Shout Out
Shout out to Kafunda Banks for her high level of patience! She can remain calm in any situation and knows how to wait it out! Thanks!
Shout out to Maryclare Moran and Jesse Cardoso for helping out! Thanks!
Shout out to Deirdre Anderson, Emily Beck, Konstantinos Petmezis, Paola Locke, Charles Tewksbury, Genet Mehari, Lindsey Morgan, Cristina Silva and Meg Nason for pitching in to help clean up a space last minute! We appreciate you!!! Thanks!
Shout out to Kafunda Banks for her high level of patience! She can remain calm in any situation and knows how to wait it out! Thanks!
Shout out to Maryclare Moran and Jesse Cardoso for helping out! Thanks!
Shout out to Deirdre Anderson, Emily Beck, Konstantinos Petmezis, Paola Locke, Charles Tewksbury, Genet Mehari, Lindsey Morgan, Cristina Silva and Meg Nason for pitching in to help clean up a space last minute! We appreciate you!!! Thanks!
Shout out to Maryclare Moran and Jesse Cardoso for helping out! Thanks!
Shout out to Deirdre Anderson, Emily Beck, Konstantinos Petmezis, Paola Locke, Charles Tewksbury, Genet Mehari, Lindsey Morgan, Cristina Silva and Meg Nason for pitching in to help clean up a space last minute! We appreciate you!!! Thanks!
ACCESS
Fingers Crossed we will have internet this week.
Grade 1-2 will begin speaking this week.
The schedule for testing and locations for this week is attached in the 2018 ACCESS for ELLs. Please read as it details who will be doing what.
Once grades 3-8 Complete the Listening, Reading and Writing sections they can begin the writing portion. This is tentatively scheduled to begin on Wednesday. One person in each grade will be responsible for all the speaking tickets as well as the headphones. Students need to be tested in groups of 5 for the computer and 1-1 for paper based testing.
Person responsible by grade:
3rd Mr. P
4th Javaloyes
4-5 SAR Wright
5th Davis
6-8 Gen Ed Peters
6-8 SEI Moreno
6-8 SAR Tewksbury
Please look at the list of who is testing for each section of speaking. Speaking ACCESS 18
Master Schedule changes for this week in order to accommodate testing - For all Staff
ILT
Please join us for ILT on Wednesday, January 24th for ILT in Room 101 from 3:45pm-5:00pm.
CPT at a Glance
Thanks to the staff who have provided feedback we will have a weekly update about what should be covered at CPT. The CPT at a Glance document will be updated each week. This week is an SST representation. Teams should be prepared to schedule time with their SST rep to talk about students.
Fingers Crossed we will have internet this week.
Grade 1-2 will begin speaking this week.
The schedule for testing and locations for this week is attached in the 2018 ACCESS for ELLs. Please read as it details who will be doing what.
Once grades 3-8 Complete the Listening, Reading and Writing sections they can begin the writing portion. This is tentatively scheduled to begin on Wednesday. One person in each grade will be responsible for all the speaking tickets as well as the headphones. Students need to be tested in groups of 5 for the computer and 1-1 for paper based testing.
Person responsible by grade:
3rd Mr. P
4th Javaloyes
4-5 SAR Wright
5th Davis
6-8 Gen Ed Peters
6-8 SEI Moreno
6-8 SAR Tewksbury
Please look at the list of who is testing for each section of speaking. Speaking ACCESS 18
Master Schedule changes for this week in order to accommodate testing - For all Staff
Grade 1-2 will begin speaking this week.
The schedule for testing and locations for this week is attached in the 2018 ACCESS for ELLs. Please read as it details who will be doing what.
Once grades 3-8 Complete the Listening, Reading and Writing sections they can begin the writing portion. This is tentatively scheduled to begin on Wednesday. One person in each grade will be responsible for all the speaking tickets as well as the headphones. Students need to be tested in groups of 5 for the computer and 1-1 for paper based testing.
Person responsible by grade:
3rd Mr. P
4th Javaloyes
4-5 SAR Wright
5th Davis
6-8 Gen Ed Peters
6-8 SEI Moreno
6-8 SAR Tewksbury
Please look at the list of who is testing for each section of speaking. Speaking ACCESS 18
Master Schedule changes for this week in order to accommodate testing - For all Staff
ILT
Please join us for ILT on Wednesday, January 24th for ILT in Room 101 from 3:45pm-5:00pm.
