CRLS Newsletter	SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

in this issue

:: FAMILY CONTACT BOOKS

:: SCHOOL COMMITTEE CANDIDATE FORUM

:: CRLS CLUB DAY

:: FOCA WALKATHON

:: C-PAC WORKSHOPS

:: SAT and COLLEGE VISITS

:: ACADEMIC SUPPORT

:: DRIVERS EDUCATION

:: CHANGE IN OCTOBER SCHOOL CALENDAR

:: JOBS FOR 14-15 YEAR OLDS

:: MIT/WELLESLEY UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM

:: CALENDAR AND SCHEDULES

SPECIAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING:
On Tuesday, October 1st, at 6:15 p.m., the Cambridge School Committee will hold a special meeting on the subject of increasing the length of the school day. The Superintendent will make a brief presentation on the educational value of extending instructional time, and members of the public will be invited to speak. No votes will be taken. The meeting will be held in the School Committee meeting room at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, 459 Broadway.

CRLS Annual Career & College Fair:
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 6pm - 8pm in the CRLS Field House

DEADLINE FOR FAMILY CONTACT BOOK OPT-IN EXTENDED TO OCT. 8:
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 now October 8.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE CANDIDATE FORUM:

Be informed: Come learn about the candidates for Cambridge School Committee at a School Committee Candidates Forum, Wednesday, October 16, 6:30-8:30 pm, Cambridge Public Library, Lecture Hall. All nine candidates will participate and answer questions about their views on the Cambridge Public Schools.

Sponsored by CSAG (Citywide School Advisory Group), a district-wide parents group: http://www3.cpsd.us/schools/csag for more information, cambridgecsag@gmail.com.

Municipal elections for Cambridge School Committee and Cambridge City Council are on Tuesday, November 5th. Register to vote by Wednesday, October 16, 8:00 pm.

CLUB DAY:
CRLS will be holding club day on October 2nd and 3rd during both lunches. All club advisors and clubs have been invited to participate. Please encourage your students, especially 9th graders and new students, to stop through and check out all of the awesome clubs we have here at CRLS.

2013 FOCA Walkathon - October 6:

Friends of Cambridge Athletics (FOCA) is holding its annual Fall fundraiser on Sunday, October 6 at 9 a.m. at Fresh Pond, near the water treatment facility. Student-athletes from all fall CRLS athletic teams are currently gathering pledges to support their teams, so please sponsor them!. Most of the money raised goes directly into the team's account, with a small portion going to FOCA to support our competitive programs at the high school such as coaches grants, end-of-season and senior awards, and athletic scholarships. For more about FOCA and opportunities for parent involvement go to our website, come to our monthly meeting (2nd Tuesday of the month 6pm in the War memorial building), or email us: larschilds@comcast.net

2013-14 Cambridge Parent Advisory council on Special Education ( C-PAC ) Workshops & Meetings:

Please join us for this year's workshops and special meetings. Unless otherwise noted, meetings take place at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, located at 459 Broadway. Meetings are free and open to the public. Childcare and light refreshments are provided.

Meet Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Dr. Victoria Greer
Wednesday, October 9, 2013 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Cambridge Rindge & Latin School, 459 Broadway
Hear from Victoria Greer about her vision for special education services and commitment to inclusion of students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.

C-PAC School Committee Candidate Forum
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
Nine candidates are seeking election to the 2014-16 Cambridge School Committee. Composed of 6 members, there will be 2 vacancies this year.

Mindset
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
Join C-PAC and co-hosts, the Office of Academic Challenge & Enrichment and the Citywide Parent Advisory Group for a discussion of Carol Dweck's http://mindsetonline.com Mindset, focused on supporting diverse students to develop a "growth mindset" that will set them up for success.

Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid!
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
Authors Gina Gallagher & Patricia Kanjoian will educate and entertain with their personal stories of imperfect parenting and the movement of imperfection.

Homework
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
Co-hosted by the Office of Academic Challenge & Enrichment and the Citywide Parent Advisory Group.

