Staff News
This week we hear from our School Counselor

My name is Nadia Jeudy and I am currently the school counselor at The Peabody for the past 12 years. My role is counseling students on IEPs as well as off IEPs. I have over 18 yrs of experience working with children and families from as young as early intervention to high school. One great aspect about my role is that one does not need to be determined special education to receive services. I run individual, dyad, group and classroom counseling. Most of my work is around social skills development. I’m also here for crisis management or if you have a student who is struggling with transitions/minor changes both in/ out of school. I work closely with teachers who may have students struggling socially.

In addition to my role, I’m also the contact person for Big Brother/Big Sister. They are a non-profit agency that comes to our school during the school year. The volunteers tend to be from local colleges (most Tufts students) who want to volunteer to spend time with our students’ onsite. They only come 1x a week during the student’s lunchtime. All visits happen at school unless a family chooses otherwise. All students are given consent from grades 2-5 if they would like one.

Then it goes by a first come basis. You most likely will find me in the front hallway greeting students and families each day.

If you have any questions/concerns, please don’t hesitate to stop by or reach me at 617.349.6530 x1071.

Connection Meeting and Coffee
Wednesday, October 18th | 8AM
The Connection provides an opportunity for all concerned adults to meet for conversation about what's going on for the students of our school.

The first meeting of Peabody parents and caregivers will be on10/18 at 8AM. We will gather in the Library to get to know each other, as well as our school administrators, Principal Jen Ford and Family Liaison, Nicole Sullivan.

Join us to get more info about school news, volunteer opportunities, community events, and more.

If you have any topics or questions for the agenda, please email me. Hope to see you there!



Peabody/RAUC Market
Dear Peabody and RAUC communities:

On the third Thursday of every month we hold a community market in the school cafeteria. Everyone in our school communities are welcome to come and shop at this market. All the food is free! There are fresh fruits and vegetables (seasonal), grains and pastas, milk and eggs, usually some sort of meat and other staples.

We are looking for volunteers to help set up, run and clean up the market. Click here to sign up.

I look forward to seeing you at the market next week. All are welcome! Please remember to bring your bags.

Thank you,

Ellen
(RAUC parent of Owen in 8th grade and Graham in 6th grade)



Eversource Visits
We enjoyed the Eversource presentation which taught us about renewable and non renewable energy in a fun way.



Welcome Boston Philharmonic
Thank you to the Friends of Peabody for sponsoring a visit from the Boston Philharmonic and thank you to Brittany Phillips, our Strings Teacher for arranging the event. It was great fun and we all learned how to conduct an orchestra.



Homework Strategies & Tips
Reviewed by: Eric J. Gabor, JD
Submitted By: The 1st Grade Team
Homework is a time for your child to learn how to budget their time and plan out their assignments. Please help your child learn these important skills. Your child should read to self or to someone else, or be read to every night.
Math facts are important for children to master. Automaticity of these basic facts allow for future math work to be easily grasped. Students are practicing skills that are introduced in the classroom. Homework is important but be sure to allow enough time for play. Read 10 Tips to Help Your Child with Homework >>

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Opportunities Outside of School
Cambridge Youth Hockey
Learn to Skate or Play Ice Hockey
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Fresh Pond Reservation Kids' Programs
View what is happening in October at Fresh Pond >>

Spark Biogen Foundation Video Contest
Win money for you school and a GoPro Camera. 
Find out how >>

3v3 Women's Basketball League 
Check out this new league of 3v3 basketball for 8 graders and young women in high school - on Tuesday nights at the Moses Youth Center at 243 Harvard St. Sharpen your skills in a casual setting that gives you great experience! Interested? Come to the Moses on a Tuesday between 6:30 - 9:30PM. For more info call 617.349.6262. 

Amazing Women's Edition Writing Contest: 
Local Heroines
Eligibility: Students in grades K - 8
Learn more >>

Harvard's Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology and Natural History Museum Upcoming Events
View a list of upcoming events >>

City of Cambridge Fuel Assistance Program
Program begins November 1, 2017. Learn more >>

Girl Scouts
Join a troop today. View details >>

TTT Mentor Program
A Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) program for Grades 4 through 7. More Info >>