We’re cooking something up and we need your help! / ¡Estamos preparando algo y necesitamos tu ayuda!

We’re cooking something up and we need your help!
We are excited to announce our Chelsea Community Cookbook project! Through this project we hope to celebrate the diversity of the City of Chelsea and to provide a way to connect across the distance through food!
We encourage all families to submit a recipe by October 20th, 2021.
Drop off at the Library OR email it to: yarenas@chelseama.gov
¡Estamos preparando algo y necesitamos tu ayuda!
Nos complace anunciar nuestro ¡Proyecto del libro de cocina de la comunidad de Chelsea!
¡A través de este proyecto, esperamos celebrar la diversidad de la ciudad de Chelsea y brindar una manera de conectarse a través de la distancia a través de la comida!
Pedimos a todas las familias que envíen una receta antes del 20 de octubre de 2021.
Pase a dejarlo en la Biblioteca O mandelo por correo electronico a: yarenas@chelseama.gov

In Honor of Dia de los Muertos

Celebrate the lives of loved ones through a community ofrenda and mini-festival. Elotes from Veronica Robles Center, mariachis, face painting and more will be part of the gathering on the small park in Chelsea Square opposite 189 Winnisimmet Street.

KITE MAKING
Some people believe that messages sent into the sky are a means of spiritual communication, with the reach towards the heavens a way to connect with those who have passed away. Inspired by the Sumpango Kite Festival held in Guatemala, we invite you to create a kite for display at our Dia de los Muertos gathering. Kits with all the supplies you need are available for pick up at Chelsea City Hall. Contact Mimi Graney to reserve your supplies.
SUPPORT THE CHELSEA FUNERAL FUND
The Chelsea Funeral Fund provides dignified care for residents of Chelsea who die without the means to pay for a funeral. Since the fund was established as part of Chelsea community’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, 13 individuals have been assisted. Today, the lack of resources, rather than the cause of death, qualifies one to access this fund. Fr Edgar Gutierrez-Duarte of St Luke’s Episcopal Church administers the fund and it is open to all, regardless of faith.
For each donation of $5 to the Chelsea Funeral Fund during the month of October, volunteers will craft a colorful flower that will be included in the community ofrenda. Follow this link to make your contribution.
https://lukelucas.networkforgood.com/…/109030-donate-now
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This event is presented by a team including Jukebox Event, All Planets Design, the Chelsea Funeral Fund Committee, and the City of Chelsea. The Chelsea Cultural Council provided financial assistance for the festival.

 

 

We’re looking for kids AGES 10-12 to design a playground on a street that is closed to traffic / Estamos buscando niños de 10 a 12 años para diseñar un área de juegos en una calle cerrada al tráfico

We’re looking for kids AGES 10-12 to design a playground on a street that is closed to traffic.
The kids will map where Chelsea should create an on-street playground and help us design it. Then, we’ll make our play street a reality with a pop-up event.
FREE! Mondays at Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street
October 4 & November 8 at 6-7pm
December 6, 2:30-4:30pm
Register soon at https://bit.ly/3EFHhT2 or visit https://recreation.chelseama.gov/ to learn more.
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Estamos buscando niños de 10 a 12 años para diseñar un área de juegos en una calle cerrada al tráfico.
Los niños mapearán dónde Chelsea debería crear un lugar de recreo en la calle y nos ayudarán a diseñarlo. Luego, haremos realidad nuestra calle de juegos en un evento emergente.
¡GRATIS! Lunes en Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street
4 de octubre y 8 de noviembre de 6 a 7 p.m.
6 de diciembre, 2: 30-4: 30pm
Regístrese pronto en https://bit.ly/3EFHhT2 o visite https://recreation.chelseama.gov/ para saber más.

TND’s Board Leadership Bootcamp! / Taller Intensivo para Comités de Liderazgo

Are you eager to have a seat at the decision-making table? Do you want to help craft good policies in your community? Then sign up today for TND’s Board Leadership Bootcamp!
This free 4 session bootcamp aims to give participants the skills and topics needed to be successful in local boards and commissions. Our experts will show you how to apply for the various positions, how to read a budget, governance, among other topics. You will also have the opportunity to learn from state and local elected officials.
SIGN UP TODAY! The first session begins Thursday, October 7th.
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¿Está interesado en tomar decisiones importantes en su comunidad? ¿Quiere ayudar a elaborar buenas políticas en su ciudad? ¡Entonces regístrese hoy para el taller intensivo para comités de liderazgo que ofrece The Neighborhood Developers !
Este taller intensivo gratuito de 4 sesiones tiene como objetivo brindar a los participantes las habilidades y los temas necesarios para ser exitoso en las juntas y comisiones locales. Nuestros expertos le mostrarán cómo postularse para los distintos puestos, cómo leer un presupuesto, gobernanza, entre otros temas y tendrá la oportunidad de conocer a funcionarios electos estatales y locales.
¡REGÍSTRATE HOY! Comienza la primera sesión el jueves 7 de octubre. Visite: www.theneighborhooddevelopers.org/board-bootcamp

Master Urban Gardener Fall 2021 is open for applications!

Master Urban Gardener Fall 2021 is open for applications!

Master Urban Gardener (MUG) is an 8-week training for community and home gardeners. Whether you’re just getting started or have been gardening for decades, MUG covers everything you need know to grow a thriving container, raised bed, or in-ground garden: soil science, botany for gardeners, organic pest and disease management, edible native perennials, garden planning, starting a community garden, preserving the harvest, composting, and more. The Fall 2021 course will include live Zoom sessions on Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings, running from October 16 to December 11 with November 27 off. MUG is priced on an income-based sliding scale, from $0 to $300. The course is tailored to Greater Boston but is open to gardeners from farther afield. Please apply here by October 2–earlier is better! More info & links to apply at:

www.thetrustees.org/mug

Fall Plant Sale at City Natives

Cold hardy vegetable seedlings, native perennials, straw much, season extension supplies, and seed garlic available for pre-order and pickup at City Natives plant nursery in Mattapan, through the month of September!

