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Message from Christen Sohn
Good afternoon CSUS Parents and Caregivers,
 May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month and Jewish American Heritage Month! In addition to dedicating time in their classes to celebrating the history, contributions, and culture of Jewish Americans and the AAPI community, CSUS scholars also exhibited their art, Koi Fish at last weekend’s Somerville-Cambridge Asian Festival. The piece below was created by Theia Lund, Quinn Soper, Ilya Gray-Pai, Clio Flackett, Josephine Nichols, and Zetta Coyle Rasovic.
Koi fish often embody strength and perseverance to face life's challenges and to move forward in Asian art. The students at CSUS found Koi Fish to be the perfect symbol for their experiences navigating middle school during the pandemic. The students have shown great resilience and creativity and just keep swimming.
Tuesday, May 31st will be the last day for CSUS after school programming. CSUS staff appreciates scholar enthusiasm and excitement for our after school clubs and activities and look forward to hanging out again next school year!
Our Spring in the Arts concert is THIS THURSDAY, May 26 from 4-8PM. If your child is participating in the Visual Art Show or the Evening Performance please have your child follow up with the VPA Program Director for information about uniform, call time, dress rehearsal, etc. Note, per CPS guidelines all audience members are required to wear a face mask and show proof of vaccination for entry. “Grab and go” meals will be available for families to take outdoors to eat or to bring home. Thank you for your support and feel free to reach out to CSUS Administration for more info on audience guidelines.
CSUS Artist of the Week
CSUS Scholar Artist of the Week: May 23, 2022
Elisa Rodrigues
Grade 6
“Gal Gadot”
Pencil Drawing using Grid Method
Important Upcoming Dates
May 26: Spring Into The Arts concert and art exhibition
May 30: No School - Memorial Day
May 31: Last day for CSUS Clubs and late bus
June 8 or 9: 7th Grade Science Field Trip to Alewife Brook Reservation
June 15: 8th Grade trip to American Repertory Theater matinee performance of 1776
June 17: 8th Grade Boston field trip
June 20: No School - Juneteenth (observed)
June 23: Early Release for CSUS scholars only; scholars dismissed at 12Noon
June 23: CSUS 8th Grade Graduation, 3PM at 840 Cambridge Street
Please continue to check our weekly communication as well as emails and Remind notifications from your scholars’ teachers about additional end-of-year events.
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
CSUS Assistant Principal Search
Dear Cambridge Street Upper School Faculty, Staff, and Parents,
I am writing to share news with the Cambridge Street Upper School community on the upcoming search for the next Assistant Principal of CSUS.
We are grateful to Ms. Tiffany Robinson for stepping up to lead CSUS as Interim Assistant Principal. The commitment of both Ms. Sohn and Ms. Robinson to the students, families, and educators has been felt by many. They both have used their skill and expertise to support the CSUS school community through great transition.
Choosing an Assistant Principal is one of the most critical decisions we make as a school community. We are committed to having an inclusive search and selection process that is reflective of your school community’s voices. In embarking on the search for the next Assistant Principal of CSUS, the first opportunity for engagement in this process is to respond to the Assistant Principal search survey. We want to encourage everyone to share your thoughts and feedback on the professional and personal attributes of what you would like to see in the next Assistant Principal and if you would like to assist us further with our search please indicate so on the survey here.
Homework Calendars
Click on the following links to import these Google Homework Calendars for the remainder of the year. Grade 7 | Grade 8
Spring into the Arts
Our Spring in the Arts concert is less than two weeks away and we are fired up for a good time! If your child is participating in the Evening Performance please follow up with the individual Program Director for information about uniform, call time, dress rehearsal, etc. Additionally, every scholar at CSUS has selected their art and it will be displayed in the Cafeteria for the Visual Art Show scheduled from 4 - 8PM. Thursday, May 26th. Note per CPS guidelines all audience members are required to wear a face mask and show proof of vaccination for entry. Thank you for your support and feel free to reach out to CSUS Administration for more info on audience guidelines.
CSUS May Calendar
CSUS May calendar is now available. View calendar >>
CAMBridge Summer Program for 8th Graders
The 8th Grade → Algebra CAMBridge Program (Comprehensive Algebra Modules) is a self-paced program for all 8th grade students with the opportunity to demonstrate, deepen, and strengthen their mathematical understanding of Algebra 1 standards. Learn more >>
Middle School Health Survey
Every two years all middle schoolers across the district take this very important survey.
- The survey is completely anonymous.
- It gives us information on how students are feeling about themselves and the school.
- We use this information to figure out how we can make ourselves a better school and what supports students need. It also tells us what we are doing well, which is always good to hear.
- We don’t get the information back until the fall. When we have it, we will definitely share the results with you and let you know what we plan to do about it!
Click here for more details from the district communication >>
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.
More details >>
View flyer >>
Healthy Snack of the Week
 Tuna Bites: Whole grain crackers topped with lettuce and tuna salad.
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