Shout Out
Shout out to Traka Smith with Donovan McLean and & The Kingdom Builders on the release of a single: Seek Ye The Lord (Remix) available through Amazon Music, iTunes, and Google Play. Go Traka!Due Dates
ILT
Please join us for ILT on Wednesday, November 13th from 3:45pm-5pm in Room 108.Teacher Action Step
Over the summer we had positive feedback that teachers liked the mixed grade level groupings led by Curley teachers and we want to extend that learning further. We have two scheduled PD sessions on November 21 & January 30 and each of you will have a choice on which session you want to go deeper on. There will be 4 offerings led by Curley teachers:
• Rigorous Standards Based Unit Design
• Adjustments to Practice
• Clear, High Expectations
• Building Academic Language for ELLs
We want you to choose a session that would help you best as an educator. This is not meant to be a team/friend decision but rather an individual reflection of where you want to grow as an educator. You will remain in the same PD topic for both November 21st and January 30th. Please rank your choices by Tuesday, November 12th at 10pm. We will sort everyone into groups and notify you by the end of next week which session you will be participating in.Course Descriptions
Choice Google Form
Math Interim
All Math Interim Open Response Scores should be loaded onto Illuminate by 6pm on Thursday, November 14th.Curley Cares Gift Drive Student Submissions
The Social Committee has begun the planning for the Curley Cares Gift Drive. We are asking that teachers take a few minutes during CPT this week or next to identify a student or family that could benefit from participating in the drive this year. Please work with your grade level team to complete this Student Submission form by 11/15 - https://forms.gle/VnNbe6a2Vr2pEgUK9. Thank you!Accelerated Reader/Instructional Webinar, Thursday, November 14, 3:45 - 4:45
Learn how to use the instructional side of Accelerated Reader. A community viewing room will be set up in room 109 in the Upper School. Teachers are also free to view the webinar on their own. Unfortunately, the webinar cannot be recorded for later viewing. Please register here: AR Registration You can list questions to be answered or topics you'd like discussed as part of the webinar here. Questions & Topics for WebinarPlease contact Eileen Cronin with any questions.
Family Engagement Team
The Family Engagement Team, based on feedback from teachers and parents, is going to pilot a room or grade level parent system. This is completely optional. If you would like to pilot having a room or grade level parent, please contact Leah Travers if you cannot come to the meeting, but are interested or have any questions. The meeting is on Tuesday 11/19 at 7:30 before school in room 209. The job description for the room/grade level room is below, but open to adaptation for each parent/teacher relationship:If you would like to pilot this, you would be agreeing to:
- Meeting with the parent once every three months.
- Meet with their teacher or teacher team once every three months.
- makes list for needed supplies for the classroom or tasks the teacher needs help with to send out to families (e.g. we need more snacks, help needed to build the new bookcase)
- document something in the classroom to share with families (e.g. take pictures of bulletin boards and class work)
- make plans to help with whatever the teacher needs for the trimester showcase (e.g. organizing name tags, buying food, making the flyer)
- create a contact list for the class or grade, in order to organize any desired meet-ups for families out of school times (e.g. organize a K1 playground date; note: teacher attendance is not expected at these events are---this is just to build community for the grade)
Early Release 11/27
Wednesday, November 27 is an early release day for students. Please review the schedule for that day, including the times for lunch and recess. Please note that the student dismissal will be at 12:30 pm, which is earlier than in past years. If you have questions or conflicts, please reach out to David Diaz. We are asking you to remind families of this change since there will be NO after school programming on this day.November, 2019 Curley Cares Student Awards
With this in mind PLEASE take a moment to recognize students who are doing their best to support the Curley Cares way. Please use the NOVEMBER 2019 FORM to submit names in order for students your work with to receive an award at our Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Curley Shares assemblies. You can check out 1920_CurleyCares_StudentRecipients for a list of students who have already received Curley Cares awards this SY.
Please SUBMIT awards by 8:00pm Friday, November 15, 2019.
INTERNATIONAL WEEK UPDATE
Thanks to all who have shared their International Week country choices: an updated list is available on Google Drive for your reference. You will also find updated guidelines on the Curley Drive, and please note that buddy class exchanges should be planned for Wednesday, December 11th, following the Curley Shares schedule. Be in touch with Amika &/or other Planning Committee members if you’d like help with ideas or resources!International Week Planning Committee: Amika Kemmler-Ernst, Maria Amy-Moreno, Charles Tewksbury, Lesley Peck-Oser, Kiki Iatrou, Heide Signes, Janet McDavitt, Paola Locke, Patty Garcia, Meagan Reider, & Nikaury Soto
Google Drive Link to Folder: International Week 2019-20
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.
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 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
- Thursday, 11/14 3:45pm-5:45pm (6-8 Math Only)
- Thursday, 11/21 3:45pm-5:45pm
- Thursday, 12/19 3:45pm-5:45pm
- Thursday, 1/30 3:45pm-5:45pm
- Thursday, 2/6 3:45pm-5:45pm (6-8 Math Only)
- Thursday, 3/12 3:45pm-5:45pm
- Thursday, 4/2 3:45pm-5:45pm* make up date in case of school cancellation & (6-8 Math)
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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