| CRLS Newsletter | FEBRUARY 11, 2014
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Calling all CRLS Seniors. Do you need money to pay for college?
CRLS on-line scholarship application will go live on Saturday February 1st.
This year's deadline will be Friday, February 28th at 11:00 PM
You can find the link to register and login on February 1st on the CRLS website http://crls.cpsd.us/scholarships/crls_scholarships
Also, Every Wednesday from 9am-3pm in the CCRC room 1501 -ASA (American Student Assistance) is avaible to help. Students can stop by and sign-up for an appointment. Some types of Financial Aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and there are deadlines. Apply as soon as possible to maximize the amount of financial you can receive.
Parents can call Ellen Ronayne 617-349-6898 or Paula Riley 617-349-6697 for an appointment.
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CRLS Parent Teacher Conferences are coming!
Pre-registration will open on the CRLS website on Friday, February 28, 2014.
The Conference Schedule is as follows:
Tuesday March 11, 12:20-3:30 PM Online registration (early release for students)
Wednesday, March 12, 8:10-11 AM Online registration (delayed opening for students)
Thursday, March 13, 6-8 PM Walk-in. No pre-registration
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CRLS ARTS COMMITTEE:
Arts supporter families: please come to the CRLS Arts Committee meeting on February 12th at 7 pm, in the VPA office in the arts building. On the agenda is planning for the fun, end-of-year celebration of student artists, as well as other activities in support of the arts at CRLS.
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American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course
(LGT/FA/CPR./AED)
Dates: February 15, 2014 -February 16, 2014
Time: 8:00am-6:00pm (Sat. and Sun.)
Place: Belmont High School (Pool and Classroom sessions)
Registration: Belmont Recreation Department
Sara Varella-Ringos M.ed
Teacher, Health and Physical Education
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
svarella@cpsd.us
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UPWARD BOUND OPEN HOUSE
The MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program is having an Open House for 8th graders and CRLS 9th & 10th graders on Tuesday, February 18th from 2:00-4:00pm.
Upward Bound is located at 265 Massachusetts Ave. Building N52-130 first floor (next door to the MIT Museum Building). Please RSVP at 617-253-5124 or lpires@mit.edu
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HARVARD CHANCE (New Hours): (College High-school Alliance: A Nexus for Creative Education)
FREE SAT tutoring, homework help, or college advising from Harvard students Mondays from 3-5pm and 5:30-7:30pm at the Harvard Science Center, room 222
Pizza is provided each week!
Questions? Email: chance@hcs.harvard.edu
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The Germ Challenge:
Cubist Pharmaceuticals and the Cambridge Science Festival are challenging 15-20 year olds to create a video, 30 seconds to 5 minutes long, that explains what a germ is to a 5th grade audience. Entries must be accurate, thorough, creative, engaging, and fun! Entries will be judged first by a panel of Cubist scientists and then by a panel of 5th graders! Both winning videos will be shown at the 2014 Cambridge Science Festival. Deadline March 28, 2014
More info & details
http://www.cambridgesciencefestival.org/2014Festival/TheGermChallenge
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Looking For Young Marine Biologists at the New England Aquarium
Marine Biologist in Training (MBIT) courses are challenging opportunities for students between 13 and 17 years old to learn about marine science through the New England Aquarium. The purpose of the MBITprogram is to inspire its Applicants to develop an ethic of ocean stewardship and to help prepare them for future opportunities in marine science.
Applications available in Students First Class e-mail. Application deadline February 20th. Any questions please e-mail Mr Paul McGuinness (CRLS Marine Bio Teacher) pmcguinness@cpsd.us
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SPRING SPORTS MEETING
Spring Sports Meeting on Thursday, February 13th at 2:40PM in the Gymnasium. All students should attend to get very important information about sign ups, dates, times and sites for tryout and practice information.
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CRLS starts Parents Group: Parent-to-Parent
First Tuesday of the Month 6:30-8 PM (new hours) PM in the CRLS Main Cafeteria. March 4, April 1, May 6 and June 3.
Parenting teens isn't easy. Don't do it alone. This is an opportunity to meet other parents, share experiences and support each other through these challenging yet exciting times.Potluck and socializing.
For more information contact Greta Hardina 617-349-6660 or ghardina@cpsd.us
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February-March 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.
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.
Executive Functioning
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
Co-hosted by the Office of Academic Challenge & Enrichment and the Citywide Parent Advisory Group.
Basic Rights in Special Education
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
An introduction to parent rights and responsibilities under federal and state law. Designed to help parents learn how to be effective partners with the school, to decide the child's eligibility for special education, to plan, make decisions and monitor the educational progress of your child.
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
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/
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Sincerely, Greta Hardina, CRLS
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