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Message from Christen Sohn
Good afternoon CSUS Parents and Caregivers,
Today was our final Scholar Attribute assembly of the year. We celebrated Academic Excellence and Resilience. A scholar performed an original song on her guitar to tumultuous applause. Our 8th graders shared their Cobra Capstones, highlighting and celebrating their academic growth. Scholars from our GSA shared the outcome of their two bake sales, which raised a total of more than $1000 for LGBTQ+ focused non profits. It was a spirited and special way to end our last assembly for the year.
It is a busy week at CSUS! In addition to today’s assemblies, scholars are attending trips and finishing final projects. Last night we hosted two successful and VERY well-attended dances. I am also excited to share that the weather looks to be cooperating, and our 8th grade graduation ceremony will be held outdoors tomorrow at 3pm!
COVID Updates:
Our school community had 1 positive COVID case identified through pool testing over last week from 6/15-6/22. 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 at [email protected]. Rapid tests should be administered Friday mornings before school. Positive results should be reported to the Main Office by calling 617-349-3050.
Important Upcoming Dates
- June 23: Early Release for CSUS scholars ONLY; scholars dismissed at 12Noon
- June 23: CSUS 8th Grade Graduation, 3PM 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 celebratory rest of the week!
Christen
Summer Reading & Math Expectations
Summer Reading
Students can check out books this summer by completing the following permission form. View a list of summer reading books >>
Math calendars for summer math practice
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!
Free Summer STEM Camp at Novartis for rising 7th and 8th Graders
The Summer STEM Camp at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) located at 22 Windsor Street in Cambridge, MA will include hands-on experimentation and minds-on problem solving skills. The camp, A Journey to a CELL’s Center and Back, will be held Monday, August 15 – Friday, August 19. Children must be at least 11 year's old to participate. There is no cost associated with this program and lunch, snacks, and refreshments will be provided each day of the camp. If you are interested in entering your child in this opportunity, please complete this form by July 1. You will be notified if your child or ward is selected to participate on July 8.
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.
View flyer >>
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 >>
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.
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