OST Network: May Meeting Recap

It was great to see everyone during our May network meeting last week. During this month’s meeting we talked about the middle school experience in anticipation of the upcoming transition to middle school event. In breakout groups, we explored a few topics:

• Compelling reasons for a middle schooler to try new activities outside of school
• Understanding middle schoolers' expectations for independence and finding ways to support them
• Identifying the key components of a workshop for parents and caregivers to help them support their middle schooler

On May 13th, parents, caregivers, and their middle schoolers can join us for the first-ever Bridge to CSUS workshop event where we will be exploring these topics and sharing knowledge and resources to prepare families for the transition to middle school. Check out the flyer for more details!

If you weren’t able to make it to the May network meeting, be sure to check out the slideshow and join us next month on June 14th for our AFCOST end of the year event (more details to come!)

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​Opportunities for You

Rindge Avenue Upper Campus (RAUC) would like to invite you to be a panelist at their upcoming 8th grade passage portfolio event! During this event, 8th grade students will present their portfolio of student work. As a panelist, you would provide a valuable outside perspective as you review portfolios, listen to presentations, ask questions, and offer feedback.  

Panels will take place on the following dates and times:
June 5th-9th, & June 12th from 8:00AM-3:00PM;, June 6th & Wednesday, June 7th from 6:00-8:00PM

To sign up to be a portfolio panelist click here! Please sign up by May 19th.

Questions? Learn more here or reach out to RAUC Family Liaison Julia Ho at 617-352-5781 or [email protected].

​Upcoming Events for Families

CPS Science Pop Up
Tuesday, May 23, 3-6pm
at Tobin School - 359 Broadway

Open to OST Programs and CPS Families

Friday Night Hype
Friday, May 19th, 6pm-9pm
Frisoli Youth Center

Cambridge-Somerville  Asian Festival

Artist Workshops
Friday, May 19th, 5pm-7pm
14 Tyler St, Somerville

Center Stage Festival
Saturday, May 20th, 11am-3pm
The Foundry
101 Rogers St, Cambridge

​DHSP Afterschool Programs
Lottery May 1st-26th

Raising Children With Black Joy
5 session parent series
Tuesday evenings, May 2nd-30th, 6pm-8pm
Fletcher Maynard Academy
Spots are limited

Juneteenth Community Cookout
Saturday, June 17th, 10am-7pm
Sennott Park
Sign up here for the Basketball Tournament! 

​Community Announcements

Claudia Ferrara - MathTalk
The first annual MathTalk Family Day is coming soon on Saturday, May 13th 11-2pm! The event will be held outdoors at Kendall/MIT Open Space. There will be music, math activities, a cook-out, and a whole lot of fun! Activities are designed for kids 3-8 years old, but the whole family is welcome. Link to register (free registration + lunch) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mathtalk-family-day-tickets-616635743107

Sarah Figge Hussain - Community Learning Center
Bridge to College Program - starts in September
Click here to learn more! 

CNA Training for English Language Learners - starts in September 
Click here to learn more!

Early Childhood Education Career Training Program - starts in October
Click here to learn more!

Xiomara Nunez - Title 1 May Newsletter
Contact Xiomara if you would like to share information on K-5th grade events for the Title I Newsletter: [email protected]

Emily Meyer - Cambridge Public Library
Know Your Rights Clinic for Teens, Thursday, May 18th, 3:30-5pm, Main Library Community Room

Ben Godfrey - CYP Moore Youth Center
Moore Sports Leadership Academy is filling up fast! There are a few spots still available.

Sean Effel - Cambridge Camping
There is still space available in the Adventure Day Camp (5 years old can attend at no cost!) and Daybreak Day Camp.  Daybreak Day Camp is still looking for Jr. CITs.

Rachel - Cambridge Community Center
CCC still has a few spots left for summer programming.