CPT at a Glance
Thanks to the staff who have provided feedback we will have a weekly update about what should be covered at CPT. The CPT at a Glance document will be updated each week. This week is an SST representation. Teams should be prepared to schedule time with their SST rep to talk about students.
Curley Shares
Our January share is coming up this Wednesday, 1/24! Please review the Shares expectations and rituals with your class. Attached here are the times for each share. Thank you!
Our January share is coming up this Wednesday, 1/24! Please review the Shares expectations and rituals with your class. Attached here are the times for each share. Thank you!
OOAG Speaker Series
The Office of Opportunity & Achievement Gaps presents A Conversation with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
January 26, 2017; 5:00 – 6:30pm
Bruce Bolling Municipal Building
2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, 02119
IBRAM X. KENDI, AN AWARD-WINNING HISTORIAN AND NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, is Professor of History and International Relations and the Founding Director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University. His second book, Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, was published by Nation Books and won the 2016 National Book Award for Nonfiction. Kendi has published fourteen essays in books and academic journals, including The Journal of African American History, Journal of Social History, Journal of Black Studies, Journal of African American Studies, and The Sixties: A Journal of History, Politics and Culture. TO REGISTER Visit http://bit.ly/2qShUeQ or contact Deandra Robinson at drobinson3@bostonpublicschools.org with your name and email.
The Office of Opportunity & Achievement Gaps presents A Conversation with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
January 26, 2017; 5:00 – 6:30pm
Bruce Bolling Municipal Building
2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, 02119
IBRAM X. KENDI, AN AWARD-WINNING HISTORIAN AND NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, is Professor of History and International Relations and the Founding Director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University. His second book, Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, was published by Nation Books and won the 2016 National Book Award for Nonfiction. Kendi has published fourteen essays in books and academic journals, including The Journal of African American History, Journal of Social History, Journal of Black Studies, Journal of African American Studies, and The Sixties: A Journal of History, Politics and Culture. TO REGISTER Visit http://bit.ly/2qShUeQ or contact Deandra Robinson at drobinson3@bostonpublicschools.org with your name and email.Professional Development
PD is on Thursday, February 1st from 3:45pm-5:45pm. We have broken up the staff into 4 smaller worker groups for the remainder of our PD sessions. Please click here to see your group and your plan for the remainder of the sessions. Please email Katie Grassa with any questions.
ACCESS
ACCESS testing continues tomorrow there have been changes to the master schedule as of today in order to accommodate testing. Schedule Changes for ACCESS week of 1/16/2018 Grades 2,3,4 & 5 will all be testing tomorrow. Please make sure to be mindful of these groups tomorrow. Please contact Waverly Kidd if you have any issues during testing. All materials needed are located in the Lower School Main Office.
PD is on Thursday, February 1st from 3:45pm-5:45pm. We have broken up the staff into 4 smaller worker groups for the remainder of our PD sessions. Please click here to see your group and your plan for the remainder of the sessions. Please email Katie Grassa with any questions.
ACCESS testing continues tomorrow there have been changes to the master schedule as of today in order to accommodate testing. Schedule Changes for ACCESS week of 1/16/2018 Grades 2,3,4 & 5 will all be testing tomorrow. Please make sure to be mindful of these groups tomorrow. Please contact Waverly Kidd if you have any issues during testing. All materials needed are located in the Lower School Main Office.
Staff Party
Thank you to the 61 people who have already RSVP’ed to this year’s party!
Join us for our 3rd annual "New Year's" party! This year we're celebrating the New Year and our upcoming 90th day with a 90's themed party. Please RSVP here and pay your Climate Rep $20 by Friday, January 26th (cash, check or Venmo @genet-mehari). We're looking forward to seeing you there!
Thank you to the 61 people who have already RSVP’ed to this year’s party!
Join us for our 3rd annual "New Year's" party! This year we're celebrating the New Year and our upcoming 90th day with a 90's themed party. Please RSVP here and pay your Climate Rep $20 by Friday, January 26th (cash, check or Venmo @genet-mehari). We're looking forward to seeing you there!
Join us for our 3rd annual "New Year's" party! This year we're celebrating the New Year and our upcoming 90th day with a 90's themed party. Please RSVP here and pay your Climate Rep $20 by Friday, January 26th (cash, check or Venmo @genet-mehari). We're looking forward to seeing you there!
MCAS Accommodations
Please find an updated list of MCAS Accommodations to highlight the old codes versus new codes and list available accommodations with state rules around eligibility. It also will be used as a tool to discuss student accommodations in IEP meetings. Please see Karen or Jessica with questions.
