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Message from Christen Sohn
Good afternoon CSUS Parents and Caregivers,
There are really no words to express how moving it was to enjoy our scholars sharing their artistic talents live, in person, with our community for last week’s Spring into the Arts showcase. Last Thursday marked the first time our entire school has gathered in the auditorium since early 2020. It was the first time many of our caregivers were able to enter the 840 Cambridge Street building. There have been countless rules and safety restrictions limiting the ways our scholars can access the arts in the past two years - it was truly joyful to see their talent and passion on display, and to share it with all of you!
Many, many thanks to the folks who made it possible - Ms Chanler, Ms Silbert, Ms Carmichael, Ms Buchholz, Mr Baeza, Ms Nelson and Mr Watts, thank you for your commitment to our scholars and their pursuits of music, song, dance, poetry and visual art. Our scholars and their families were so grateful and so proud. We came out of the pandemic with the district's only Symphony Orchestra, bilingual poetry, serious dance moves, and a chorus that brought members of the audience to tears! 840 Cambridge Street served as gallery to walls upon walls (and windows, and tables) of art on display, including a table of clay and felt that looked good enough to eat. Once again our staff and scholars have demonstrated that CSUS Spells SUCCESS!
Today, May 31st is 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!
COVID Updates:
Our school community had 4 positive COVID cases identified through outside testing over last week from 5/25-5/31. Our weekly pool testing has been delayed due to the Monday holiday. Positives from today’s testing will be shared in next week’s Tuesday Take Home. Any families at the impacted grade level would receive a separate communication from CSUS. See here for the Superintendent’s most recent communication regarding masking.
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.
Important Upcoming Dates
May 31: Last day for CSUS Clubs and late bus
June 8 or 9: 7th Grade Science Field Trip to Alewife Brook Reservation
June 10: 6th Grade trip to Charles River
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 21: 6/7th Grade End of Year Dance
June 21: 8th Grade End of Year Semi Formal Dinner Dance
June 23: Early Release for CSUS scholars only; scholars dismissed at 12 pm
June 23: CSUS 8th Grade Graduation, 3:00 pm at 840 Cambridge Street
June 24: 7th Grade End of Year Trip
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
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 >>
Updated Incident Reporting System
 All members of the school community can report any incident of inappropriate conduct, such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying, other civil rights violations or other areas of concern can be reported through SpeakfullyNow.
To learn more about the Incident Reporting System, policies, and procedures, click here or scan the QR code to the right.
Healthy Snack of the Week
 Cucumber Stackers! Cucumber slices with cheddar cheese and tuna salad on top. Tip: Mix tasty spices (like dill, cilantro, or paprika, etc) into the tuna!
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