Derechos B�sicos en Educaci�n
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
Est� dise�ado para guiar a los padres de familia a aprender como trabajar efectivamente con la escuela, como decidir si el ni�o es elegible para recibir educaci�n especial, como planear, como tomar decisiones y hacerle un seguimiento al progreso educativo de su ni�o.

For more information contact:
Mark J. Gardner
markgardner@jenningsfishman.com

For all workshops and information: http://cambridgepacse.org/c-pac-coordinator/2013-14-workshops-meetings/

COLLEGE REPS VISITING CRLS:

The following Reps will be visiting Room 1501 the Career and College Resouce Center. Students must sign-up on Naviance and print their confirmation letter.

9-30-13
Colgate University @ 8:30
Merrimack College @ 9:30
Saint Joseph's College @ 12:00
Providence College @ 1:30

10-1-13
Simmons College @ 10:30

10-2-13
University of San Francisco @ 9:00
Eugene Lang College @ 10:15
Sacred Heart University @ 1:30

Next SAT Test: November 2, 2013
Registration Deadline Nov. 2 Test: October 3, 2013

Register Online at www.collegeboard.org

*Late registration extended for students with fee waivers see your guidance counselor October test only

For more information regarding college visits check you DYK (Did You Know) on the CRLS website or Naviance.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT:
Students can go to the Tutoring Center, Room 2132 to request a tutor in any subject.
Tutors are available: 7:30-8:00 and 2:30-3:30. Students should see Mrs. Meshon after school to sign up!

Drop-in Math Help is available for students Mon-Fri from 7:30-8 am in the Tutoring Center Room 2132

CRLS drop-in Homework Help (any subject) is in the CRLS Pearl K. Wise library after school everyday except Tuesday from 2:30- 4 PM. For more information about the CRLS Library http://crls.cpsd.us/library/about_library

FALL 2013 SESSION OF DRIVERS EDUCATION:
Registration will be held Wednesday October 2nd, 2013 at 2:30 PM in the main cafeteria of the high school
Choice of two classroom sessions - 2:35 PM or 6:00 PM
Class begins Monday Oct 7th, 2013
Sessions are 5 weeks in duration (a total of 10 classes must be attended)
Two absences are allowed but must be made up prior to last class
Classes meet twice a week - Monday and Wednesday
A state mandated 2 hour class must be attended by a parent or guardian for any students under the age of 18 (date to be determined)
Classes are held in the Gustave Solomons Garage located at 456 Broadway (across the street from CRLS)
Cost is $600.00 which covers the ten classroom sessions, the parent class as well as the required 12 lessons of behind the wheel instruction.
This price does not cover any fees charged by the Registry of Motor Vehicles for the permit, road test or license.
If you have any further questions, please call Bill Timmons at (339) 223 - 0163

SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR CHANGE:
On September 17, 2013, at their regular meeting, the Cambridge School Committee voted to make a change in the current year's school calendar. Please note that all CPS schools will be CLOSED on Monday, October 14 and Tuesday, October 15. School will return to session on Wednesday, October 16. An updated school calendar is posted on the CPS website.

FIRST WORK:
The First Work Program is available to all 14 & 15 year old students who want to work
before and/or after school. $7.00 per hour up to 10 hours per week. Please come to room 1312 between 7:15am and 7:45am to get an application. Any questions e-mail Mrs Rubin jrubin@cpsd.us

MIT/WELLESLY UPWARD BOUND:
Bound Program The MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program is currently recruiting 9th & 10th graders. Upward is a year-round (from time of entrance until graduation from high school), federally sponsored, educational program serving seventy (75) low-income
and/or first generation eighth and high school college-bound students from the Cambridge community. The Program stresses the development of academic skills and motivation for students who might not traditionally be considered college-bound. For more information please contact 617-253-5124 or see your Guidance Counselor.

Information:

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/

Sincerely, Greta Hardina, CRLS