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Tobin Weekly: March 21, 2022
Published on Mar 21, 2022 17:27
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March 21, 2022
 Volunteers Needed!
We are excited to bring the first Rollin' & Summer Resources Fair to the CSUS / King Open building on March 26 from 1-4:30PM. Please see attached flyer for more information.
We are seeking members of the community to help us by volunteering a few hours of your time to support our efforts. If you are interested in volunteering please complete this form to let us know your interests and availability.
Volunteer registration form >>
 Community Iftar
Mayor Siddiqui’s Office, Cambridge Public Schools’ Muslim Affinity Committee, the City’s Employees’ Diversity Committee, and the Islamic Society of Boston will be hosting a community iftar on Wednesday, April 13th at 6PM. The event will take place at the Cambridge Street Upper School located at 850 Cambridge Street.
The iftar is the evening meal where Muslims break their fast after sunset during the Holy month of Ramadan. Stop by for a community meal, mingling, and learn more about this custom from guest speakers and Cambridge Public School students. In addition, there will be a prayer area for the (Magrib) evening prayer. This event is free, and all are welcome.
Multilingual Connections
Multilingual Connections is a new monthly column in our Tobin Weekly, courtesy of our ESL teacher, Beth Benedikt. The column will feature a different article each month devoted to topics of interest for families of our multilingual learners.
This month's article is about supporting children's native language.
See article >>
Please feel free to contact Beth, if you have any suggestions or ideas for other language topics for our column.
 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 >>
Tobin Snapshots
In Children's House 3, we continue to implement the students' favorite The Leader of the Day program. On a particular day a student, as the Leader of the Day, has such responsibilities as ringing the bell and making the announcements, being the line leader, assisting the teachers, and being responsible for the Show and Tell presentation. For the Show and Tell, the students choose a fun and educational object that they would be happy to share with the entire class.
Photos:
* Elin is presenting her Mom’s beautiful wedding photo and a picture of her parents.
* Remi's Show and Tell is a photo book about his family' s vacation.
* Anya used a variety of recycling materials to design an elevator.
Rockin' Staff Meeting!
Mood boosting, mind blowing, take your mind off it, rock painting,
staff meeting!
Tobin Snapshots
Some of our students had such fun at an ice skating playdate recently! Everyone gave it their all, and we are so grateful for Ms. Brittany and Ms. Jess coming along with their families too!
Tobin Snapshots
On March 16, Pratyush Venkatakrishnan visited his old classrooms at Tobin. He posed for photographs in Miss Megan's classroom. In Neil's classroom, students recited a poem about a cactus that he wrote when he was in 2nd grade! He then dazzled lower elementary students by demonstrating how to graph sloped lines with coordinates and solving an extremely long division problem. Pratyush is now a senior at CRLS, where he is a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship. We love when students visit the people from their past, and we love it even more when they are succeeding in their present. Next? The future!
 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
CPS Food Service Bingo Winners!
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
Date: Thursday, April 7, 2022, 6:45-8PM
Topic: How can we build lasting partnerships with co-conspirators?
Reading (Read BEFORE the session): Becoming Trustworthy White Allies
Register in advance for this meeting >>
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Check the Lost & Found
Help us reunite lost items with their owners. You can help by labeling all of your children’s items. This includes water bottles, sweatshirts, jackets, gloves, and anything that can be separated from your child. Please look at the pictures and list below – if you see any clothing items that look familiar, send the family liaison an email with your child’s name and a description of the item, and Zakkiyya will try to get the two back together again.
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 30
Tobin School Advisory Council
April 7
Friends of Tobin Meeting
April 15
No School: Good Friday
April 18-22
No School: April Break
Tobin & CPS Calendars
Tobin calendar >>
District calendar >>
Tobin MCAS Dates
Grade 4 & 5 ELA MCAS: 4/5 & 4/12
Grade 3 ELA MCAS: 4/6 & 4/13
Grade 4 & 5 Math MCAS: 5/5 & 5/10
Grade 3 Math MCAS: 5/4 & 5/12*
Grade 5 Science MCAS: 5/17 & 5/19
*Note corrected date!
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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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