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Tobin Weekly: May 3, 2022
Published on May 3, 2022 15:22
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May 3, 2022
Spring Fiesta & Auction!
Fiesta! Fiesta! The Spring Fiesta is happening this Saturday night!
• Would your child like to be Principal for a Day with Ms. Jaime?
• Would your child like to be Assistant Principal for a Day with Ms. Erin?
• How about taking a hula hoop lesson with Ms. Zakkiyya?
• Or going on a nature walk with Mr. Neil at Beaver Brook Reservation?
• Want to win a Classroom Ice Cream Party for your child's classroom?
Buy your tickets now for the Friends of Tobin Spring Fiesta & Annual Spring Auction on Saturday, May 7 on the "Outside" rooftop of Felipe's Taqueria in Harvard Square! Help raise money to give our children enrichment opportunities, celebrate with other parents of the Tobin community, and have a fun child-free Saturday night out!
To purchase your tickets, please click on this Eventbrite link. Tickets are $50, which includes delicious Felipe's food AND all drinks!
See flyer >>
Tobin Snapshots
Spring has arrived! The Children's House 3 students, like all children at Tobin, enjoy warm sunny days. Annabelle, Momoka and Elin like to play together and have fun at recess.
Multilingual Connections
Multilingual Connections is a monthly column that features a different article each month devoted to topics of interest for families of multilingual learners. The articles will come from a variety of sources, and some may also include teaching tips and links to other sources of information on the chosen topic of the month.
This month, we're again focusing on reading at home with your multilingual learner. Please enjoy the article, which comes from the website, Colorin Colorado.
If you have any suggestions for topics for future articles for this column, please send them to Ms. Beth Benedikt.
Tobin Snapshots
Heather from City Sprouts is encouraging and helping Tobin students learn about how to care for delicate plants. Students are digging and planting new plants and vegetation!
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
Last week Upper Elementary Students went on a field trip to the Media Arts Studio at CRLS. Students got to produce a television talk show, record audio in a sound booth, and improvise and film a skit.
Caregiver Equity Summit
Save the date of Saturday, June 4th for the Caregiver Equity Summit!
Details >>
Thank You!
We wanted to thank everyone who attended the Animals and the Environment Fundraiser! We had an amazing turnout and lots of Tobin friends and teachers came to support the students.
The beautiful May Day weather brought lots of people outside and we sold out of almost all the baked goodies which helped to raise an incredible $710.74, which we are thrilled to be able to donate to deserving charities that support Animals and the Environment!
Thanks again!
The Animals and the Environment Fundraising Team: Ofelia, Bernadette, Romy, Annika, and Etta + their Moms, Dads and siblings :)
Art & Science in One:
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers wanted in Tobin's outdoor learning program! Parents, grandparents, and anyone who has daytime availability!
As a volunteer mentor in our Art & Science in One program, you'll work with your student partner for five sessions, supporting them through role modeling and other techniques to develop the skills of observation and documentation through text and drawing. Two and one-half hours of training are provided. Experience in a school, with drawing, or in a scientific field is helpful but not required. Enthusiasm for the outdoors, curiosity, and ability to role model close attention and focus is essential.
Tuesdays, training on 5/9 and 5/10, begins May 24 (Lea Lewkowski's class, not for parents in that class).
Email Julie Croston for more information, or sign up for an orientation at outdoors22.eventbrite.com. Application required: bit.ly/volunteerinCPS.
 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
May 7 | 7-9PM
FoT Spring Fiesta & Auction
Tobin & CPS Calendars
Tobin calendar >>
District calendar >>
Tobin MCAS Dates
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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