CRLS NewsletterOctober 16, 2012

in this issue
:: PSAT EXAM
:: PARENT-FAMILY- TEACHER CONFERENCES
:: NEWS FROM FOCA
:: PARENTS NEEDED
:: SAT TEST DATES
:: BLOOD DRIVE
:: DRIVER'S ED
:: CRLS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
PSAT EXAM:
CRLS will have an altered schedule October 17, 2012 due to administration of the PSAT exam for 10th and 11th grade students. 
The CRLS Guidance Department has arranged a field trip for 12th grade students to visit a local college or university.  Interested students can register on Naviance. 12th grade students who do not attend the college visit field trip will be expected to arrive to school by 11:08 AM for their Period 3 class.  All 9th grade students will be expected to arrive to school by 11:08 AM  for their Period 3 class.  PSAT administration will end at 11:08 AM and students in all grades will attend Period 3 and 4 classes.

PARENT/ FAMILY - TEACHER CONFERENCES: 

In an effort to improve the Parent/ Family-Teacher Conferences and to save time for both parents and staff, CRLS has implemented an on-line Parent-Teacher Conference pre-registration. To be fair to families without computer access we will split the time for on-line registration and walk-in time.

We are also happy to inform you that we have added extra hours to make sure that all parents have the opportunity to meet with teachers. There will be added morning conferences and afternoon conferences. In order to implement the extra hours we will have a delayed opening and an early release for students. The schedule is as follows.

  • On Tuesday, October 23 from 8:10 AM to 11:10 AM- will be on-line pre-registration only (this will be a delayed opening. Students report to school at 11:12 AM)
  • On Tuesday, October 23 from 6-8 PM -Walk-in time. No pre-registration.
  • On Thursday, October 25 from 12:30 to 3:30 PM -will be on-line pre-registration only (students will be released at 11:08)

 

On-line registration will open on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 8 a.m. and will close on October 24, 2012. Here is the link:   

http://crls.cpsd.us/aboutcrls/parentconferences

 

 

With the online registration service, parents/guardians can:

  • Register for conferences 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the registration period.
  • In two simple steps schedule a conference by choosing an available conference time slot.
  • View, print and email their conference schedule.
  • Return at any time to reschedule a conference.

*If you do not have access to a computer at home, work, or on your phone please call the family liaison at 617-349-6660, or come to the walk-in time on October 23 from 6-8 p.m.

NEWS FROM FOCA:
Want to save money on your electric bill, help support CRLS Athletics, and help the environment? Friends of Cambridge Athletics (FOCA) has partnered with Viridian Energy for this exciting new program. Viridian Energy is a socially responsible green energy company that provides green electricity at a lower kilowatt-per rate to any home or small business in MA, NJ, CT, PA, IL or MD. Nothing changes in your life, you still can call N-Star for service calls, Viridian is just supplying your green energy.
It takes less than three minutes to switch, no cost to switch and no contracts, no termination fee and no obligation.  FOCA truly appreciates your support. By switching once, FOCA and our CRLS student athletes receive ongoing funds from Viridian.
Details can be found at http://www.friendsofcambridgeathletics.org/viridian.html
PARENTS NEEDED!

Mathematica Policy Research is looking for parents of youth ages 13-21 who are in school or receiving services from a school. We need your help to test out a questionnaire on school experiences of students with and without disabilities.
*    You will meet with us at our office in Central Square, Cambridge (MBTA accessible).
*    This in-person session takes about 30 minutes.
*    You get $20 cash to thank you for your time and your opinions.
*    Interviews are happening now through Friday, October 19th.

