ESON & MSN Newsletter
April 2023
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CBHC Crisis Service
Do you know a young person or family in crisis?
Cambridge Health Alliance has new Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHC), and have made crisis cards to distribute throughout the community, so folks know where to get help when they need it (and people supporting them can help as well).
If you are interested in getting crisis cards and/or these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) handouts in
English, Arabic, Español, Kreyol Ayisyen, Mandarin, Nepali, and Português, please email Nancy Tauber at ntauber@cambridgema.gov the following:
- Name and address to send the cards and/or handouts
- How many crisis cards do you want?
- How many FAQ handouts and in what languages do you want?
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Bridge Scholars
Last year, Isra Mohamed (now a senior at CRLS) teamed up with the Design Lab and the Elementary School Network to create a tutoring program for students in grades K-3 that was co-designed and led by high school students.
Today the program, Bridge Scholars, serves roughly 80+ kids around Cambridge, including their first prototype with the Cambridge Community Center. In addition to this, Bridge Scholars has now partnered with two DHSP After School Programs, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2nd-5th grade childcare program, and the Peabody K-2nd grade & 2nd-5th grade childcare programs. The program continues to expand with other out-of-school time programs, schools and organizations requesting tutors. Way to go Bridge Scholars!
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CPHD Mini-Grants Program
The Cambridge Public Health Department launched its 2023 Health Promotion Mini-Grant Program on March 7th. The program will award up to $25,000 in total funding to projects that promote healthy eating, physical activity, or youth mental health.
$2,000 mini-grants are available for projects that promote mental health and wellness in Cambridge youth, with a focus on youth age 12-18. Up to six projects will be funded.
To learn more about the mini-grants and how you can apply, contact Sarah Lincoln at salincoln@cambridgepublichealth.org.
The application deadline is April 4, 2023.
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ESON & MSN Slideshows
Be sure to check out our recently updated slideshows of April Break and summer opportunities (see above links)
Make sure your program is included and accurate. These slideshows are shared with families, Family Liaisons, and shown in schools.
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Summer Workshops at CPS Upper Schools
Do you run a summer program that serves 6th, 7th or 8th graders? Join us (between now and April Vacation) as we visit classrooms all across the Cambridge Public Schools to meet young people, and get them excited about their summer options!
Upcoming dates:
- Wed, April 5th: RAUC 6th grade
- Mon, April 10th: CSUS 7th grade
- Wed April 12th: RAUC 7th and 8th grade
- Thur April 13th: Amigos
- Friday: CSUS 6th and 8th grade
Email Annie for more info and sign up for each visit!
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Save these Dates!
Our team is running two more events for families and young people to help them through transitions in our system, as identified by last year's Transition Years focus in our network meetings. Come join the citywide effort!
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Pre-K to Kindergarten Event: Wed, May 3rd, 6-8pm
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Bridge to Upper School Event: Saturday May 13th (morning), for 5th graders attending CSUS and their families
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Upcoming Joint Network Meetings | |
| Month | Meeting | Joint or Separate | | May | Wed, May 3rd
10-11:30am
VIRTUAL (Zoom) | Separate meetings
ESON & MSN | | June | Wed, June 14th
10-12pm
In Person
(Location TBD) | Joint Meeting
ESON, MSN, COPs | | | |
The Middle School Network (MSN) and Elementary Out-of-School Time Network (ESON) are programs of the Agenda for Children Out-of-School Time that aim to ensure equitable access and engagement of elementary and middle school youth in out-of-school time experiences in Cambridge. Agenda for Children Out-of School Time is a citywide intermediary situated in both the City’s Human Services and School Departments. | |
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Shawn Proctor
ESON Coordinator
Cambridge Public Schools & Agenda for Children OST
857-235-2946, sproctor@cpsd.us
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Annie Leavitt
MSN Coordinator
Cambridge Public Schools & Agenda for Children OST
617-349-6018, aleavitt@cpsd.us
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