News from CRLS

Underground Railway presents: Crossing Borders: ~ Who Does That?
April 11, 7:30 PM in the CRLS Auditorium

The Play Crossing Borders ~Who Does That? is an investigative theater piece based on taped and transcribed interviews from the Cambridge community and beyond. It is written by Betsy Bard, directed by Vincent Earnest Siders and performed by youth ambassadors from the Underground Railway Theater.

This dramatic experience explores the issue of diversity as both a static and dynamic value. In presenting different perspectives, it serves as a launchpad for discussion about the complexity of diversity and how it plays out in the culture and climate of a community.

Workshop: Mass Incarceration: How are we affected? How can we respond?

Featuring a viewing of the award-winning documentary recently hailed as the definitive film on the real stories of America's drug wars and their devastating impact on our communities.

DATE: Saturday April 5, 2014 10:00am to 4:00pm
LOCATION: Area 4 Youth Center, 243 Harvard Street
(Near Central Square, Cambridge)

Morning:
Film screening - The House I Live In
Community circles for connecting and discussion

Light Lunch

Afternoon:
School to Prison Pipeline
Community voices on how we are responding
Sharing restorative practices
Brainstorming ideas -Resources for work, housing, faith, humanity; Legislative/City Council actions; Stopping the School to Prison pipeline; How Cambridge can respond; Costs to our families and communities; Restoring connections, Welcoming re-entry and more
Together finding Next Steps
Celebrating and Strengthening our communities

More info contact: George Halfkenny c: 617-800-5171 e:georgehalfkenny@yahoo.com. RSVP to George for lunch numbers.

Sponsored by: My House Wellness and Rejuvenation Center; Cambridge Restorative Justice Working Group, City of Cambridge Human Services and Veterans Committee

Join us @ the NuVu Studio Presentation:
There will be an informational meeting with presentations from NuVu/CRLS students on Thursday, April 10th at 10:15AM. To learn more about the program sign-up on Naviance or in the CCRC room 1501. All students must have a signed pass from their teacher to attend.

Introducing NuVu Studio - Come Learn about CRLS's New Partnership with NuVu,

Students, NuVu Studio is an award winning full-time innovation studio for high school students in Central Square. At NuVu students work together to solve real world problems and develop projects which integrate technology, art, engineering, social sciences, music, architecture, math, industrial design, and biology. At NuVu, you can work with experts, innovators, and leaders in their fields to create solutions to social, economic, health, and design challenges. Now, through the NuVu Semester, CRLS students will have the opportunity to attend NuVu Studio for one term and earn 30 credits (the equivalent of three semester-long CRLS courses).

On Thursday April 10th at 10:15 a.m. come to the College and Career Resource Center to learn more about the NuVu Semester and see presentations from CRLS/NuVu students about what you can do at NuVu. You can also visit http://cambridge.nuvustudio.com/crls

Spring Driver's Education

The CRLS Drivers Education Program is a state approved program that serves the Cambridge community and is led by Mr. Bill Timmons.

Registration: April 16, 2014 | 2:30PM | CRLS Auto Garage

Where: Classes are held in the Gustave Solomons Garage located at 456 Broadway (across the street from CRLS).

When: Classes meet twice a week on Monday and Wednesday. The first class will be on April 28, 2014. There are two classroom sessions offered at 2:35PM or 6PM. Sessions are 5 weeks in duration (a total of 10 classes must be attended).

Cost: $600.00 which covers the ten classroom sessions, the parent class as well as the required 12 lessons of behind the wheel instruction. This price does not cover any fees charged by the Registry of Motor Vehicles for the permit, road test, or license.

Contact: If you have any further questions, please call Bill Timmons at 339.223.0163.

Please note: Two absences are allowed but must be made up prior to last class. A state mandated 2 hour class must be attended by a parent or guardian for any student under 18 years of age.