If you are interested in taking part, please call Lauren Harris at 617-674-8387 to book an appointment.
SAT REGISTRATION:
Test Date: November 3, 2012
Next Test Date: December 1, 2012
Registration Deadline: November 1, 2012
Late Registration: November 16, 2012
Additional fees for late registration, register NOW to save $$$$
Register Online at www.collegeboard.org
CRLS Annual Blood Drive
October 31, 2012
8-2 PM
Health Assisting Classroom 1228
Parents welcome. Students must be 16 years old and have a signed permission slip. Permission slips are available in room 1228
DRIVER'S ED:
 
Drivers Education Fall Class
Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays starting 10/15. All classes are held in the garage. across the street from the high school. If you have any questions, please call Mr. Bill Timmons at 339-223-0163

CRLS CALENDAR of EVENTS:

PSAT Exam - Grades 10 and 11



October 17, 2012



during school day begins 8:05
 
Parent Teacher Conferences-Delayed opening for studentsOctober 23, 20128:10-11:10 AMCRLS
Parent Teacher ConferencesOctober 23, 20126-8 PMCRLS
International Students and Family Center Parent workshopOctober 24, 20126:30-8 PMCRLS RM 2112
Parent Teacher Conferences - Early Release for studentsOctober 25, 201212:30-3:30 PMCRLS
Eid Al Adha - No SchoolOctober 26, 2012  
ACT ExamOctober 27, 2012 info act.org
School Council MeetingOctober 30, 20126-7:30 PMCRLS Principals Conference Rm
MCAS Math re-test November 1, 2012  
Deadline to register for the December 1st SAT ExamsNovember 1, 2012 collegeboard.com
MCAS Math re-test November 2, 2012  
ACT Registration DeadlineNovember 2, 2012 info act.org
SAT  and SAT Subject ExamsNovember 3, 20128:00 AMCRLS
Winter Sports Sign-upNovember 6, 20122:45PMField House
MCAS English Language Arts re-testNovember 7, 2012  
Marking Period 1 ends for report cardNovember 8, 2012  
MCAS English Language Arts re-testNovember 8, 2012  
MCAS English Language Arts re-testNovember 9, 2012  
Proclamation Reading & Song, Cambridge Veteran's Day CelebrationNovember 12, 201211:00 AMCambridge Cemetery
Veterans Day Holiday - No SchoolNovember 12, 2012  
Friends of Cambridge Athletics (FOCA) MeetingNovember 13, 20126:00 PMAthletics Office in War Memorial




Reception, Fall MusicalNovember 15, 20127:00 PMCRLS Theatre
Marking Period 1 Grades MailedNovember 16, 2012  
CRLS Fall Musical ProductionNovember 16, 20127:00 PMCRLS Theatre
CRLS Fall Musical ProductionNovember 17, 20122PMCRLS Theatre
CRLS Fall Musical ProductionNovember 17, 20127:00 PMCRLS Theatre
CRLS Fall MusicalNovember 18, 20122:00 PMCRLS Theatre
Falcon Pride Day November 21, 2012  
Half Day - Thanksgiving Break BeginsNovember 21, 2012  
Thanksgiving Day Football GameNovember 22, 201210:00 AMSomerville
Winter Sports StartNovember 26, 20122:45 PM 
School Council MeetingNovember 27, 20126-7:30 PMCRLS Principals Conference Rm
Friends of CRLS MeetingNovember 28, 20127:30-9 PMCRLS Library
SAT  and SAT Subject ExamsDecember 1, 20128:00 AMCRLS Theatre
All City, Music ConcertDecember 5, 20127:00 PMCRLS Theatre
Annual Arts & Crafts FairDecember 5, 20126:00 PMCRLS Main Café
College Financial Aid NightDecember 5, 20126:00 PMCRLS main Café
ACT examDecember 8, 2012 info ACT.org
Friends of Cambridge Athletics (FOCA) MeetingDecember 11, 20126:00 PMAthletics Office in War Memorial
Eighth Grade Information NightDecember 11, 20126 - 8 PMCRLS Theatre
International Student and Family Center Parent WorkshopDecember 12, 20126:30-8 PMCRLS RM 2112
Interim grading period ends for progress reportsDecember 13, 2012  
Annual Winter Band and Drumline concertDecember 14, 20127:00 PMCRLS Theatre
School Council MeetingDecember 18, 20126-7:30 PMCRLS Principals Conference Rm
Interim Grades mailed December 20, 2012  
Winter Break BeginsDecember 24, 2012  

Sincerely, Greta Hardina, CRLS