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High School Extension Program Newsletter: January 2020
Published on Jan 24, 2020 11:19
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Here's the latest news from HSEP... View newsletter in browser >>
January 2020
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Junior Achievement
 HSEP 11th and 12th graders participated in a 7 week Career Success program with Junior Achievement, a New England based organization that helps prepare young people for the real world. Students received certificates of achievement after learning about critical thinking and problem solving, communication, collaboration and teamwork, and creativity and innovation. Junior Achievement will return in the spring to teach the Entrepreneurial program and we look forward to having them back!
Food Lab
 Students in “Hacking Awesome,” a year-long elective in the Design Process came up with the idea of a FoodLab at HSEP. Students identified food as something that could be improved upon at HSEP and used the design process of exploring and creating to “hack” our food options.
Students created and designed a food menu, and additionally prepared a luncheon for the HSEP community that included baked penne pasta, a garden salad and vegan brownies.
HSEP Showcase Night
 In the second showcase at HSEP 11th and 12th grade students investigated climate change. For this project, students were asked to do academic research about what would happen if the world became five degrees warmer. Students then used the knowledge to write a science fiction work of literature that depicted this world. They then studied marketing strategies and created merchandise using 3D printing technology, laser cutters as well as custom screen printing to promote their story. Students proudly sold their stories and merchandise at the showcase, which was a huge success!
Seniors! Scholarship Application Portal is Now Open
You can apply for scholarships anytime between now and February 17, 2020. To apply, please click here and log in with your school email and student ID#. If you have any questions, please reach out to me or Ms. DiClemente.
Join Us for CPS Budget Community Meetings: Aligning Resources with Priorities
 CPS is offering educators, families, and students new ways to participate in the CPS budget development process. Join School Committee members and the Superintendent to learn about the development of district and school budgets and share your thoughts on how CPS can use its resources to help students succeed.
Drop-In Community Meeting for CPS Educators, Staff & Students
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 | 3:30 - 5:30PM
Cambridge Rindge & Latin School, Media Cafeteria
Short presentations at 3:30PM & 4:30PM, followed by small group discussions. Children are welcome to attend.
Drop-In Community Meeting for CPS Families & Community
Saturday, January 25, 2020 | 10AM - 12PM
Cambridge Senior Center
Short presentations at 10AM & 11AM, followed by small group discussions. Childcare and light refreshments will be provided.
Learn more >>
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CRLS Family Events
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FOCA Winter Social
Saturday, January 25 | 5 - 7:30PM
84 Magazine Street, Cambridge
FOCA welcomes you to a gathering with other parents from your child's sports teams with refreshments, hors d'œuvres, exciting raffle and auction items. All to support our athletic teams at CRLS with coach's grants and scholarships. Details >>
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FOR SENIORS
Calling all Seniors!
Need help with your College Application? College and Career mentoring program has begun on Wednesdays from 2:45 - 4:30PM. in the CCRC.
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In Our District & Community
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Looking for things to do in Cambridge? See below for a few ideas. For a full list, take a look at Find It Cambridge!
Find It Cambridge >>
Did You Know There Are Free Markets Around the City?
So much fresh produce as well as grocery items are available to you. All you need to do is bring your own bag!
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Winter Family Day at MIT!
January 25 | 11AM - 3PM
MIT – Hockfield Court – corner of Ames St. and Main St.
Rain/snow date is January 26
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Alewife Staples Spotlight Space: Exploring Nature with CitySprouts
February 5
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to dig into the science of gardens! We'll be exploring science and math in the natural world through three stations: A worm exploration table with a worm bin, and fun worm and soil facts, a Fibonacci Flower Building station where we dive into the math of flowers and leaves, and a plants parts felt board for exploring basic botany and the roles of different plant parts. Join CitySprouts in learning about the natural world around us.
Museum of Science School
Garden Symposium
February 8th
Join local school garden organizations and Museum educators in learning methods to maintain or develop your school garden and explore hands-on strategies using the garden to teach science standards. CitySprouts, Backyard Growers, Friends of the Boston Schoolyards, Green City Growers, and the Boston Nature Center’s educators will share their favorite tips and tricks as well as practical strategies for engaging students in gardens and science content.
Dig It! 2020 CitySprouts
Gala/Silent Auction
April 2
Join CitySprouts for a night of food, fun, and fundraising as we celebrate CitySprouts' 19th year.
Neighborhood Design Project – Now Recruiting
In Neighborhood Design Project (formerly Neighborhood Service Project), 14 and 15 year olds come up with solutions for community issues using design thinking.
Program runs from Feb-May. Youth are paid and can earn 3 CRLS credits. Applications can be found at all Youth Centers, at the Youth Employment Center (CRLS Rm 2101) and online. View the flyer >>
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Immigration Legal Clinics (FREE!)
3rd Wednesday each month
90 Third Street, Cambridge
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Affordable Housing
Find out about affordable rental and homeownership in Cambridge.
Details >>
Cambridge in Motion's
Healthy Snack of the Week
Dark chocolate hummus with apple slices.
The 2020 US Census is fast approaching and we want to make sure everyone in Cambridge is counted! Learn more about why the 2020 Census is so important, what you need to do, access materials, and more online. Want to help get the word out in Cambridge? Apply to be a part-time Census Outreach Worker to help the City and your communityonline.
Families for Depression Awareness is presenting a free Facebook LIVE Ask the Experts session on Thursday, January 30 from 7 to 8PM. Experts Mala Rafik, Esq. and Milagros Abreu, MD, MPH, will answer questions about overcoming insurance barriers and accessing mental health care.
"Follow" Families for Depression Awareness on Facebook to receive updates for this live event. Submit your questions in advance here!
Testing & Education Reference Center: FREE online tool for SAT and AP test prep
Wednesday, February 5 | 3 - 3:45PM
Cambridge Public Library, Learning Lab, 449 Broadway
CRLS students and their parents/guardians are invited to learn about this handy test prep database that is free with your Cambridge Public Library card.
Job Corps is Accepting Applications
Job Corps is part of a nonprofit organization through the federal government and it provides free vocational and educational services for young adults ages 16-24. Students qualify based on need, if they meet the requirements, then they proceed with the application process.
Apply today >>
Snow Shoveling Applications Available
Office of Workforce Development matches teens with seniors for snow shoveling jobs. Applications are out now! Please give out to anyone you think will be interested. Applications can be returned to: CRLS Youth Employment Center (CRLS Rm 2101), Council on Aging (806 Mass. Ave.), or the Office of Workforce Development (51 Inman St.).
See attached application for more details or contact George Hinds.
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 CEATV Weekly Highlights
January 20 - 26, 2020
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SmartTV 98
Youth View Cambridge: January 2020 (New!)
Thu. 9PM & Sat. 5PM
What’s Up Cambridge: Winter DANCE/Works (New!)
Sat. 7PM & Sun. 9PM
Reeling: The Movie Review Show (New!)
Wed. 10PM & Sun. 4PM
NASA TV Highlights: Orbital Test Flight of the Starliner Space Capsule (New!)
Thu. 8PM & Fri. 10PM
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CPS TV 99
Cambridge School Committee Meeting (Live)
Tue. 6PM
White House Chronicle: Youth Homelessness in America (New!)
Wed. 5PM & Thu. 10PM
Paint with Kevin: Frosty Morning (New!)
Sat. 11AM & Sun. 4:30PM
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