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Message from Christen Sohn
Good afternoon CSUS Parents and Caregivers,
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! I am so grateful for the dedicated, hard working teachers and staff at CSUS. It has been two years of constant change and unexpected challenge, and the folks at Cambridge Street remain flexible, accommodating, and focused on scholar well being and achievement. We appreciate CSUS Teachers!
Last week The Office of Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (OEIB) and the CPS ELA Department coordinated with CSUS to welcome local Latina author Jennifer De Leon! Ms. De Leon joined CSUS 8th graders for a reading and discussion followed by a Q &A hosted by scholars. She is author of the YA novel Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From (Simon & Schuster) which was chosen as a Junior Library Guild selection, and the essay collection White Space: Essays on Culture, Race, & Writing (UMass Press), which is a recipient of the Juniper Prize in Creative Nonfiction. Ms. De Leon is the editor of Wise Latinas: Writers on Higher Education (University of Nebraska Press), an anthology that won an International Latino Book Award. To learn more about Jennifer, you can visit her website.
In spite of this chilly weather, it’s May! We have much to look forward to in the coming weeks and as we approach the end of the year. Tomorrow and Thursday, May 4 and 5, are MCAS testing for all grades. Please ensure your scholar brings their fully-charged chromebook to school tomorrow.
Important Upcoming Dates
- May 3: Quarter 3 Progress Reports available for view in Aspen
- May 4 and May 5: Math MCAS for all grades*
- May 11: 8th Grade End of Year Celebration Planning Night 4:30-7PM VIRTUAL. Link to follow.
- May 18 and May 19: STE MCAS (8th grade only)*
- *Scholars in our Small Learning Communities may test on other/additional days as staffing allows. Your child’s teacher will communicate MCAS dates with you directly.
- May 26: Spring Into The Arts concert and art exhibition
- June 23: CSUS 8th Grade Graduation
COVID Updates
Our school community had 2 positive COVID cases identified through outside testing and reported over last week from 4/27-5/3. No additional scholars were impacted or identified as close contacts.
If you are interested in receiving weekly at-home rapid tests for your scholar, opt-in through the CPS Family Portal or by contacting Ms. Howard. Rapid tests should be administered Friday mornings before school. Positive results should be reported to the Main Office.
CSUS Art and Artist of the week
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 rest of the week!
Christen
8th Grade End of Year Celebration
Wednesday, May 11 | 5-6:30PM | Zoom
Please join us next Wednesday to hear from Cambridge Street Upper School staff in regards to the imminent transition from 8th into 9th Grade. Please join us to learn more about Graduation, and other upcoming important dates. For those unable to attend this meeting will be recorded and shared on our website.
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CSUS May Calendar
CSUS May calendar is now available. View calendar >>
Valentine’s Day Teacher Appreciation Breakfast Delivered!
 The Cambridge Street Parent Caregiver Organization would like to thank everyone who showed their love for our amazing staff in February. We raised just over $790 in wonderful donations. The hot breakfast items we purchased with donations plus the many baked goods, juices, and fruit donated were very well received by the school staff. Many said it was "amazing"! Thank you for making this event possible.
Our Bertucci’s fundraiser in mid-February raised $66.68. Thanks to everyone who participated!!
Join the PCO! We will be having a meeting soon to discuss upcoming events that will need our funding, such as the 8th grade trip, field day, and graduation. If you’d like to help out, please contact Tina.
SAVE THE DATE: Spring into the Arts
The Artemis Project (For rising 9th Grade Girls)
July 5 - August 5th | BU Campus
The Artemis Project is a five-week summer program that introduces girls to the creative thinking and problem-solving skills that are at the core of computer science. The program makes fundamental topics in computer science fun and engaging by incorporating both hands-on activities as well as real-world applications. Lunch is provided each day. A payment of $100 non-refundable registration fee is required.
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Healthy Snack of the Week
 Hard boiled egg slices on whole wheat toast! Tip: Sprinkle paprika or slices green onions on top for a pop of color and flavor!
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