The Citywide Parent Council in our budget letter called on Mayor Walsh to rescind the proposed cuts to 7th grade buses, to the Food and Nutrition program, and the elimination of 3 of the 4 truancy officers BPS currently employs that are in the current F Y 2015/16 budget before the City Council.

The CPC also commended the Mayor for the increased funding he has earmarked for the contractually obligated raises within BPS, together with money for new programs such as Extended Learning Time, and the further expansion of pre-K seats.

At the same time, the CPC also asked the Mayor to be mindful of what we term the “iceberg deficit” we continue to see at the school level where for many reasons (including the continued cuts in state funding, the impact the state funding formula for charter schools has on BPS, and this year’s reclassification of the state’s poverty designation) means that many of our schools face the loss of valued teachers and staff that is often masked by the increased funding to cover cost increases year over year.

We therefore hope the City Council and the Mayor, through reconsidering these proposed cuts, are able to help us successfully help all our students get a quality education in a safe and nurturing environment to, in, and after, school.

Read the entire letter here.

We reviewed what we have done this year at our June meeting last night.

Uhm, wow, we’ve done a lot in bringing the CPC back this year:

Citywide Parent Council SY2014-15 Timeline

Well done everyone, well done!

We are pleased to announce our next three Community Dialogues with Councillors Charles Yancey, Mark Ciommo, and Bill Linehan.

We have already held Community Dialogues with Councilors Tito Jackson, Matt O’Malley, Frank Baker, and Josh Zakim.

DISTRICT 4 (DORCHESTER/mattapan) WITH COUNCILOR charles yancey

We will host District 4 Councilor Charles Yancey on June 8th for BPS parents who attend schools in his district which is mostly in Dorchester. The details are as follows:

The BPS schools in District 4 are as follows:

• Burke HS
• BIHS/Newcomers Acad
• Dearborn MS
• Haley K-8
• Henderson K-12 (5-12)
• Holland
• Holmes
• King K-8
• Lee Academy (K0-1)
• Lee School K-8
• P.A. Shaw
• Philbrick
• S. Greenwood K-8
• Taylor
• Tech Boston
• UP Academy of Dorchester

For more information, please contact CPC representative Mary Lewis-Pierce (BTU Pilot School) is helping to organize all these Community Dialogues.

District 4 Community Dialogue Flyer

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DISTRICT 9 (ALLSTON/BRIGHTON) WITH COUNCILOR MARK CIOMMO

We will host District 9 Councilor Mark Ciommo on June 9th for BPS parents who attend schools in his district. The details are as follows:

The BPS schools in District 9 are as follows:

• ACC
• Boston Green Academy
• Baldwin ELPA
• Edison K-8
• Gardner K-8
• Horace Mann K-12
• Brighton HS
• Jackson/Mann K-8
• Lyon (K-8)
• Lyon (9-12)
• Winship

For more information, please contact CPC representative Mary Lewis-Pierce (BTU Pilot School), who as we noted is also helping to organize all these Community Dialogues.

District 9 Community Dialogue Flyer

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DISTRICT 2 (South Boston/South End/Chinatown) WITH COUNCILOR Bill Linehan

We will host District 2 Councilor Bill Linehan on June 11th for BPS parents who attend schools in his district. The details are as follows:

The BPS schools in District 2 are as follows:

• BATA
• Blackstone
• Condon
• Excel HS
• MS Academy
• McKinley
• Perkins
• Perry K-8
• Quincy Lower (K-5)
• Quincy Upper (6-12)
• Snowden HS
• S. End Acad & K-5
• Tynan
• UP Academy Boston

For more information, please contact CPC representative Nancy Minucci (Perry), or Mary Lewis-Pierce (BTU Pilot School), who is also helping to organize all these Community Dialogues.

District 2 Community Dialogue Flyer

The Citywide Parent Council, the umbrella organization of all BPS School Parent Councils, invites all BPS parents to attend a meeting with incoming Superintendent Tommy Chang.

The meeting will be this Saturday, June 13 from 2-3:30pm at the Bolling Building, 2300 Washington Street in Roxbury’s Dudley Square.

We hope parents attend and bring with them their thoughts on the following:

• What do you want Dr. Chang and his team to focus on in the first 100 days of his superintendency?
• What are your hopes and dreams for your child’s school, and for all our schools?
• What are your concerns?

Childcare will be provided, and translation services will also be available, but please indicate which language you would need translation services for when you RSVP.

Please RSVP here, or view the 2-page flyer with many different languages here.

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Familias de las Escuelas Públicas de Boston — ¡El Nuevo Superintendente Tommy Chang quiere conocerlos!

Por favor únase a nosotros para la GIRA ESCUCHAR Y APRENDER 

El sábado 13 de junio de 2015, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Oficina central de las Escuelas Públicas de Boston, Edificio Bruce C. Bolling, 2300 Washington St., Roxbury 02119 en el corazón de Dudley Square, al lado de la estación de autobuses. Co-patrocinado por el Concilio de Padres a Nivel de Ciudad.

