CRLS Newsletter	DECEMBER 9, 2013

in this issue

:: WINTER SPORTS ASSEMBLY FOR PARENTS AND ATHLETES

:: CRLS CRAFT FAIR

:: SENIOR PORTRAITS

:: CRLS INFORMATION NIGHT FOR RISING 9TH GRADE FAMILIES

:: CRLS WINTER CONCERTS

:: ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING

:: 2014 YEARBOOK

:: AP EXAM REGISTRATION

:: MIT/WELLESLEY UPWARD BOUND

:: HARVARD CHANCE

:: C-PAC WORKSHOPS

:: COLLEGE PLANNING

:: CALENDAR AND SCHEDULES

Family Contact Books are printed and ready to be picked up in Learning Community Offices or the Main Office.

Winter Sports Assembly:

The Athetic Department is hosting the Winter Sports Assembly on Monday,
December 9, 2013. It will begin at 6:30PM in the Fitzgerald Auditorium.

This meeting will feature a welcome from Tom Arria, Athletic Director at
CRLS, a guest speaker from the Positive Coaching Alliance, and there will
also be some time to meet with your son or daughter's high school coaches
for this winter season.

The athletic department expects that all student athletes will attend with
at least one parent so that policies, procedures, and any questions you may
have about athletics or your child's sport can be answered.

Hope we see you on Monday evening. Go Falcons!

CRLS ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR: Tuesday, December 10th from 3:30 pm to 8pm
in the main cafeteria. Do your holiday shopping!

Senior Portraits:

Guest photographer and CRLS Class of 2010 alum, Nick Guevara, will be on campus Tuesday, December 10 and Wednesday, December 11th to photograph all seniors for their portrait in the yearbook. This portrait is free of charge for every senior. During Community Meeting on Monday, December 9 your senior received a pass to leave class for approximately 15 minutes to have their photo taken in the Fitzgerald Auditorium. Students should find their appointment time on their pass. Please encourage your students to dress their best for their senior portrait.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact any of the editors at yearbook@cpsd.us or our faculty advisors:

Berhan Duncan, 617-349-6736 or bduncan@cpsd.us.

CRLS Information Night: For Rising 9th Grade Families: December 10 from 6-8 PM in the CRLS Auditorium.

The evening will include a presentation from the Principal in the auditorium where families will learn about all the exciting opportunities at CRLS. Followed by a smaller group session with guidance counselor, deans, parents, and current CRLS students who will answer questions that you might have about CRLS.

Learning Community Assignments will be sent home prior to the event. For more information call the Family Liaison, Greta Hardina 617-349-6660

Please join us for our CRLS Winter Concerts in the Fitzgerald Theatre:

Thursday, December 12th - 7:00 pm

Orchestra, Chorus, Vocal Ensemble, and Concert Band

Friday, December 13th - 7:00 pm

CRLS Big Band, World Jazz Ensemble, and Drumline

ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING:
The next meeting of the CRLS Arts Committee is December 16, 7:00 pm, in the VPA conference room in the arts building. On the agenda is selecting VPA teacher grant recipients and planning support for upcoming arts events. All are welcome. If you cannot make the meeting, but would like to be on the list for news of upcoming arts events, email debirenegallagher@gmail.com.

Buy the 2014 Yearbook

Students and Families can purchase the 2014 CRLS Yearbook online with a debit/credit card at ybpay.com. The early-bird pricing of $75 has been extended online, so purchase your yearbook today. Families and Cambridge-area businesses can also support the CRLS Yearbook and Class of 2014 by purchasing ad space in the yearbook. Ads start at just $50 for an 1/8th of a page and go up to $250 for a full page. For more info about buying the yearbook for placing an ad, please email yearbook@cpsd.us or contact the Faculty Advisors: Ed Byrne 617-349-6486 ebyrne@cpsd.us or Berhan Duncan 617-349-6736 bduncan@cpsd.us. Thanks for your support!

Advanced Placement Exams:
AP Exam registration is taking place from December 3rd through February 7th. The cost for each exam is $89 and less if you qualify for a fee reduction. Please see Ms. Madden regarding your eligibility for assistance. Included in the fees is a non-refundable deposit of $25. Please pay with a money order or personal check. No cash will be accepted. You can pick up a registration form in Room #2317 (Sherry Madden), from your AP Teacher, or Guidance Counselor. Questions? Contact AP Coordinator: smadden@cpsd.us or ask any AP Teacher.
Exams are in May 2014 Click here for test dates

The MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program is having a Guest Visitation Day on Monday, December 16th from 3:00-6:00pm for CRLS 9th & 10th graders. Upward Bound provides:
Academic counseling
Weekly tutorial in all subjects
6-week residential summer program at Wellesley College
College tours
Please contact 617-253-5124 or lpires@mit.edu for more information

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

December 2013 - February 2014 ( 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.

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.
NEW Location: Amigos School / Escuela Amigos
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.

Planning for Your Child's Future
Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
Learn legal, financial, and other planning strategies from John Nadworthy, co-author of The Special Need Planning Guide: How to Prepare for Every Stage of your Child's Life.

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 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

Information:

For all CRLS events visit the CRLS website calendar: CLICK HERE

For Cambridge Public School 2013-2014 Academic Calendar: CLICK HERE

Download the 2013-2014 CRLS Winter Athletic Schedule: CLICK HERE

For information about CRLS Library services: CLICK HERE:

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