CRLS NewsletterApril 26, 2013

in this issue
:: WEEDING OUT THE FACTS-PARENT WORKSHOP ON TEENS AND MARIJUANA
:: SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY
:: CLASS OF 2013 IMPORTANT DATES
:: FAMILY CONTACT BOOKS
WEEDING OUT THE FACTS:
Parents: Are you concerned about marijuana? Not sure how to talk with teens about substance use? Confused about the law?
Come to a panel discussion featuring:

* Dr. Traci Brooks - Cambridge Health Alliance
* Lt. Lenny DiPietro - Cambridge Police Department
* Jennifer Rifkin - Institute for Health and Recovery
* CRLS student leaders

When: Wednesday, May 1st (6 - 8 p.m.) Light refreshments will be served.
Where: CRLS Falcon's Nest, 2nd Floor 459 Broadway, Cambridge

Open to all Cambridge upper school & high school parents and students

For more information or to RSVP, contact Greta Hardina at
ghardina@cpsd.us or 617-349-6660

click here for more information
Please participate in our School Climate Survey:

This year we will be administering a School Climate Survey to parents as well as students and staff.  We are asking parents to complete the survey online anytime before May 30th. The web address of the survey is below.  If you are unable to access the survey at home, feel free to come to the school or the public library to complete the survey online.  If you have any questions, please let us know.

 All responses are anonymous. There are no names attached to the survey, and all data will be reported in terms of the way groups of people respond to items. The National School Climate Center (NSCC) will compile and analyze the data for us and give us a comprehensive report with their recommendations.

These findings will be reviewed by the School Council and the CRLS leadership team, and will be used to inform future school planning initiatives.

English:
http://www.schoolclimate.net/?l=e&t=p&v=3&c=1131500

Espaņol:
http://www.schoolclimate.net/?l=s&t=p&v=3&c=1131500

Thank you for your help! We value your feedback about our school. For more information contact Kim DeAndrade at 617-349-6851
Team GreenSense:
Are you looking for a great way to make money, learn about the environment, and help your community this summer?  If you are between 14-18 years old and a Cambridge resident, apply to join Team GreenSense!  Team GreenSense participants will learn about local green programs, work with the Department of Public Works on environmental service projects, and create a web-video to educate others about these topics.  Team GreenSense is part of the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program; applications are available April 23, 2013.  To learn more or apply, visit www.cambridgema.gov/teamgreensense
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CLASS of 2013 Important Dates:

May      8    VPA Awards  7:00pm - CRLS Fitzgerald Theater

May    16    Scholarship Night 5:30PM - CRLS Fitzgerald Theater

May    18    Senior Prom - Renaissance Waterfront Marriott 7p.m.-12 midnight

May     29    Senior Exams 3 & 4  (attend period 1 & 2)

May     30    Senior Exams 1 & 2  (attend period 3 & 4) - Last full day of school

May     30    RSTA Senior Dinner 5:00PM - Media Cafeteria

May     30    AVID Senior Dinner 6:00PM - Main Cafeteria

May     31    Senior Make-up Exams                                    

May     31    Nest Fest - TBA - Tennis Courts in front of CRLS

June      3    Athletic Awards 6:00-8:00P.M.  Location TBA

June      4    Senior Breakfast - 9:00 a.m. Media Cafeteria, Senior Surveys will be distributed

June      4    Graduation Rehearsal - All Seniors report to War Memorial at 10:30am

June      4    Yearbook Distribution and Sales - 12:00 - Arts Building Ticket Booth

June      5    Yearbook Distribution Continues - 8:30AM - Arts Bldg Ticket Booth

June      5    Graduation Rehearsal - All Seniors report to War Memorial at 10:30am
    
June      5    Cap and Gowns and Graduation Ticket Distribution - 12:00             Learning Community Offices or other assigned locations  
                       
June      6    CRLS Graduation 6:00 p.m.
Seniors will meet at 5:00 p.m in the War Memorial Gym

** click here for the CRLS websites full calendar of events http://crls.cpsd.us/Calendar/CRLS,District,Visual-Performing-Arts?CalendarView=Default

 

 

 

 

Family Contact Books for all schools were delivered from Thorndike Street yesterday. If you are a parent that opted in please have your child pick up the book in their Learning Community office.


Sincerely, Greta Hardina, CRLS