Mar 11, 2016 - Most families dropping off students arriving very close to 7:55. â Cars parking on both sides of the ci
Tobin School Advisory Council March 11, 2016
Student Arrivals 7:15-Breakfast is open at Tobin 7:15-7:30-Buses Drop off of Students 7:15-7:55-Families Drop off Students
*Families starting to arrive closer to 7:40!
What was the issue? ● ● ● ● ● ●
Most families dropping off students arriving very close to 7:55. Cars parking on both sides of the circle. Students exiting vehicles from the left side Cars passing each other Cars blocking each other Lots of Honking The “shark tank” is a stressful way for students to start their day.
What is the plan?
EFFECTIVE Monday April 4, 2016 there will be No Parking in the circle between the hours of 7:00-9:00 AM. The circle will be reserved for handicap parking, loading, and student drop off only.
Tobin School Report Card Feedback● What is the purpose of a report card? ○ Just parent communication? ○ How do teachers use them? ○ too confusing (for teachers, placement etc), not clearly “readable” to outside organizations like schools that kids might be applying to ○ Nothing objective that is transferable to other settings like standards or clear objectives that kids work mastered
Purpose What is the purpose of a report card?
What do you hope to gain after reading your child’s report card?
Family Engagement Update
Reevaluate our whole Field Trip Process We are creating: ● Google form---Teachers log guests or on campus enrichment programs ○
Mary will have access for upcoming events section of the newsletter and to be prepared with tables and other supplies
● Online Field Trip Form---easy access to complete and can be emailed ● Google “Going Out” Reflection Form= teachers or students will complete this reflection
Field Trips linked to the Curriculum Erin is coordinating all field trips alongside the three clusters: ● Children’s House - Local Walking Trips (such as Fresh Pond field studies, neighborhood nature walks), and some visitors coming in ● Lower Elementary - Local Walking Trips (such as a bakery or Whole Foods), some further trips (such as Museum of Science), and Visitors coming in (such as NE Aquarium) ● Upper Elementary - Local Walking Trips (such as Harvard), some further trips Bunker Hill/Boston Tea Party, and Visitors coming in (such as Science Mentors)
Georgetown Energy Prize & Cambridge The Georgetown University Energy Prize challenges towns, cities, and counties to rethink their energy use, and implement creative strategies to increase efficiency. City is funding “e”inc and our Upper El Students are participating
Upper El & “E” inc. “e” inc. provides children, teens, and adults a scientific understanding of Earth’ s beings, biomes, systems, and resources along with the skills needed to protect the planet and to live sustainably. ●
Using hands-on science as a springboard, “e" inc. engages students across urban neighborhoods in real-time action projects that are stimulating, important, and directly linked to their “e” inc. science subject. Students study current environment challenges and come to appreciate how individuals can both affect local and global challenges and also support good outcomes.
Next Step: Database of Parent Volunteers
