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Tobin Weekly: December 13, 2021
Published on Dec 13, 2021 15:39
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December 13, 2021
Tobin Snapshots
Museum of Science Field Trip
By: James Grey Field and Romy Puma Linder (Tobin Students)
On December 7th 2021, all of UE went on their first field trip in two years: The Museum of Science. There was an arctic exhibit where some of the walls felt like real ice. There was also a really cool ice simulator everyone got to go on it in all of Ms. Stacey’s class.There was also a lightning show that was really loud and bright. One of the machines in the lightning show could change the pitch of the sound of the electricity so they made a song with the electricity! There was also this animal show about a 70-year-old turtle and how you can protect turtles around Massachusetts. We also learned how some turtles hibernate underwater during cold weather but they don’t have gills so they need to breathe once in a while. However that is not the case, wait for it...some turtles can breathe through their butts. We all had lunch in a big cafeteria. It is safe to say we kicked off the end of 2021 with an amazing field trip.
Cambridge Families of Color Coalition (CFCC) Community Gathering
We invite caregivers of color to attend our CFCC monthly community gatherings! These gatherings are an opportunity for caregivers of color to share and learn about resources, connect with each other and build community in a supportive, comfortable and informal space.
Tuesday, December 14 | 6:30-8PM
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Hour of Code
Last week Tobin students participated in Hour of Code during Computer Science Education Week. We had fun programming Bee-Bots and playing coding games on Code.org. We learned about the importance of problem-solving and learning from our errors.
Cambridge Families of Asian Descent (CFAD) Upcoming Meeting
The Cambridge Families of Asian Descent will hold their next meeting on Thursday, December 16. CFAD is a group of parents, guardians and caregivers who advocate for the increasing visibility fo Asian-Americans in the school curriculum and community.
Thursday, December 16 | 7:30-8:30PM
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Tobin Snapshots
Bernadette Balis and Lochlan McMahon, Children's House 3 alumni, visited our Montessori classroom recently. Bernadette and Lochlan were kind, respectful and knowledgeable guests, and everybody was very excited to see them.
Photos:
* Bernadette is teaching her friend Elin the essentials of collage art.
* Lochlan and his friend Remi are having an exciting discussion of the book that Lochlan is reading to Remi.
VLUS Triad White Caregivers Working Toward Anti-Racism
Hello G&P, Haggerty, Tobin, and VLUS Families,
Please join a monthly affinity group for VLUS Triad White Caregivers Working Toward Anti-Racism.
The affinity group will read and discuss various texts throughout the year in order to address our own unconscious biases and to take an active role in fighting white supremacy in our schools, communities, and ourselves.
There will be reading to complete before each session, and families are strongly encouraged to make a commitment to attend as many sessions as possible.
VLUS Triad White Caregivers Working Toward Anti-Racism
Session 2: Thursday January 13, 2022 | 6:45-8PM
Topic: How can we identify and challenge implicit bias in our own lives?
Text (Read BEFORE the session): Bias Isn’t Just A Police Problem, It’s a Preschool Problem
Facilitator: Sarah Foleno, VLUS Literacy Coach
Please Register in Advance for this Meeting >>
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Ways to Get Involved at Tobin
There are many ways for families to get involved at Tobin! Getting involved as a Room Parent or on one of the committees is a great way to meet new families and support the school.
Learn more >>
Tobin Family Resources
Here's a handy flyer of resources for families.
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IMPORTANT DATES
& EVENTS
December 24-31
No School: Winter Break
Tobin & CPS Calendars
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District calendar >>
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REMINDERS & MORE
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.
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.
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In Our District & Community
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Visit Find It Cambridge for lots of great resources!
You can also call/text 617.686.2998 or email Andrew for help.
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See a curated list of programs, events, and resources within our district & community! See list >>
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