Message from Christen Sohn: November 12, 2024

Message from Christen Sohn: November 12, 2024
Posted on 11/12/2024

Good Afternoon CSUS Families and Caregivers, 

I hope everyone was able to enjoy the long weekend. Happy belated Veterans Day to our community members who have served in the military. 

See below for information regarding Grade 6 Health classes this week, Chromebook access and required forms, weekly homework, next week’s PCO meeting, and All City Music. 

Upcoming Grade 6 Health Classes 
This week, our Health teacher Ms Clark will be working to teach 6th grade students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. We are using a program called SOS Signs of Suicide. The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help. This is a standard part of the Grade 6 curriculum. Given events in our community this year, Ms Clark and I wanted to make sure to highlight for families that the lessons will be happening this week. 

Across the district, Grade 6 Health teachers are using a program called SOS Signs of Suicide. The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help. Ms Clark sent a separate email with more specific information about curriculum and resources.

Chromebook Access Reminder 
As you know, the district has provided Chromebooks for scholars to use at school and home. Your scholar requires your signed consent on two documents, the Device User Agreement and the Acceptable Use Policy, in order to maintain use of their Chromebook. Devices will be shut off and locked on Friday for any scholars without signed forms. 

The required forms can be found digitally in the family portal. The AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) is in the back-to-school forms (yellow button) and the Device Agreement can be found by clicking on the second box with the signed consent forms. See the visual below.

CSUS Homework Expectations and Weekly HW 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

PCO Meeting
The third CSUS Parent Caregiver Organization (PCO) meeting is coming up! Thank you to all who attend our meetings or support the PCO in other ways. We could not function without you! 

The PCO November meeting will be held virtually on Monday, November 18th from 7 - 8:30PM. Please join us to learn about upcoming events and take part. All CSUS parents and caregivers are warmly invited to attend!

Join meeting online >> 
Or dial: ‪(US) +1.731.434.2873‬ PIN: ‪305 454 944‬#

All-City Music Program
The Visual and Performing Arts Department is looking for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to join our ‘24-’25 All-City Music Program. Enrollment is now open for the Concert Band, Orchestra, and Chorus ensembles. If your scholar is an upper-school instrumental or choir student who is passionate about making music, we would love to welcome them! 

Additional Details can be found on the All City Webpage on the district website.

Other Important Cpcoming Dates 

  • November is Native American Heritage Month 
  • November 13-19 is Transgender Awareness Week
  • November 27: Half day; Early Dismissal | 12:45PM
  • November 28-29: Thanksgiving Break Observed - No School, CPS is closed
  • December 6: Picture Retake Day - forms available in Main Office
  • December 12: Winter Band and Orchestra Concert | 5:30PM
  • December 23: Half day; Early Dismissal | 1:15PM
  • January 16: Winter Chorus Concert and Art Show | 5:30PM

Thank you for entrusting us with your scholars’ education, and for your ongoing support of our community.

Go Cobras!
Christen 

Head of School 
Cambridge Street Upper School

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