| CRLS Newsletter | OCTOBER 21, 2013
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SAVE THE DATE: FALL SEMESTER PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES:
The online registration is open and will close on October 22, 2013 at 8 AM https://cloud.ptcscheduler.com/crls/
Tuesday, October 22, 12:20 - 3:30 p.m. - On-line pre-registration only
(Students will be released at 11:08 a.m. Lunch will be served from 11:12-11:42 a.m.)
Wednesday, October 23, 8:10 - 11:10 a.m. - On-line pre-registration only (There will be a delayed opening. Students with lunch B report to block 3 at 11:25 a.m., Lunch A starts at 11:12 a.m.)
Thursday, October 24, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - No pre-registration -walk-in only
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CRLS Flu Clinic (students only):
Attention Parents/Guardians: In conjunction with the Department of Public Health and Cambridge Public Schools, we are excited to offer a Free Flu Clinic at CRLS for all CRLS students.
When: Wednesday Nov 13, 2013 | 10AM - 2PM
If you are interested, click here to read about the Influenza Vaccine information sheet and to download and complete the parental consent form and return it to the School Nurse at the Teen Health Center by the deadline.
Deadline: November 4, 2013 |
CHANCE: (College High-school Alliance: A Nexus for Creative Education)
FREE SAT tutoring, homework help, or college advising from Harvard students Mondays 3:30-5:30pm and 6:00-8:00pm Harvard Science Center, room 222
Pizza is provided each week!
Questions? Email: chance@hcs.harvard.edu or visit: www.hcs.harvard.edu/~chance
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Parents and teens are invited to Cambridge Family and Children's Service's 1st Annual Violence Awareness event on Saturday, October 26th.
Attendees will hear from guest speaker Malcolm Astley who will discuss his personal experience with teen dating violence and the tragic murder of his teenage daughter, Lauren. Malcolm's talk will be followed by a workshop and panel discussion from local experts. For adults, panel experts from a range of fields (education, mental health, law enforcement) will discuss how to identify if a teen is in an unhealthy relationship and how to intervene. For teens/young adults age 12-22, Start Strong Initiative headed by the Boston Public Health Commission will present Teen Dating Violence 101. Breakfast, Raffle & Prizes!! Parking limited. To register, contact Michelle Drolsbaugh at 617-876-4210 x4060 or mdrolsbaugh@hepfamilies.org.
When: Saturday October 26th, 2013
9:00AM-12:00PM, (arrive @ 830AM for Parking & Registration)
Where: Cambridge Family & Children's Service, 60 Gore St. Cambridge, MA
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PACE Program-for Students 16+
9 sessions of Personal & Career Exploration to help students succeed in the workplace. ($9/hr. for up to 17 hours) Sessions meet on Tuesdays after school from 10/29-12/17
Applications are available through Ken Bowers at the Youth Employment Center Room 2101 during both lunches. You must apply by 10/28 |
TURKEY TRIP:
Student Trip to TURKEY - June 2014
There will be a trip to Turkey for students in June 2014. Besides seeing the ancient sites of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires that they learned about in their history classes, our students will meet people from different cultural backgrounds, have a chance to share a meal with Turkish families and be aware of a country that is filled with history and natural beauty and people who are extremely hospitable and generous.
Please come to the informational meeting at 3:45pm on Tuesday, October 22nd in room 2411 or contact Mr Nigdelioglu, Physics teacher, if you have any questions: rnigdelioglu@cpsd.us
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Guest Visitation Day:
The MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program is having a on Thursday, October 24th from 3:00-6:00p.m for CRLS Freshmen & Sophomores. Guest Visitation Day is a great way for students to learn about the Program from current students and staff. Upward Bound is located at 265 Massachusetts Ave. Building N52-130- first floor (Next to the MIT Museum Building).
For more information contact: 617-253-5124 or email lpires@mit.edu Join Us!
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COLLEGE PLANNING, MENTORING, APPLICATIONS & ESSAY WRITING~
When: Wednesdays, 2:30-5:00pm
Where: Career and College Resource Center, Room 1501
What: Cambridge School Volunteer Mentors partners with CCRC
CSV mentors are attentive listeners, patient, caring, and skilled tutors who break down the college application process into manageable steps to reach deadlines and individual goals of students. Once students meet mentors they may schedule alternate days.
FREE hot Pizza! Raffle PRIZES! First-come, first-served
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PSAT at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School on Wednesday October 30th:
On Wednesday, October 30, 2013 from 8:00am to approximately 11:00 a.m., CRLS will be administering the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) / National Merit Qualifying Test. This exam is given once a year and we are requiring that all sophomores and juniors take the exam. There is no cost for the PSAT; the Cambridge School Department will cover the cost of the exam.
Practice tests (PSAT, SAT, AP, ACT, etc.), exam prep books, a Family College Planning Center, and other helpful resources are available through the Testing & Education Reference Center, provided by the Pearl K. Wise Library at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.
To access the T.E.R.C.:
Go to the CRLS homepage: http://crls.cpsd.us/
Select Pearl K. Wise Library (at the top of the page)
Select SAT & AP Practice Tests under "Quick Links" (left-hand side of the page)
If you are accessing it from a computer that is not on campus, enter the password: rindge |
October - December 2013 ( 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.
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 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.
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/
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School Committee Candidates Forum : Focus on CRLS
Friends of CRLS will sponsor a School Committee Candidates Forum at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School on Wednesday, October 30 at the Main Cafeteria from 7-8:30 PM. The main cafeteria is located on the first floor of the Main building at CRLS, 459 Broadway in Cambridge.
This is an important chance for the CRLS community to hear the candidates address issues of concern to us, and for the candidates to meet the CRLS community. With two current school committee members not seeking re-election, this will be a crucial election for the Cambridge schools.
The CRLS alumni association is supporting the event as a co-sponsor.
For more information about the Forum, please contact Friends of CRLS at focrls@gmail.com; for additional updates on Friends of CRLS activities,
please visit their website at www.focrls.org
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WINTER SPORTS MEETING FOR STUDENTS:
All students interested in trying out for a winter sport team, must attend a very important meeting on Wednesday, October 30th, 2013. This meeting will begin at 2:30PM in the Gymnasium. Important information for student eligibility as well as tryout times and dates will be shared at this meeting. There will be an opportunity to meet with coaches as well at this meeting. For more information email Tom Arria, Director of Athletics- tarria@cpsd.us
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Sincerely, Greta Hardina, CRLS
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