Good Afternoon CSUS Families and Caregivers,
It was another rigorous week of learning at Cambridge Street! Earlier this week I was fortunate to catch 6th graders working on their Hominid Choice Projects in Social Studies - some were using Scratch programming to create a representation
of their ideas. 7th graders were discovering the relationship between the circumference and area of circles in Math, and 8th graders were talking about the Bill of Rights in Civics.
Please see below for important information about Health Classes, our upcoming School Council meeting, Homework Expectations, and All City Music.
Upcoming Grade 6 Health Classes
Beginning last week and continuing this week, our Health teacher Ms Clark is 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.
CSUS School Council Kicks Off on November 21, 6:30 to 7:30PM
Join the School Council meeting this Thursday, November 21, from 6:30 to 7:30PM in-person or virtually. If
interested in joining virtually email Christen Sohn at [email protected].
All caregivers are welcome. If you can only attend one School Council meeting this year, please try to make it this one. We will review the School Improvement Plan (SIP) which will set our priorities for the year.
You are vital partners in setting the agenda for CSUS. You do not have to join the SC formally to attend meetings. Attend as many or as few meetings as you like, or just email us and we will do our best to represent you and your scholars
and all the information and ideas that you share with us.
With gratitude and solidarity,
The CSUS School Council
Alison Bagg, Jessica Brewer, Catherine Rich, Fatima Sammy, Christen Sohn, and the CSUS Leadership Team
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
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