December Calendar
Check out this month's events in Cambridge Street Upper School's December Calendar! View Calendar >>
Friday Night Hype is Back!
December 18 | 6-8PM | Sign up here! >>
Friday Night Hype is a once a month online event for Upper School Scholars within the Cambridge Public School district. One Friday a month Scholars will have the opportunity to sign up to hear from a guest speaker via Zoom, followed by activities and discussion with community mentors and volunteers within breakout spaces.
Our First Guest Speaker is Social Justice Advocate, and Community Activist Samantha Smith, AKA Babyy Hairz. More information >>
CSUS Winter Time Support Drive
Good Evening CSUS Parents and Caregivers, for many families this year has been challenging and difficult, and as we move into the next few months those challenges can become even more of a burden than they currently are. To support scholars and families within our school community that may be in need this winter, the CSUS PCO will be holding a winter time support drive this month.
If you are able and willing to donate to the cause we will be accepting donations via the PCO Website.
Attention CSUS Families! Influenza Vaccination Reminder
This is a reminder that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts now requires all children who attend Massachusetts schools be immunized against influenza by December 31, 2020. The only exceptions are for documented medical or religious exemptions. View letter>>
Virtual Art Lunch
Grade 7/8 - Wednesdays | 12:30PM - 1PM
Grade 6 - Thursdays | 12:30PM - 1PM
Hang out with Ms. Silbert, Sofija and CSUS scholars for art lunch via Google Classroom Meet! To join, email Ms. Silbert. Flyer>>
Reduced Fare Student T-Passes
Reduced fare student t-passes are available at the CSUS main office. Please contact Assistant Principal, Ms. Sohn at 617-599-7508 if you experience difficulty accessing the building.
Illustrative Mathematics Curriculum
Grade 6 scholars will be using this curriculum in math. Click here to learn more >>
Remote Learning Assignments and Resources
Coronavirus (COVD-19) Testing
Where to Get Tested
Testing appointments through the City's free mobile-testing program are now available at the following locations:
– Sundays, Thursdays, 11AM - 7PM | CambridgeSide in East Cambridge (Drive-through testing in garage. Enter on First St.)
– Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, 12NOON - 8PM (beginning Nov. 9th) | 50 Church St.
– Wednesdays, 10AM - 6PM | 2254 Massachusetts Ave, St. John the Evangelist Church
– Saturdays, 11AM - 7PM | Pisani Center located at 131 Washington Street.
You can schedule an appointment online or by calling 617.349.9788.
Breakfast & Lunch Distribution
The CPS Food & Nutrition team will provide breakfast and lunch to your children as the school year begins, Monday through Friday from 12NOON to 1PM! See what's on the menu this month and pick up a turkey deli sandwich or hummus & veggie pack today at a site near you: View the Menu >>
View Distribution Sites >>
Find It Cambridge
There are many programs available to Kindergarteners - 8th Graders this Fall. Here are some resources for:
Find other opportunities here or call/text 617.686.2998, or email us.
Programs are continuing to update their opportunities based on the recent state guidelines, so check back often!
In Our Community
- Fight the Flu. Get Your Flu Shot!
Now more than ever, it is critically important to get a flu shot (also called seasonal flu vaccine). Flu season begins in the late fall and goes through winter, peaking between the months of December and February, but people can still get the flu as late as May.
Preventing the spread of flu will limit the need for flu-related medical appointments and hospitalizations, freeing up resources to help people with COVID-19. You can make an appointment for a flu shot with either your healthcare provider or local pharmacy.
Cambridge Health Alliance patients (12 - 22 years old) OR Cambridge Public Schools students (12 - 22 years old) can now receive a flu shot at the Teen Health Center located in Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. Call 617.665.1548 to schedule an appointment.
Note: It's mandatory for CPS students to receive flu shots by 12/31.
Learn more >>
- Holiday Pops: Festive Stories for the Whole Family
December 20 | 4PM | View Flyer >>
The CSO will produce a free live stream event with pre-recorded video featuring a mini version of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. More details >>
- Broad Institute's Bio-Coding Club
- Cambridge CCC In-Person Full Day Support
- Girlx Only Leadership Development (GOLD)
Tuesdays | 5-7PM | Zoom | Register >>
- DHSP Free K-8 Virtual Programming Open Houses
Families are invited to learn more about DHSP Online at Virtual Open Houses offered over the next two weeks. More details >>
*Please take this 5-minute survey to tell us about how DHSP Online can best support your family!
View Open Houses Dates
Grades K-2 >> | Grades 3-5 >> | Grades 6-8 >>
- FREE Adult Education Programs
If you work with adults who would benefit from free ABE, ESOL, and high school equivalency classes, here are some programs. Details >>
- McLean Hospital Mental Health Webinars
McLean Hospital has dedicated their time making free resources available for the public. View Upcoming Webinars >>
- Free Meals for All Students
Monday - Friday, 12-1PM. Details >>
- Guide to Healthier Snacking
Find handy tips on the right hand margin of the School Health page on the CPHD website! Guide available in multiple languages.
- Cambridge Families of Color Coalition (CFCC)
The CFCC is a collective of families and students of color working to uplift, empower, celebrate, and nurture our students and each other.
Learn more >>
- Food Resources
For more information about Food Pantries, Financial Assistance for Food, Free Delivery Services and more, please check the list from FinditCambridge. We also have an updated Food Resources flyer that lists all the pantries, congregate programs, school meals, etc. (find all translated languages on the CiM main page) operations in Cambridge and a current Farmers Market flyer.
- Cambridge Public Library Resources
- Contactless Holds Pickup Service hours at the O'Neill Branch (70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge):
- Wednesdays, 1-7:30PM
- Thursdays, 11AM-5:30PM
- Fridays, 11AM-5:30PM
- Haitian Folkloric Dance
December 18 | 4PM
Classes for kids of all ages and their caregivers on Haitian Folkloric Dance with Jean Appolon Expressions. These will be short, 20-minute movement breaks at the end of a long week of virtual life. You can see the program description here.
- English Classes: Virtual Introductory Level ESOL Classes run by Cambridge Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m and 1pm. Intermediate ESOL classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m. Registration is required for each class. Please see the Library’s online events calendar for more details.
- Stay Connected with CPL! To keep up with what’s happening at the Library, please subscribe to the CPL email list or visit the website.
Healthy Snack of the Week
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Here's Cambridge in Motion's Healthy Snack of the Week:
Carrot & Broccoli Salad: Shredded carrots and chopped broccoli florets mixed with 1-2 tablespoons of Italian dressing.
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