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Tobin Weekly: April 12, 2022
Published on Apr 12, 2022 20:19
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April 12, 2022
Tobin Snapshots
Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui and Vice-Mayor Alanna Mallon visited Ms. Megan’s classroom to discuss how we can take care of our city and how to start saving money by opening a savings account!
 Tobin Snapshots
We wanted to share the newest addition to the Fayette Street side playground! Our very own outdoor communication board. This low tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tool mirrors other communication tools used by complex communicators. Our hope is that this visual support on the playground will help students to express themselves in a way that works for them. Thank you Tobin admin for purchasing this for us!
Tobin Snapshots
Friends of Tobin sponsored an amazing puppet show in the gym for all
the children’s house kids and our ASD classrooms. It was really fun
and amazing.
 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.
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, May 5, 2022, 6:45-8PM
Topic: How can we begin to transform biased, white supremacist standards of professionalism?
Reading (Read BEFORE the session): The Bias of Professional Standards
Register in advance for this meeting >>
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Tobin Snapshots
Maramawit is a Kindergarten student in our Children's House 3 Montessori classroom. She loves books and can often be seen reading to her friends.
Photo: Maramawit is reading to Erik and Momoka.
Tobin Snapshots
Photo on left: Students in room 107 had a special violin performance by one of our own classmates, Clara Greene. She played two wonderful songs that delighted our ears.
Photos on right: Students in room 107 participated in an art therapy project to help us learn about mental health and alleviating stress with Nurse Scott and Ms. Christy. Art therapy is a technique used to help individuals focus on one thing rather than focusing on a lot of things at once. Using paint, students decorated individual masks in small groups with fabulous results.
 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 15
No School: Good Friday
April 18-22
No School: April Break
April 27 | 6PM
Tobin School Advisory Council
May 2
No School: Eid al-Fitr
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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