The Curtis Connection
February 3, 2023
READ ALL ABOUT IT!
- Mr. Mela's Message
- Dates to Remember
- ECMS MCAS Schedule Spring 2023
- Spirit Week!
ECMS 2023 Yearbook
- A Message from the ECMS Health Office: COVID Test Kit Updates
- Curtis Is Going to Washington in 88 Days!
- Recess
- Curtis Schedule
- Lunch Menu for the Week of 2/6/23 - 2/10/23
- Interested in Substituting as a School Nurse?
- Local Resources and Helpful Information
- CPO News
- Curtis Core Values/Contact Us
MR. MELA'S MESSAGE
Dear Families,
Our school counselors wanted to remind everyone of the many resources available through the SPS Social Emotional Resource Site for Parents/Guardians. This site includes many articles and resources for families to support their children with a wide range of topics, such as anger management, anxiety, divorce, grief, perfectionism, coping skills, self-regulation, picky eating and many other topics.
Also, the Sudbury SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) is offering some “Parent Meetups” this month for parents of children with ADHD, Social-Emotional Challenges and Autism. All are welcome. See below.
Parent Meetup: Parents of Children With ADHD/Executive Function Challenges:
Join other parents to connect about how to help children with ADHD and Executive Function Challenges.
Thu, Feb 9, 2023, 7:30 PM EST. Location: Oak Barrel Tavern, 528A Boston Post Rd., Sudbury.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/506374729447
Parent Meetup: Parents of Children With Social Emotional Challenges:
Join other parents to connect about how to help children with social emotional concerns
Wed, February 15, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Location: Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/522590110087
Parent Meetup: Parents of Children With Autism:
Join other parents to connect about how to help children with Autism.
Mon, February 13, 2023, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Location: The Local, 400 Boston Post Road, Wayland
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/519777457367
As always, please feel free to reach out to the school counselors if you have any questions or concerns about your child:
- Terry Miller, 6th Grade School Counselor
- Jennifer Hymes, 7th Grade School Counselor
- Ivar Henningson, 8th Grade School Counselor
Stay warm this weekend!
Jeff
Wednesday, February 15 - 12:45 Early Release
Monday, February 20 - No School: Presidents Day
February 21-24 - No School: February Break
Wednesday, March 1 - 12:45 Early Release: P/T Conferences
Wednesday, March 8 - 12:45 Early Release: P/T Conferences
Thursday, March 9 - LSRHS's 8th Grade Parent/Guardian Night @ LS, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
SPIRIT WEEK!
Let’s get into the spirit of February vacation with Spirit Week! All Curtis students and faculty are invited to participate. See the dates and schedule of themes below. This is not a fundraiser, just for fun!!
And while we’re all dressed up, let’s go to Mooyah! This IS a fundraiser for the D.C. Supply Fund
2023 ECMS YEARBOOK
Hello, Curtis parents! Your children are creating memories this school year. In order to create the yearbooks in time, they need to be ordered soon. The yearbook is created and designed with student input. With pictures taken all throughout the school, they are creating a memorable book for you and your children to look back on their year.
When ordering, please be sure to use your child's formal name. Jostens uses a computer database to produce the emails that are sent to you. If you order using your child's nickname, your child's name will not be removed from the list and you will continue to receive emails. After placing your order, please be sure to save your email receipt, if needed for future reference. Please email our yearbook coordinator, Liz Kerrigan, if you have any questions.
Let's remember this year together! All yearbook orders are placed online. The price is $50. Please click here to order your yearbook today!
A MESSAGE FROM THE ECMS HEALTH OFFICE
COVID Test Kit Updates
Once again, the FDA has extended the expiration date on many COVID antigen testing kits. Check before you toss! Information regarding testing kit expiration date extension can be found HERE.
Please remember that DESE requires testing for the following symptoms:
One of the following: fever, chills, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, new loss of taste or smell, muscle aches, cough (not due to other known cause, such as chronic cough)
Two or more of the following: sore throat, nausea, vomiting, headache, fatigue, nasal congestion or runny nose (not due to other known causes, such as allergies)
CURTIS IS GOING TO WASHINGTON IN 88 DAYS!
Registration closes in 6 days!
Final payments are due Feb. 16th.
For information and links, please visit the ECMS D.C. Website.
RECESS
CURTIS SCHEDULE
LUNCH MENU FOR 2/6/23 - 2/10/23
SHARING COMMUNITY INFORMATION
INTERESTED IN SUBSTITUTING AS A SCHOOL NURSE?
Dear Families,
Are you a nurse or do you know a nurse who may be interested in school nursing? Our dynamic SPS nursing team is looking to increase our nursing substitute pool and would love to have you join us. If you are interested, please apply here! Want more information or have some questions? Please contact Nurse Leader, Carol Bradford to find out more about this very rewarding position.
Thank you!
carol_bradford@sudbury.k12.ma.us
978-443-1085 ext 6005
LOCAL RESOURCES AND HELPFUL INFORMATION
SPS Social-Emotional Resource Site for Families
This site includes a variety of resources designed for caregivers to help you support children in their social, emotional, and self-regulation growth. Contact information for the school-based mental health professionals is located on this site.
Bethany Hadvab, Town of Sudbury Social Worker, can be reached by phone at 978-440-5476 or by email at HadvabB@sudbury.ma.us
William James INTERFACE Referral Service
A mental health and wellness referral helpline. Each referral best meets the location, insurance, and specialty needs of the caller. Click here to watch a short video about the referral service. Call toll-free: (888) 244-6843 Monday - Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Framingham Family Resource Center
Family Resource Centers (FRCs) are a statewide network of community-based providers offering multicultural parenting programs, support groups, early childhood services, information and referral resources, and education for families whose children range in age from birth to 18 years old.
A referral agency that helps find and connect you to services needed to improve your quality of life. Metrowest referral line: 1-844-528-6800.
CPO NEWS
Curtis Directory
You can still purchase online access to the Curtis directory and make a donation to
Direct Appeal in one easy step. Online access for the directory is $10 and you will
have access right after you place your order. Visit this link to get Directory access
today!
Direct Appeal
Please consider a tax-deductible donation to the CPO to help support Curtis’ cultural, creative, and educational programming. The CPO supports a variety of programs and initiatives that are all important additions to the Curtis community and they truly improve the students’ experience at Curtis Middle School. This is all possible because of the generosity of the Curtis parent community.
We suggest a $75 donation—but no donation is too small—and all are appreciated! Also, please check if your company offers a matching donation. Click here to donate.
Please note that donation acknowledgment letters will be provided by request only. If you require a letter for tax purposes, please email a request to cpotreasurer@gmail.com.
(You can also make a donation when you order your directory!)
Lost & Found
Please remind your student to check the Lost & Found in the cafeteria for missing items. There are a lot of clothes, shoes, bags and water bottles and other items that need to go back home. It is important to note that there are multiple sizes of several items, so please check before taking what is yours.
Curtis Gear
The Curtis online store is now open with lots of Curtis spirit wear and gear, including clothing, hats, bags, and more! Now is the time to make purchases for holiday gifts. Gear is available for purchase throughout the year.
8th Grade Events and Washington DC Trip: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are still looking for volunteers to form a team to help with various aspects of the DC trip. Additionally, we need a team of parent volunteers to start planning the 8th Grade events including the end of the year Social. Please reach out to the 8th Grade Co-Chair Nalini Luthra via email nluthra647@aol.com if you would like more information or sign up to help.
CURTIS CORE VALUES
Learning ~ Respect ~ Responsibliity
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