Perkins Pride

Newsletter to Michael J. Perkins Families September 25, 2013

Word from Principal Martin

Greetings Families! We have started the school year off well! We could not do any of this without our amazing teachers, community partners, and YOU, our parents and families! In this newsletter, we will tell you more about: School Site Council Open House Bus Transportation Parent University

the culture of the Perkins in our school and throughout the community. We are inviting you to join us for our next School Site/Parent Council Meeting on October 17, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. It will follow the Open House event from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on the same night. We will elect officers, discuss the Quality School Plan, and plan for events/activities around the school. For more information, please contact Ms. CorreaGonzalez at 617-635-8601. The Scheduled Meet the Principal Night at Mattapan Library on September 26th from 4 to 6 p.m. has been cancelled.

Open House
We are hosting the Michael J. Perkins Open House on Thursday, October 17th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. We are planning a great number of activities for families, inviting community partners and agencies to provide information about health/wellness, afterschool and enrichment programs, and much, much more. We are also giving raffle prizes! We are looking for volunteers to donate juices, snacks, and/or help at an information station for us. If you would like to volunteer for this event. Please contact the school office at 617-635-8601.

School Site Council

It was a pleasure to meet with many great families at our Meet the Principal Nights at Rons Ice Cream & Bowling and Panera Bread. We had an amazing time!

Bus Transportation
We would like to remind our students and families that riding the bus is a privilege. According to the BPS Guide to Families, riding the school bus is an extension of school. Students know the expectations of riding the bus are: Sit down on the bus. Enjoy the ride. Be respectful.

The School Site Council is a partnership of parents, teachers, and community leaders who use school wide data to implement programming that shapes

We will not tolerate disrespect towards adults, other students, and/or the cars/neighbors that pass by. When a bus driver gives us a written report or we are presented with substantial parent and/or community reports about viewed student misbehavior, an investigation ensues and the consequence for misbehavior is suspension from the bus. After three suspensions, your child may face removal from the bus for the school year. We have a number of families who have communicated that student behavior on the bus has been below expectation and we need your help. We are inviting you to participate in a discussion on Thursday, October 3rd from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. to brainstorm how we can work together to make this better. Please contact the School Office if you plan to attend this discussion so we can plan accordingly.

Parent University
On October 12th 2013, Boston Public Parents will participate in a free internationally renown program called Parent University. This conference, which takes place at Northeastern University in Roxbury, MA, features phenomenal classes and speakers on a range of topics such as early childhood education, healthy cooking, special education, boys education, technology, literacy, mathematics and more. Participants are treated to a free breakfast, lunch, childcare, and an overall experience they wont forget. Principal Martin will be teaching a series at this Fall Session entitled Setting Our Boys Up For Success. If this is something you are interested in, please contact Ms. Correa-Gonzalez for more information. You can also go to the BPS website: http://bpsfamilies.org.

Save the Dates

September 30th October 8th Terranova (Advanced Work Class) Testing for Grades 3-5 October 10th Community Clean Up Day @ Michael J. Perkins Boston Cares volunteers are coming to our school to beautify our Outdoor Classroom, add benches for lunch time and community meetings, and more. This will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you would like to join us, please contact us and let us know you are coming! October 17th Open House from 4:00 6:00 p.m. October 17th School Site/Parent Council from 6:30 8:00 p.m. November 14th Picture Day November 21st School Site/Parent Council Meeting from 5:30 8:00 p.m. at Michael J. Perkins School

WANTED:
Art Specialist/Community Partner Taekwondo Specialist
If you know or are someone who can support our children with these needs, please contact Mr. Martin at 617-635-8601.

Perkins Pride
Newsletter to Michael J. Perkins Families September 25, 2013

Newsletter Response Sheet

Please complete and send back to school with your child. Those who turn back in their sheet by September 27 th will be entered in a raffle for a prize!

Student Homeroom Teacher

Parent Name Parent Phone

Please check off the following if you plan to participate or want more information.
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Event/Activity Bus Transportation Breakfast Discussion on October 3rd from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Michael J. Perkins Community Day from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m Parent University on October 12th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. @ Northeastern University Open House on October 17th from 4 to 6 p.m. School Site Council Meeting on October 17th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Comments/Questions/Concerns?

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