Message from Christen Sohn

Good afternoon CSUS Parents and Caregivers,

Cobra Volleyball season concluded last week with our CSUS teams advancing to the semifinals and the championships. Congrats on a great season!

This week I am very excited to finally launch our School Site Council and CSUS Equity Team. The Equity Team is a body of stakeholders from our across our community whose focus will be improving the school’s past and current efforts to ensure academic success for all scholars with an intentional equity-focused anti-racist lens. Our initial meeting will be a joint meeting with the School Site Council. Our agenda will review CSUS’ School Site Council’s past initiatives and the CPS recommendations for School Site Councils and Equity Teams moving forward. At this meeting we will refine goals, next steps, and future meeting dates for both groups. Our School Site Council and Equity Team meeting will be held virtually TONIGHT, January 20 from 6:30-7:30PM. Zoom information will be emailed this evening.

If you are interested in joining the CSUS School Site Council or Equity Team and unable to make this evening’s meeting, please email me. We are aware of an incoming 9th grade family meeting this evening that may impact attendance for our 8th grade caregivers. We will schedule a follow up time for these families or can share meeting recording and notes depending on interest and availability.

COVID Updates
THANK YOU parents and caregivers for your patience and understanding as we navigate a recent increase in positive COVID cases and the related communication associated with testing and identifying close contacts. Moving forward, COVID update emails will include information about positive tests conducted outside of school/reported by caregivers in addition to results from building-based testing. You will always be notified immediately regarding positive test results, positive pool tests, and close contacts. Cumulative community updates regarding positive cases in our community will now happen weekly to limit the volume of emails folks are receiving.

Here are the most recent district guidelines around COVID quarantine and testing. If your child tests positive outside of school, please contact the CSUS Main Office regarding quarantine, supports for your scholar and family, and to determine your child’s return date.

Friday, Jan 21
This year’s CSUS Theater performance is this Friday, January 21, at 7PM. Our performance will be live streamed. The evening will consist of 2 one-act plays, “Chaired,” by Christian Kiley and “Finishing Sentences,” by Scott Giessler. Fill out this form to register for a link to the livestream. The link and playbill will be sent out 1 hour prior to the performance. Reach out to Ms. Smith with any questions.

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CSUS Art and Artist of the week
CSUS Scholar Artist of the Week: Jan. 18, 2022

Koki Cameron
Grade 8
“Racoon”, Acrylic Paint on cut out paper

Thank you for entrusting us with your scholar’s learning. We understand that you have choices regarding your child’s education, and appreciate you choosing CSUS. Your partnership and trust are a huge part of what makes CSUS spell SUCCESS!

Have a wonderful Friday and weekend,
Christen

Robots That Make a Difference (Grades 7-8)

Mondays, February 7 - May 2 | 4-6PM | Cambridge Public Library
Using a humanities first approach students are introduced to robotics. Over 10 weeks, students learn how to use the design process to understand the daily challenges of people with disabilities.

Register here >> 
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7th Grade NetPals Program Launching End of January

All 7th grade scholars have the opportunity to be paired with a mentor to learn more about careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. The program includes email correspondence and a virtual meet-up with the mentor during science class time. This program is coordinated by Cambridge Street Volunteers and a part of the 7th grade science curriculum. Your scholar received this letter and permission form to bring home.

Please reach out to 7th grade science teacher, Jacke Montminy, with any questions or concerns. Thank you!

CSUS January Calendar

CSUS January calendar is now available. View calendar >>

Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee Services

Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC) is Cambridge’s anti-poverty agency. Our mission is to empower people and mobilize resources to fight poverty’s causes and impacts through education and organizing.

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The Community Art Center Teen Programs for ages 13-18

The Community Arts Center is really looking to boost their participation for teens ages 13-18. Check out our website and APPLY! Visit us on Instagram and Twitter @caccambridge.

More details >>
Apply here >>

Healthy Snack of the Week

Apple Sandwiches! Slice apples thinly and place cheddar cheese slices between. Tip: Serve with dried fruits like cranberries, apricots and prunes!

In Our Community

• Find It Cambridge
  Visit Find It Cambridge for lots of great resources. You can also call/text 617.686.2998 or email Andrew for help.
  
• See a curated list of programs, events, and resources within our district & community! See list >>