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Message from the Principal
Hello CSUS Families,
Last week brought lots of sunshine, our first Early Release, the rollout of iReady Screen testing and so much more! We are excited for our first full week of school. Scholars will begin their elective courses this Wednesday and Thursday. Be sure to ask your child what two clubs they chose!
Save the Date! Our tenth annual Back to School Night is scheduled for 10/7 from 6:30 to 8PM. This will be an in-person opportunity for you to meet your child’s teachers, learn more about the curriculum and participate in some fun activities. All families are welcome and encouraged to attend!
We know COVID related questions are often present in our minds. Please find below helpful information provided by the district around Quarantine and Travel Rules.
COVID District Updates
What are the CPS COVID-19 quarantine rules? Every case is individually reviewed by the Cambridge Public Health Department and next steps determined based on specific details of the case. This guide to COVID-19 Testing and Quarantine Protocols, provides more information on the general next steps.
What are CPS’s travel policies? The purpose of CPS travel policies is to minimize the likelihood that individuals who have potentially been exposed to COVID will enter CPS buildings. Therefore, travel policies may change periodically in response to changes in vaccination rates and infection rates in other communities.
Due to high community vaccination rates and relatively low infection rates, travel within New England and New York State is allowed with no special precautions regardless of vaccination status. For domestic travel outside of New England and New York State, fully vaccinated individuals must self-monitor symptoms for 14 days and unvaccinated/partially vaccinated individuals must quarantine for 7 consecutive days, get tested with a viral (PCR) test 3-5 days after travel, and can return to school on Day 8 with proof of negative test. For international travel, vaccinated individuals must self-monitor for symptoms and get tested on day 3-5 upon return. Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals who travel internationally must quarantine for 7 days, get tested with a viral (PCR) test 3-5 days after travel, and may return on the 8th day after returning home from travel with a negative test.
FYI: Changes to COVID-19 Manual: CPS has updated the COVID-19 Safety, Health and Facilities Manual to clarify travel policies, protocols regarding the use of science equipment, expectations for mealtime, and that students are allowed to sit in a circle and student desks may be arranged in groupings - facing one another - as long as they are all wearing masks.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Have a great day!
Ms. Schwarz and Ms. Robinson
6th Grade Math Unit 1 commences
this week!
Here is how you can help your scholars at home. View support materials >>
Band and Orchestra is Back!
Band and Orchestra lessons and full rehearsals will be starting this week! If your scholar signed up for Band or Orchestra they will receive one small group lesson, and one full Band or Orchestra rehearsal each week. We're looking forward to making music together again!
Please direct any questions to Aimee Chanler (Band Director) or Simon Watts (Orchestra Director).
Letter from Health, Physical Education and Wellness Department
"Dear Parents, Caregivers and Families,
My name is Dan G. - I’m in my 6th year teaching Health and Wellness at CSUS. I will also be teaching some grade 6 Physical Education. Scholars have health and wellness twice a week for one semester..."
Read full letter >>
A Gathering: CPS Caregivers and Educators TOMORROW
September 29th | 10-11:30AM & 6-7:30PM, Zoom
CPS has teamed up with Massachusetts Statewide Family Engagement Center and Cambridge Families of Color Coalition to bring families and educators together to discuss strategies to support families, two-way communication, and support families and educators to access resources. Educators and Families will have a sense of a new beginning to family-school partnerships at Cambridge Public Schools.
We hope you will join us via Zoom on Wednesday, 9/29. We will hold a session from 10-11:30AM and will repeat the same session from 6-7:30PM.
Register here >>
Join the Cambridge Street Parent Caregiver Organization
September 30th | 6:30PM, Zoom
Are you interested in getting involved in supporting the school, teachers and students of Cambridge Street Upper School? The CSUS PCO is looking for new members and your ideas! Learn more at our first PCO meeting of the year. Last year we funded teacher appreciation events, graduation, and field day, as well as providing support for the school staff and teachers. Please come!
Questions? Contact Tina Lieu.
Chalk on the Walk
October 10th | Church Street in Harvard Square at Oktoberfest
Chalk on the Walk is the Rotary Club of Cambridge's annual fundraiser. The proceeds help the Club support college scholarships, local literacy and education programs and many Cambridge Rotary grants to local and global nonprofits as well as supporting the club's service projects throughout the year.
More details >>
Register here >>
STEAM IT UP! (Cambridge-wide K-8 Family STEAM Night)
Thursday, October 21st | 6-8PM, Pemberton Ave, Cambridge MA behind the Rindge Avenue Upper School/Peabody Elementary School
Are you curious about all the science, technology, engineering, art and math
that exists in the world around you? Have you ever wanted to observe and
learn from real insects specimens? Maybe you'd like to engineer a terrifically
tall tower? Come join local STEAM providers for a fun filled evening!
More details >>
 Healthy Snack of the Week
Tomato & Cucumber Mixup! Chopped tomatoes and cucumbers, white beans, a little lime juice and a pinch of salt. Tip: Any white bean will do - try chickpeas, cannelini beans, navy beans, etc.
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