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Welcome back to what we expect will be a great year of teaching and learning in the Cambridge Public Schools!
On Wednesday August 27th, we will gather at Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (CRLS) for our annual CPS Educator & Staff Colloquium, a day-long opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and prepare for the impactful and collaborative work that lies ahead as we empower student excellence.
CPS District Mission: Cambridge Public Schools delivers an excellent education that inspires, acknowledges, empowers, and supports every student on their personal journey to achieve their highest potential in and beyond school and as productive members of their communities.
Colloquium Agenda
Colloquium Agenda
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
Buses depart from schools and Berkshire Street for CRLS
Buses depart from schools and Berkshire Street for CRLS
Onsite parking at CRLS will be available only to staff members who regularly work at CRLS. Other educators may either take advantage of district-provided bus transportation or travel to CRLS by foot, bicycle, or public transportation. If you plan to go directly to CRLS, please let your supervisor know!
8:15 - 8:30 AM
8:15 - 8:30 AM
Arrival at CRLS; Educators & staff proceed directly to their assigned classrooms.
Arrival at CRLS; Educators & staff proceed directly to their assigned classrooms.
Please click here to find the location of your morning session!
8:30 - 11:30 AM
8:30 - 11:30 AM
Department Meetings
Department Meetings
All CPS staff members are expected to be in their assigned meeting spaces by 8:30 AM. Agendas and locations for your morning session can be found here!
11:30 - 11:45 AM
11:30 - 11:45 AM
Transition
Transition
Educators transition from department meeting locations to CRLS Field House.
11:45 - 12:30 PM
11:45 - 12:30 PM
District Convocation
District Convocation
In the CRLS Field House. Speakers will include Interim Superintendent Dave Murphy, CEA President Chris Montero, and the Honorable E. Denise Simmons, Mayor of Cambridge.
12:30 - 1:15 PM
12:30 - 1:15 PM
Lunch (Click here to read more!)
Lunch (Click here to read more!)
Grab-and-go lunch distribution points have been set up in four strategic locations (see map above). Please find your school below to identify your lunch area:
4th Year Teachers who have just earned Professional Teacher Status: Area B | The CRLS Media Cafe (lunch with the Interim Superintendent and School Principals)
CRLS, RSTA & Solomon, Transportation: Area A | The CRLS Main Cafeteria
OSS (1972 Mass. