Letter to Caregivers
Dear CSUS Parents and Caregivers,
Please see below for important updates for our families of in-person and remote scholars.
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This month in Advisories, scholars and staff are engaging in activities that recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.
8th Grade Graduation
This week Grade 8 families should have received an email containing the Save the Date for this year's Eighth Grade Graduation. It will take place on June 16th at 3:30. Additional details to follow. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Robinson.
Congratulations Ms. Schwarz!
CSUS is excited to announce that Ms. Kendal Schwarz will assume the role of our building-wide Mathematics Coach/Interventionist while Marisa Berenbaum is on family leave.
MCAS
Below is CSUS’ schedule for MCAS testing, which will begin next week.
Grade(s)
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Date(s) |
Grade 6
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May 27/28
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Grade 7
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June 1/2
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Grade 8
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June 2/ 3 / 4
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We will continue to share information and expectations with both in-person and remote families as needed in the coming days. Remote families, please look for an email early next week with instructions for how your child will participate in the MCAS remotely. We will share steps for readying your scholar’s laptop and preparing their testing space as well.
Listening conferences
CSUS will host Listening Conferences for caregivers the week of June 7. One of your scholar’s teachers will reach out with options for how to connect and share feedback regarding your child’s experiences in the fourth academic quarter and this school year overall. You will have the opportunity to meet one of your child’s teachers or complete a feedback survey.
Congratulations Cast and Crew
Congratulations to the cast and crew of this year’s CSUS Play: 10 Ways to Survive Life in a Quarantine. Many thanks to Ms. Becky Smith and the other members of CSUS staff who supported our scholars in making this fully remote production a success!
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
Celebrate Scratch Week with CPS!
CPS Scratch Week
May 17th - 23rd
Celebrate Scratch Week with CPS May 17-23! Create and share your own Scratch project by visiting the CPS Scratch Week website.
Virtual Celebration
Wednesday, May 26th | 6-7PM
Join a virtual celebration to see shared projects and learn more about Scratch in Cambridge Public Schools!
Science Club for Girls: FREE Summer Rocketry Program
Mon. - Fri., July 6-16 or August 9-20 | 1:30-3:30PM
As a young rocket scientist you will design, build and launch your own model rockets while learning about aerospace careers, astronaut life and the science behind model rockets! More details >>
*Open to rising 6th - 8th grade girls and non-binary students from the Greater Boston area. Register here >>
Friday Night Hype at Starlight
Friday, May 28th | 6-8PM | Starlight Square
We invite your scholars to join us for an evening of fun at Starlight Square! Scholars who attend will be able to participate in a myriad of fun activities and games, listen to music played by DJ Incognito, and eat a great meal with their friends. Watch this video to see a few of our scholars sharing why they feel others should come out and join Friday Night Hype!
Sign up here >>
More details >>
CAMBridge letter to 8th grade families
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:
Visit website >>
Read flyer >>
Please reach out directly to Julie Ward and Katisha John with questions!
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 >>