Good Afternoon CSUS Families and Caregivers,
This week was a short but busy one at CSUS; we hope all enjoy the long weekend with loved ones and friends. Shout out to our incredible Parent Caregiver Organization (PCO) for their work supporting 45 families in our community this holiday!
I also want to acknowledge the ways folks are working to center the Indigenous narrative in our curriculum and community always, and in particular this month and as we head into Thanksgiving week. I encourage everyone to check out our
Native American Heritage Month Bitmoji Library, our CSUS Land Acknowledgement (below) and this upcoming event in Cambridge if you are looking to learn about, reflect upon, and honor the history of native peoples.
Please see below for important information about staffing updates, Homework Expectations, our recent School Council meeting, and All City Music.
CSUS School Council update
Our CSUS School Council held its first meeting last Thursday, Nov 21. We reviewed the the School Improvement Plan (SIP), looked at some school
data, and discussed our school’s plans for supporting instructional improvement over the coming year. Thank you to those who joined us.
The School Council’s next meeting will be Thursday, December 19.
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.
Land Acknowledgement
by CSUS scholars
This building is located on the traditional and ancestral land of the Massachuset, the original inhabitants of what is now known as Boston and Cambridge. We pay respect to the people of the Massachusett tribe, past and present, and honor the land itself which remains sacred to the Massachusett people.
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 and National Day of Mourning - No School CPS is closed
- December 4: 8th grade visit and tour of CRLS
- 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 at 12:45PM* (please note this time was misprinted in earlier communication)
- 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