Teachers Learning Together
The staff continues to engage in weekly meetings to support our focus on deepened cohesion to support academic excellence and social justice for all students. Over the last few weeks, teachers read Chapter 3, Do No Harm in the book, How to Create a Culture of Achievement in your school and classroom (Fisher and Frey). The chapter asks teachers and schools to consider how “…to increase the positive behavioral profile of the school in order for teachers and students to do what they do best: learn together.”
Several ideas from the chapter resonated deeply with staff during team discussions. “Rules don’t teach students how to behave – people do” made us think about how we can continue to teach and scaffold behavioral expectations so that ALL students feel successful. Teachers were further inspired by several ideas promoted in the chapter including student self-reflection, restorative practices, and embedding circle conversations throughout classes.
Core Values: December focus on
“We Reflect”
Our goals for December are for students to get better at identifying opportunities where reflecting would help them and to develop strategies for reflecting effectively. Common lessons in advisories gave students guiding questions when reflecting on a decision: Will my body thank me or immediately hate me for this decision? What are the short and long term consequences? Is this decision in line with who I want to be? Teachers are also exploring opportunities to reflect in the classroom. Finally, the Do No Harm chapter in our common book had a question to prompt reflecting that teachers have begun asking students and themselves: “What is the next right thing?” This week we will launch a Reflecting Wall next to the office where students and staff can record examples of when reflecting helped them. If you are at the school, please check it out--and add your own examples!
8th Grade families: Deadline to Register for DC Trip
Reminder that December 16th is the deadline to register and make a $200 deposit with Capitol Tours. Please reach out to Jason Everhart, 8th grade Social Studies, with questions. Send scholarship requests in a sealed envelope to Julie Craven by December 16.
Donate to the DC Scholarship Fund
We are committed to ensuring that our community trip includes everyone! Tax deductible contributions can be made online.
Sign Up Now for Learning Partners Conferences (AKA Parent/Teacher Conferences)
Conferences this week (in A201) and next Monday (in classrooms). If you haven’t signed up, you can do so at:
http://bit.ly/2g1vJOe.
Mark your calendars for the following dates:
6th Grade: Tuesday, December 13 | 8AM-3:20PM
7th Grade: Wednesday, December 14 | 8AM-3:20PM
8th Grade: Thursday, December 15 | 8AM-3:20PM
Specials: Friday, December 16 | 8-8:40AM
All Teachers: Monday, December 19 | 3:30-5:35PM
8th Grade Learning Previews
Hear what our 8th graders have been learning lately.
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CRLS Information Night for Rising 9th Grade Families
January 12 | 5 - 7:30PM
Come learn about the exciting and engaging opportunities in academics, arts, athletics, and extra curricula offered at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. View Event Details >>
What's Happening Outside of CPS?
*All flyers and registration forms are available at RAUC. Students or families can contact Justin McNulty at [email protected]
Shoot Straight Basketball
Cambridge Recreation
When: Saturday, January 7th - March 10th, 2017
Grades: 3-4, 5-6
Where: CRLS Al Coccoluto Gym
Cost: $35 for 10 weeks, checks payable to Shoot Straight
Contact: Bob Goodwin, 617.349.6228
Registration due by January 2, 2017.
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Dance Works
Free ticket to CRLS Dance Concert
When: Dress Rehearsal - 12/15 Show - 12/16 & 12/17
Time: Show | 7 - 9PM
Where: Fitzgerald Theatre, Cambridge Rindge & Latin School, Cambridge, MA 02138,? (additional tickets available at vpa.cpsd.us) Learn more >>
Title IX Girls Running Clubs 2017
Ages: 9-15 for indoor, spring and fall, 2017
Cost: $125 Partial and full registration scholarship is available for girls who need.
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MIT Science on Saturday
Saturdays, February 4, March 4, April 1
Time: Main presentation 10 - 11AM + hands-on activities 11AM - 12noon
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