News from CRLS

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.

Spring Sports Meeting for Parents and Students:

All Students who are playing a Spring Sport must attend with at least one parent

An Essential Parent Information Meeting: Tuesday, March 25th -6:30 PM
In the CRLS Auditorium

Support CRLS Programs with your attendance and involvement

At the Meeting you will:
*    meet CRLS coaches
*    receive practice & game schedules
*    meet other supportive parents
*    learn about school & state policies
*    learn how to get involved with athletic programs & FOCA
*    hear guest speaker and CRLS Graduate Joanie Connell

C-PAC Workshop: Basic Rights in Special Education
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. In the Media Cafe

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:
Paula Feynman at Pfeynman@cpsd.us or 617.349.6427
Rosalie Rippey at RRippey@cpsd.us or 617.593.440

CRLS Arts Committee Meets April 2:
Come to the CRLS Arts Committee meeting on April 2 to hear plans for this year's Celebrate the Arts event in May and to find out more about helping out at this event or at the arts events this spring. Wednesday, April 2, 7 pm, VPA office, basement of the arts building.

Friends of CRLS Community Meeting

Answering MLK's Urgent Question

Wednesday, March 26

7:30 to 9:00 pm
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'"
-- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Pearl K. Wise Library - Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
459 Broadway, Cambridge

CRLS is a place where MLK's commitment to equality and empowerment is observed year-round through Opportunity, Diversity, Respect. Helping our school community achieve these values is a variety of esteemed organizations offering nationally-recognized college and career success programs. Come to Friends of CRLS's next Community Meeting to hear from and mingle with educators and program directors working in and outside of CRLS with our students to expand opportunity. Learn about what they do, how they do it, and how you can get involved.
Featured programs:
*   Breakthrough
*   Cambridge School Volunteers
*   Career Connection, Summer, and TeenWork Programs/Just-a-Start
*   City Links/Cambridge Community Services
*   Friends of CRLS (FOCRLS)
*   Kids Council
*   MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound
*    Mayors Youth Summer Employment Program (MYSEP)
*   The Workforce/Cambridge Housing Authority
Refreshments and schmooze-time always included. Bring friends!

For more information or to volunteer: check out our new website!!
www.focrls.org
(857) 235-9290
P.O. Box 39-1541
Cambridge, MA 02139

The Andrea Harvey Annual Memorial Walk:

Please join us for the 28th annual City Run/Walk which will be on Sunday April 6, 2014. We will meet at the Russell Youth Center, 680 Huron Ave at 8:45 - 10 a.m. Race begins at 10:30 AM
A portion of the event's proceeds will benefit the Andrea Harvey Memorial Fund (AHMF), which gives scholarships to needy high school seniors entering college This year we will provide 2 $1000.00 scholarships to seniors from Cambridge Rindge and Latin (where Andrea was a student), and 2 $1000.00 scholarships to seniors at East Boston High School (where Andrea taught math). We will also give a $2000.00 scholarship to a merited college bound Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School student in memory of Les Kimbrough who was treasurer of the AHMF and a Dean at CRLS. He devoted so much of his efforts in promoting and supporting the Andrea Harvey Memorial Fund. He was always at the Run/Walk, setting up and participating in the walk.
Because Andrea's life was cut short by domestic violence, the AHMF also supports domestic violence prevention programs.
Donations may be dropped-off at the AHMF table at the Run/Walk or give your donations and form to a AHMF director or mail to
Andrea Harvey Memorial Fund,
c/o Cambridge Teachers Credit Union, 459 Broadway Cambridge MA 02138
For more information on Andrea and the AHMF and to make an online donation, visit www.andreaharvey.org
Hope to see you on Sunday, April 6, 2014.

CRLS Arts Committee Meets April 2
Come to the CRLS Arts Committee meeting on April 2 to hear plans for this year's Celebrate the Arts event in May and to find out more about helping out at this event or at the arts events this spring. Wednesday, April 2, 7 pm, VPA office, basement of the arts building.

SAT Test Registration:
Next Test Date: May 3, 2014
Registration Deadline: April 4, 2014
*Late registration has additional fees, register NOW . Register Online at www.collegeboard.org

Register for Biogen Idec's Community Lab!
Cambridge teens can participate, and teens in the Mayor's Program can even get paid to participate! Special early registration for Cambridge teens will begin March 18th at midnight before registration is opened to all on March 25th. For more information, and to register starting March 18th, visit www.biogenidec.com/communitylab/summerprogram

Mt. Auburn Hospital Summer Hospital Volunteer Program:
Are you interested in a health care related career? Find out more about careers in health care by volunteering at Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge this summer.
Student volunteers must be at least 14 years of age, have a physical exam, a TB test, a personal interview (before 6/05) and be available to work at least one day a week for a six week period over the summer. All applications need to be received by the Mt. Auburn Volunteer office by May 5, 2014. Students can pick up an application packet from Mrs. Garman in Room 1308

TeenLife:
TeenLife provides the web's most comprehensive up to date directory of STEM, gap year, pre-college, overnight summer and community service programs for students in grades 7-12. Print and online TeenLife Guide and Life withTeens magazine content helps teens, parents, and educators make strong enrichment-program decisions. https://www.teenlife.com

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

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

CRLS starts Parents Group: Parent-to-Parent

First Tuesday of the Month 6:30-8 PM in the CRLS Main Cafeteria. 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

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

Affordable Internet Access:
The Comcast Internet Essential program provides low cost Internet Access for families who qualify for free and reduced lunch. Comcast has extended the program beyond their initial 3 year commitment so I am once again sending info to you:

While participating in Internet Essentials:
* You get fast home Internet service for only $9.95 a month, plus tax
* You never have any price increases or pay any activation or equipment rental fees
* You can buy a computer at initial enrollment for the low price of just $149.99 + tax
* You can get free Internet training - [ http://learning.internetessentials.com/ ]online, in print and in person

If you have families that qualify, it might be helpful to walk them through the application which can be done online or by phone.
Details and a link to an online application and information about applying by phone can be found here:
http://www.internetessentials.com/about

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/

Sincerely, Greta Hardina, CRLS