¿En qué quiere que Dr. Chang y su equipo se enfoquen en sus primeros 100 días de superintendencia?

¿Cuáles son sus expectativas y sueños para la escuela de su hijo y para todas nuestras escuelas?

¿Cuáles son sus preocupaciones?

Tendremos disponibles refrigerios, cuidado de niños y servicios de interpretación.

http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/Page/4882

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Famílias di Skolas Públiku di Boston —Superintendenti ki sta entra Tommy Chang kre konxi nhos!

Pur favor djunta a nos pa un TOUR di OBI & PRENDI

Sabádu, 13 di Junhu di 2015, 2:00 – 3:30 di tardi

Na sedi di Skolas Públiku di Boston, Bruce C. Bolling Building, 2300 Washington St., Roxbury 02119

na kurason di Dudley Square, au ladu di stason di autokaru. Ko-patrusinadu pa Konselhu di Pais di Sidadi Interu.

Kuze ki nhos ta gostaba pa Dr. Chang y se ekipa konsentra na primeru 100 dia komu superintendenti?Kal ki é nhos speransa y sonhos pa skola di nhos kriansa? Kal ki é nhos priokupason?

Refresku, kuidadu di kriansa, y servisu di interpreti ta sta dispunivel.

http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/Page/4882

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波士頓公立學校學生家庭–新上任的鄭校監想與你會面!

請與我們一起參加傾聽及學習遊覽團

2015年6月13日星期六，下午 2時至 3時30 分

波士頓公立學校總部Bruce C. Bolling 大樓，2300 Washington St., Roxbury 02119

在 Dudley Square 的心臟地帶，近巴士站，由全市學生家長會共同贊助。

你想鄭博士及其團隊在出任校監的首100天要著重些什麼 ?

你對孩子就讀學校及所有學校的希望和夢想是什麼 ? 你有什麼關注 ?

有茶點、育兒和詮譯服務。

http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/Page/4882

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Fanmi Lekòl Piblik Boston — Sipèentandan Tommy Chang ki fèk vini an vle rankontre ak ou!

Tanpri vin rankontre ak nou nan TOU pou TANDE & APRANN

Samdi 13 Jen 2015, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Katye Jeneral Lekòl Piblik Boston, Bruce C. Bolling Building, 2300 Washington St., Roxbury 02119

nan kè Dudley Square, toupre estasyon otobis yo. Komite Konsèy Paran tout Vil la sipòte sa ansanm ak nou.

Sou kisa ou ta renmen Dr. Chang ak ekip li a konsantre nan premye 100 jou sipèentandans li a?

Ki espwa ak rèv ou genyen pou lekòl pitit ou a, ak pou tout lekòl nou yo? Ki enkyetid ou genyen?

Ap gen yon ti kolasyon, gadri ak sèvis entèprèt la disponib pou si w bezwen.

http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/Page/4882

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Famílias das Escolas Públicas de Boston — Novo Superintendente Tommy Chang quer conhecê-lo! 

Por favor, junte-se a nós para o TOUR ESCUTAR E APRENDER

sábado, 13 de junho de 2015, 14:00 – 15:30hs

Na sede das Escolas Públicas de Boston , Bruce C. Bolling Building, 2300 Washington St., Roxbury 02119

no coração de Dudley Square, ao lado da estação de ônibus. Co-patrocinado pelo Conselho Municipal de Pais.

O que você quer que Dr. Chang e sua equipe concentra nos primeiros 100 dias de sua superintendência?

Quais são as suas esperanças e sonhos para a escola do seu filho(a), e para todas as nossas escolas?

Quais são as suas preocupações?

Refrescos, cuidados infantis e serviços de interpretação estará disponível.

http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/Page/4882

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Qoysaska Dugsiyada Dadweynaha Boston — Kormeeraha Guud ee Cusub, Tommy Chang, ayaa raba inuu kula kulmo!

Fadlan ka soo qeybgal SHIRKA MEERTADA ah DHAGEYSIGA IYO BARASHADA

Sabti, Juun 13, 2015, 2:00 – 3:30 galab

Xarunta Dugsiyada Dadweynaha Boston, Bruce C. Bolling Building, 2300 Washington St., Roxbury 02119

Ee ku yaalla wadnaha xaafadda Dudley Square, ee ku xigta boosteejada baska. Waxa Qabanqaabiye Golaha Waalidka Magaalada.

Maxaa rabtaa inuu Dr. Chang iyo kooxdiisu ay xoogga saaraan 100 maalmood ee u horeeya kormeeranimadiisa?

Waa maxay rajooyinkaaga iyo riyooyinkaaga ee dugsiga ilmahaaga, iyo dhammaan dhammaan dugsiyadeenna?

