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| CRLS Newsletter | January 18, 2013
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Interested in helping "green" the schools?!
Come to an information meeting on the Cambridge Green Schools Initiative (CGSI) on Wendesday, February 6th 6-8:30pm. The meeting will be held in the CRLS Main Cafeteria.
The school district's Sustainability Manager, Kristen von Hoffmann, will give an update on various green programs. We are looking to engage parents and families in the effort to champion sustainability in our children's schools. We hope to create a group of "green representatives" at each school who can assist with volunteer efforts on various projects that are happening under the umbrella of the Cambridge Green Schools Initiative.
Please join us on the 6th!!! If you have any questions, please contact Sustainability Manager, Kristen von Hoffmann, at kvonhoffmann@cpsd.us.
Kristen von Hoffmann
Sustainability Manager
Cambridge Public School District
work: (617) 349-6856
mobile: (617) 599-7264
Cambridge Green Schools Initiative~
http://www3.cpsd.us/sustainability/Sustainability
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FOCA Fitness Question of the month
Which is more important to the high school student: 45 minutes of daily rigorous math or the same dose of aerobic/strenuous exercise? You might recognize this as an inappropriately forced response question- of course both are essential to the students short as well as long term health and life success! Students can also engage in both as complimentary pursuits without conflict of interest. Why then are athletics or the many other fitness-related opportunities at (and beyond) CRLS made optional verses required like math? Boys' prep schools 'discovered' this winning athlete/scholar combination 100+ years ago and today many schools around the world require regular fitness/athletics. Why not ours? An ever-growing body of research (perhaps most note-worthy the book, Spark, by John Ratey whose office is located just a half-mile down the road on Broadway) links fitness with not only improved physical health but academic performance and social emotional competency. FOCA proposes community dialog on this topic. Join us at a meeting for discussion on many engaging fitness related topics. For more information: http://www.friendsofcambridgeathletics.org/
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Save the Date: CRLS 2nd SEMESTER OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, February 7, 2013
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.
Parent Potluck from 5-6 PM in the main Cafeteria
Information Sessions 6:00-6:30 PM
Class Presentations 6:35 - 7:50 PM
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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PLEASE SUPPORT THE LONDON TRIP!
Over April break, 6 teachers and 38 students will travel on the EF educational tour "Curtain Time in London" to see West End shows, visit Stonehenge and Stratford, tour the Globe and other theatres, and enjoy all the art and culture London has to offer!
Your tax-deductible donations will help support our student travelers of modest resources. Any amount helps!
Please visit https://www.sites.google.com/site/crlsinlondon2013/
to make a donation online via FOCRLS, or you can send a check to our trip leader:
Ariel Maloney
c/o Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
459 Broadway
Cambridge MA 02138
Please designate on your check or online donation that this gift is for the "CRLS London trip".
Thank you so much for your generosity! If you have any questions, email amaloney@cpsd.us
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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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Parent Volunteers needed: Looking to give back?
Date: January 23rd, 2013
Time: 3:00-6:00
Help us plant new beginnings in the CRLS dining area garden. We're revamping the raised bed in the cafeteria to be a living learning space for students as well as a source of fresh herbs and produce for the kitchen. We're looking for volunteers to help set up, deposit new soil, and tidy up the cafeteria.
*Light refreshments will be available*
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED CONTACT MELLISSA HONEYWOOD FOR DETAILS mhoneywood@cpsd.us
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CRLS Homework Center:
Final Exam week schedule
The CRLS Homework Center will be open only on Tuesday 1.22.13 and Wednesday 1.23.13 during Final Exam week The CRLS Homework Center
returns to its regular days and times for the 2nd semester, beginning Monday 1.28.13
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (Friday also as needed) from 2:30 - 4:00 pm in the CRLS Pearl K Wise Library. All students are invited to
drop in for help with their assignments
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Drivers Education Winter Session:
On Wed. Jan. 23rd at 2:30 in the Main Cafeteria,
Drivers Ed registration--30 minute meeting. Classes start the following week, every Mon and Wed for 5 weeks.
Driver's Ed classes are either at 2:30 or 6 pm, for 3 hours each class.
Classes are held in the Auto Garage at CRLS
For more information contact Mr. Timmons at 339-233-0163
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Sincerely, Greta Hardina, CRLS |
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