Tobin Weekly: November 30, 2020
Published on Nov 30, 2020 15:15

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November 30, 2020

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Birthday Fun!

Celebrating birthdays with friends is always a joyful and exciting event. In November, Room 283 students had birthday walks for Rio, Enzo and Elin. The birthday child walked around his or her location for learning while holding a globe of our planet Earth gently, and the friends and teachers celebrated every year of Rio's, Enzo's and Elin's life. 

Photos (left to right): 
Rio is proud to be six! Enzo sharted a slide show of his childhood photos. Elin has turned five! Her favorite photo was of her as a newborn baby with her Mom and brother.
                              

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Tonight! Tobin Parents Supporting Parents Meeting

Tobin Parents Supporting Tobin Parents may be a place for you to recognize that you ARE handling this challenge, you ARE resilient. And you have a village of support.

Our first virtual meeting is TONIGHT, November 30th at 7PM via Zoom.
See flyer >>
Join meeting >>
                                

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A Big Thanks to Tobin Teachers!

Thank you for everything that you’ve done for the children and Tobin Montessori. 

We would be lost without you. We appreciate your communication, flexibility, patience and going the extra mile to get things done during this time. 

Words cannot express how much we appreciate your hard work and efforts. 

We hope you have a restful, safe and Happy Thanksgiving with your loved ones. 

All the best,
David, Cynthia, Oliver (211) and Brendan (287)

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Helping Front Line Workers

Ryan, one of our caring Tobin students, is trying to help Mass General Hospital get more masks and products to stop COVID-19.

Hear the story >>

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Helping a Community Member

One of our Cambridge community members recently lost her house to a fire. She's connected to many CPS staff members and students. A GoFundMe has been created to help her during this difficult time. 

Details >>

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snack of the week
Healthy Snack of the Week

Here's Cambridge in Motion's Healthy Snack of the Week:
Carrot Sticks with Hummus & Pumpkin Seeds! 

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Tobin Events & Reminders

IMPORTANT DATES
& EVENTS


November 30 | 7PM
Tobin Parents Supporting Parents
Virtual meeting via Zoom
See flyer >>
Join meeting >>

December 24 - January 1
No School: Winter Break
 

Tobin & CPS Calendars
Tobin calendar >>
District calendar >>

REMINDERS & MORE

Annual Forms
If you haven't submitted annual forms yet, please fill them out!

School Store
To shop and support our school, simply go to www.schoolstore.com and select our school. Thank you for your support of our school!

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 choose Friends of Tobin as your charitable organization.

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 usPrograms are continuing to update their opportunities based on the recent state guidelines, so check back often!

CiM Weekly Wellness!
Movement/Physical Activity:
Literacy BINGO Game >>
Mental & Emotional Wellness:
Holidays During the Pandemic >>

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 >>

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 >>

Adult Education Programs
If you work with adults who would benefit from free ABE, ESOL, and high school equivalency classes, here are some programs.
Details >>

Girlx Only Leadership Development (GOLD)
Tuesdays, 5-7PM | Zoom
Details >>
Register >>


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.

Beaver Moon Bioblitz
A safe, socially distant nature exploration project for all ages!
Details >>

DHSP Virtual Programming
Open Houses

Get a preview of upcoming virtual activities that are open to CPS students!
K-2 Open Houses >>
3-5 Open Houses >>

COVID-19 Testing

Testing appointments through the City's free mobile-testing program are now available at the following locations:
-CambridgeSide in East Cambridge; 11AM-7PM, Sundays and Thursdays; Drive-through testing in garage, enter on First St.
-50 Church St.; 12-8PM, Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays
-2254 Massachusetts Ave, St. John the Evangelist Church; 10-6PM, Wednesdays
-Pisani Center located at 131 Washington Street; 11AM-7PM, Saturdays
**You can schedule an appointment online or by calling 617.665.3795.

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 >> 

McLean Hospital Mental Health Webinars
McLean Hospital has dedicated their time making free resources available for the public and professionals in hopes of promoting healthy individuals and communities.
Details >>

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 >>

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