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Tobin Weekly: April 4, 2022
Published on Apr 4, 2022 14:17
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April 4, 2022
 You're Invited to a Spring Fiesta & Silent Auction on Saturday, May 7th!
Want to learn more about the super fun, in-person Friends of Tobin party taking place next month on May 7?
-- Stop by this Tuesday morning, April 5 at 8AM, during Ms. Zakkiyya's Morning Chat (details below). Parent volunteers from FOT will be there to talk more about our Spring Fiesta!
-- Also, you can join us virtually at this month’s Friends of Tobin meeting this Thursday, April 7 at 7PM. We will be planning the Spring Fiesta & Auction and discussing more ways to support the school.
 Good Morning Chat
Join your Tobin Family Liaison Zakkiyya Witherspoon for a Good Morning Chat on Tuesday, April 5th at 8AM!
See flyer >>
 Multilingual Connections
Free ESOL Classes for Parents/Guardians!
The ELL Department and the Cambridge Community Learning Center
(CLC) will offer classes for parents/guardians who are interested in
learning English. You will improve your conversational English,
vocabulary, grammar, reading and writing.
Learn more and register >>
Tobin Snapshots
Ms. Rachael Dyer, a school literacy interventionist, is a Children's House 3 Room Buddy. Every morning, Ms. Rachael joins our students and reads their favorite books. She always encourages interesting conversations about books and patiently answers all questions. Thank you, Ms. Rachael, for sharing your love of reading with us!
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.
 Workshop:
Understanding Difficult Behavior of Your Child
Wednesday, April 13
6:30-7:30PM
Zoom
Register >>
Special needs children are often labeled “oppositional defiant” or “troubled,” but starting from the basic assumption that all children want to “be good,” functional behavior analysis asks the question: “What need is not being met, which causes a child to act out?” Whether you are a parent/caregiver or an educator learn about
• The four basic drivers that motivate difficult behavior
• How to figure out what need a child’s behavior is communicating
• Strategies to help a child get what they need in a socially appropriate way
• When to ask for a functional behavior assessment at school and what it includes
From our speaker Craig Estee, M.Ed, BCBA, LABA, Special Educator, Behavior Analyst for ASD in Cambridge Public Schools, learn a science-based approach for getting to the root cause of difficult behaviors so that you can create the environment that will let your child be their best self.
CHA Vaccine Event for Kids
Families are invited to the CHA Malden Care Center on Saturday, April 9 (9AM-12PM) to meet the character Mirabel from the movie Encanto and get their children vaccinated against COVID-19! Every person who gets vaccinated will get a $25 gift card. Walk-ins welcome, registrations accepted.
Protect Yourself from COVID-19
Massachusetts residents have the tools to protect themselves from COVID-19 and its variants, and we are hoping you will share this new flyer in English and Spanish with 7 steps that residents can take to protect themselves and their communities. Additional languages will be available shortly.
See flyer >>
 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 >>
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
April 5 | 8AM
Good Morning Chat
April 7
Friends of Tobin Meeting
April 15
No School: Good Friday
April 18-22
No School: April Break
April 27 | 6PM
Tobin School Advisory Council
May 7 | 7-9PM
FoT Spring Fiesta
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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