News from Cambridge Street Upper School | September 15, 2015 Published on Sep 15, 2015 13:14
Message from Manuel J. Fernandez Dear CSUS parents and caregivers, As we begin our first full week of school I am pleased to report that the year is unfolding well. Our scholars have acclimated well to the expectations we feel are essential for their personal and academic success in school this year. Our highly skilled and committed team of educators is fully prepared to challenge the minds and creativity of our young scholars. Our teachers have created classroom environments that support deep teaching and learning. The lessons imparted are rigorous and differentiated. We are off to a great start! Read more >> 8th Grade Student Information Survey Just a friendly reminder to all 8th grade families to please complete the Student Information Survey. Hardcopies can be provided by 8th grade Advisors or you can take the survey online. Summer Reading Book Reflections Last week staff at CSUS had the pleasure of meeting with scholars in small groups to discuss literature. Each grade level was gifted a summer reading novel that they were expected to read as one of their five summer reading books. CSUS staff members volunteered to read the same text and meet with scholars to discuss themes and elements of the text. Melanie Morrison, our Literacy Coach, organized facilitation guides that allowed for scholars who had read the book to analyze the text more deeply, while allowing for any newer scholars who hadn’t read the book to still discuss themes and connect the literature to their own lives. Each discussion was followed by a reflective activity inspired by the novel read. Read more >> Physical Education Update Welcome Back! It has been wonderful to see all of the energetic faces returning from their healthy and active summer vacations. I already know many CSUS families and I welcome those who are new to our community this year. I am Dan Fusco and this is my 15th year teaching in the Cambridge Public Schools. I also coached Girls Basketball at CRLS for 12 years. I’m looking forward to another exciting year in PE, and to defending our Titles in Cross Country, Basketball, and Volleyball! Download the newsletter >> For Intramural Programs: Concussion Course Instructions, Parent Consent Form Family Contact Books Build family connections that support student learning. Sign up today >> Look Good and Support CSUS Cambridge Street Upper School Spirit Gear is now available. Download the Order Form >> Healthy Snack of the Week Cambridge in Motion presents this week's healthy snack suggestion: pretzels and plums. Learn more >>
UPCOMING EVENTS PCO Meeting September 17 | 6:30 - 8PM No School: Yom Kippur September 23 No School: Eid Al-Adha September 24 Early Release Day September 29 Back to School Night October 6 | 6PM CPS MOBILE APP Have you downloaded it yet? Don't wait! Download it today to stay informed. Learn more >> QUICK LINKS Bus Schedules Lunch Menus CSUS Homework Policy Construction Updates A to Z Guide for Families MIDDLE YEARS Download the latest Middle Years newsletter featuring Hints for Homework, Bully-proof your child, Emotions in the Middle, and more. OUTSIDE CPS Free Fall Cambridge Youth Wrestling Clinics Sept. 16 - Nov. 21 Learn more >> Harvard Harmony HARMONY offers free one-on-one instrumental and vocal lessons to students of all ages from schools in the Cambridge area. Deadline to sign up is September 18. Sign up today >> Parenting Journey 2015 Fall Groups Schedule Groups being in September Learn more >> MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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