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ESON & MSN Updates

September 2022

Come Join Us Next Week for

ESON and MSN September Kickoff - Wednesday, Sept 14, 2022

Please join us for as much time as you can for our upcoming IN-PERSON Kick-Off event on Wednesday, September 14th, from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm at Starlight in Central Sq, 84 Bishop Allen Dr.

For multiple reasons, this year ESON and MSN will meet on the same day for all Network convenings. At each meeting there will be opportunities for us to break out into respective groups (ESON & MSN) during our time together.

Save the Dates for this year's ESON & MSN Joint Meetings:

Sept 14, Oct 4, Nov 2, Dec 7, Jan 18, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3, Jun 14

Dates & info for this year

NEW THIS YEAR: Two Networks, One Newsletter

We have 2 exciting updates to share with you. For those who may already know, in the past both ESON and MSN published individual network newsletters. This year, we’ve decided to create one newsletter for both networks. The newsletter will have a general OST section, elementary school age section, and middle school age section. This newsletter will be released the first week of each month. Please email Zeena at zbrown@cpsd.us if you would like to be added to our mailing list.

Meet Zeena, our new Network Associate!

We have recently hired Zeena Brown as our ESON & MSN Network Associate. Zeena has a wealth of human service experience and has worked with Cambridge residents for the last 5 years with the DHSP Office of Workforce Development. She has a background in supporting individuals and families as they navigate career development and other life transitions. She is creative and enjoys using her artistic skills to streamline information while creating compelling documents.

Learn about other openings on our team

2022-23 After School Opportunities Guide is now available!

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Upcoming Opportunities to Engage Families

Mayor Siddiqui and Superintendent Greer invite you to a CPS Community Fair on

Sat., Sept 10, 10am-12pm, outside of Peabody School/Rindge Ave Upper Campus. Free supplies, snacks, & clothing! Interested in distributing materials, please fill out this form.

Also on Sept 10 is Port Pride Day, 11am-5pm. The annual celebration of The Port neighborhood welcomes all families to enjoy free food, music, giveaways, games, children's activities, and information about local resources. Contact: Gigi Laurent, 617-547-4680, glaurent@margaretfullerhouse,org.

Danehy Family Fun Day is on Sat., Sept 17, 11am-3pm. Free event for all ages! Activities, arts & crafts, amusement rides, food & giveaways.

Community Field Day, Sat., Sept 24, 11am-6pm, Frisoli Youth Center.

From 'pipe dream' to reality: Bridge to CRLS 9th Grade Orientation

On a recent sunny August afternoon, over a hundred nervous 9th graders (even if they did their best not to show it) found their way down to the Lecture Hall at the Cambridge Public Library, and checked in for their first day of Bridge to CRLS.