ESON & MSN Newsletter

September 2023

Photos: Tyrique providing directions, Ayesha holding Class of 2027 t-shirt, and Tutoring Plus talking to students.

Hello OST Program Providers & Community Partners,

As we welcome the start of a new school year, we also celebrate the success of our second annual Bridge to CRLS welcoming event for incoming 9th graders.

Last week, we were thrilled to host more than 300 freshmen who were able to connect with their peers, tour the CRLS building, meet their dean, counselors, and a few key resource folks while they got their ID pictures taken and collected their CPs chromebooks. They had the opportunity to hear stories from CRLS upperclassmen and were able to ask questions and seek advice from supportive peer mentors. The event was a blast, with students getting the chance to personalize their own Class of 2027 t-shirts (designed by teen artist, Ariam Tecleberhan, at the Community Arts Center!), enjoy music, refreshing sno-cones, and ice cream truck treats.

We want to express our gratitude to the community partners who played a huge role in making this event possible including the Peer Mentors at CRLS, Office of Workforce Development, Reaching All Youth Network, Cambridge Public Library, The Community Arts Center, RECESS, Citizens of the World, Tutoring Plus, Upward Bound, YWCA Programs, Ayesha Wilson, the Teen Health Center, CRLS Peer Mediators, RSTA and the Visual and Performing Arts Department, and CPS. Your support and participation created a great experience for these students as they embark on their high school adventure!

Here's to a fantastic school and after school year ahead!

-Annie and Shawn

ESON, MSN, & CoPs Network Kick-Off Event on Sept. 13!

Join ESON, MSN and CoPs (Communities of Practice) for our Kick-Off event on Wednesday, September 13th at Danehy Park, from 10:00am-1:00pm. During our time together we will try out some team building games, reconnect with our returning network members, and meet some new faces who will lead youth and frontline staff in our OST programs this upcoming year. We will share a brief overview of the different AFCOST spaces will look like this year, and help you think about which space will work best for staff in your program!

When: Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, 10:00am-1:00pm

Location: Danehy Park, 99 Sherman St, Cambridge MA 02138

Also, be sure to save the date for these upcoming 2023-24 Joint ESON/MSN Network Meetings!: Oct. 4th, Nov. 1st, Dec. 6th, Feb. 7th, Mar. 6th, Apr. 3rd, May 1st

Reminders for You

Community Partner Portal

Have you added your summer 2023 enrollment data in the Community Partner Portal (CPP)? By having current data in the CPP, you will have access to data for your program planning and trend analysis. With updated data, you can easily utilize the OST Demographics Dashboard to export your program data and showcase it in visually appealing charts, like the example chart below! It depicts how many CPS High Priority Students received scholarships for OST programs last school year. Fascinating!

Need help uploading your summer enrollment data to the CPP? Contact Zeena Brown, Network Associate, zbrown@cpsd.us

Looking to distribute your program flyers?

If you would like a flyer sent to CPS students, please send your flyer to Debbie Barros (dbarros@cpsd.us) and Carolyn Turk (cturk@cpsd.us). They must approve your flyer before it can be shared.

Resources for You

Did you know there are Family Liaisons available in each CPS school to help families and schools build effective partnerships? If you have a question or need help accessing resources, family liaisons can help! See the handy table below with the name of each school's family liaison and their contact information!

School	Family Liaison	Principal	Assistant Principal
Amigos	Katherine Vasquez	Sarah B. Marrero	Marco Curnen
Baldwin	Susan Tiersch 617.349.6525 x105	Heidi Cook	John Roderick
Cambridgeport	Kristen Emack 617.349.6587 x111	Genteen Lacet Jean-Michel	Audrey Sturgis
Fletcher Maynard Academy	Family Liaison: Daniel Skeritt Office: 617.349.6589 Mobile 857.270.3351	Robert Tynes	Deborah Hood-Brown
Graham & Parks	Lauren Morse 617.349.6577	Dr. Kathleen Smith	Raquel Furtado
Haggerty	Lissa Galluccio 617.349.6555 x208	Dr. Nancy Campbell	Vacant
Kennedy Longfellow	Nancy Wyse 617.349.4865	Christine Gerber	Rolanda Prophete
King Open	Neusa DaCosta 857.235.2961	Darrell Williams	May Petrov
Dr. MLK	Marguerite Hicks-Gyewu 617.349.6454	Gerald Yung	Hannah Wirtshafter
Morse	Amy Diaz 617.349.6679	Samantha Headley	Kristin Allison
Peabody	Nicole Sullivan 617.349.6530 x1141	Abdel Sepulveda	Jennifer Hedrington
Tobin	Sandra Paunov 617.349.6600 x153	Jaime Frost	Albert Jimenez