YOUNG LEADERS FORUM

Wednesday, April 16, 2014
8:05 - 11:05
CRLS, Media Cafeteria

Presented by:
The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce & Rindge School of Technical Arts

FEATURING:
An opportunity for students to have "one on one" conversations with some of the most successful and powerful people in Cambridge and hear their personal success stories.

Past attendees included: The Superintendent of School, the Mayor of Cambridge, City Manager, Presidents of various industries....

SCHEDULE:
8:05: Students report to Room 1223 in the Rindge Bldg for an
Information session
8:40: Students will go to the Media Cafeteria
8:45 - 11:05: Students will meet Cambridge Leaders and have an opportunity to hear their personal stories and participate in a round robin question/answer session.
11:08: Students report to their Block 3 Classes or Lunch A

If you know a student who would be interested in participating in this event please email their name, email, cell phone#, grade level and your contact information to:
Jrubin@cpsd.us or come to the RSTA office, room 1312

Deadline: April 9, 2014 to allow for Field Trip Form approvals.
Limited seats are available, first come first serve only

Proper business attire and adherence to school rules required

The NHS induction for the class of 2015. It will take place in the Fitzgerald Theater on Thursday, April 10, at 7:00 pm.

CRLS SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS ARE AROUND THE CORNER:

Please consider running for the CRLS school Council. Every family has something to contribute to CRLS. In May we will again elect parent representatives who will begin serving on the School Council in the fall.

Membership should reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of our school community.

The CRLS School Council usually meets on the last Tuesday of the month.

Elections letters will be sent home with grades on April 10. For more information contact Greta Hardina, CRLS family liaison at ghardina@cpsd.us or 617-349-6660

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.
&
28th Annual Cambridge CityRun 5 Mile Road Race and Henrietta's 3-Mile Fun Walk
Sunday, Apr. 6., 10:30 a.m. - Noon. Reporting Time: 8:30-10 a.m.
Start/Finish: Russell Youth Center, 680 Huron Ave., Cambridge

DCR is looking for lifeguards for Summer 2014

The next Boston Region Test Dates are April 19 and May 10 from 9am-1pm at the UMass Boston, Clark Athletic Center. To register, contact Ed Bullock at 617-727-5290 x 506. To learn more about lifeguarding for DCR (the MA parks dept.), go to
http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/inside-our-agency/employment/dcr-lifeguard-requirements.html . You must be 16 or older to apply.

News for the Pearl K. Wise Library:

Prepare for the SAT, ACT, and AP Exams:
ACT is April 12th, SAT is May 3rd, and AP Exams are May 5-16

Practice tests (PSAT, SAT, AP, ACT, etc.), exam prep books, a Family College Planning Center, and other helpful resources are available through the Testing & Education Reference Center, (T.E.R.C.) provided by the Pearl K. Wise Library at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

To access the T.E.R.C.:
Go to the CRLS homepage: http://crls.cpsd.us/
Select Pearl K. Wise Library (at the top of the page)
Select SAT & AP Practice Tests under "Quick Links" (left-hand side of the page)

*If you are accessing it from a computer that is not on campus, you will need to enter a password. (All library passwords are listed on the "Password Information" Google Doc on the library homepage)

The CRLS Pearl K. Wise Library has a new Twitter page. Follow us today >> https://twitter.com/CRLSlibrary

CRLS 101!

CRLS Parent-to-Parent group and the CRLS School Council welcomes rising 9th grade parents to a Potluck and Information Session:

May 6, 2014 form 6-8 PM in the CRLS Main Cafeteria.

Learn how parents can be involved at CRLS and what to expect freshman year.

Join us for an informal information session and potluck! Come meet members of the CRLS School Council, Friends of CRLS (FoCRLS), Friends of Cambridge Athletics (FOCA) and the CRLS Arts Council as well as current CRLS students and families.

Ask questions and get answers!

For more information contact Greta Hardina 617-349-6660 or ghardina@cpsd.us

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

What to do this summer!
Check out the Summer Opportunity Resources Cambridge Public Schools Webpage:
http://www3.cpsd.us/news/summer_opportunities

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

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