Cambridge Street Upper School | Tuesday Take Home | January 28, 2020
Published on Jan 28, 2020 09:41

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January 28, 2020

CSUS Clubs and Sports

The CSUS After-School Clubs and Sports program invites you to view the updated brochure and check out the exciting clubs and activities!

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GSA

Are you interested in supporting all aspects of our LGBTQ+ students at CSUS?
Let's unleash our curiosity, passion, and creativity together for the betterment of all of us and our school! Join us Wednesdays after school beginning February 5!
Late bus available. See Tracey Gordon in 3070 or email Tracey.

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Debate Team

The CSUS Debate team will meet on Wednesdays from 3 - 4PM in the Library Room 2220 and Friday Lunch Periods for Captain's Lunch in Ms. Myers room 2060. For more information please contact Ms. Myers.

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Winter Dance

Cambridge Street Upper School's Winter Dance will be taking place Friday, February 7th from 5 - 7PM. Permission slip required, please see the flyer for more information.

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Bio-Coding Cub

The CSUS Bio-Coding club officially kicks off, Today, Tuesday, January 28th at PM within the 8th Grade Science classroom. There is still room to join the fun so please come join the fun if you are interested!

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Flagway Team

Help support local middle schools students traveling to a National Math Tournament in Ohio 2020!

FlagwayThe Young People's Project's 4th Annual National Flagway Tournament is happening in 2020! We’d love for you to join us -- in person or in spirit -- in Mansfield, Ohio on May 15 where YPP students from Cambridge and across the country will come together to compete in the biggest game of Flagway ever!

We ask for your support this month to help realize our goal of a national league where students are celebrated for engaging in mathematics learning in their communities. Your donation today will support programming on the ground with Cambridge Public School 6th, 7th and 8th graders, as well qualifying teams' travel to the National Tournament in Ohio. Our goal for 2020 is to raise an additional $10,000 to support these efforts! Learn more >>

Check out an interview with a high school Flagway coach from Cambridge Rindge and Latin School >>

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Indoor Recess Options

Due to the frequency of extremely unpleasant and inclement weather the Cambridge Street Upper School is reaching out to parents and caregivers for donations of board games, and other activities Scholars can utilize indoors on days where there is not outdoor recess. Please contact Mr. Adams or Ms. Robinson if you would like to donate games or activities.

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CSUS Events & Reminders

Events

Navigating Your Middleschooler's Journey
January 28 | 6 - 7:30PM
CSUS Multi-Purpose Room
An interactive conversation and workshop, led by the CSUS Guidance Counseling team, for parents on the social and emotional development of a modern Middle Schooler. For more information please see our flyer, or if you are in need of childcare please RSVP.

Diversity Dialogues: Unconscious Bias with Dr. Sarah Fiarman
January 30 | 6 - 8PM

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Scholar Attribute Assembly
January 31

CSUS Winter Dance
February 7 | 5 - 7PM

No School: February Break
February 17 - 21

In Our District & Community

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Looking for things to do in Cambridge? See below for a few ideas. For a full list, take a look at Find It Cambridge! 
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Road to the Future Transition
Fair 2020
February 6 | 5:30 - 7:30PM
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Main Cafeteria

Families of middle and high school age students with disabilities thinking about their child’s future after high school. Come and learn about:

  • Agencies and services that may be helpful
    to your college or workforce bound child.
  • Educational, employment, and independent
    living options and opportunities.
  • Networking and family support possibilities.

View the Details >>

Alewife Staples Spotlight Space: Exploring Nature with CitySprouts
February 5
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to dig into the science of gardens! We'll be exploring science and math in the natural world through three stations: A worm exploration table with a worm bin, and fun worm and soil facts, a Fibonacci Flower Building station where we dive into the math of flowers and leaves, and a plants parts felt board for exploring basic botany and the roles of different plant parts. Join CitySprouts in learning about the natural world around us. 


Museum of Science School 
Garden Symposium
February 8th
Join local school garden organizations and Museum educators in 
learning methods to maintain or develop your school garden and explore hands-on strategies using the garden to teach science standards. CitySprouts, Backyard Growers, Friends of the Boston Schoolyards, Green City Growers, and the Boston Nature Center’s educators will share their favorite tips and tricks as well as practical strategies for engaging students in gardens and science content.

Dig It! 2020 CitySprouts 
Gala/Silent Auction
April 2
Join CitySprouts for a night of food, fun, and fundraising as we celebrate CitySprouts' 19th year.

Youth Leadership Team
Open to CitySprouts club and summer program alums, this program is for youth who are excited to learn more about science, cooking, and engineering. It is a year-long commitment and is structured to allow youth to develop independent projects in their neighborhoods. The YLT is a vehicle for youth leadership and voice in the community around STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), food systems, and environmental justice.Apply here >>

Did You Know There Are Free Markets Around the City?

So much fresh produce as well as grocery items are available to you. All you need to do is bring your own bag!
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The Mind Matters: Families Make a Difference
A 10-session workshop for parents with children ages 3–8 providing educational resources & community support.
To Register: Click here 
For more information, please contact Debbie Bonilla at 617.349.6492 or Email Debbie
View the Flyer >>

Immigration Legal Clinics (FREE!)

3rd Wednesday each month
90 Third Street, Cambridge
Details >>

Middle School Network 2019-20 School Year Resource Guide
The new guide is here and is full of opportunities for middler schoolers!
Details >>

Cambridge in Motion's 
Healthy Snack of the Week

Roasted chickpeas mixed with diced cucumbers & light ranch dressing

MIT Shine
We are MIT SHINE, a team of women MIT students looking to help young girls discover their passion for math. Our program is a once-weekly, 2.5 hour session on MIT's campus, during which the girls will dance, play games, and do math one-on-one with a mentor. The SHINE curriculum is flexible and designed to allow girls to work at a level that is appropriate and interesting for them. We have had extremely positive reviews from girls and parents alike, and we hope to grow SHINE even more in the coming semester.

Affordable Housing
Find out about affordable rental and homeownership in Cambridge.
Details >>

The 2020 US Census is fast approaching and we want to make sure everyone in Cambridge is counted! Learn more about why the 2020 Census is so important, what you need to do, access materials, and more online. Want to help get the word out in Cambridge? Apply to be a part-time Census Outreach Worker to help the City and your community online.
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