CRLS Newsletter May 19, 2014
in this issue
:: CLASS OF 2014 IMPORTANT DATES
:: CRLS EVENTS CALENDAR
:: CRLS MUSIC DEPARTMENT CONCERTS
:: INFORMATION MEETING FOR THE FALL MUSICAL
:: FOCRLS BENEFIT NIGHT AT FLAT BREAD PIZZA
:: NOTE FORM THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
:: CRLS MEDIA FAIR
:: CRLS SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTION
:: PAID- SUMMER FOOTWEAR DESIGN OPPORTUNITY
:: PAID- SOA SCHOLARS PROGRAM
:: CAREER IN HEALTH CAR OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
:: SUMMER CAREER DAYS AT BUNKER HILL
:: SUMMER DISCOVERY
:: TEENLIFE
:: SUMMER PROGRAMS
:: PEARL K. WISE LIBRARY
CLASS of 2014 Important Dates


May     22    RSTA Senior Dinner 5:00PM - Media Cafeteria

May     29    Senior Exams 3 & 4  (attend period 1 & 2)

May     29    AVID Senior Dinner 6:00PM - Main Cafeteria   

May     30    Senior Exams 1 & 2  (attend period 3 & 4) - Last full day of school                
May      30    Nest Fest - Lunch A and B and after school - Tennis Courts

June      2    Senior Makeup Exams

June      2    High School Extension Program Graduation - 6:00pm - Cambridge
Public Library

June      3    Senior Breakfast - 9:00 a.m. Media Cafe, Senior Surveys will be distributed

June      3    Graduation Rehearsal - All Seniors report to War Memorial at 10:30am

June      3    Yearbook Distribution and Sales - 12:00 - Arts Building Ticket Booth

June      3    Athletic Awards 6:00-8:00P.M.  Location TBA

June      4    Yearbook Distribution Continues - 8:30AM - Arts Bldg Ticket Booth

June      4    Graduation Rehearsal - All Seniors report to War Memorial at 10:30am
   
June      4    Cap and Gowns and Graduation Ticket Distribution (6 per student) - 12:00  Learning Community Offices or other assigned locations                                           
June      5    CRLS Graduation 6:00 p.m.
*Seniors will meet at 5:00 p.m in the War Memorial Gym
EVENTS CALENDAR:
For all CRLS events listed on the CRLS website calendar: CLICK HERE

For Cambridge Public Schools 2013-2014 Academic Calendar: CLICK HERE

For Cambridge Public Schools 2014-2015 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/
CRLS MUSIC DEPARTMENT CONCERTS:

Please support our students in the CRLS Music Department
by attending our upcoming concerts in the Fitzgerald Theatre ($5 Donation at the Door)

Tuesday, May 20th at 7:00 pm
Vocal Ensembles
String Orchestra
Low Brass Ensemble
Concert Band
Wednesday, May 21st at 7:00 pm
Drumline
World Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
Big Band
INFORMATION MEETING FOR THE FALL 2014 MUSICAL -THE ADDAMS FAMILY!

WHERE: BLACKBOX- ROOM 0601 (BASEMENT OF THE ARTS BUILDING)
WHEN: TUESDAY, MAY 27 @ 2:45 PM

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE VPA DEPARTMENT AT 617-349-6788
FOCRLS BENEFIT NIGHT AT FLATBREAD PIZZA:

The Friends of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School, (FOCRLS) is pleased to
announce our second annual benefit night at Flatbread Pizza in Davis Square on Tuesday, May 27th from 5pm until close (11:30 pm). Whether you decide to dine-in or take-out, Flatbread will donate $1.75 for every small pizza sold and  $3.50 for every large pizza sold to FOCRLS that will support various initiatives at the high school, including Faculty Innovation Grants, Unsung Heroes Awards for students, It Takes a Village Project, various scholarship awards, and alumni outreach.

In addition, there will be an alumni-networking event at Flatbread from 7:00 to 8:00p.m.
Come eat pizza and network with your fellow alumni from CRLS, CHLS, and Rindge Tech.  Please look for the "Welcome Cambridge Alumni" banner to check-in for the event.
A note from the Guidance Department:
     The College Board has instituted strict guidelines for admitting students to both
the SAT Reasoning and SAT subject exams.  On the test day students must bring with
them a printed admission ticket with picture (a ticket on a smart phone is NOT
acceptable) and a picture ID.  Students missing either of those items will be turned
away; even if the test-takers are known.  The next SAT Reasoning and SAT subject
exam is scheduled for Saturday, June 7.  Guidance counselors will be reminding
students about the policy.  We ask parents to check in with your child the day prior to
the exam to ensure your child has the necessary documents for admission to the SAT.
Students should also be reminded to get plenty of rest, eat breakfast and bring their
documents, pencils and a calculator.  We wish your child well on their exam(s).
Best Regards,
CRLS Guidance Department
CRLS Media Fair 2014

Join us for an evening of student-produced media!
May 28th - 5:00PM
Media Arts Studio
454 Broadway - across from CRLS Main Campus
CRLS SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS
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.

The elections letter and nomination forms were sent home with grades on April 10 and are due on May 31, 2014.  click here for the nomination form

For more information contact Greta Hardina, CRLS family liaison at ghardina@cpsd.us or 617-349-6660
Calling All Teens! Apply for a Paid Summer Footwear Design Opportunity

Amazing (stipend) opportunity for 15-19 year olds interested in being on a Footwear Design/Product Creation Team for 2 weeks during the summer of 2014.
 
Work with mentors from Jordan Brand, PUMA, Nike, Reebok, Converse, New Balance and Bodega!
 
For more information and to apply  http://community.mesh01.com/pensole 
  
(Deadline is May 23, 2014)
 
Info Sessions will be held on May 15th and May 16th (time and location (in Cambridge and/or Boston) will be shared upon completion of the pre-application)
SOA Scholars Program:  AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY FOR CRLS STUDENTS!

The SAO (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory) Scholars Program is a Summer
Research Experience for High School Students with the academic background and
professional ambition to pursue an astrophysics research project with an
SAO/Harvard scientist. This program is a unique collaborative between SAO and the
Cambridge Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program. In 2014, the program
will run for six weeks from July 7 - August 15, 2014.
 http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/opportunities/highschool/index.html
Is your teenager interested in a career in Health Care or Emergency Medical Services?

The Learning for Life non-profit organization has partnered with the City of
Cambridge and Professional Ambulance to offer students a unique career experience
opportunity. Students interested in the fields of Health Care and Emergency Medical
Services will get on-site and hands-on experiences by industry professionals. If your
teenager (ages 14-20) is interested in this opportunity or for more information
please contact Trevor Fernandes at 617-615-0004 ext 318 or at

tfernandes@bsaboston.org.
Please join us for an information night about the program on Monday May 19, 2014
at 7:00pm at Professional Ambulance, 31 Smith Place, Cambridge, MA.
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:
Summer Discovery:
Summer Discovery is a five-week summer program for English Language Learners entering grades 9-12. Activities will help students improve their English and Math skills. Classes will meet 5 times a week, but on one day a week, students will go on field trips to local colleges and historical places in the Cambridge and Boston areas.

Dates: June 30-August 1
Time: 8:15 AM to 12:30 PM

For information, please contact Vera Outeiro at vouteiro@cpsd.us or 857-235-9506
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
What to do this summer!
Check out the Summer Opportunity Resources Cambridge Public Schools Webpage:
http://www3.cpsd.us/news/summer_opportunities
News for the Pearl K. Wise Library:

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

Sincerely, Greta Hardina, CRLS