CRLS NewsletterAugust 29, 2013

in this issue
:: CRLS OPENING WEEK SCHEDULE
:: NEWS FROM THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
:: CRLS FALL SEMESTER OPEN HOUSE
:: FAMILY CONTACT BOOKS
:: CRLS SCHOOL COUNCIL DATES
CRLS Opening Week Schedule:

Tuesday, September 3, 2013, school will start at 8:05AM for 9th graders and 10:45AM for students in grades 10-12.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013 students in 9th grade will be dismissed at the conclusion of the orientation assembly at 2:30PM.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013 students in grades 11-12 will be dismissed at 11:08AM, while 10th grade students will be dismissed at 12:46PM after a meeting with their guidance counselor.

Thursday, September 5, 2013 no school. Rosh Hashanah Holiday

Friday, September 6, 2013. Regular school day for all students:

If you have questions regarding the schedule for the opening week of school, please contact your child's Learning Community.

Learning Community C: 617.349.6680
Learning Community R: 617.349.6736
Learning Community L: 617.349.6638
Learning Community S: 617.349.6652

Click here for a pdf of the opening week schedule at CRLS.
http://crls.cpsd.us/aboutcrls/crls_principals_desk

For all CRLS events visit the CRLS website calendar http://crls.cpsd.us/Calendar/CRLS,District,Visual-Performing-Arts?CalendarView=Default

For Cambridge Public School 2013-2014 Academic Calendar:
http://www3.cpsd.us/media/network/10516/media/CPS%20Redesign/documents/CPS_District_Calendar_2013_14.pdf?rev=6

For Fall Semester Athletic Schedule:
http://crls.cpsd.us/media/theme/Pro-Cambridge/network/8009/media/CRLS/documents/athletics/2013_Fall_Athletic_Schedule.pdf?rev=0


Please refer to the CRLS website for the calendar and event updates and changes throughout the year. http://crls.cpsd.us/
News From The Guidance Department:

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Happy New School Year and a big welcome to all new CRLS students and families.
    
Student schedules will be redistributed in Community Meeting on the first day of school.  Students seeking a schedule change must fill out a request for course change form which will be distributed in Community Meeting.  Counselors will make every effort to make revisions to the schedule if space permits and if the request meets the following course change guidelines:
*    To correct an error
*    To drop a course in a schedule gap;
*    To add a required course;
*    To balance a student's academic courses over two semesters;
*    A student is scheduled to repeat a course and has the same teacher assignment;
*    To change to a more appropriate level in a course in which you are already enrolled; or as a result of a Special Education, ELL or 504 Team decision.

Students should continue to follow the schedule given in Community Meeting until he/she receives a revised schedule.  Students with schedule gaps should report to their Learning Community during the period in which the gap exists.  

Please be advised counselors are currently working to schedule new students in addition to working on schedule change requests.  In order for counselors to work efficiently on course change requests it is vital that students follow the protocol above, fill out the request for course change form completely and return the form to their community meeting teacher ASAP.  The last day to make changes to schedules is September 11, 2013.

ALSO...

Parents/Guardians: You Are Invited!
To the College Planning Night for Seniors
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
6pm CRLS Theater

AND...

Mark your calendars!
CRLS annual Career & College Fair
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
6pm - 8pm
CRLS Field House


Thank you,
CRLS Guidance Department

CRLS FALL SEMESTER OPEN HOUSE

 Tuesday, September 17, 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.

 

The Open House Schedule is as follows:

 

5:00-6:00 New this Year! Freshman Family Potluck / Orientation (Cafeteria)

 

6:00-6:30 Information tables and schedule distribution (all families)

 

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

Family Contact Books:
Are you interested in having your contact information available to other parents for the family directory?

An Opt-in form was sent home with the Student Required Forms and it is on the web site. Visit  http://contactbooks.cpsd.us  to opt-in.  Deadline to Opt-In is October 1st.
News from Friends of CRLS:

Friends of CRLS September Kick-off !
25 September  7:30-9:00 pm. Pearl K Wise (CRLS) Library - 2nd Floor Main Bldg

Our first bi-monthly community meeting of the new year.  Please come by and say hello, celebrate the new school year, mourn the end of vacation, meet a few new people, hear what Friends of CRLS is planning for the year. We'd love you to "friend" CRLS by helping make opportunities happen for our great students and faculty. We'll tell you how.  Refreshments always served.  

FOCRLS Community Meetings 2013-14 (same time and location
September 25
November 20
January 22
March 26
May 28

FOCRLS is a proud recipient of the 2013 Cambridge NAACP Education Award
www.focrls.org or email at focrls@gmail.com 
(617) 275-6338
CRLS School Council Meetings Date:

September 24, 2013
October 29, 2013
November 26, 2013
December 17, 2013
January 28, 2014
February 25, 2014
March 25, 2014
April 29, 2014
May 27, 2014
June 17, 2014

School Council meetings are held in the Principal's Conference Room at CRLS from 6 - 7:30PM. All parents are welcome.

The State Education Reform Act mandates that there be an elected School Improvement Council in each public school made up of parents, teachers, students and community representatives, and co-chaired by the principal. 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. Parents/guardians serve staggered 2-year terms so that some are always new and some experienced. Elections are well publicized each spring, and interested candidates must submit a nomination form in order for their names to be included on the ballot.

2013-14 School Council Members & Parent Representatives:

LC-C: John Delancey (parent of a 9th grade student)
LC-R: Teresa Walker (parent of 10th grade student)
LC-L Gail Stubbs (parent of 11 th grade student)
LC-S: Rhea Dunn (parent of 10th grade students)
At-large: Lewis Bryant (parent of 12th grade student)
At-large: Agnes Froute (parent of 10th grade student)

CSAG rep: Emily Dexter (parent of 12th grade student)
Arts Council rep: Lace Campbell
FoCRLS rep: Beena Sawar
FOCA rep: Larry Childs
C-PAC rep: Mark Gardner
Community rep: Mike Frutkoff
Faculty rep: Ross Benson
Principal co-chair: Damon Smith
Parent co-chair: Adam Manacher
Secretary: TBD
Student body President: Amy Tung
Senior Class President: Sole Nazaire
Welcome back CRLS Parents. Have a great 2013-2014 school year!
Sincerely, Greta Hardina, CRLS