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Tobin Weekly: February 8, 2022
Published on Feb 8, 2022 09:29
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February 8, 2022
Social Identity Workshop
Exploring Social Identity with True to Life Conversations and North Cambridge Courageous Conversations
Thursday, February 10 | 7-8:30PM | via Zoom
Please register today — whether you attended the first social identity workshop or not, you will get a lot out of this Part 2 workshop, where we will further explore our identities, consider how identities impact our sense of community and identify action steps.
Thanks to our collaboration: True to Life Conversations (led by staff and caregivers from Graham & Parks, Haggerty, Tobin, VLUS) and North Cambridge Courageous Conversations (led by caregivers from Baldwin, Peabody RAUC) we will offer small group discussions, with racial and school staff affinity groups available.
Part 2 Agenda:
1. Welcome and get-to-know each other activity
2. Introduction to social identity wheel
3. Small group discussion
4. Share reflections with the whole group anonymously using Menti
Tobin Gear is Here!
That's right Tobin Families, this is the moment you've all been waiting for - Authentic Tobin Apparel is here!
If you'd like to purchase new Tobin t-shirts and hoodies, click here to place an order. Orders are due by Friday, March 11.
If you need financial assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our family liaison 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!
See flyer >>
Tobin Snapshots
Students in Ms. Lauren and Ms. Sumi's class learn about the Chinese New Year.
 CFCC Community Gathering
Tuesday, February 8 | 6:30-8PM
Register >>
Tobin Snapshots
On the first day of February, Children's House 3 students had a lot of fun playing in the snow, building a snow fort, and even creating a snow maze!
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 (or listening) to complete before each session, and families are strongly encouraged to make a commitment to attend as many sessions as possible.
Next Meeting: Thursday, March 3rd, 6:45-8PM
How can we take action when doing anti-racist work in spite of real or perceived risks?
Reading: Bettina Love Talking About Co-Conspirators
Register in advance for this meeting >>
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Tobin Snapshots
Here are pictures from the February chai tea morning chat with our family liaison and Tobin parent Rahul!
Help Us Support You, to Support Your Child
CPS caregivers, please tell us how we can best support you! The Family Engagement Office is putting together a variety of parent workshops, classes, and events to help caregivers support their children. Please complete the survey to let us know the types of programming you'd like to see. Translations available.
Take the survey >>
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.
See flyer >>
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IMPORTANT DATES
& EVENTS
February 21-25
No School: February Break
Tobin & CPS Calendars
Tobin calendar >>
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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