Chelsea Public Schools Superintendent’s Updates 9-10-21

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DISTRICT UPDATES
Chelsea Public Schools recognized the anniversary of September 11th today.  Dr. Abeyta shared this message with staff:

Over the last 20 years, the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 annually offers us an opportunity to reflect and participate in patriotic ceremonies in memory of those we lost. It also creates a moment for us to come together in unison to honor the servicemen and women as well as the first responders who protected our freedom 20 years ago, and continue to do so today. Whether it’s through moments of silence, peaceful reflections, or other patriotic methods, I encourage all of us to remember those we lost 20 years ago, our Massachusetts Military Heroes, the 13 service members killed recently in Afghanistan and all those who presently serve in the armed forces. Moments like today bring us together as a community and strengthen our bonds as we collectively appreciate the sacrifices made by our military members and first responders. Thank you for uniting our school community in acts of remembrance and hope.


The Chelsea REACH Program is back in action and recruiting all middle and high school students! Check out Their Instagram handle @chelseareach_ or click on the registration link on our website to register!

https://sites.google.com/u/0/d/1aYOn5QKrLPEGT9vu6sAYhEE7PN6nO-5n/edit?authuser=0


The Chelsea REACH Program held a six-week summer program located within Chelsea High School, which was an in-person experience. About 60 students participated in tutoring, mentoring, literacy through hip-hop writing workshops, project adventure, entrepreneurship, book club and more. The program culminated at the REACH “From COVID to Entrepreneurs” event held on August 4th, 2021, where students presented seven fully executed businesses.


CPS is proud to welcome our first cohort of parents in our Parent to Para Program in the classroom this week! Cohort 1 currently has 6 parents working as paraprofessionals within the district. Below is a picture of parents attending their program orientation in August.



We encourage all students and staff to participate in our Covid-19 safety checks. In order to participate, a consent form must be completed. Consent forms can be completed here or at  https://www.cic-health.com/consent/ma?district=null. For for more information on the program, click here (Spanish) or go to:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sSy2px0_XHKC6VCjJ1KeAjJuOKFXTcvo/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100044055679658101687&rtpof=true&sd=true or for Spanish, go to https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vSZ7LI6FFxH2jt19PkpGu0PbGrB_yFIe/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100044055679658101687&rtpof=true&sd=true.

EARLY LEARNING CENTER UPDATES
ELC staff and educators welcomed Pre-K and K classes this Wednesday.  The hallways and classrooms are buzzing again with busy bees!
BERKOWITZ ELEMENTARY UPDATES
After almost two years, Berkowitz students recently returned to their music room!  Students have been playing the room’s many instruments and making music.  This is Mr. Vega’s class creating their own musical ideas on rhythms they have learned as a class.
KELLY SCHOOL UPDATES
At the Kelly School we are so happy to be ALL together again!
Staff and students have been getting to know each other by name, strength, and story — including with a word search to find the names of all the 3rd graders in Ms. Johnson’s class!


Sra. Berganza introduced herself “por los números / by the numbers” to help her students learn some of her story… and here Ms. Perez helps a 2nd grader do her own “by the numbers”


Kids have also dived into reading, exploring our wonderful new class libraries for high-interest topics (like a book on platypuses!).


Ms. Culkin’s 3rd graders are thinking about how — just like a pair of shoes! — we choose a book for a particular purpose, interest, and “fit.”

BROWNE MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
Hello Bulldog Family. We have great news!!! Not only do we have a new bulldog to represent us, but we also have new uniforms that at available to purchase through https://www.starsapparel.com or by phone at 617-567-0000.  The logo is not mandatory but uniforms are MANDATORY at our school.

Hola Familia Bulldog. Tenemos una gran noticia!!! No solo tenemos un nuevo bulldog para representarnos, sino que también tenemos nuevos uniformes que están disponibles para comprar a través de https://www.starsapparel.com o por teléfono al 617-567-0000. El logotipo no es obligatorio, pero los uniformes son OBLIGATORIOS en nuestra escuela.

MORRIS H. SEIGAL CLARK AVE. UPDATES
Mr. Thomas demonstrates band instruments in the courtyard for Ms. Manner’s homeroom at the Clark Ave School


Clark Ave. staff got together to show off their ‘we are family’ school shirts for their annual staff picture.

WRIGHT SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY UPDATES
Students had Choice Day in the Art Room!


8th graders at WSTA working hard in Math 1. The students are thirsty for knowledge. So exciting to see!

CHELSEA HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
CHS educators saying hello while they greet their students on the first Friday of the school year.


CHS Celebrated their first Family Night of the school year.  Families were able to check in with teachers and support staff by department at tables that were spread out in thy gyms and cafeteria.  35 parents/guardians signed up to access the parent portal for their students, and the CHS School Site Council enrolled 15 new members. Volunteers passed out back packs with supplies for families and gave out yearly planners to some of our amazing students.  The School Site Council in addition honored two Community partners: East Boston Neighborhood Health Center and Healthy Chelsea for their continued support for CHS students and families.

CHELSEA OPPORTUNITY ACADEMY UPDATES
Students at COA are broken up in crews which are small groups led by a COA staff member. Students meet with their crew everyday for 50 minutes. During this time students do team building activities that include soccer games, goal setting activities, college planning, board games, etc. This is a safe place where students create a close bond with their crew members and crew leaders.
MESSAGES FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS



 

 

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