Waa maxay cabashooyinkaagu?

Cunto fudud, xannaano ilmo, iyo adeegyo turjumaad ayaad heli doontaa.

http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/Page/4882

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Quý Gia Đình Trường Công Lập Boston – Tân Tổng Giám Đốc Tommy Chang muốn gặp quý vị!

Hãy tham gia cùng chúng tôi trong HÀNH TRÌNH LẮNG NGHE & HỌC HỎI

Thứ Bảy – ngày 13 tháng 6 năm 2015; từ 2 giờ 00 đến 3 giờ 30 chiều

Tại trụ sở chính của Trường Công Lập Boston, Bruce C. Bolling Building, 2300 Washington St., Roxbury 02119 ở trung tâm của Dudley Square, bên cạnh trạm xe buýt. Đồng bảo trợ bởi Tổng Hội Phụ Huynh Thành Phố.

Điều gì quý vị muốn Dr. Chang và nhóm của ông chú ý tới trong 100 ngày đầu tiên của nhiệm kỳ của ông?

Hy vọng và ước mơ của quý vị cho trường học của con quý vị, và cho tất cả các trường học của chúng ta là gì?

Mối quan tâm của quý vị là gì?

Có giải khát, có người chăm sóc trẻ em, và có thông dịch.

http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/Page/4882

In addition to our District 5 Community Dialogue on May 14th with Councilor Tim McCarthy in Mattapan, we are pleased to announce our next two Community Dialogues with Councillors Frank Baker and Josh Zakim.

We have already held Community Dialogues with Councilor Tito Jackson, and with Councilor Matt O’Malley.

District 3 (Dorchester) with Councilor Frank Baker

We will host District 3 Councilor Frank Baker on May 21st for BPS parents who attend schools in his district which is mostly in Dorchester. The details are as follows:

The BPS schools in District 3 are as follows:

• CASH
• Clap
• Dever
• Dorchester Academy
• Everett
• Frederick MS
• Henderson K-12 (K0-4)
• Kenny
• Mason
• Mather
• McCormack MS
• Murphy K-8
• Russell

For more information, please contact CPC representative Monica Cannon (Lilla Frederick and New Mission) for this specific Community Dialogue. CPC representative Mary Lewis-Pierce (BTU Pilot School) is helping to organize all these Community Dialogues.

District 3 Community Dialogue Flyer

Diálogos Comunitarios de Escuelas Públicas (BPS) para los padres del distrito 3

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DISTRICT 8 (Mission HIll/Fenway/back bay/Beacon Hill) WITH COUNCILOR Josh Zakim

We will host District 8 Councilor Josh Zakim on May 28th for BPS parents who attend schools in his district. The details are as follows:

The BPS schools in District 8 are as follows:

• Boston Arts Academy
• Boston Latin School 7-12
• Fenway HS
• Kennedy HCA (9-10)
• McKinley MS
• McKinley Prep HS
• Tobin

For more information, please contact CPC representative Mary Lewis-Pierce (BTU Pilot School), who as we noted is also helping to organize all these Community Dialogues.

District_8_Flyer_Budget_Dialogs

We had our District 7 Community Dialogue with Councilor Tito Jackson on April 17th, and the District 6 Community Dialogue with Councilor Matt O’Malley followed on April 27th.

Now it’s time for District 5’s Community Dialogue with Councilor Tim McCarthy.

There will be three of them , hosted in Hyde Park, then Roslindale, and then in Mattapan. Details are below:

Monday, May 4th, 2015, 6-8pm Hyde Park Community Center 1179 River Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136

Wednesday, May 6th, 6-8pm Roslindale Community Center 6 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131

Thursday May 14th, 6-8pm Mildred Avenue Community Center 5 Mildred Avenue, Mattapan, MA 02126

The schools in District 5 are as follows:
Bates
Channing
Chittick
Conley
E. Greenwood
Ellison/Parks ELC
Grew
Haley K-8*
BCLA
New Mission HS
Irving MS
Mattahunt
Mildred Ave K-8
Mozart
Philbrick*
Rogers MS
Sumner
Roosevelt K-8
Young Achievers K-8

* District 4 schools on the Roslindale line

We encourage all BPS parents of these BPS schools to attend, or if you are a BPS parent who lives in the district. Below are the English and Spanish flyers – please share:

• District 5 Community Dialogue Flyer for BPS parents
• Diálogos Comunitarios de Escuelas Públicas (BPS) para los padres del distrito 5

For more information, please contact CPC representative Maria Esdale Farrell (O’Bryant) for this specific Community Dialogue. CPC representative Mary Lewis-Pierce (BTU Pilot School) is helping to organize all these Community Dialogues.

Please contact Mary for dates of all future Community Dialogues in your District. Your City Councillors want to hear from you. Join them!