Message from the Principal
Mix It Up day
On October 27th our annual Mix It Up Day took place during our WIN period. The typical format of Mix It Up Day includes mixing scholars with peers they don’t normally sit with at lunch. This year we changed the format given the push back we received from scholars. Some did not want to participate in Mix It Up Day during lunch, which is the only time they have to socialize with friends. With that in mind, Student Council scholars came up with an alternative plan. This year participation in Mix It Up Day took place in WIN classes and was followed by a structured discussion led by students. 6th grade scholars were mixed up together and 7th and 8th grade scholars were combined by subject areas. The agenda began with a World Map activity where scholars identified their country of origin. The next activity for Mix It Up Day highlighted cliques and the impact they have on scholars. 8th grade scholars served as facilitators and led discussions that focused on being inclusive of everyone. A great amount of positive feedback was received from both scholars and staff who hope to see more scholar facilitated activities throughout the year. Read more >>
Caregiver Volunteers Needed for the Book Fair
The CSUS Book Fair is November 14–16, and CSUS librarian Norah Connolly needs volunteers to help. Each shift is an hour, but you can do two in a row if you’d like! Any amount of time you can contribute will go a long way toward making it a great experience for our scholars and a financial success, too. Sign up online >>
Books will come from many different publishers and an online book fair will be held simultaneously with the library fair, too.
Also this year, the fair will be run jointly with the Kennedy-Longfellow Book Fair. Proceeds will be divided in half between the two schools and will be used to help buy more books for each school’s library.
KLO caregivers have already signed up separately, so let’s fill in where Ms. Connolly needs us so the fair will be a manageable and positive experience for everyone.
Thanks for your support!
The CSUS Parent Caregiver Organization
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Opportunities Outside of School
Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos
Wednesday, November 1 | 4 - 8PM
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
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Free Classes for Cambridge Adults!
Community Learning Center
5 Western Avenue in Central Square
617.349.6363
Morning or Evening Classes
- English classes
- GED (high school diploma) classes
Next GED Class Orientation:
Wednesday, November 1 | 10AM or
Monday, November 6 | 6:15PM
Next English Class Sign-up:
Friday, November 3 | 9:30AM or
Wednesday, November 15 | 6:30PM
Upcoming Family Flu Clinics
Thursday, November 2 | 5:30 - 7:30PM
Peabody School, 70 Rindge Avenue
FluMist and high-dose vaccine are NOT available at the clinics
The Cambridge Public Health Department is offering flu shots to people who live and work in Cambridge. While there is no charge for flu shots, people are encouraged to bring their health insurance cards with them.
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Cambridge PRIDE Tryouts this Weekend
November 4 - 5
The Cambridge Recreation Dept. and the Cambridge Police operate a basketball league for middle school youth from November thru February, to encourage participants to optimize their full potential as student athletes. Tryouts for Cambridge PRIDE teams are Sat and Sun, Nov 4 & 5, with a different slot for each grade, at Frisoli Youth Center. Come tryout - wear sneakers and bring a competitive but positive attitude. Call 617.349.6228 with questions. Learn more >>
Middle School Activities Club: Fall 2017
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Cambridge Youth Hockey
Learn to Skate or Play Ice Hockey
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Harvard's Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology and Natural History Museum Upcoming Events
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City of Cambridge Fuel Assistance Program
Program begins November 1, 2017. Learn more >>
TTT Mentor Program
A Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) program for Grades 4 through 7. More Info >>
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