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 Good Morning Coffee: April 6th
Join Tobin Family Liaison Zakkiyya Witherspoon for a casual chat over coffee to discuss, ask questions, and come together with fellow parents! Our next one is at 9AM on Tuesday, April 6th on the front lawn at Tobin. If it rains, we'll meet under one of the tents.
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 Tobin Dance Party: April 9th
Tigers! It’s time to shake!
Join our virtual dance party on April 9th at 5:30PM sharp. You don't want to miss it.
The zoom link will be emailed 30 minutes before we start!
Tobin Gear is Here!
That's right Tobin Families, this is the moment you've all been waiting for:
Tobin Authentic Apparel!
If you're ready for some new Tobin T-shirts and hoodies, click here to place an order. Orders are due by Friday, April 16th.
If you need financial assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to me, Zakkiyya Witherspoon. Also, if we sell over a certain amount, Friends of Tobin will use the funds to purchase additional T-shirts to have on-hand!
Place your order and/or reach out to me to get the latest Tobin authentic apparel.
Reading Room!
Have you seen the new Reading Room page on the library website? 3rd & 4th graders are invited to read the Cook Prize STEM book nominees and vote on their favorite (due before vacation!), and UE students have been working on virtual author rooms to share their recommendations for choosing your next book.
Tobin Snapshots
Have you ever read Dreaming Up: A Celebration of Building by Christy Hale? In our Room 283, we read this book for a lesson on engineering design, and all the children were fascinated by the multicultural celebration of building. Inspired by the architectural masterpieces from all over the world, students decided to use various recycling materials to create their own structures. Everybody in Room 283 is a gifted architect!
Photos (clockwise from top left):
* Olivia, a remote learner, is measuring a window for her Box City
* Kenzie has designed a building complex with playspace on the roofs
* Enzo has completed a foundation and is planning to build a tall building
* Samira has found a perfect balancing point for her structure
Reminder: April 5th Expansion Info
Join our virtual remote info session tomorrow April 6th at 6:30PM. This is a great time to find out what remote learning looks like for the rest of the school year. This is also a good opportunity to share your experience about remote learning with Jaime and Jory. Feel free to stay on a few minutes longer to chat with us and share your ideas.
 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!
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Math Circle
Do you like working on puzzles, or arguing using logic with your friends or family, or playing games? Then check out the Math Circle at our school. This is a once a week afterschool club, where kids solve puzzles, play games, and take part in friendly team competitions. Interested? Contact Zakkiyya Witherspoon. The Spring session starts today and runs until the end of the school year.
April is School Library Month!
School Library Month is a time to celebrate the essential role that school librarians and strong school library programs, including our wonderful Cambridge Public Schools Library Team, play in transforming learning. Visit the American Association of School Librarians' website to learn more and view author and illustrator videos about the importance of school libraries and reading. #EveryoneBelongs@YourSchoolLibrary #AASLslm
 Water Bottle Classroom Initiative for 1st & 3rd Graders!
The Cambridge Healthy Smiles program is launching its annual Water Bottle Classroom Initiative this month. Students in Grades 1 and 3 received a personal water bottle to use at school to promote oral health. The Charles Bullock Fund, which supports the oral health needs of school aged children in Cambridge, provides these reusable water bottles.
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VLUS Triad White Caregivers Working Toward Anti-Racism: Next Meeting on April 7
As a reminder, our next meeting will be on Wednesday April 7th from 6:30-8PM at this Zoom link. Please read Week 3 (pp. 125-170) in Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad before the meeting. We look forward to seeing you soon! -Jo and Sarah
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