CRLS Newsletter	April 11, 2014

in this issue

:: BU SUMMER PROGRAM

:: SPRING DRIVERS ED

:: YOUNG LEADERS FORUM

:: CRLS SCHOOL COUNCIL

:: FRIENDS OF CRLS RAFFLE

:: LIFEGUARDS NEEDED

:: PEARL K. WISE LIBRARY

:: CRLS 101!

:: TEENLIFE

:: MAYOR'S SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM

:: SUMMER PROGRAMS

:: HARVARD CHANCE

:: AFFORDABLE INTERNET

:: CALENDAR AND SCHEDULES

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.

Free Summer Career Days
Program at Bunker Hill Community College
July 7 - July 18
from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For rising Juniors, Seniors and College Freshman
Five classes available: Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Engineering &
Sustainability, Games Design and Robotics.
For details and an on-line application:

click here

Summer Opportunity for Our Female Students:
BU is pleased to announce that Summer Pathways will take place July 11-18, 2014. Summer Pathways, now in its eighth year, is an exciting seven-day, residential program for high school girls entering their junior or senior year in September 2014. The program targets girls from Boston area high schools who show promise and/or interest in science, math, or engineering. Tuition is $675 and includes room, board, all travel and activities. Scholarships of up to $575 are available to students with demonstrated financial need.
Participants will live in a BU dormitory, and during this week, will have the opportunity to engage in many hands-on science activities and gain first hand knowledge of a wide range of careers in STEM disciplines. Participants also visit laboratories, listen to career panels, visit local companies, and learn about the college admissions process. On the Roseway, they will learn about marine life, the physics of sailing, and be active participants alongside the crew. Information about the program can be found at: http://www.bu.edu/lernet/spathways .
All applications and letters of reference must be received by May 1, 2014. If you have any questions, please send email to cab@bu.edu.

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

Proper business attire and adherence to school rules required

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

Friends of CRLS Annual Mayfair RAFFLE!
Help CRLS while getting chances to win great prizes!

Tickets available online at focrls.org/raffle at tables around town, or
in person during Friends of CRLS office hours (M - Th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) in room 2136. Tickets are $5 each or $20 for 5! Up your chances and help the school even more with $40 for 10 or $100 for 25!

You could win a gift card or prize from any of dozens of businesses
in and around Cambridge who have donated
food, merchandise, services, tickets, accommodations, and more!
Check focrls.org/raffle for a partial list of donors.

You will definitely help CRLS students and faculty with 100% of proceeds going toward scholarships and other Friends of CRLS programs like Student Travel Fellowships, the "It Takes a Village" College Success Program, and Faculty Innovation Grants.

Winners will be drawn after the Harvard Square Mayfair, Sunday May 4 (noon to 6 p.m.), where Friends of CRLS will have a table.

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 from 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

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