Category Archives: school

She’s So Fashion

Posted on 2016/03/18 by circuskitchen

March 2016   Because I cannot get enough of her and her spirit and leopard spots and stripes and bandaids and leather jacket and tutus: I never even liked houndstooth before, but for those socks. Having put on the bandaid … Continue reading →

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Many Times a Million

Posted on 2016/03/15 by circuskitchen

March 11th-ish, 2016 Ya parenting is tough.  And sometimes it is so very rough:   So, things with Gavin –while typically sensationally awesome– have sometimes been stupidly rough.  I’ll spare the details but suffice it to say it has involved … Continue reading →

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Fun with Ersatz Journalism & Pie

Posted on 2016/03/14 by circuskitchen

Monday, March 14th 2016 To thine own self be true, no?  One example of scintillating adventure for me these days is sleuthing around as a self-ascribed elementary school journalist.  Here is a nibble of my most recently submitted repast for … Continue reading →

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School Punctuality Rant

Posted on 2016/02/11 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 10th 2015   Would-be Op-Ed for School [solicited for today’s Council meeting that I’m missing, and recorded here because …I’m a hopeless, helpless nerd]: *     *      *      *      *   … Continue reading →

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The Tobin Pledge Song

Posted on 2016/02/05 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 5th 2016 TOBIN PLEDGE SONG: Words by Maureen Santoro, Melody by Jennifer Oberhauser, Arrangement by Whitney Simmonds, Commissioned by John Martha-Reynolds   After writing a melody for our school’s Tobin Pledge back in 2013, it’s been making its way into … Continue reading →

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Tobin Winter Concert – 2016

Posted on 2016/02/05 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 5th 2016   Selected and (totally biased) highlights from this morning’s Winter Concert at school, including closeups of possibly the two erstwhile most miserable-looking boys, our own Gavin and Miles.  (Followed by my write-up for the school paper, … Continue reading →

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Math Morning – January 2016

Posted on 2016/01/28 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 28th 2016   Today was the much anticipated annual MATH MORNING at Tobin school; a rare opportunity for parents to come witness the intriguing materials and fascinating works of our students inside the classroom.  First up, ClaraJane’s class in … Continue reading →

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Dance Like Snowflakes

Posted on 2015/12/16 by circuskitchen

December 16th 2015 Under the wonderful direction of their Assistant Teacher Ms. KariAnne, ClaraJane’s Classroom Room 283 presented some lovely Winter Songs. 2016-12-16 Dance Like Snowflakes [43 seconds]:   [For whatever reason this one took me three months to post.  I … Continue reading →

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At Rise: But His Heart is Good

Posted on 2015/04/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 15th *2015* (Gavin = 1st grade, ClaraJane = 3 y/o) AT RISE:  Mom is driving kids to school, responding to back seat kerfuffle. Mom:  ClaraJane, leave your brother alone.  Unfortunately he’s in a stinky mood… and that’s FINE. … Continue reading →

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Fraidy Zoo by Thyra Heder

Posted on 2014/01/27 by circuskitchen

January 27th 2014 Tobin Montessori welcomed the return of former student now author/illustrator, Thyra Heder!  She shared her (then) latest publication, Fraidy Zoo, with our kindergardeners. 2014-01-27 Tobin Fraidy Zoo [2mins, 33 seconds]:   Here’s to happy returns with future … Continue reading →

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