MCAS Accommodations
Please find an updated list of MCAS Accommodations to highlight the old codes versus new codes and list available accommodations with state rules around eligibility. It also will be used as a tool to discuss student accommodations in IEP meetings. Please see Karen or Jessica with questions.
SPED/ESL Pathways
The winter/spring Moderate Disabilities, Severe Disabilities and ESL Pathway Programs are open for applicants. The programs will be of special interest to teachers on waivers, those moving to inclusive classrooms and teachers who are unlicensed for their positions. The three programs are posted on My Learning Plan. The application deadline is January 24, 2018. Please see Katie Grassa if you need further information.
The winter/spring Moderate Disabilities, Severe Disabilities and ESL Pathway Programs are open for applicants. The programs will be of special interest to teachers on waivers, those moving to inclusive classrooms and teachers who are unlicensed for their positions. The three programs are posted on My Learning Plan. The application deadline is January 24, 2018. Please see Katie Grassa if you need further information.
SST Announcements/Reminders
There is a new SST Pre-Referral form. You will input the same information, but we have changed the formatting to be more user-friendly. It is in the SST folder on the Drive. (SST Pre-Referral Form) You will have to make a copy to type into the form. According to CPT at a Glance, the next SST meeting will occur during CPT the week of 1/22/18. Please schedule a time with your liaison and upload/share your pre-referral forms for students the Friday before your CPT.
MCAS 2018 Password Activation
In preparation for MCAS 2018, Mr. Diaz is going to re-enable your user accounts on the Pearson Access Next Website. Teachers and Proctors who are administering the MCAS this year, will get an email asking them to reset their accounts and choose a password. Your user name is your email address. You just need to create a new password. Please write down your password, save it in a secure place, and keep it handy as we get close to the testing dates. We are currently working on the schedule but the testing window for the Curley K-8 School is from April 4 - May 18. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mr. Diaz.
SST Announcements/Reminders
There is a new SST Pre-Referral form. You will input the same information, but we have changed the formatting to be more user-friendly. It is in the SST folder on the Drive. (SST Pre-Referral Form) You will have to make a copy to type into the form. According to CPT at a Glance, the next SST meeting will occur during CPT the week of 1/22/18. Please schedule a time with your liaison and upload/share your pre-referral forms for students the Friday before your CPT.
MCAS 2018 Password Activation
In preparation for MCAS 2018, Mr. Diaz is going to re-enable your user accounts on the Pearson Access Next Website. Teachers and Proctors who are administering the MCAS this year, will get an email asking them to reset their accounts and choose a password. Your user name is your email address. You just need to create a new password. Please write down your password, save it in a secure place, and keep it handy as we get close to the testing dates. We are currently working on the schedule but the testing window for the Curley K-8 School is from April 4 - May 18. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mr. Diaz.
Student Activities Accounts
At this time there is a hold on our Student Activities Accounts. The district is making a shift in the use of these accounts. We will most likely not be able to reimburse staff for purchases moving forward. If you are planning on making a purchase for a supply and/or putting a field trip on your credit card please speak to Katie before doing so. The district is moving towards paying for the items directly from the account which will take more preplanning time on our part.
At this time there is a hold on our Student Activities Accounts. The district is making a shift in the use of these accounts. We will most likely not be able to reimburse staff for purchases moving forward. If you are planning on making a purchase for a supply and/or putting a field trip on your credit card please speak to Katie before doing so. The district is moving towards paying for the items directly from the account which will take more preplanning time on our part.
K2, 1st and 2nd Grade
The middle of the year testing window is open from January 22nd to March 2nd. If you have running records that show a student is reading on or above your grade's instructional level benchmark, you do not need to do the BAS with them. If a student is reading below the instructional level benchmark, you need to do the BAS to find the highest instructional level and their hard level.
The levels are as follows:
K2 - on or above instructional C
1st grade - on or above instructional G
2nd grade - on or above instructional L
The middle of the year testing window is open from January 22nd to March 2nd. If you have running records that show a student is reading on or above your grade's instructional level benchmark, you do not need to do the BAS with them. If a student is reading below the instructional level benchmark, you need to do the BAS to find the highest instructional level and their hard level.
The levels are as follows:
K2 - on or above instructional C
1st grade - on or above instructional G
2nd grade - on or above instructional L
The levels are as follows:
K2 - on or above instructional C
1st grade - on or above instructional G
2nd grade - on or above instructional L
Class Coverage & Missing P&D Compensation
Class coverage and missed P&D hours are due by 1/26/18, see Madeline or Kathy. Please note payroll does not cover missed lunches.
