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 Good Morning Coffee
Families enjoying the morning chat with the family liaison, Zakkiyya.
 Funky Dance Party: June 10th
Save the date for our virtual Tobin dance party at 5:30PM on Thursday, June 10th!
Link coming soon.
Farewell!
Farewell to our social worker Beverly Gordon. She will be missed. We wish you much success at Graham and Parks! Thank you for working with all of us at Tobin!
 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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Tobin Snapshots: Tea Ceremony Picnic
Here are some photos from our recent class Tea Ceremony Picnic. Thank goodness for iced tea—it did more than break the ice between parents—it helped us keep cool and have a sweltering good time!
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Tobin Snapshots: Fresh Pond
Last week 206 took a field trip to Fresh Pond. Did you know that all shapes can be found in nature? That is what we went to find. We brought our geometric cabinet drawers and the students went "hunting" for shapes.
Specialist Day
Our specialists have been remote all year and they have done an outstanding job. We have great news! On the upcoming specialist days all of our Specialist Teachers will be here (in-person) for a special, fun day!
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Friends of Tobin Meeting: June 3rd
The Friends of Tobin monthly meeting will be this Thursday, June 3 from 7-8PM on Google Meet.
This will be our last meeting of the year. We will spend some time reviewing our budget, reflecting on the past year, and looking forward to what a new school year will bring. Hope to see you then!
Food & Nutrition Services Survey
If you could be the boss of your school kitchen, what changes would you like to see? This is your opportunity to be the Head Chef, and share your opinion on how to make school dining better! Your feedback is very important to the Food & Nutrition Services Department, so please take a few minutes and let us know your thoughts.
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Juneteenth
Cambridge Families of Color Coalition Celebrates Juneteenth
June 19th | Starlight Square
CELEBRATING BLACK JOY!
On June 19th Cambridge Families of Color Coalition will be celebrating Juneteenth, through the arts, at Starlight Square in Central Sq. We will have live performances, puppetry, musical theatre, and more! We will center JOY on this day, lifting up the legacy of Black art making. The Cambridge Families of Color Coalition (CFCC) is calling in the entire city to celebrate Juneenth together in joyous community. Schedule to come via Eventbrite.
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Updates from the Library!
Library Book Dates to Know!
All library books will be due back in the library by Mon. June 7. Return bins are in the hallways and right outside the front door.
BOOK SWAP DAYS
We will be resuming our annual end of year Book Swap for all students this year! Instead of having students pick books during library class, each level will have a special day for students to choose a few books to take home to keep. Location will be either outside or in a large area such as the cafeteria (location still TBD). Donations gladly accepted, please drop off in the bin at the front door.
Upper Elementary - Wed., June 2
Children's House - Mon., June 7
Lower Elementary - Mon., June 14
Chromebooks
All Chromebooks and chargers will need to be returned to the school prior to the last day of school. Please look for more information in the coming weeks.
Attention 5th Graders
We have put some things together for your 5th grade students as part of the transition process to VLUS:
VIDEO – Here is the video Matt and I did to walk through the things we usually would have done in person.
FORM – Here is the form for all rising 6th graders to complete; it has a space to let us know if they're not coming and also spaces for World Language and Music choices.
FAMILY INFO NIGHT – We are hosting a Zoom session for rising 6th grade families (and kids) at 7PM on Wednesday, June 2 to introduce ourselves to families and to walk through a lot of the same info that's in the video. Check email to find Zoom link.
Cambridge Families of Color Coalition Caregiver Advocate Program
The Caregiver Advocate Program (CAP) is a community resource by and for caregivers of color to support each other in the Cambridge Public Schools through anti racist advocacy training and skill building.
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Tobin Family Resources
Here's a handy flyer of resources for families.
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 Healthy Snack of the Week
Cucumber Cups! Cut a cucumber into 2-inch segments (leave skin on), scoop out most of cucumber (leaving a small amount as a bottom to each "cup"), and fill the hole with tuna salad.
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