Shout Out
Shout out to Tayisha Faustin and Tracy Fermino for working so hard today in order to ensure that their students were able to learn.Shout out to Janet McDavitt for being the first teacher to complete the BIMAS for all of her students. ALSO amazing jobs to Emily Beck, Calla Freeman, Candida Mundo-Arboleda, and Laura Shea for completing their full rosters too!
Due Dates
Technology Survey
The School Site Council has asked us to assess the current technology landscape: What do we have that's working? What's not working? What's on our wishlist? Please take this survey by Friday, 11/1 to help us paint an accurate picture! They are trying to think of ways to fundraise for tech!Family Engagement Plans
Thank you for the wonderful work you have been doing to share the excitement of your classrooms with our Curley families. We were impressed by the Family Engagement Plans that you wrote during our September PD, and it has been exciting to see those plans in action.- The School Site Council has asked for us to present your family engagement plans at our next meeting on 11/12. As you know, there was a lot of anxiety for families when we changed our pick-up and drop-off procedures, and your increased outreach efforts have been critical in helping families stay connected to your work in the classroom.
- Please make sure that your plans are updated with anything [including links to materials, photos, etc!] that you want to share or revise by Friday, 11/8. Let me know if you have any questions - and thanks!
Missed P&D
Missed P&D and Class Coverage hours are due to Madeline and Kathy no later than Thursday for the Month of October.PD
Teacher PD will take place on WEDNESDAY, October 30th from 3:45pm-5:45pm.Halloween
We are again hosting Pajama Day on October 31st. We would love to see our entire Curley Community wearing pajamas. We are asking everyone to donate $2 as a way to raise funds for our Curley Cares student initiatives throughout the school year. The Curley K-8 will not have a Halloween celebration during the school day. As a community we are focused on health and wellness and therefore we ask that all candy remain at home. We are also asking that students leave all costumes, masks, face painting and clown paraphernalia at home as well. Thank you in advance for your support around this matter. Attached is our Celebrations Policy. Fliers will go home to families on Monday this week and next week as well as a robo call next week.STAFF SOCIAL
November is almost here! Please join us at Costello’s Tavern this Friday, November 1st, from 4-6 p.m. for our monthly Staff Social. Unwind, converse, and enjoy some food and drink with your colleagues. Please note - the Tavern is located at 723 Centre St. and is cash only.1/2 Way to Teacher Appreciation Day
Tuesday, November 5th marks the 1/2 point to Teacher Appreciation Day! To celebrate we will host a staff breakfast in the auditorium! This a small way for us to THANK all staff for their hard work everyday on behalf of students! Please join us for breakfast starting at 7:30am.BIMAS is back!
The Behavior Intervention Monitoring Assessment System (BIMAS) is a measure of social, emotional and behavioral functioning in children and adolescents ages 5 to 18 years. It includes 34 change-sensitive items that are used for universal screening of behavioral health and for assessing response to intervention. Linked is the updated Powerpoint that will discussed in your CPT. Opt out letters will go out 10/17 and the window opens on 10/21. THE BIMAS COMPETITION IS ALSO BACK! First two grades to 100% completion win a special breakfast from climate! Please reach out to Marquel Norton if you have any questions mnorton5@bostopublicschools.org.
INTERNATIONAL WEEK IS COMING!
Country choice deadline is in (2) weeks: MONDAY, OCTOBER 28TH! Please reach out to families and talk with your buddy classes and grade-level colleagues about countries you’d like to study this year. Guidelines and other resources will be in your mailbox and on the Google Drive soon.Middle School Detention
Middle School Detention will begin on Tuesday October 10th from 3:15 - 4:15. Please use this link to record students assigned to detention. Students will earn detention for the following reasons:· Refusal to turn in their cellphone
· Being in the hallways without a pass
· Arriving late to class without a pass
If there are any questions, please email awardjackson@bostonpublicshools.org
CPT this Week
Please review the Work Plan Calendar weekly for CPT topics and information to cover.
SY 19-20 Interim Calendar
Below is a list of ELA and Math interim assessment dates for your planning purposes:| Assessment | ELA | Math |
| Interim 1 | Week of Oct 21 | Week of Nov 4 |
| Interim 2 | Week of Dec 9 | Week of Jan 27 |
| Interim 3 | Week of March 2 | Week of March 23 |
| Interim 4 (EOY Assessment) | Week of June 8 | Week of June 15 |
PD Dates for SY 2019-2020
Next year we will hold 30 hours of professional development for teachers and 6 hours for para professionals. Below are the dates and times for the year. You can also find info on next years Draft Work Plan Calendar. The PD are not a draft but other information will be added throughout the summer and school year.
Teacher PD Dates
- Wednesday, 10/30 3:45pm-5:45pm
- Thursday, 11/21 3:45pm-5:45pm
- Thursday, 12/19 3:45pm-5:45pm
- Thursday, 1/30 3:45pm-5:45pm
- Thursday, 3/12 3:45pm-5:45pm
- Thursday, 4/2 3:45pm-5:45pm* make up date in case of school cancellation
Para PD Dates
- Thursday, 1/16 3:45pm-5:45pm
- Thursday, 3/19 3:45pm-5:45pm* make up date in case of school cancellation
Field Trip Request Procedure
All field trips requests should be submitted in the following way, check out this powerpoint for additional information on the steps.
- Fill out electronic form at least 2 weeks in advance. This link will be available in the blog daily. Field Trip Request Form
- Print your form submission.
- Email list of students attending to nurses.
- Get nurse and cafeteria signature at least 2 weeks in advance. They can sign anywhere at the bottom of your page.
- Turn in to either main office.
- Pass out permission slips and have students return. (English p.12, Other Languages)
- The SPC has allotted each grade level $500 to put towards field trips; any questions should be send to treasurer@curleyk8.com.
- Fill out electronic form at least 2 weeks in advance. This link will be available in the blog daily. Field Trip Request Form
- Print your form submission.
- Email list of students attending to nurses.
- Get nurse and cafeteria signature at least 2 weeks in advance. They can sign anywhere at the bottom of your page.
- Turn in to either main office.
- Pass out permission slips and have students return. (English p.12, Other Languages)
- The SPC has allotted each grade level $500 to put towards field trips; any questions should be send to treasurer@curleyk8.com.
Sick Day Procedure (teachers and paraprofessionals)
- Call/text Katie Grassa at 857-265-4954 immediately, no matter how late/early Enter the absence in SubCentral (teachers only). Link: https://bostonps.eschoolsolutions.com/logOnInitAction.do
- Enter absence on Boston Employees Self Service
- If it is after 6:30am, also send an email to Katie Grassa, David Diaz and the secretary.
- Call/text Katie Grassa at 857-265-4954 immediately, no matter how late/early Enter the absence in SubCentral (teachers only). Link: https://bostonps.eschoolsolutions.com/logOnInitAction.do
- Enter absence on Boston Employees Self Service
- If it is after 6:30am, also send an email to Katie Grassa, David Diaz and the secretary.
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