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Newsletter  to  Michael  J.  Perkins  Families    «  February  13,  2015  

Greetings  Perkins  Families!      

   We  hope  that  you  and  your  family  are  staying  safe  &  warm  during  this  very  snowy  season.  We  also  hope  that,  your  child/children  had  the  opportunity  to  get  out  and  enjoy  the  snow.  Make  sure  that  you  watch  the  news  or  listen  to  the  radio  for  updates  on  school  closings  and  look  for  Boston  Public  Schools.    

First in Math Champions!! CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Alert’sClass

for being #1 in First in Math!!

 

         

 Congratulations  to  these  student’s  for  being    

This  Week’s  First  in  Math  Champs!!    

Luka  R.  (1st  grade)  Jaden  J.  (2nd  grade)  Geovanni  E.  (3rd  grade)  Celia-­‐Marie  G.  (4th  grade)  Monica  T.  (5th  grade)    *Your  child  can  do  Math  if  they  visit  this  website:  www.firstinmath.com*    In  this  newsletter,  we  will  tell  you  more  about:  

 v School  Site  Council    v Save  the  Dates  v How  you  can  support  the  Perkins  v Useful  websites  v PARCC  Testing  Information/website  v Food  Pantry  information    

   

School  Site  Council  RESCHEDULED:      School  Site  Council  Meeting  Parents  &  teachers  will  meet  with  Mr.  Martin  on  Thursday, February 26, 2015 7:30am – 8:30am in Mr.  Martin’s  office.        There  will  be  a  School  Site  Council  Meeting  right    

After  Open  House      5:30-­‐6:30  pm    

             ALL  parents  are  welcome  to  every  meeting  J    Next  School  Site  Council  Meetings  are:    February 26 @ 7:30 am  March 12, April 9, May 14 & June 11 from 3:30-5 in Mr. Martin’s

office.    

Please  visit  our  blog  for  updated  information  and  new  pictures:    

v www.michaeljperkinsschool@  blogspot.com  

 

   

 v Follows  on  Facebook  and  Twitter,  too!!  

   

Save the Date: v February  2-­‐26:  Mid-­‐year  testing    v February  13-­‐:  Valentine’s  Day  Socials  PLEASE  

look  for  information  about  this  in  your  child’s  

bag  pack.    v February  16-­‐20:  February  Break  v February  17-­‐20:  Acceleration  Academy    

v March  12:  Spring  Open  House  from  3:30-­‐  6:30  pm-­‐  SSC  Meeting  follows  from  5:30-­‐6:30pm  

v March  17:    Evacuation  Day  THERE  WILL  BE  

SCHOOL  (MAKE  UP  DAY  –DUE  TO  SNOW)  v March  20:  Community  Day  of  Scholars  &  

Report  Card  distribution  

v PARCC  Testing  grades  3-­‐5  on  3/23-­‐  4/11  v FUN  FRIDAYS:    2/27,  3/20  

 Other ways You & Your family

and friends can help the Perkins:  

Please  register  your  Stop  &  Shop  card.  Every  time  you  go  shopping  and  the  card  gets  scanned,  the  Perkins  will  get  a  percentage  of  what  you  spend.  Have  your    family  and  friends  register  theirs,  too.  It  will  benefit  your  children.  Every  little  bit  counts  J  

 www.stopandshop.com/aplus Use the School ID: 10379

 Box  Tops  for  Education  are  worth  10  cents  each.  They  are  found  in  many  products  like  General  Mills  cereals  &  Ziploc  products.  For  a  complete  list  of  products,  please  visit  the  Box  Tops  for  Education  website  at:    

 www.boxtopsforeducation.com    

THANK  YOU  to  ALL  of  the  families  and  friends  that  have  been  sending  in  Box  Tops!  Ms.  Correa-­‐Gonzalez  has  a  blue  box  on  top  of  her  desk  and  it  is  getting  filed.  Please  keep  

clipping  and  saving!  They  are  worth  10  cents  each  and  every  penny  counts!!  You  can  send  them  with  collect  them  and  send  them  with  your  child  to  school.  We  will  collect  them  

throughout  the  school  year.  

     

Acceleration Academy

during

February Break:  If  your  child  is  a  3rd,  4th  or  a  5th  grader  and  is  attending  Acceleration  Academy,  make  sure  that  you  have  your  child  attend  each  and  every  day.  Attendance  is  very  important!    Students  will  receive  a  raffle  ticket  each  day  they  attend.    Raffle  tickets  will  be  pulled  for  prizes  on  the  last  day,  which  is  Friday.    Students  will  attend  school  from  Tuesday  –  Friday,  February  17-­‐20,  2015.    During  this  time,  they  will  receive  intense,  small  group  instruction  in  ELA  delivered  by  our  best  Boston  Public  Schools  teachers.  They  will  also  participate  in  enrichment  classes  such  as  gym,  music  and  art.      How schools throughout Boston and the

country are measuring the success of

your child and their school?

