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| CRLS Newsletter | Feb. 25, 2013
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College Planning Night for Juniors:
For: Parents/Guardians of CRLS Juniors
When: Thursday, February 28 @ 6PM
Where: CRLS Main Cafeteria
Come Learn the details of applying to college and meet the guidance counselor who will be working with your child on this very important aspect of their education and future .
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Friends of CRLS:
On Tuesday, February 26th from 5:00 p.m. to close (11:30 p.m.), Flatbread Company in Davis Square will be holding a benefit night for the Friends of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School http://www.flatbreadcompany.com/FlatbreadSacco2010.html
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Honeymoon Motel, a play by Woody Allen:
Come see the community performance of CRLS's entry in the Mass. High School Drama Festival -- the Massachusetts premiere of Woody Allen's new (short) comedy set in a honeymoon hotel. A wedding night full of surprises. One Cambridge performance only: Wednesday, March 6, 7 p.m., at the Fitzgerald Theatre at CRLS. Free. Rated PG-13 (approximately). For more information, call 617-349-6788.
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National Honor Society News:
Invitations to apply for membership in the National Honor Society are being mailed out to juniors who have a current official GPA of 87 or greater. The invitation includes important information about the application process, including steps that students can get started on immediately.
As noted in the invitation, there will be a mandatory informational meeting on Tuesday February 26th after school in the Media Cafeteria for all eligible students interested in applying. The application packet will be distributed at that meeting. The application packet will enable the Faculty Council to carefully consider each student's candidacy in relationship to the four pillars of the National Honor Society, which are Scholarship, Character, Service, and Leadership. The completed application packets, including all supporting documentation will be due by Thursday March 7, 2013, and any applications submitted after that date will not be considered.
If a student did not receive an invitation, but believe they meet the GPA criteria, he or she can check with Mr. Mili.
Mr. Peter Mili
National Honor Society Advisor
pmili@cpsd.us
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CRLS 2nd Semester Parent Teacher Conferences:
In an effort to improve the Parent-Teacher Conferences and to save time for both parents and staff, CRLS has implemented an online Parent-Teacher Conference pre-registration.
We are also happy to inform you that we have added extra hours to make sure that all families have the opportunity to meet with teachers. There will be added afternoon and morning conferences. In order to implement the extra hours, we will have an early release and a delayed opening for students. The schedule is as follows.
*Tuesday, March 26 from 12:20 AM - 3:30PM (Online pre-registration only, students will be released at 11:08AM)
*Wednesday, March 27 from 6-8 PM (No pre-registration. Walk-in only)
*Thursday, March 28 from 8:10-11:10 AM (Online pre-registration only, There will be a delayed opening. Students with lunch B report to block 3 at 11:25AM, Lunch A starts at 11:12AM)
http://crls.cpsd.us/aboutcrls/parent_conferences
Pre-registration will open to families on the CRLS website on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 8AM. Logging on before this time will not work!
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.
* We still encourage parents to email teachers throughout the semester as needed, and to visit Edline for 24 hour access to their child's progress as an alternative to the limitations of Parent-Teacher Conferences.
*If you do not have access to a computer please call Greta Hardina the CRLS Family Liaison at 617.349.6660 or stop in at one of the 7 Cambridge Public Libraries for free internet and computer use.
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Let's talk: Communicating with Teens- March 12, 2013 at 6PM in the Cafeteria
Communication is essential to maintain a close and healthy relationship between teens and their parents, and offers parents the ability to influence the choices and decisions teens make as their independence increases. In this session, parents will learn how the new skills teens are developing can increase the quality of conversations between parent and child and how to manage the challenges. In addition, parents will explore parenting styles to determine what practices best support a teen's growing independence. Facilitated by Families First Parenting Programs.
Parking available in the Ellery Street garage. Food will be served. For more information or to register email Greta Hardina the CRLS Family Liaison at ghardina@cpsd.us or call 617-349-6660
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AP and College Entrance Test Prep Help: Free!
Did you know that the Pearl K. Wise Library at CRLS subscribes to a service that allows students to take timed AP, PSAT, SAT, ACT, and TOEFL tests? The service also provides full text of test-prep books online. All of this material is from Peterson's, one of the best publishers of test prep materials.
All of these resources are available from the library homepage:
http://crls.cpsd.us/library/library
Just go to "Quick Links" and click on "SAT and AP Practice Tests". Students have to make an account while in school, but then can then take the tests wherever they have internet access.
Help your kids get a preview of these tests and do their best!
Questions? Feel free to call the library at 617-349-6781 and speak to Holly Samuels or Alice Chen.
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Athletic Information:
The Spring Athletic Season begins on March 18th. CRLS offers Boys/Girls Crew, Boys/Girls Lacrosse, Boys/Girls Outdoor Track, Boys/Girls Tennis, Baseball, Softball, Sailing, Boys Volleyball and Rugby. In order to participate a student must:
1) Attend the Spring Sport sign up meeting on February 28th @ 245pm in the CRLS Gym.
