CRLS Newsletter	DECEMBER 18, 2013

in this issue

:: TEEN SNOW SHOVELING

:: CRLS LIBRARY DATABASE

:: SISTER TO SISTER: COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS

:: FREE YOGA

:: 2014 YEARBOOK

:: AP EXAM REGISTRATION

:: 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, the Main Office and the Liaison Office.

RSTA TECH EXPO Jan. 8, 2014

Tech Expo is for the parents/guardians of Cambridge's 8th & 9th graders who have an interest in the RSTA programs

Where: Main Cafeteria CRLS
Time: 6:00 p.m.
For more information CLICK HERE

TEEN SNOW SHOVELING NEEDED:
The Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP) and the Council On Aging (COA) work together each year to make sure that Seniors and Persons with Disabilities who can't physically manage snow removal on their property are able to find area teens who are interested in being hired to shovel. MSYEP recruits the teens, COA maintains the list, and shares teens' information with Seniors and Persons with Disabilities in need. If you know a teen who would be interested in making some extra money this winter while helping members of their community, have the complete a snow shoveling form!

Students can get applications at CRLS Youth Employment Center at CRLS Room 2101 or in the Liaisons office 1104

Library Database Passwords for Off-Campus Access:

Many classes are currently engaged in research projects and may need password access to the CRLS library databases off-campus, especially during vacations when the school library is closed. All library passwords are listed on the "Password Information" Google Doc, which can be accessed from the library homepage as well as the library Research Databases page. To open and view the list of passwords, students will be prompted to log into their CPSD Google Docs account. Thanks for reminding students of this if they need it! The library page can be found at: http://crls.cpsd.us/library/library

Sister to Sister: Community Conversations:

Exploring Health Issues Affecting Black Women
with Health Care Experts of Color

Dental Health: It's More Than Just Your Teeth
January 12, 2014 from 2pm - 4pm
Simply Erinn's Unisex Salon (268 Brookline St, Cambridge)

We will cover:
Oral Health including Dental, Periodontal, Prosthodontic, Orthodontic
Relationship between Oral Health & Associated Health Risks
Standard and Evolving Treatment Options
Strategies for Minimizing Risks & Maximizing QOL

New topics & experts each month. Free. For more information contact us: cc.erinns@gmail.com

CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY FREE YOGA
Fridays-6:30 pm
January 10, 24 & 31 (no classes weekend of MLK )
February 7, 14, & 28
March 7, 14, 21 & 28
Weekly 60 minute classes offered at the Sheila Russell Youth &
Community Center located at 680 Huron Avenue
Free for all residents of Cambridge

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

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.

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

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