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Tobin Weekly: February 28, 2022
Published on Feb 28, 2022 15:41
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February 28, 2022
Good Morning Chat
Join your Tobin Family Liaison Zakkiyya Witherspoon for a Good Morning Chat on Tuesday, March 1st at 8AM!
See flyer >>
 Understanding Islam: Community Learning & Conversation
Join North Cambridge Courageous Conversations and True to Life Conversations for Understanding Islam on March 23rd at 7PM.
See flyer & register for Zoom link >>
Cambridge Girls Softball 2022 Spring Registration is Open!
Whether you are a seasoned player or have never picked up a bat, consider joining the Cambridge Girls Softball league:
--T-Ball/Lil-Sluggers – Ages 4 - 7 (as of 1.1.22)
--Minor League – Ages 8 - 11 (as of 1.1.22)
--GBL (Major League, 12U team, 14U team) – Ages 12 and up (as of 1.1.22)
Season runs from April 26th – June 17th and all games are played in Cambridge with the exception of GBL:
--1 game a week for T-Ball / Lil-Sluggers
--2 games per week plus practice for Minor and GBL Leagues
--GBL: 50% of games played in Cambridge, 50% of games played in surrounding cities
Financial assistance is available, please contact us directly.
More info and registration >>
Tobin Mock Caldecott Award Winners!
Lower Elementary Tobin students spent much of Jan. and Feb. evaluating and rating picture books published in 2021 just like the real Caldecott committee does to choose the winning books.
Tobin students overwhelmingly chose “Mel Fell” written and illustrated by Corey Tabor, with honor books “Ship in A Bottle” by Andrew Prahin and “Bear Island” by Matthew Cordell.
The official winning Caldecott book is “Watercress” by Andrea Wang. All the winning books can be found here.
Another great place to find great books of all types for all ages of children are the Notable lists. Your Tobin librarian Ms. Jessica has just been appointed the Chair of the 2023 Notable Recorded Children’s Books Committee!
 Tobin Snapshots
Julia Rosenbloom (Vera's mom) visited Children's House 5 to read a book in honor of Black History Month. She read The Quickest Kid in Clarksville. The book is a sweet little story about little girls who admire and aspire to be like Wilma Rudolph. Wilma Rudolph was an African American track and field athlete who became a world record Olympic Champion and international sports icon in the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games. Our discussion around the book was fairly wide-ranging, but we did spend most of the discussion on the heterogeneity of black American communities, especially in terms of skin color.
 Activities in Our Community!
Did you know that we have a curated list of events, programs, and resources in our community and district?
Check it out >>
 Tobin Snapshots
Ms. Jordan Johnson, an ASD teacher, was a special guest in Children's House 3. Ms. Jordan read a book All My Stripes by Shaina Rudolph, a beautifully illustrated story that teaches empathy and respect. Thank you, Ms. Jordan, for visiting our Montessori classroom!
Order Cambridge Masks
Order here by March 1 or until supplies last!
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.
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
March 1 | 8AM
Good Morning Chat
March 3 | 7-8PM
FoT Meeting
March 16
Early Release Day
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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