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Message from Christen Sohn
Good afternoon CSUS Parents and Caregivers,
End of year activities are in full swing at CSUS! Last week I was able to join the 6th grade on their field trip to the Charles River. Our scholars shared and celebrated their impressive science knowledge of algae blooms, floating wetlands, and river ecosystems. This week our 8th graders are welcoming their caregivers and community members to their Cobra Capstone presentations. We are so proud of their hard work, and can’t wait to celebrate with them on Friday’s trip and again at graduation next week!
A reminder to all that we have no school on Monday in observance of Juneteenth, which is on Sunday. Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Texas learned about the end of legalized enslavement and the Civil War. I hope all in our community are able to find a way to celebrate Juneteenth by gathering with friends and family, attending a community event, engaging in new learning about the history of the holiday, or through reparations.
COVID Updates
Our school community had 2 positive COVID cases identified through outside testing over last week from 6/8-6/14. 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
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 12PM
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
ATTENTION BAND AND ORCHESTRA FAMILIES!
As the year comes to a close we are collecting all school owned instruments for inventory and cleaning. If you have an instrument at home- PLEASE send it in with your scholar as soon as possible! Thank you!
Celebrating Juneteenth!
Saturday, June 18 | 4-9PM | Hoyt Field, 12 Gilmore St. 02139
On June 18, Friday Night Hype will be joining forces with the Cambridge Youth and Caregivers Connect collaboration for an evening of food, fun, music and basketball! The celebration will be running from 4PM until 9PM, and at 5:30PM we will be holding a youth Basketball tournament.
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Cambridge Boxing is back at the YMCA!
Mondays & Thursdays | 4-5:30PM | Cambridge YMCA (820 Mass Ave.)
The Cambridge Police Youth Boxing & Fitness Program is a collaboration between the Cambridge Police Family Social Justice Section & the Cambridge YMCA. This is a FREE program and participants MUST register online and complete all forms. All equipment is provided however participants must dress for a workout.
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How to sign up >>
For questions, please reach out to Officer J.J. Jones.
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 June Calendar
CSUS June calendar is 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 >>
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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.
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