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MSN Community Announcements October 2021

10/27/2021

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To see the full Nov newsletter click here! 
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  • Deanna Wu, Cambridge Public Health Dept: I'll be leaving my position next week, but I'm so glad to have been part of this group! Also check out more info about flu clinics & COVID vaccines: 
  • Emily Meyer, Cambridge Public Library: Virtual Book Club for ages 10-13, 10/13, 6:00-7:00:, Hybrid book club for ages 10+, O'Neill Library, 11/4, 4:00-5:00, contact Clara at 617-349-4023, chendricks@cambridgema.gov https://cambridgepl.libcal.com/event/8320790
  • Lynsey Ford, MIT Seed: I'm the new Program Administrator for the MIT Seed program and it's great to meet you all! Program website link: https://oeop.mit.edu/programs/seed and my email: fordl@mit.edu
  • Khari Milner, AFCOST/CPS: Museum of Science Engineering Challenge Field Trip on W, 10/20 (a CPS half day), starting at 2:30pm, free admission to MOS as well.  Part of Mass STEM Week.
  • Shawn and Annie, MSN/ESON: looking for a few more caregivers to be part of our K-8 Parent/Caregiver Advisory Group, which meets during 6 wed nights across the year Flyer: NOT FOR WIDE DISTRIBUTION - this is for you to hand or email to a parent you have in mind
  • Khari Milner: put your data into the Community Partner Portal! 
  • Puja Kranz-Howe, YWCA Cambridge: still recruiting for Gold and Gender Expansive Youth Programs! Virtual, Paid, and open to middle and high schoolers of all genders. bit.ly/FALLGOLD bit.ly/FALLGEY  My email is youthleadership@ywcacam.org.
  • Edson Soares, Cambridge St Upper School:  Hey Everyone, tomorrow after school from 6:30 to 8:00 is the CSUS Back To School night outdoors if you would like to come and share info please let me know and I will connect you!

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MSN and ESON After School Guides for 2021-22

10/27/2021

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Has a parent ever asked you: "Hey do you know of a program for......?"  Have you ever noticed a talented young person and wanted to know where to send them to hone that skill? 

Check out the landscape of programs offered to young people and families this fall in our ESON and MSN Resource Guides.

If you run a program: Read your entry and look at the other options  - part of being in this network is knowing more than just your own offerings. Also, send us pictures (or edits) from your programs that we can add to the Guide! 

If you work with families and young people right now, tell them about this resource. They can be shared in multiple ways: 
  • Flyer with QR codes for both guides (electronic versions) and Shawn and Annie's contact info
  • Live version of Middle School Network After School Guide: https://bit.ly/MSNAfterschoolGuide2021
  • Live version of the ESON After School Guide (for PK-5th grade) : https://bit.ly/ESONAfterschoolGuide2021 
  • Request a # of printed copies from us and we will deliver them to you! 
  • Both Guides are on Find It Cambridge 
  • Bonus: ESON slideshow of programs and resources (including how to get a voucher)
 Help us make this community resource as powerful as it can be! Spread the word! ​
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MSN Community Announcements from Sept 2021

10/27/2021

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To see the full newsletter with follow up from the September meeting click here!
Community Announcements from the MSN/ESON Kickoff 
  • Emily St Germain, Cambridge Public Library: The HIVE at Cambridge Public Library is open to the public! It houses two recording studios, a space for virtual and augmented reality, digital and traditional tools like laser cutters, 3D printers, button makers, sewing machines and more. Free to the public and we'd love to welcome children, youth and their families into the space (and special partner programs!). First step for young people is to attend a safety training.
  • Barb MacEachern, STEAM Initiative: STEAM Initiative is committed to centering racial justice in all we do: 
    • STEAM it Up! Event on Thurs 10/21 from 6-8pm outdoors at the Pemberton Tennis Courts - 24 different community partners running hands on STEAM activities!
    • STEAM Monthly Communities of Practice: returning this year with facilitator Melinda Barbosa, starting 10/21 on Zoom from 10-noon. CoP is for anyone engaged in program planning or running activities with young people of any age! 
    • How can we support you? We have activity kits, can offer PD, thought partnership and much more. We would love to talk about your opportunities and possibilities! Email Barb at bmaceachern@cambridgema.gov 
  • Deanna Wu, Cambridge Public Health Dept: We received a grant from the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, which aims to to improve youth wellness through prevention and delaying the onset of first use of substances (alcohol, marijuana, nicotine, etc.). I'm looking for people (providers, parents, youth) to join a workgroup/planning committee to help make decisions on how to use the funds and implement the grant. I'm hoping this work will be able to address things like mental health, racial equity, positive youth development, and restorative justice.
  • Deanna Wu, Cambridge Public Health: Cambridge is offering free PCR testing to people of all ages four days a week, no appointments needed. More information, including the schedule, can be found here: https://www.cambridgema.gov/covid19/Testing
    -CPHD will also be offering free flu shots at four clinics around the city in October. More information, including the schedule, can be found here: https://www.cambridgepublichealth.org/services/diseases-conditions/flu/cambridge-flu-clinics.php
  • Melissa Castillo, DHSP/Cambridge Youth Programs: CYP is looking to hire energetic, talented and passionate youth workers. See this flyer for more info! 
  • Emily Meyer, Cambridge Public Library: 
    • Teen Takeover at The Hive: Button Making, Wednesday, 9/22, 3:30-5:30: https://cambridgepl.libcal.com/event/8349690
    • Teen Takeover at The Hive: Augmented Reality with MERGE Cubes, Wednesday, 9/29, 3:30-5:30 (no link yet)
    • Virtual Parent/Child Book Club for age 7-10, Tuesday, 10/12, 6:00: https://cambridgepl.libcal.com/event/8320270
    • Virtual Parent/Child Book Club for ages 10-13, Wednesday, 10/13, 6:00: https://cambridgepl.libcal.com/event/8320790
    • Teen Advisory Board, Monday, 10/18, 4:00: https://cambridgepl.libcal.com/event/8250107
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Welcome back to the school year : September 2021

10/27/2021

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See our MSN September Newsletter here! 

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Young people at the RECESS program in Hoyt Field this summer!
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