Message from Christen Sohn

Good afternoon CSUS Parents and Caregivers,

What a week!

Last Thursday was our first joint meeting for the CSUS School Site Council and Equity Team. This meeting was an opportunity to review the history and past accomplishments of the CSUS School Site Council, become acquainted with the district expectations for building-based Equity Teams, and plan next steps. The immediate next step for both groups is to recruit additional members! If you are interested in joining the CSUS School Site Council or Equity Team please email me.

Friday’s school play marked the debut theatrical performance on the 840 Cambridge St stage. Chaired and Finishing Sentences were presented Friday, January 21st via Livestream and were a grand success. The combined cast and crew reaches around 50 scholars who all deserve the thunderous applause that came from our audience of over 150 screens and 10 or so members of the live studio audience. Check out the program for more information on scholar and staff involvement, or the Padlet (password CSUSplay2022) to share your thoughts and ask any lingering questions. Thanks to all who supported this process in a time when the arts matter most!

In the coming months, our School Site Council will plan relevant programming for families, including continuing the CSUS Diversity Dialogues series to engage our community in conversations about race and equity. The CSUS Equity Team will launch an Equity Audit with the goal of reviewing and examining CSUS’ existing policies, procedures, and practices to learn more about various aspects of equity at Cambridge Street and identify systemic barriers to equity.

Report Cards
Semester 1 report cards will be available in Aspen on Friday, February 11. See this video with instructions for how to check your scholars’ grades.

Scholar Led Conferences
CSUS will be holding Scholar Led Conferences February 7-18. Scholar Led Conferences are an opportunity for your scholar to showcase their schoolwork from Semester 1 and discuss progress on their educational goals with you. Advisors will be in touch soon to schedule your child’s scholar led conference.

COVID Updates
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.

CSUS Art and Artist of the week (shared late last week - so including this piece again!)
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

Cambridge College Access Program available to 6th Graders

Dear 6th Grade CSUS Families,

I am writing to share about an out-of-school time program called Breakthrough. If this is your first-time hearing about Breakthrough, please click here to check out their website.

Breakthrough is a college access program here in Cambridge. Students can only apply in 6th grade, and they commit to the program for six years. The program comprises of a weekly afterschool program from grade 7-9 and a six-week summer program. As students get older in high school, they receive 1:1 mentoring throughout the college process. The deadline to apply is February 7, 2022. This is a very competitive program, so be sure to submit your application as early as possible!

They are hosting an informational webinar today, January 26th at 7PM over Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link.
Register here >>

Breakthrough is also hosting online and in-person application workshops this Saturday and Sunday from 1-5PM. Please use the link to register for an in-person or Zoom workshop session.
Register here >>

Please reach out to Kimone Simpson if you have questions.

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 >> 
More details >>

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!

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.

View services >>

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 Pie Oatmeal. Cooked oatmeal with chopped apples and a drizzle of honey. Tip: Also try chopped walnuts or almonds, or brown sugar instead of honey.

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 >>