Do you like Burritos?
May 13 | 6 - 8Pm | Ana's Taqueria in Porter Square
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to have a hand rolled burrito from Ms. Oksana and 7th Grade parent Laura McGaffigan. Support our school! All proceeds from burrito sales will go to the 7th grade trip to Cuba.



2015 Cambridge Youth Leaders Luncheon
May 16 | 11:30AM - 3:30PM
Microsoft New England Research and Development Center
One Memorial Drive, 11th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02142
Featuring a keynote speech by Pulitzer Prize winning author Junot Diaz and a special performance by The Hip Hop Transformation.

Have your voice be heard and network with other youth leaders in Cambridge. Your ideas will be heard by city leadership and will directly inform the creation of a new Youth Summit later this year. Register Now >>



Health Notice to VLUS Families
This spring has been tough for anyone with seasonal allergies. Some kids are especially sensitive to the pollen, and the symptoms can distract them from their school work.
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Calling all 8th Graders to Audition for the CRLS Musical, Footloose
Wednesday, May 13 | 1:30 - 4PM
Please sign up with the drama or music teacher at your school. This is a group audition. Students will do some warm up games and break in to groups to work on short scenes, music and dance. More details coming soon.



Is your child interested in joining Pop Warner Football/Cheerleading?
Middle School students are encouraged to join! The season will start August 3 at Russell Filed and ends October 31.  Registration is $60. Scholarships are available based on first come first serve basis. Next Registration date is May 23 at Donnelly Field from 10AM to 12Noon, or you can fill out the attached registration and submit forms to Kini Griffin, School counselor.

Get the most out of your Math Education!
Summer programs for current 5th-7th Graders
The CPS Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) department is offering three summer math programs for students who will be entering Grades 6-8 in September 2015.

• Students entering Grades 6-7 may be interested in "Summer AMP Prep" -- a free morning math course that will help students build problem-solving skills.
  
  
• Current 7th Graders who are excelling in "Grade Level Math" may wish to transfer into Accelerated Math for next year. Please speak with your child's math teacher to learn more, including about the summer "Bridge" program designed to help students make this transition.
  
  
• Students who are significantly behind in math may be invited to participate in a third program, "Math 180." We will contact you if we think this might be a good option for your student.
  

Registration forms and further information are posted online.
For an overview of the Upper School Math Pathways, click here. Questions? Please contact [email protected] or call 617.349.3012.

OSS Summer Services and Programs
Spring is upon us and I am excited that we are seeing a bit of sunshine. Hopefully, the warm weather is coming soon. This year is moving quickly, we have accomplished a lot in a short time. We are celebrating the completion of the Office of Student Services Parent and Family Handbook. Read more about upcoming summer programs >>



Healthy Snack of the Week
Cambridge in Motion presents this week's healthy snack suggestion: carrots and hummus. Learn more >>



Calling all Parents!
Help start a Math Olympiad Club at your child's school.
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Look Cool and Support Your School
Order your VLUS Vipers t-shirts, hoodies, and beanies and help Friends of VLUS earn money to fund activities, field trips, and special projects that enrich our school's curricula.
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