| CRLS Newsletter | FEBRUARY 28, 2014
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CRLS Parent Teacher Conferences are coming! Pre-registration is open on the CRLS website http://crls.cpsd.us/aboutcrls/parent_conferences
The Conference Schedule is as follows:
Tuesday March 11, 12:20-3:30 PM Online registration (early release for students- students released after block 2- lunch is served)
Wednesday, March 12, 8:10-11 AM Online registration (delayed opening for students students arrive for block 3 or lunch)
Thursday, March 13, 6-8 PM Walk-in. No pre-registration
**If you are coming to the walk-in time please bring your child's schedule or progress report.
**Parking will be available in Harvards Felton Street Garage. |
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MORE FINANCIAL AID HELP:
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.
AND MORE:
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS & ESSAYS!
COLLEGE PLANNING, MENTORING & ESSAY WRITING~
Once you're matched with a mentor you may schedule alternate days.
When: Wednesdays from 2:30-5:00p.m.
Where: Career and College Resource Center, (CCRC) Room 1501
What: Free Cambridge School Volunteer Mentors/Tutors
Mentor Tutors are caring listeners, experienced & skilled tutors who break down the college application process into manageable steps to meet your deadlines and reach your goals.
FREE HOT Pizza! Treats! First-come, first-served Drop by at 2:30pm |
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ELA MCAS EXAMS for all 10th graders are March 18, 19 and 21. There will be a delayed opening for 9, 11 and 12. Students come in for block 3 and 4. (11:12 -lunch A or 12:36 Lunch B) depending on their lunch. |
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Parents: Are you concerned about marijuana?
Not sure how to talk with teens about substance use? Confused about the law?
Join us. Wednesday, March 26 (6 - 8 p.m.)
CRLS Falcon's Nest, 2nd Floor 459 Broadway, Cambridge
Join us for an interactive workshop for parents.
Learn about the health risks of marijuana, the laws in Massachusetts, and substance abuse services available for parents and students. CRLS students will also give advice on talking with your teens about marijuana.
For more information or to register contact Greta Hardina, Family Liaison, CRLS ghardina@cpsd.us pr 617-349-6660. |
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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Community Meeting: PARCC Assessments:
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will host a community meeting on assessments that have been developed by the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, better known as PARCC. The math and English language arts assessments, which are being field-tested in some Massachusetts schools this sprint, could eventually replace MCAS test in those subject areas. The meeting will provide an opportunity for educators and parents to ask questions and get additional information. We encourage you and your family members to attend these community meetings with DESE in order to offer your valuable insights about PARCC assessments as the field-testing rolls out.
Date: March 6 @ 6:30 PM in the CRLS Media Cafe
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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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Athletic News:
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Diver adds to accolades:
CRLS Junior Gabe Bamforth took home top honors in the MIAA Boys State
Championship a little more than a week ago. Not only did Gabe earn the State Diving Title, but he did it running away, besting the 2nd place finisher by 67 points in the Final Round! This week Gabe will be able to add to his trophy case as he has been named a 2013-2014 Boston Globe All Scholastic. This is a fantastic honor. Gabe is a tremendous student, exceptional diver and a fine young man. He is a great representative of the CRLS Swim and Dive Team, the Athletic Department, School and Cambridge Community.
Boys Basketball Team Advances to Division I North Section Quarter Finals:
The Boys Basketball Team beat Waltham 67-46 on Tuesday to advance to the
North Section Quarter Final. The boys team plays Central Catholic on Friday, February 28th at 7PM at Central Catholic in Lawrence. This match-up comes almost two weeks after CRLS played Central Catholic in their own Round-ball Championship Classic, in which Central beat the Falcons 66-57, a game which was tied with under a minute to play. CRLS looks forward to the opportunity to the rematch on Friday Night. Admission for the game will be $7 for Adults and $5 for Students and Seniors.
Girls Basketball loses in First Round Game:
The members of the Girls Basketball Team put a very good fight last night in their First Round Tournament loss to Masconomet. Qualifying for the tournament with a second place finish in the GBL, the Lady Falcons led most of the first half against the 19-1 and # 3 seeded Lady Chieftains. Despite hard play by CRLS throughout, Masconomet pulled away in the second half, claiming the victory and advancing to the next round. The effort from the Girls Basketball Program was very good and they fine representative of CRLS. |
Cambridge Girls Softball League
Registration & Skills Evaluation (tryouts)
Sunday, March 9th
11:00-12:30: Minor League ages 8-11 (8 as of April 1, 2014)**
1:00-4:00: Major League ages 12-15 (12-14 as of Jan. 1, 2014)
at Frisoli Youth Center, 64 Willow Street. |
MSYEP (Mayor's Summer Youth Program)
2014 Important Dates:
April 16: Applications available (at CRLS in the Main office and Room 2101)
April 28-May 9: Applications can be returned
July 7: Program starts
August 15: Program ends
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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.
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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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 |
Information:
| For all CRLS events visit the CRLS website calendar: CLICK HERE
For Cambridge Public School 2013-2014 Academic Calendar: 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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