. Although this fun-filled event will be happening remotely, the same goal remains: community building through physical activity. Please view the Google Slides to get the juicy details on how this year's Turkey Trot will go down.
A few important points I can highlight quickly...
Virtually Open from November 23-29
-- Please participate in this Turkey Trot at your leisure from Nov. 23-29.
-- You may participate that Monday - Wednesday before or after school as a family, or also Thursday - Sunday as a family.
-- This helps spread out participants to respect social distancing, as well as gives families the opportunity and time to participate throughout their busy schedule.
Either Around the Tobin Fields, or Your Neighborhood
Please select one of the following options for how you will participate:
-- Option #1 - Walk, jog, or run the course around the fields behind Tobin. Record how many laps you completed and fill out the Turkey Trot google form.
-- Option #2 - Walk, jog, or run a turkey trot course in your neighborhood. (Measure your course distance and how many laps you completed.) Record how many laps you completed and fill out this Turkey Trot google form.
As a way of sharing some community fun from this event, a slide show will be created with scenes from the week of the Turkey Trot! If you would like to upload a picture or video of you and your family participating in the Turkey Trot (and have an updated media release form), please do.
Finally - Please respect our community. Please wear a mask, keep a six foot distance, and wash your hands! Thank you!
Thank you, and enjoy some valuable family time,
Tim Gill
Library Newsletter
Our new Tobin Library newsletter is hot off the press!
Read it here >>
 Tobin Snapshots
Take a peek at what we've been up to at school lately!
See more >>
 Artist Spotlight!
Step into the Virtual Art Studio with Ms.Yuliya and Miss Holly! We are showcasing the art of hardworking young artists at Tobin – we hope you enjoy!
See this week's spotlight >>
School Store
Our school will be participating in the SchoolStore program this year. This online program helps our school earn cash without students selling door-to-door, collecting money or delivering products. Over 400 merchants, including Family Bookstore, Kohl's and WalMart, have joined together to give back up to 50% of all sales to our school just for shopping through SchoolStore.com.
To shop and support our school, simply go to www.schoolstore.com and select our school.
Participation is key in helping get the word out about our School Store. Soon your child will come home with a parent letter requesting you to help them enter email addresses to friends and family. When you enter email addresses, you'll receive a prize code your child can return the next day for a prize. Thank you for your families' support of our school!
Healthy Snack of the Week
Here's Cambridge in Motion's Healthy Snack of the Week:
Sweet & Salty Trail Mix. Mix dried cranberries, peanuts, and pumpkin seeds.
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IMPORTANT DATES
& EVENTS
November 11
No School: Veterans Day
November 23-29
Tobin Turkey Trot
November 25
Early Release Day
November 26 & 27
No School: Thanksgiving Break
Tobin & CPS Calendars
Tobin calendar >>
District calendar >>
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REMINDERS & MORE
Annual Forms
If you haven't submitted annual forms yet, please fill them out!
From the Nurse
Here's some handy info about sneaky allergy triggers!
Details >>
Friends of Tobin
To learn more about FoT, check out the attachment and come to our virtual monthly meetings. We look forward to having contributions from new voices.
Free Lunch for Students
Monday - Friday, 12Noon - 1PM
Details >>
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?
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 chooseFriends of Tobin as your charitable organization.
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In Our District & Community
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There are many programs available to Kindergarteners-8th Graders this Fall. Here are some resources for:
–Elementary age students
–Middle school students
–Tutoring opportunities for all grades
Find other opportunities here – or call/text us at 617.686.2998 or email us. Programs are continuing to update their opportunities based on the recent state guidelines, so check back often!
Guide to Healthier Snacking
Find handy tips on the right hand margin of the School Health page on the CPHD website! Guide available in multiple languages.
Details >>
Cambridge Families of Color Coalition (CFCC)
The CFCC is a collective of families and students of color working to uplift, empower, celebrate, and nurture our students and each other. For more information, please visit CFCC’s website or email.
Caregiver Groups
The BRYT (Bridge for Resilient Youth in Transition) network, a program of the Brookline Center for Community Mental Health, has been providing FREE parent support groups since the school closures in March 2020 to any parent or caregiver!
Flyer >>
Parents Supporting Parents Commercial >>
Food Lab for Kids
The Food Lab for Kids at Harvard College is a volunteer organization empowering kids to cook and to make healthy food choices. In this unusual year, we’re expanding our normal programming online to offer lessons to any Cambridge/Boston elementary or middle schooler. We've been hosting engaging, live virtual lessons each Saturday from 4-5PM and have just opened new slots for students in response to high demand.
Sign up for our virtual lessons >>
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Family Resource Fair
November 14 | 10AM-12Noon
Pisani Center, 131 Washington St.
Join Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, Superintendent Kenneth Salim & the CPS School Committee for a FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR! Back-to-School Information; Computer Help; Safety Information; Free Books, Backpacks, & Snacks. Mask required. Limited to 50 people at one time. Please stay home if you have symptoms of COVID-19, including fever with cough or shortness of breath.
Drive-Thru FREE Flu Clinic
November 14 | 8AM-6PM
Cambridge Galleria Parking Garage across from First Street
Walk-ups not permitted.
Details & registration >>
Fight the Flu. Get Your Flu Shot!
People who live or work in Cambridge can get a flu shot at no charge at one of the flu clinics run by the Cambridge Public Health Department. Flu shot appointments are required this year. No walk-ins will be allowed. You can schedule an appointment online or by calling the City’s Flu Clinic Call Center at 617.349.9788. We encourage people to schedule online.
Details >>
FAQs >>
Fabulous Fungus Fair
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Free Virtual Event
November 14 | 2-3:30PM
Details & registration >>
Food Resources
Find information on food pantries, farmers markets, and more!
Details >>
SNAP & WIC Store List
Here's a handy list of all stores in Cambridge where your SNAP and WIC benefits can be used.
Details >>
Girlx Only Leadership Development (GOLD)
Tuesdays, 5-7PM | Zoom
Details >>
Register >>
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