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News from Cambridge Street Upper School: October 14, 2015
Published on Oct 14, 2015 11:37

October 14, 2015

Clubs

CSUS After School Clubs and Sports
Begins October 6 | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
We are pleased to offer a variety of exciting activities. All clubs will run from 3:05PM to 4:15PM. All scholars will have access to a late bus so that they can attend clubs with the exception of half days and school cancellations. Scholars who miss the bus must arrange an alternate means of transportation. View the opportunities and learn more >>

Magic

Become a MAGIC Mentor or Mentee
MAGIC mentoring meetings will be 1-1, and once per week for an hour, starting in October 2015 and concluding in early May 2016. Mentee time commitment required is 3 hours per week during the mentoring period. Mentee Application. Visit the MAGIC Website >>

Who is your Cambridge Food Hero?
October 24th 2014 is the 4th Annual Food Day. Food Day is a nationwide celebration of healthy, affordable, and sustainably produced food as well as a grassroots campaign for better food policies. We are looking for Cambridge Food Heroes to honor this Food Day. Learn more >>

CSUS

Get Involved with CSUS
Would you like to volunteer at CSUS? Whether you have time to attend meetings or not, here are some ways in which you can contribute to CSUS’ continuing success.

8th Grade Student Information Survey
Just a friendly reminder to all 8th grade families to please complete the Student Information Survey. Hardcopies can be provided by 8th grade Advisors or you can take the survey online.

Contact Books

Family Contact Books
Build family connections that support student learning.
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Pear

Healthy Snack of the Week
Cambridge in Motion presents this week's healthy snack suggestion: a pear and a small handful of nuts, such as walnuts or soy nuts. Learn more >>

UPCOMING EVENTS
School Council Meeting
October 15 | 6:30 - 8PM

Picture Day
October 16

Mix it Up at Lunch Day
October 28

DISTRICT EVENTS
Meet the Superintendent Finalists: Town Hall Community Forum
October 15 | 5:30 - 8:30PM
CRLS, Fitzgerald Auditorium
The Cambridge School Committee invites all CPS parents, guardians, staff, and stakeholders to attend this moderated community forum to meet the finalist candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools. Learn more >>

Afternoon with the Arts
(For Current 8th Graders)
October 20 | 1 - 2:30PM
CRLS
Tour Visual & Performing Arts Classes & learn
about the courses that you can take next year!
Learn more >>

Advanced Learning Advisory Group Meetings
October 21 | 6:30 - 8PM
CRLS, Room 1401
View Meeting Schedule >>

CPS MOBILE APP
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QUICK LINKS
Bus Schedules
Lunch Menus
CSUS Homework Policy
Construction Updates
A to Z Guide for Families
Concussion Course Instructions
CPS Intramural Programs Parent Consent Form

OUTSIDE CPS
Creating Better Broadband in Cambridge: A Community Input Forum
October 14 | 6 - 8PM
Cambridge City Hall
Learn more >>

Community Meeting: King Open & Cambridge Street Upper School & Community Complex
October 22 | 6 - 7:30PM
King Open School Auditorium
Learn more >>

City-Wide Middle School Activities Club
Sponsored by Cambridge Youth Programs
View the Schedule >>

Do you love our All City Music ensembles?
We do too, and that’s why we are planning a bigger, and better program, starting this school year! We will be using the Fall semester to plan and revamp our current offerings. The new season will begin on Wednesday, January 14, 2016.

We will have more information on auditions, repertoire and rehearsals soon!

CLC English Classes
Learn English conversation, grammar, reading, writing, vocabulary, and more.
Tuesdays, Thursdays
9AM - 12Noon
Learn more >>

Harvard Fall Events
Check out what is happening at Harvard.
Learn more >>

Navigating Addiction: A Community Forum
October 17
11AM - 3:30PM
Learn more >>

MIT Science on Saturdays
Planets; Pluto and Beyond
October 17 | 10 - 12Noon
Learn more >>

Dia De Los Muertos
Day of the Dead
November 1
12Noon - 4PM
Afternoon of family fun.
Learn more >>

Cultured Kids
A non-profit organization focused on teaching children about other world cultures is offering workshops and special events. Learn more >>

Summer Reading Skills Programs
Offered through Boston University's Metropolitan College and Extended Education.
Learn more >>

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