8th Grade Supply Pickup at CSUS
8th graders, we are excited to begin reading Inside Out and Back Again! In order to complete your upcoming assignments, you will need to pick up a copy of the book from CSUS. 8th grade scholars and/or caregivers - Sign up here to pick up books this Monday or Tuesday.
Announcing this year's 2021 (Virtual) School Play!
Wednesday, January 20th | 3:30 PM | Join via Google Meet >>
Join the information session to learn the show title, how to get involved with stage crew, how to sign up for auditions, the performance plan and more. The meeting will be open to cast, crew, and caregivers. More details >>
Auditions will be held on February 2nd and 3rd with Callbacks on the 4th. Join the Google Classroom Callboard with code xkhwm6t or email Ms. Smith for more information.
TACI Tuesdays: Let’s Talk About...
Tuesdays | 12PM | Join via Google Meet >>
Join Ms. Kronhaus if you are an CSUS scholar interested in discussing current issues. Find support and brainstorm ideas around what we can do as a community to generate change! View flyer >>
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:
- Monday: 50 Church St. 12PM-8PM
- Tuesday: 50 Church St. 12PM-8PM
- Wednesday: 2254 Massachusetts Ave, St. John the Evangelist Church, 10AM-6PM
- Thursday: CambridgeSide in East Cambridge, 11AM-7PM (Drive-through testing in garage. Enter on First St.)
- Friday: 50 Church St. 12PM-8PM
- Saturday: Pisani Center located at 131 Washington Street. 11AM-7PM
- Sunday: CambridgeSide in East Cambridge, 11AM-7PM (Drive-through testing in garage. Enter on First St.)
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
- Harvard Square "Fridge in the Square"
The fridge is operated by neighbors, for neighbors serving Harvard Square as part of a national network of community fridges. With the principle 'take what you need, leave what you can', we aim to redistribute resources within our community to those in need on a hyper-local scale.
Sign up here to volunteer >>
For more info, please email or DM on Instagram @cambridgefridge.
- MLK Day Math Virtual Festival
Jan. 18 | 10AM-12PM | Register >>
A fun festival of math games and puzzles for Cambridge 1st-8th graders who love to play and their families. It is organized by the Cambridge Math Circle and is part of the City of Cambridge STEAM Initiative.
Questions? Email us.
- Fight the Flu. Get Your Flu Shot!
You can make an appointment for a flu shot with either your healthcare provider or local pharmacy. Learn more >>
- Broad Institute's Bio-Coding Club
- Cambridge CCC In-Person Full Day Support
- Girlx Only Leadership Development (GOLD)
Tuesdays | 5-7PM | Zoom | Register >>
- CEOC Resources: Food Pantry, P-EBT Benefit Help, Health insurance Application Support
- CEOC Food Pantry is now open at 11 Inman Street!
- Still haven’t received P-EBT benefits? Learn more >>
- Health insurance:
It is Open Enrollment for health insurance now through January 23, 2021. Learn more >>
- For more information on any of the above, please call 617.868.2900 or visit here.
- DHSP FREE Winter Programming
FREE virtual K-8 programming from 12/14 - 1/15, 3-6PM. Learn more >>
- 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 available at the O'Neill Branch (70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge)
- English Classes: Virtual Introductory Level ESOL & Intermediate ESOL classes available. 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:
Crunchy Apple Slices: Top sliced apples with nut butter then roll them in crushed crunchy cereal (like rice cereals or bran flakes)!
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