Did  you  know  that  all  Boston  Public  Schools  students  will  take  an  exam  called  the  Partnership  for  Assessment  of  Readiness  for  College  and  Careers  or  

(PARCC)  instead  of  MCAS  starting  this  March?  So,  what  do  you  need  to  know  about  this  change  to  support  your  student?    We  have  some  ideas  and  resources  to  share:    www.parcconline.org  

www.doe.mass.edu/parcc    First,  take  a  look  at  this  website  that  Boston  Public  Schools  has  designed  to  explain  the  PARCC  and  how  it  relates  to  the  Common  Core  State  Standards  that  are  being  used  by  schools  across  the  country  to  measure  student  and  school  success.    Here  are  a  few  ideas  that  might  understand  how  these  changes  will  apply  to  your  child's  education.  

v Have  a  conversation  with  your  student  and  ask  what  they  know  about  the  changes  in  the  test.  

v Ask  your  student's  teacher  about  what  this  will  mean  for  your  student.  

 Ask  your  student's  principal  what  the  school  is  doing  to  prepare  for  the  change.  

A  few  good  questions  to  include  in  any  conversation  with  your  student's  teacher  or  principal  are:  

 Will  my  child  take  the  PARCC  online  or  in  writing?  v What  is  the  current  PARCC  schedule  at  the  

school?  

v What  types  of  training  are  teachers  participating  in  and  are  there  opportunities  for  parents  to  attend?  

v Last,  but  not   least,  dig  deeper   into   the  details  by   reviewing   Frequently   Asked   Questions  about   BPS   &   PARCC.   Just   click   the   picture  

below  to  learn  more!  

For  a  list  of  Upcoming  Events  http://newbostonian.wordpress.com/events/    For a list of Job Postings http://newbostonian.wordpress.com/jobs-2/ For a list of workshops/trainings http://newbostonian.wordpress.com/workshops-2/ For a list of ESOL Classes http://newbostonian.wordpress.com/esl-classes/  For  Free  Immigration  Advice  at  Boston  City  Hall  http://newbostonian.wordpress.com/immigration-­‐clinics-­‐at-­‐boston-­‐city-­‐hall/   ABCD SummerWorks!: Apply for a summer job with SummerWorks! Applicants can apply online 24 hours a day and must be residents of Boston, between the ages of 14 and 21 on Jun 29, 2015, and be income eligible. Submitting an application does NOT guarantee a summer job. Applications must be submitted by Jun 12. 617-348-6548, www.summerworks.net BCYF Feb Break Activities: Participate in one of the many programs and activities offered by BCYF during February School Vacation. The complete list of programming for all ages will be available soon. For information on what various centers are offering visit, www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf  

   Local  Food  Pantry:  

v Mary  Ann  Brett  Food  Pantry-­‐    800  Columbia  Rd.  Dorch.  Open  Thursday  11  am-­‐1pm/  Saturdays  9-­‐11am  

v Brookline  Food  Pantry-­‐  15  Pauls  Street  Brookline  v St.  Vincent  De  Paul  617-­‐268-­‐8100  v St.  Augustine’s  Food  Pantry-­‐617-­‐268-­‐1230  v Fourth  Church  Food  Pantry-­‐  617-­‐268-­‐1281  v South  Boston  Comm.  Health  Center  Food  Pantry-­‐

617-­‐464-­‐7551  (Pantry  Open  Tuesdays  &  Wednesday  10-­‐2)  You  MUST  be  a  patient  at  the  clinic.  

   **Parents:  It  is  very  cold  out.  Please  remember  to  make  sure  your  child  is  wearing  the  appropriate  clothing  when  they  are  leaving  your  home.  If  your  child  is  going  to  be  at  the  bus  stop,  please  make  sure  that  he/she  has  their  winter  coat,  hat  &  gloves  on.  We  want  to  make  sure  they  are  warm  and  they  do  not  get  sick  J**  

Perkins Pride

Newsletter  to  Michael  J.  Perkins  Families    «  February  13,  2015    

Newsletter  Response  Sheet  Please  complete  and  send  back  to  school  with  your  child.  

 

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information  Event/Activity  

     Next  School  Site  Council:  Thursday,  February  26  @  7:30  am    

    School  Site  Council  after  Spring  Open  House  March  12  from  5:30-­‐6:30  pm.  

    Volunteer  at  the  Perkins  during  PARCC  Testing    o Monitor  hallways  and  help  staff    

     Comments/Questions/Concerns?  Si  desea  alguna  de  esta  informacion  en  español,  favor  de  llamar  a  la  oficina  de  la  escuela  y  pregunte  por  Ms.  Correa-­‐Gonzalez  (617-­‐635-­‐8601)            

Did  you  receive  our  last  Connect  Ed  phone  message  with  Principal  Martin?    _____  yes  ____  no.  If  you  didn’t  it’s  probably  because  we  don’t  have  your  current  number.    We  would  hate  for  you  to  miss  important  news.    Could  you  please  give  us  your  correct  one  so  you  can  stay  in  the  loop?    Thanks!  J  Phone  number    _________________________________.  *If  you  have  an  email  that  you  want  to  share  with  us,  please  write  it  down  and  send  it  back!!  We  can  email  you  when  Mr.  Martin  sends  out  the  Conect  Ed  calls,  newsletters  or  flyers  that  might  be  of  interest  to  you.      Email:____________________________________________________________________________________________