End of Year Events
Grade 8 Portfolio Presentations
June 4 and 6
Moving from 8th grade to high school is an important passage. As part of this significant transition all 8th grade scholars will complete a passage portfolio in June. This will consist of a 30-minute presentation given to caregivers, teachers, and members of the CSUS community. The portfolio will be centered around CSUS’ Powerful Practices for Life.

CSUS Soccer Championship
June 4 | 3PM
This year’s championship will take place at Danehy Park. All five schools will compete as coed teams for the title of City Soccer Champions. CSUS has a strong team this year and should go deep. Come make some noise!

Grade 8 Semi-formal Dance
June 7
The eight graders will end their year with a semi-formal dance in the activity room. This is a free event and dinner will be provided.

Orienteering Championship @ Danehy Park
June 11 | 3PM
If you've never seen this, you need to come check it out. Scholars work in pairs to read maps and find all of the hidden checkpoints faster than opponents in this very unique racing sport. CSUS won the last two events and all four members of those two championship teams will be competing in this year’s meet! Who will come out on top this time?

Parent Caregiver Meeting
June 12 | 6:30 - 8PM

Grade 8 Trip to New York City
June 12, 13
The eighth graders will be celebrating a wonderful year of hard work and success in the Big Apple! This is a two day, one-night trip where scholars will explore various attractions according to their choice.

6th Grade Celebration of Work Breakfast
June 13 | 9 - 10AM
Please join us in celebrating a successful year with our sixth grade scholars. We would be delighted if you could contribute a breakfast item or drink.
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7th Grade Portfolio Night
June 13 | 6 - 7:30PM
Please join us for portfolio presentations. Our scholars will showcase some of this year’s achievements. We are asking each advisory to contribute to our potluck. Please see the flyer attached in this week’s Tuesday Take Home for details.
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CSUS Graduation (All scholars will be dismissed at 12Noon)
June 14 | 4PM
The grade eight commencement ceremony will take place in the CSUS auditorium. Doors will open at 3:15PM. All guests must have a ticket to attend.

Grade 6 Trip to Canobie Lake
June 17
Scholars will attend this amusement park for a day of fun in the sun! Scholars are encouraged to bring a bag lunch. If your child needs a lunch, please indicate that on the permission. Scholars are not allowed to wear swimsuits and will not be participating in any swim activities. Please be advised that we plan to return at 4:30PM.

Grade 7 Trip to Lucky Strike
June 17
Grade 7 is going to celebrate the end of the year with a field trip to Lucky Strike in Assembly Row. Scholars will participate in bowling ten pin and playing arcade games. We depart CSUS at 10AM and return to CSUS for 1:30PM.

Last Day of School
June 18
Buses will be available.

Help Support the PCO
Learn three ways you can support the PCO >>

Resources: Young People & Substance Abuse
The CPS Health & Physical Education Department develops curricula and supports programs aimed at teaching students to make healthy decisions and understand themselves physically, socially and emotionally. The health education curriculum is continually reviewed and updated to include the latest issues in areas such as substance use among young people. Here are some new resources and guidance from the U.S. Department of Education >>

Take the Cambridge Health Survey!
What are your family’s top health, environmental, and social justice concerns? Your views matter to the Cambridge Public Health Department! Please take the 10-minute Cambridge Health Survey. The survey is available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish. Your input is anonymous.

In Our Community and District
2nd Annual Reader Prom
June 15 | 7:30PM | Dilboy VFW, Davis Square
The Porter Square Books Foundation, who brought George O’Connor and Jerry Craft to speak to the students of the Cambridge Schools this year, is hosting their 2nd Annual Reader Prom. All the proceeds will go to the Foundation and will help us bring more events and books to the students of Cambridge. Dress up in your finest prom fashion and bring a copy of your favorite book as your date to donate to a local nonprofit. (It’s the only prom where you’re supposed to dump your date right away!) There will be free snacks and soft drinks, a cash bar, music, dancing, “after-prom” style games and activities, and, of course, “chaperones.” You’ll also be able to get a formal prom picture with your “date” from and a bookish corsage. Tickets and more information >>

Hoops 'N' Health
June 15 | 10AM-6PM (Health Fair: 12-4PM)
Hoyt Field (Gilmore & Western)
Free games and activities for the whole family!
See details >>

Beauty and the Beast
Beyond the 4th Wall presents "Beauty and the Beast", fantastically performed by the youth of Cambridge!
At the CRLS Auditorium, June 13-15th at 7PM and June 16th at 3PM.
Tickets: $10 for children, $15 for adults. Purchase online >>

Recycling & Composting
Here are some handy reminders!
Learn more >>

CPS Summer Math & ELA Programs
Hear all about our summer programs for students entering grades 6-8!
Details >>

MSN Summer Resource Guide
Get a jump start on your summer plans. Check it out! 
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CitySprouts Summer Youth Internship at the Cambridge Upper Schools
July 2 - August 9
Monday through Friday | 9AM - 1PM
All 11 - 14 year olds are eligible. There is no cost for the internship program. Have fun gardening, cooking, science activities and learning about the environment. Students who complete the program will receive a $150 stipend (must be available for the entire 6 weeks). Applications have been sent home with students. They are due on May 3. If you have any questions, please call 617.876-2436 or email us.

Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Sessions
Learn about the eligibility requirements and application process for the following programs Cambridge Rental and Homeownership Programs: Inclusionary Housing Rental Program for studios, 1BR, 2BR, & 3BR units throughout Cambridge, Homeowner Resale Pool, First-Time Homebuyer Workshop, Downpayment Assistance, and HomeBridge. Open to all. No RSVP Necessary. Learn more >>

Immigration Legal Screening Clinics
3rd Wednesday each month, 5:15-7:15PM
Free consultations with an immigration attorney for Massachusetts immigrants and their families
Community Legal Services & Counseling Center (CLSACC)
90 Third St., Cambridge
617.349.4396; [email protected]