Winter Benchmark Window (Grades 3-8 Only)
The winter reading and math benchmark period for all students is open from Wednesday, January 3rd through Friday, January 25th. See the testing schedule below. Testing should be scheduled during WIN block or other convenient time. All students, regardless of performance level, must take the Winter Benchmark tests. You can access the assessments at:
https://hosted200.renlearn.com/8570/default.aspx
Be sure students log into the appropriate STAR subject assessment prior to beginning testing. The site has been bookmarked on all Chromebooks. Testing should take 15-20 minutes.
The data we are collecting provides valuable insight into students’ reading and math abilities. Please remind students of the importance of this testing and be sure that students are provided a quiet, distraction-free environment so that they can do their best.
In addition to the STAR benchmarks, students must also complete a written assessment of their comprehension for reading and math. The open response prompts can be found in each team’s CPT folder on the Curley Google drive, labeled “Interim 2”. (For example, 4th grade open responses are in “SY 2017-2018> CPT> 4th grade> 4th Grade Interim Open Response> Interim 2”)
Please contact Lindsey Morgan or Eileen Cronin if you have any questions.
Assessment
Testing Window
STAR Reading
1/3-1/12
Reading Open Response Interim 2
1/3 – 1/12
STAR Math
1/16-1/25
Math Open Response Interim 2
1/16-1/25
https://hosted200.renlearn.com/8570/default.aspx
Be sure students log into the appropriate STAR subject assessment prior to beginning testing. The site has been bookmarked on all Chromebooks. Testing should take 15-20 minutes.
The data we are collecting provides valuable insight into students’ reading and math abilities. Please remind students of the importance of this testing and be sure that students are provided a quiet, distraction-free environment so that they can do their best.
In addition to the STAR benchmarks, students must also complete a written assessment of their comprehension for reading and math. The open response prompts can be found in each team’s CPT folder on the Curley Google drive, labeled “Interim 2”. (For example, 4th grade open responses are in “SY 2017-2018> CPT> 4th grade> 4th Grade Interim Open Response> Interim 2”)
Please contact Lindsey Morgan or Eileen Cronin if you have any questions.
Assessment
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Testing Window
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STAR Reading
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1/3-1/12
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Reading Open Response Interim 2
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1/3 – 1/12
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STAR Math
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1/16-1/25
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Math Open Response Interim 2
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1/16-1/25
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TFT Training Option #1 - Two-Day Training
I’m sending you this email to provide you with the TFT Facilitator Training dates we’ll be offering this semester. As you know, this training is a mandatory component of the facilitator role, and as such, we are aiming to provide as many options as possible to distribute the content, while still considering your various schedules and needs. Because of that, you’ll see two options for spring training below. In both trainings, current teachers share best practices, protocols, and guidance to help you maximize the potential of TFT at your school and grow in your leadership.
In the fall, we discovered that most participants preferred the weekday training opportunities over the weekend options. Keeping this in mind, we’ve scheduled the following training dates:
- Tuesday, Jan 23 (5-7PM) + Wednesday, Jan 24 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
- Monday, Feb 5 (5-7PM) + Tuesday, Feb 6 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
- Tuesday, Feb 6 (5-7PM) + Thursday, Feb 8 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
- Monday, Mar 5 (5-7PM) + Tuesday, Mar 6 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
- Tuesday, Mar 13 (5-7PM) + Thursday, Mar 15 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
You can sign up for one of these trainings through My Learning Plan. The training events will all be called “ELT - TFT Teacher Facilitator Training.” You’ll earn PDPs for attending this training. Training materials and meals will be provided (dinner for the evening session and lunch for the full day session), and subs are covered by our ELT office for the day you are absent for training.
In the fall, we discovered that most participants preferred the weekday training opportunities over the weekend options. Keeping this in mind, we’ve scheduled the following training dates:
- Tuesday, Jan 23 (5-7PM) + Wednesday, Jan 24 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
- Monday, Feb 5 (5-7PM) + Tuesday, Feb 6 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
- Tuesday, Feb 6 (5-7PM) + Thursday, Feb 8 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
- Monday, Mar 5 (5-7PM) + Tuesday, Mar 6 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
- Tuesday, Mar 13 (5-7PM) + Thursday, Mar 15 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
School Preview Dates
School Preview Time: It is time for school previews and will we will have prospective families in the building on the following school days:
Tuesday, January 23rd, 9am-10am
Tuesday, January 23rd, 9am-10am
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