2) Visit the Athletic Section of the CRLS website and together with their parent/guardian register for the spring season. Registration will be open on March 1st for the spring season.
3) Submit a valid Physical to the Athletic Office. A physical exam must be current within the past 13 months and signed by a physician. If the student's physical expires during the season, they will not be able to play until a new physical exam is received.
4) Submit the Sports Related Head Injury and Concussion Awareness Course Certificate to the Athletic Office.
5) Meet CRLS Academic guidelines. For the spring season a studentmust be carrying a full course load, which is equal to four in our case. Students must have passed 3 of 4 (letter graded) classes, have a GPA of 70 or greater, and if enrolled in English, Physical Education or Dance courses receive a passing grade for both the second and third quarter marking period.
Also...
On March 6th at 6pm, the CRLS Athletic Department and the Cambridge Recreation Department will host an athletic seminar, which will be lead by members of The Positive Coaching Alliance. This evening is for parents, coaches and student-athletes and there will be three separate topics for each group. Please join us in the CRLS Gym!
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Department of Human Service Programs Recreation Division: invites you to Attend:
A Sports Concussion Clinic
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
West Cambridge Russell Youth Center
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Please RSVP by either calling Paul Ryder at 617-349-6229 or pryder@cambridgema.gov
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON - DIVISION OF SPORTS MEDICINE
Children's Hospital Boston Division of Sports Medicine is at the forefront of advocating for greater understanding of- and better treatment for- concussions and other head injuries sustained during athletics. Recognizing that student - athletes of all ages are at elevated risk for concussions, the Division has established a SPORTS CONCUSSION CLINIC that
-Works with school districts and youth groups across Greater Boston to provide screenings.
-Raise awareness of concussion symptoms and risk factors among coaches, athletic trainers, parents and the athletes themselves.
Sponsored by the Boston Foundation Champs Boston www.champsboston.org and the Cambridge Youth Sports Commission
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CAMBRIDGE GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Registrations & Tryouts:
Sunday, March 3, 11:00am to 4:00pm
(Minors from 12:00-2:00 p.m. & Majors from 2:00-4:00 p m.)
At the Frisoli Youth Center: 61 Willow Street, Cambridge, MA
** All girls will be placed on either a minor or major league team
Minor League ages 8-11 (8 as of April 1, 2013) 12:00 - 2:00pm
Major League ages 12-15 (12-14 as of Jan. 1, 2013) 2:00 - 4:00p.m.
* Bring a glove and Birth certificate
* Registration fees are: $55.00 first child, $45.00 for the second and $35.00 for the third
** Bring a Friend Program - The minor league encourages new players to bring a friend so they can be placed on the same team. Current minor league players are encouraged to bring a friend to join their existing team. The league will make every effort to honor friend requests.
For more information contact Paul DelVecchio - 617-492-2013 or by email:
cambridgegirlssoftball@gmail.com ***No experience necessary*** |
Acing the SAT: What you need to know:
Understanding the college application and admissions process can be daunting--and conquering the SATs is the first step. What are colleges and universities looking for in the SATs? How can your child see the most improvement in the shortest amount of time? How is your child's test taking anxiety affecting his/her performance?
Come to our presentation on mastering the SAT's where Axiom Learning's Ivy League graduates from Harvard, Dartmouth, and Columbia will give you and your child the keys to exceptional performance on the SATs.
Date: February 28, 2013, RSVP Requested
Time: 7:30-9:00 PM
Location: Axiom Learning, 25 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Telephone: 617-492-4444
Email: info@axiomlearning.com
Cost: FREE
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Why Isn't My Child Doing Better In Math and Science? An Overview of Learning Styles and Challenges:
Supporting your child in math and science can be challenging when your child does not want parent involvement or if science and math has always been challenging for you. Do you feel like you've tried everything to help your student better understand math and science concepts? Do teachers say your child works hard but not effectively? Does it seem like some of the information just doesn't stick?
Come to our presentation on learning styles and the learning continuum! Axiom Learning's specialists will shed light on the learning process and give you the tools you need to support your child in the learning process.
Date: March 7, 2013, RSVP Requested
Time: 7:30-9:00 PM
Location: Axiom Learning, 25 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Telephone: 617-492-4444
Email: info@axiomlearning.com
Cost: FREE
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ATTENTION SENIORS:
ASA (American Student Assistance)
Financial Aid Help
Wednesdays, 9am - 3pm in the
CCRC room 1501.
You must make an appointment. 617-349-6898
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The MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program is currently recruiting 8th, 9th and 10th graders. Upward Bound Benefits include:
- Academic counseling
- College tours
- Weekly tutorials
- 6-week Residential summer program at Wellesley College
Please contact 617-253-5124 or lpires@mit.edu for more information.
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Sincerely, Greta Hardina, CRLS |
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