Perkins Pride Newsletter to Michael J. Perkins Families April 15, 2015

Greetings MJP Families!!! We are Boston Strong!!! As we gear up for a relaxing and rejuvenating spring break, we would like to keep you informed on what Exciting Events await when we reconvene on April 27th. In this edition of the Perkins Pride, we will discuss:

School Quality Review 2015 Team Hoyt Visits the MJP PARCC End of Year South Boston 5K Run/Walk

TEAM HOYT WILL ROCK THE MJP

APRIL 28TH 2015 12:45 1:45 P.M.

We are honored that Father & Son Duo, Rick & Dick Hoyt will energize the MJP student body with an inspirational talk about perseverance, teamwork, and more on April 28th at the Tierney Learning Center from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. You may recognize them for their participation in the Boston Marathons. To learn more about Team Hoyt,

Friday, April 17th 2015 Dress Down Day

Supt. John McDonough Visits MJP!!!

please see the attached flyer or visit their website: http://www.teamhoyt.com For more information, please call the school as ask for Ms. Balaconis, our P.E. Teacher.

MJP Winter Community Day of Scholars was a Huge Success!!!

(Photo of: Mr. Grays class Rm.101)

We would like to thank ALL of the moms, dads, uncles, aunts, grandparents and Community Partners that came to the Perkins on Community Day of Scholars. It was GREAT to see so many happy faces. HOOT! HOOT! to ALL of the classrooms that participated in the dance performance at the Tierney Center. We gave out hundreds of awards and we hope you Save the Date for our Final Community Day of Scholars on Friday, June 19th 2015.

Spring Fever @ MJP! J We are incredibly excited to welcome Spring to Boston!!!! Now that we are starting to experience the warmth of the sun, we will shift back to start of school routines and expectations.

We are excited to welcome students into our doors at 8:15 a.m. each day. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide supervision of any students who arrive before this time and students will not be allowed into the building before that time unless there is inclement weather. Students and their parents/guardians are welcomed to enjoy our courtyard. We are planning great spring activities, which may take us off campus to enjoy walking& biking around the perimeter of our school, to the Tierney Learning Center, South Boston Grows Community Garden, to Carson Beach, and to Moakley Park & Field. We are attaching field trip forms that will cover our Spring events with this newsletter that is being sent out today. Students must fully participate in the uniform policy and follow school-wide academic and behavioral expectations to engage and enjoy these activities.

School Quality Review Parent

Focus Group

April 29th 2015

7:30 8:00 a.m.

The Michael J. Perkins School has been selected to determine if we are Quality School. We need your voice. Please take a few moments to enjoy breakfast with our SQR Team just to share your thoughts on the quality of education we have provided your child. Your voice matters and we could use your support in helping us to build the best school experience we can for your child. SAVE THE DATE JUNE 3RD 2015

MORE INFORMATION WILL BE COMING

HOME SOON!!!

Save the Dates: v 4/20-4/24 Spring Break NO SCHOOL v Next FUN FRIDAY: May 1st v 5/4-5/8 ANET Testing Grades 2-5 (ELA Only) v 5/12-5/19 MCAS Science Grade 5 Only v 5/12-5/19 PARCC End of the Year Testing

Grades 3-5 v 5/14 School Site Council Meeting 4-6 pm v 5/25 Memorial Day Holiday No School v 6/19 Spring Community Day of Scholars

Program 9-11 am v 6/25 MJP Field Day 10 am - 1pm v 6/30 Last Day of School

Useful Websites: 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 Summer Works!: Apply for a summer job with Summer Works! 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 KROC Center programs require registration. Our current programs can always be found in the latest program guide here: DOWNLOAD 2015 SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE or online www.boston.salarmykroc.org

Local Food Pantries:

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

Brookline Food Pantry- 15 Pauls Street Brookline

St. Vincent De Paul 617-268-8100

Perkins Pride Newsletter to Michael J. Perkins Families April 15, 2015

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

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Homeroom Teacher

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Please check off the following if you plan to participate or want more information.

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information Event/Activity

School Quality Review Focus Group Breakfast Social on April 29th from 7:30 8:00 a.m.

TEAM HOYT Presentation @ Tierney Learning Center on April 29th from 12:45 1:45 p.m.

Next School Site Council: Thursday, May @ 3:30-5:30 p.m. Dinner & Childcare will be provided Focus: Extended Learning Day, Fundraising, Field Day Planning, Ms. Haney Day

Volunteer at the Perkins during PARCC Testing on May 12th thru 15th and 18th

o Monitor hallways and help staff for 2 hours/day. We will provide gift cards to those who volunteer for at least 3 days.

Volunteer/Donate for MJP Field Day on 6/25 We are in need of juice boxes and bottled water for field day.

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

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