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| CRLS Newsletter | January 7, 2013
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RSTA TECH EXPO
On Wednesday, Jan. 9 starting at 6:00 p.m., a TECH EXPO -- Information about the courses and programs offered at the Rindge School of Technical Arts (RSTA) -- will be held in the Main Cafeteria of CRLS. Come and learn about the most popular Freshman Elective (Exploratory) and about the changes in the RSTA offerings. RSTA courses are hands-on, practical, structured, challenging, and help high school students prepare for success in their futures. Come to TECH EXPO Night and meet the students and Teachers of RSTA. The Tech Expo is intended for 8th & 9th graders and their parents/guardians.
For more information call 617-349-7782 Parking in the CRLS teachers' garage , located on Ellery St. |
Cambridge Parent Advisory Council on Special Education will host:
Sarah Ward: Executive Functioning
Wednesday, January 9, 2012 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Cambridge Citywide Senior Center - 806 Massachusetts Avenue (Central Square)
Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP will present a workshop on executive functioning skills, the core cognitive processes required for self-control, motivation, attention, problem
solving, planning, reasoning, organizing, and flexibility. This workshop is designed to provide parents with an overview and strategies for supporting their child to
develop develop improved executive functioning.
All C-PAC meetings are free and open to the public. Childcare is provided. For more information contact Rosalie Rippey at mailto:rrippey@cpsd.us or tel:(617) 593-4402
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Save the Date: CRLS 2nd SEMESTER OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, February 7, 2013 from 6-8 PM
CRLS Open House is an opportunity for parents to meet teachers and receive information about curriculum and course work. Coming to the CRLS Open House will help you better understand what your child is studying and how you can support your child academically throughout the semester.
Upon arrival, families and students should enter through the main lobby where you will be given a copy of your child's schedule. During the Open House you will meet teachers in their classrooms and receive an overview of what your child is studying.
The Open House Schedule is as follows: 6:00-6:30 Welcome and Information Sessions
Class Presentations:
6:35-6:50 report to your child's block 1 class
6:55-7:10 report to your child's block 2 class
7:15-7:30 report to your child's block 3 class
7:35-7:50 report to your child's block 4 class
We look forward to seeing you! For more information please contact the Family Liaison, Greta Hardina, 617-349-6660 or ghardina@cpsd.us
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Many Helping Hands: Cambridge's 3rd Annual Martin Luther King Day of Service
When: Monday, January 21 from 2-5pm.
Where: Central Square. The Kick Off will take place on the City Hall steps.
Come volunteer for an afternoon of hands-on service on behalf of Cambridge residents in need as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. You can form your own team or just come on your own. High School students can earn community service hours, too. We will be making fleece blankets and scarves for the homeless, bookmarks for literacy projects, valentine cards for homebound seniors and veterans, sorting donated clothes, food and books and more.
Don't come empty handed: Bring a can of food, gently used winter clothing or a children's book. All are welcome! (Children accompanied by adults please)
Sign up as an individual or group and learn more about the event by visiting us at:
http://manyhelpinghands365.org/mlk-day-of-service-sign-up
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DANCE/works!
The CRLS Department of Visual and Performing Arts presents DANCE/works, an evening of performances by CRLS's amazing student dancers and choreographers. At the Fitzgerald
Theatre, CRLS, 459 Broadway, Cambridge.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 11, 7 p.m.
Tickets, $5
For more info: tel: 617-349-6788
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CRLS School Council:
The CRLS School Council usually meets on the last Tuesday of the month and is responsible for advising the principal in setting educational goals, identifying educational needs, reviewing the school's budget, and creating a school improvement plan. For information on School Council meetings and to view the minutes go to.
http://crls.cpsd.us/schoolcouncil/crls_sc_meetings
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COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY,
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA!
Here @ CRLS Sunday,
January 27, 2013 @ 1:00pm
Main Cafeteria
FREE ASSISTANCE FOR MORE INFO: www.fafsaday.org
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AP Exams:
AP registration is now underway until a deadline of FEBRUARY 8. Cost of each test is $89 or reduced if eligible. checks only to "CRLS AP Program"
Forms can be found in room 2317 (Ms. Madden) or with your AP teachers. Register for all tests regardless of the semester. For more information contact Sherry Madden at smadden@cpsd.us
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FOCRLS Travel Fellowships available for CRLS-sponsored Trips!
Friends of CRLS is accepting applications from students for domestic and overseas school trips.
Students must have at least a B average and demonstrate financial need.
For information and an application please contact Friends of CRLS at focrls@gmail.com
by visiting our website at
http://focrls.org/our-programs/
or by calling us at (617) 275-6338
Please Note: Travel Funds are limited. Please make sure you see the faculty trip sponsor for details about the trip and apply for a travel fellowship as early as
possible
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Interested in learning about the college sport recruiting process?
Check out this website:
http://www.freerecruitingwebinar.org
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Attention SOPHOMORES:
The Mountain School will be visiting the CCRC
Challenging academics, outdoor adventure and the opportunity to live & work on an organic
farm for one semester of your junior year. All academic credits transfer back to your home
school and the friends you keep for the rest of your life!
FIND OUT MORE ON January 18th @ 11:45
SIGN UP FOR THE PRESENTATION ON
NAVIANCE OR IN THE CCRC ROOM 1501
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Attention Sophomores & Juniors:
CITYterm will be visiting the CCRC January 9th @ 10:00 Curious about New York City?~
Come find out about your opportunity to spend one semester of high school in New
York!~CITYterm is a semester program in New York City where students live and learn together with students from all over the country.~ At CITYterm high school juniors and seniors use the city as their primary text to explore literature, history and the urban environment.
Sudents Sign-up for the informational meeting on Naviance or in the CCRC room 1501
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Cambridge Winter Farmers Market Open:
local food, local art: Saturday from 10am to 2pm through April.
You'll find two dozen food vendors sampling and selling New England made vegetables, fruit, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, yogurt, maple syrup, honey, pickles, pasta & sauce, preserves, bread & bakery, even wine for your table.
CWFM is a project of the Cambridge Community Center and takes place inside the Center's gymnasium at 5 Callender Street - 4 minutes from Central Square, and just off Western Avenue. www.cambridgewinterfarmersmarket.com
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Sincerely, Greta Hardina, CRLS |
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