Resources for Youth & Families

The School Year 2023/24 Resource Guide is here!

The After School Resource Guide is a comprehensive list of Cambridge after school programs and is a great tool for parents or caregivers looking for options for their children. It is also a great tool for those who assist families and want a resource to turn to as families are looking for particular options.

For each program listed in the guide, you will find:

Locations
Dates/Times
Primary Program Activities
Grades/Ages Served
Steps to Enroll
Registration Deadlines
Cost/Financial Aid
Contact Information/Websites

The After School Resource Guide is accessible both online and in a physical copy (as a booklet). To request a physical copy, please contact Shawn (sproctor@cpsd.us) or Annie (aleavitt@cpsd.us). Physical copies are also given to schools and will be passed out to families at the Community Fair this Saturday, Sept 9th in North Cambridge.

Photo: Resource Guide Cover / Example of Programs Listed in Guide

Opportunities for Youth and Families

CPS Community Fairs

Families and kids can attend the Community Fairs for free supplies, resources & clothing! There will also be fun, outdoor activities for the kids, hosted by RECESS!

Saturday, September 9th, from 10:00am-12:00pm

Peabody School, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA

September is Recovery Month

In observance of Recovery Month, Cambridge is hosting events in September to raise awareness about mental and substance use disorders, celebrate individuals in recovery, and acknowledge the work of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services.

Visit the City Calendar for more details on upcoming events!

Now Enrolling: YMCA Cambridge Youth Leadership Programs

YWCA Cambridge Youth Leadership programs provide free, weekly sessions that uplift and support youth in 7-12th grade to develop their leadership skills and affirm their identities.

GOLD centers girls of color in 7th-10th grade. GOLD is open to anyone interested in learning about intersectional feminism, and social justice. Program meets Tuesdays, 5-7pm, every week from Oct-June.

Gender Expansive Youth (GEY) centers trans and gender non-conforming youth and is open to anyone interested in exploring gender as a social construct, LGBTQ history, and queer issues. Program meets Wednesdays, 5-7pm, every week from Oct-June, virtually on Thursdays from 4-6pm).

For More Information, contact Puja: youthleadership@ywcacam.org or text 781-885-4023

Part Time Job Opportunities to Tutor CPS Students

Cambridge Public Schools is hiring School Based Liaisons and Strategic Tutors!

Strategic Tutoring (Excel K-8 School Based Liaisons)

This position will oversee the tutoring program at their school site. The CPS Excel tutoring liaison will supply the assessment data and aligning (ELA/MATH) lessons to support the tutor as necessary. The CPS Excel School Based Liaison will collaborate with the ELA and Math Departments using ELA and Math department approved, student-appropriate research/evidence-based materials. Click here to learn more and apply!

Strategic Tutoring (Excel K-8 Strategic Tutors)

This position requires the CPS Excel tutor to collaborate with school building liaisons and plan instruction according to the assessment data and planning aligning lessons. Will need to work with small groups and collaborate with the ELA and Math Departments. Click here to learn more and apply!

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.

Shawn Proctor

ESON Coordinator

Cambridge Public Schools & Agenda for Children OST

857-235-2946, sproctor@cpsd.us

Annie Leavitt

MSN Coordinator

Cambridge Public Schools & Agenda for Children OST

617-349-6018, aleavitt@cpsd.us

View the MSN/ESON Meeting Dates and Schedule for this Year

Check our Events Calendar for all other professional development opportunities and links to virtual meetings.