Good evening CPS Community:
We are nearly halfway through August, which means September and the return to school are around the corner! We cannot wait to welcome our students back from what I hope has been a relaxing and joyous summer.
I am especially excited to meet many of you at our upcoming Community Fairs. We are also offering support for families who need help filling out the annual Back-to-School forms, which should be completed by the first day of school. They will be available on the CPS Family Portal
beginning next Monday, August 19. Please see below for more details on the Back-to-School Forms Help, Community Fairs, and other Back-to-School events.
This Friday, families and staff members who are not registered for our main communications tool, ParentSquare, will receive an invitation to register. It is important to register to stay connected and engaged with the district and school community. Next Tuesday, August 20, we will share our Back-to-School message in ParentSquare with important steps and reminders to help get your child ready for the first day of school. Please note that bus routes are being finalized. We will share that information with you very soon.
In this Issue:
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Back-to-School Forms Help Event
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Save-the-date for Community Fairs
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School Meals Continue to be Free for All Students - No Meal Applications
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School Committee Recap
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Events
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The Bright Spot
David Murphy
Interim Superintendent
Need to Know News
Get Help Filling Out Your Back-to-School Forms
Annual forms will be available on Monday, August, 19th. These forms must be submitted on the first day of school. Families looking for assistance on navigating the various forms are invited to attend our Back-to-School form help event!
Staff members including school nurses, will be there to help you get the year started!
Save-the-date for Community Fairs
We, along with Mayor Simmons, are also pleased to invite you to participate in the 2024 Community Fairs. The fairs are opportunities for families to meet community partners, learn about community services, and access free supplies, resources, and clothing.
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Saturday, August 24 | 10AM-12PM | King Open School
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Saturday, September 7 | 10AM-12PM | Peabody School
Schools Meals Continue to be Free for All Students - No Free and Reduced Meal Applications
All schools will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) this school year. School breakfast and lunch will continue to be offered at no cost to all students who select a complete meal. Under CEP, meals are provided at no cost, regardless of household income, eliminating the need for free and reduced meal applications.
Additional information about CEP is available on the Food & Nutrition Services webpage.
August 6 School Committee Meeting Recap
A School Committee meeting was held last Tuesday. Highlights include...
Interested in receiving email notifications about meetings? Join the School Committee listserv.
In the District
Back-to-School Forms Help
Wednesday, August 21 | 5-7PM
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (459 Broadway Court)
Meet with staff, including nurses to get help with annual forms.
Community Fair
Saturday, August 24 | 10AM-12PM
King Open School (850 Cambridge Street)
Connect with community partners, access free supplies, resources, and more!
Community Fair
Saturday, September 7 | 10AM-12PM
Peabody School (70 Rindge Avenue)
Back-to-School Events
See the calendar for school events here.
In the Community
Webinar: Helping Kids & Teens Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety (Virtual)
Wednesday, August 14 | 7-8PM
Increase your understanding of back-to-school anxiety and learn how to best support children during this time of transition. Register today with Cartwheel.
Monarch Butterfly Release
Sunday, August 18 | 2-2:30PM
Kingsley Park (250 Fresh Pond Parkway)
Celebrate the city’s 10th annual release of Monarch Butterflies
at the park!
Ms. Ned’s Olympic Summer
CRLS math teacher Ms. Ned and her family are having an exciting summer at the Olympics in Paris! Ms. Ned has been cheering on her brother Stephen Nedoroscik, aka “pommel horse guy”, alongside her family throughout the games. Steve’s spectacular pommel horse routines earned a bronze medal in the Men’s Team All-Around and an individual bronze medal in Men’s Pommel Horse. Congratulations to Steve and his family as they celebrate this exciting achievement!
Coach of the Year
We’re proud to share that George Rodriguez was named Coach of the Year by the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association. Coach Rodriguez is a CRLS graduate and former Massachusetts Basketball State Champion. He has coached freshman and junior varsity basketball at CRLS for over a decade and has led as the varsity head coach for the past 4 years. Under his leadership, he has continued to enrich the history and legacy of Cambridge Basketball, this past season, he led the team to a 17-3 regular season record, and coached the team to compete in the state tournament. Join us in congratulating Coach Rodriguez on his well deserved achievement!
Cambridge-Harvard Summer Academy
Over the summer, Cambridge Rindge and Latin students participated in the Cambridge-Harvard Summer Academy, an 18-day program that focuses on chemical engineering, environmental justice, performing arts, civics and other topics. The program concluded with a return of Summer Exhibition Night, marking the return of the event after a 4 year pause. Students participated in a variety of events, showcasing their knowledge and passion for the projects they have worked on over the summer.
