CSUS Tuesday Take Home: October 29, 2025

Message from Christen Sohn

Good afternoon CSUS parents and caregivers,

I apologize that our weekly letter is late this week. Today, I was able to visit our 7th graders’ Food Narrative potluck celebration of work. It was wonderful to see scholars’ final writing, give them feedback on their use of sensory details, and in many cases taste the food they were writing about!

See below for weekly homework, a reminder about Halloween, and updates from the PCO.

Halloween 
A quick reminder to scholars and families that the same dress expectations apply on Halloween as on every other school day and that candy - particularly any candy containing peanuts - should not come to school.

CSUS Homework Expectations and Weekly Homework Calendars
In an effort to keep scholars, caregivers, and out of school time providers informed regarding weekly assignments, our teaching teams are sharing weekly homework calendars. These will be posted on our website for reference and easy access.

Grade 8 Weekly Homework 
Grade 7 Weekly Homework 
Grade 6 Weekly Homework

Interested in knowing more about what’s happening in classrooms? Check ParentSquare for monthly curriculum updates from your child’s teaching team! 

Upcoming important Dates 

• November 4: Staff Professional Day - No School 
• November 11: Veteran’s Day - No School
• November 26: Early Dismissal - 12:45PM 
• November 27-28: Thanksgiving Break - No School
• December 17: Winter Concert 
• December 23: Early Dismissal - 12:45PM 
• December 24 - January 5: Winter Vacation - No School

Thank you for entrusting us with your scholars’ education. We are looking forward to a joyful and enriching year with you and your children.

Go Cobras!
Christen

Head of School
Cambridge Street Upper School

 

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PCO Update | School Council Elections, Gift Card Drive & More

Hello families, 

The UK rolled back its clocks this weekend, reigniting the annual “Should the US do that too?” debate. It’s become a seasonal tradition—like pumpkin spice, but with extra confusion and caffeine. While we wrestle with time itself, here are a few updates to keep you in the loop:

CSUS School Council – Shape Our School’s Future!
Voting has started. The representatives are Sarah Figge-Hussain, Amber Villa and me (that's Shalini). We're all 7th grade parents with a commitment to our children, the school and our community. Please cast your vote by Nov 10th. You can vote here.

Upcoming Events
Community Bake Sale November 5th* from 8 - 11AM. Help us make the bake sale happen! We’re looking for volunteers to bake, set up, and keep the good vibes flowing - it's a sweet way to support our community!  Please sign up here >>

* Rain, shine or cold, we will have a bake sale this day.

Supporting Families This Thanksgiving 
As we approach the holiday season, the PCO is preparing to support families in our community who may be facing added financial strain this season, including those affected by recent changes to federal assistance programs. 

To ensure every family feels supported, we’re launching our Thanksgiving Gift Card Drive early this year. Contributions will help us provide gift cards to families who need extra support during the break. 

If you’re in a position to give, your donation—no matter the amount—will make a meaningful difference. 

Scan the QR code or click the link below to contribute:

 

https://cambridgestreetpco.square.site/vacation-week-gift-card-drive 

Together, we can make this season a little brighter for everyone.

The PCO Needs You! Recruitment: Help Us Fill These Roles
We’re currently looking for volunteers for three key positions. If you’re a 6th grade family, we’d love for you to step in—your perspective is key, and this is a great way to help build a vibrant school community from the ground up.

• Assistant Treasurer – if you're okay with math or your household finances, you can do this.
• Assistant Clerk – Written and communications skills needed here. 
• Fundraising Coordinator (vacant) – if you like organization, and speaking to local businesses and families, step on up. 
• Board Member - one meeting a month, plus helping with events when you’re able. Low-key, high-impact!

The Treasurer and Clerk roles are currently held by 8th grade parents. Learning alongside them this year is a great way to step into these roles with confidence. The time commitment is modest, but these positions are vital to keeping the PCO running smoothly. If you're curious or interested, please reach out: president@cambridgestreetpco.org

CSUS PCO Monthly Meeting
Monday, November 10 | 7:30 – 9PM | Google Meet 
Join online meeting here >>
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 218-451-4253‬ PIN: ‪295 240 209‬# 

More phone numbers >>

Questions about the PCO?
You can find the answers here or send an email to info@cambridgestreetpco.org. 

Warm regards, 

Shalini Ayre 
President, CSUS-PCO