Letter to Caregivers
Dear CSUS Parents and Caregivers,
Please see below for important dates, updates, and reminders for the coming week at Cambridge Street.
We are busily preparing for the upcoming return of additional in-person learners to Cambridge Street and are looking forward to sharing schedule and safety information with families this Thursday evening, April 15, at 6:30PM.
Graduation Name Letter
As the weather gets warmer, we are also looking towards the end of the school year and celebrating our 8th graders as they move on to CRLS. In an an email to 8th grade families on Friday, we asked caregivers to please complete this form with information regarding how you would like your scholar’s name to appear on their diploma by April 16. 8th grade caregivers are invited to join the CSUS School Site Council for an 8th grade Graduation discussion and planning session tomorrow, April 12, at 6:30PM.
April 12 - Grades close for Quarter 3*
Assignments impacting scholars’ Quarter 3 grades must be submitted by April 12 in order to be factored into their Quarter 3 grade. *This date was reported incorrectly in last week’s Sunday Rundown - we apologize for the confusion! There will be no Flex Time assignments this week.
CSUS School Site Council Meeting: 8th Grade Graduation
April 12 | 6:30-7:30PM
8th grade caregivers, watch your email and Remind messages on Monday for a Zoom link.
Evening meeting for Caregivers of returning in-person learners
April 15 | 6:30-7:30PM
Please watch your email next Thursday for a Zoom link. Video recording of the evening’s meeting and slides/other information will be posted on our website and emailed to caregivers the following day. If you have questions about the April 28 transition please contact Ms. Robinson or Mr. Adams. You can also call the CSUS Main Office at 617.349.3050.
April 19-23 is April Break; no school for Scholars
April 26 - Staff PD Day to prepare for the return to full day in-person learning. No School for scholars on April 26
April 27 - Scholars should follow the current Tuesday Hybrid
Learning schedule.
6th and 8th graders who returned to in-person learning as of March 1 will attend school from 8:55-12:15. All 7th graders and all 6th and 8th grade scholars attending school remotely as of March 1 should attend school remotely. *6-8 Scholars enrolled in our 4-day in-person sub-separate program will attend school from 8:55-2:55.
April 28 - Return to full day in-person learning for families who opted
to return in-person.
Families of scholars returning in person should have received confirmation of in-person learning mode and in-person medical paperwork prior to April 28. If you have not received confirmation of your learning mode (an email from CSUS stating that your child will be returning in-person) please contact Ms. Robinson or Mr. Adams. You can also call the CSUS Main Office at 617.349.3050. Scholars should not return in-person unless their learning mode has been confirmed by CSUS.
Need Tech Support?
For assistance with a CPS Chromebook or wifi/connectivity issues, contact the Helpdesk.
As always, thank you for entrusting Cambridge Street with your scholar’s learning. We understand that you have choices regarding your child’s education, and we appreciate you choosing CSUS.
Peace,
Manuel and Christen
Dear CSUS 8th grade families and caregivers,
8th grade scholars in Cambridge will have an opportunity to engage in a spring/summer Comprehensive Algebra Modular Bridge (CAMBridge) Program. This program will offer all 8th grade scholars the opportunity to demonstrate, deepen, and strengthen their mathematical understanding of 8th grade and/or Algebra 1 standards.
Learn more about the program by:
Please reach out directly to Julie Ward and Katisha John with questions!
School Site Council/Graduation Meeting
Monday, April 12 | 6:30-7:30PM | Zoom
School Site-Council presents a discussion about 8th grade graduation!
Please join us to share your hopes, goals, and ideas for a celebration of our 8th grade graduates. This conversation will help us frame the work as we head into the end of the school year.
Science Club for Girls April Vacation Week FREE Coding Club!
Science Club for Girls is pleased to offer a one-week VIRTUAL exploration of computer coding for middle school (6-8th grade) girls and those who identify with girlhood. Coding Club dates and times are:
- Tuesday, April 20 | 3:30-5PM
- Wednesday, April 21 | 3:30-5PM
- Thursday, April 22 | 3:30-5PM
- Friday, April 23 | 3:30-5PM
All participants must have access to a computer (Chromebook or similar) and access to the internet. We will be using Zoom for the club meetings and FREE downloadable software for the coding (which will be shown how to download on the first day of clubs).
NOTE: At this time, we are only accepting registrations from girls and those who identify with girlhood in the Greater Boston area.
Excited to join us? Space is limited!! Register here >>
Just Eats Grocery Boxes
Many of our families are missing our monthly school-based School Markets and so are we!! To help us out, our partners at Food For Free are offering food boxes for families at 4 of the school Market sites. We are offering these free boxes to our free lunch families and they will be available at lunch pick-up sites twice a month. We are trying to figure out our numbers for distribution, so we NEED FAMILIES TO SIGN UP! Sign up here >>
The boxes have fruits and veggies, as well as a grain (such as rice) and a protein (such as beans). They are heavy (approximately 30 pounds a piece) so you will need a car or a cart to bring them home. You can sign-up for the site closest to your house!
Note: These boxes are also distributed at Walden Square, Newtowne Court, Roosevelt Towers and 808-812 Memorial Drive. Please contact your Residential Service Provider if you would like to pick-up there.
NetPals STEM Exploration Club
Tuesdays | 3:15 - 4:15PM | Register here >>
Join Ms. Montminy and Cambridge based scientists to explore science happening around you! Each week different scientists will run hands-on activity presentations and challenge the group to think about real world problems and applications. More details >>
For questions, please email Ms. Montminy.
Cambridge Debate League
Tuesdays | 3-4PM | View Flyer >>
Interested in debate? Join the Cambridge Debate Team! *Available to any student in Grades 6-8th. Contact Megan Litten to request your virtual invitation. More details >>