Cambridge Public Schools: Message From Superintendent Greer: December 6, 2021

Cambridge MA

07 December, 2021

9:42 AM

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Press release from Cambridge Public Schools: 12/06/2021 Message from Superintendent Greer: December 6, 2021 Greetings CPS community!   I would like to reiterate our commitment to student safety. It is of highest priority that we safeguard our students' wellbeing. Below I share more details about our work to address short term needs and long term solutions regarding alleged misogyny, discrimination (including gender discrimination), sexual harassment and sexual assault at CRLS.   The Cambridge Public Health Department will be holding a third vaccine clinic on Wednesday, December 15 at CRLS from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please note that an appointment is required. Additional information and the registration link are below. As we finish out 2021, please check out all of the amazing celebrations and performances on the CPS District Calendar. We hope that you will be able to attend and experience our talented students! Thank you for your continued support. I hope you have a wonderful week. Make it Great! Dr. Victoria L. Greer Interim Superintendent Cambridge Public Schools In recent years, there have been several efforts to elevate and address issues of misogyny, gender discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual assault in Cambridge Public Schools, including the Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Action Plan Recommendations developed in 2017 and follow-up School Committee order #21-141 in 2021. Building on the steps that have already been taken at the school and district levels, we will move forward to ensure consistent implementation and monitoring of progress. In the coming weeks, we will: Designate 2 CRLS staff members to receive specialized training and serve as in-house investigators;   CPHD Pfizer and Flu Vaccine Clinic at CRLS CPHD is hosting a 3rd vaccine clinic next Wednesday, December 15 at CRLS. Anyone 5 and older can receive their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. This clinic cannot accommodate those who need their second dose. **A follow-up clinic will be held on Wednesday, January 5 to provide the second dose of vaccine to children and adults who received their first dose at the December 15 clinic.**   Wednesday, December 15 | 3:30-7:30PM   Register VaxAbilities is hosting disability-friendly vaccine clinics around the state. Additional staff will be at these clinics to provide skilled support to individuals with disabilities and sensory support needs.   Most of the clinics will offer the COVID vaccine to children 5+, adult vaccines as well as boosters. While the clinics are tailored to support individuals with disabilities, please note that anyone can visit the clinic.   **Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are encouraged.**   Register See the full FAQ about student vaccinations here.   If you have not done so already, please upload proof of vaccination or submit exemption requests through the secure Family Portal as soon as possible. As a reminder, please do not share this information via email with school staff. A reminder that for the month of December, Food and Nutrition Services will publish a weekly menu, rather than a monthly menu, due to continued national shortages of food and packaging materials, labor and vendor delivery delays and cancellations, This will ensure the menu is as accurate as possible. A weekly menu also means there will be fewer last minute menu changes. For any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Food and Nutrition Services office at 617-349-6858. Our Edulog bus tracker system has a new app! With the new Edulog Parent Portal app you can: Receive notifications as the bus approaches the bus stop Scan the QR Code above or to the right to download the NEW app and create a NEW account.   Students in RSTA's Carpentry Program built 17 benches for Cambridgeport School! The benches have quickly become a place for students and families to gather, play and learn. Thank you for making a difference CRLS!   Are you proud of something happening in your school, classroom or program? Share your "Caught Doing Good" story with [email protected]. 2022-23 JK/K Lottery   The JK/K Lottery for the 2022-2023 school year opens on January 3, 2022 and closes promptly at 4PM on January 31, 2022. All registrations must be fully completed, including all language testing to determine eligibility for Program Language Bonus points. Cambridge Families of Color Coalition (CFCC): Community Gathering Tuesday, December 14 | 6:30-8PM Register Cambridge Families of Asian Descent (CFAD) Upcoming Meeting The Cambridge Families of Asian Descent will hold their next meeting on Thursday, December 16. CFAD is a group of parents, guardians and caregivers who advocate for the increasing visibility fo Asian-Americans in the school curriculum and community. Thursday, December 16 |7:30-8:30pm Register   CPS 2021-22 School calendar   Sunday, November 28-Monday, December 6 | Hanukkah Friday, December 24-Friday, December 31 | Winter Break Sunday, December 26 | Kwanzaa Begins December CPS Lunch Menu: Week 2 (December 6-December 10) COVID-19 Testing Consent Forms: Log in to the Family Portal CPS Quarantine & Testing Protocols: English | Amharic | Arabic | Bengali | Haitian Creole | Spanish Holiday Gathering Guidance: Safety Tips This press release was produced by Cambridge Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author's own.