| CRLS Newsletter | November 5, 2013
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Reminder:
Midterm Exams:
Nov. 6: Silver/Black
Nov. 7: blocks 1&2
Nov. 8: blocks 3&4
No School Nov. 11 -Veterans Day Holiday
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National ACT/SAT Combo Test Day:
You are invited to join your peers across the country to attend Kaplan's first annual National Practice Test Day. This one-day only event will be taking place Saturday, November 16th, & will allow students to:
- Experience both the SAT and ACT in one unique practice test
- Receive detailed score feedback
- Make an informed decision about which exam best suits them
Kaplan is holding this event at the following location in your area:
Kaplan Center Cambridge 39 JFK St. Cambridge, MA
Students can enroll here: www.kaptest.com/choose
. If you have any questions please contact Christine Lilly at christine.lilley@kaplan.com
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Need a Tutor?
Please come 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. See Mrs. Meshon after school to sign up!
(This is a free service for CRLS students from Cambridge School Volunteers.)
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Homecoming Dance:
Tickets are now on sale to the Homecoming Dance which is Friday, Nov. 22 from 7-11 in the media cafe!
Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door. Tickets are being sold by student government representatives or students can purchase a ticket at the bagel bench at lunch!
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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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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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CRLS ARTS COMMITTEE:
The next meeting of the CRLS Arts Committee is November 13, 7:00 pm, in the VPA conference room in the arts building. On the agenda is planning support for the fall musical, Ragtime, opening December 5. All are welcome. If you cannot make the meeting, but would like to help with Ragtime, you can sign up to volunteer here:
http://bit.ly/1bMyudr or email debirenegallagher@gmail.com.
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Sister to Sister: Community Conversations:
Exploring Health Issues Affecting Black Women with Health Care Experts of Color
NOVEMBER:
Sickle Cell: What's New in Treatment & Care
November 10, 2013
2pm - 4pm
Simply Erinn's Unisex Salon (268 Brookline St, Cambridge)
We will cover: Basic Definitions: What is sickle cell? Why does it happen?
Common Symptoms/Experiences
Standard and Evolving Treatment Options
Strategies for Minimizing Risks & Maximizing QOL
Additional Information: Free
New topics & experts each month
For more information contact us: cc.erinns@gmail.com
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Burning Down The Stereotypes:
*Did you know that Youth On Fire serves homeless and street-involved youth, ages 14-24, right here in Cambridge?
*Did you know that 30-40% of the young people they serve identify as LGBTQ?
*Come hear their stories, learn about ways you can support them, and see a new short documentary about Youth On Fire.
*Thursday, Nov. 14 from 5:30-8:30 at the Cambridge Public Library Auditorium (Sponsored by the Cambridge GLBT Commission).
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November - 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.
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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Information:
| For all CRLS events visit the CRLS website calendar CLICK HERE
For Cambridge Public School 2013-2014 Academic Calendar: CLICK HERE
For Fall Semester Athletic Schedule: CLICK HERE
Please refer to the CRLS website for the calendar and event updates and changes throughout the year. http://crls.cpsd.us/
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Sincerely, Greta Hardina, CRLS
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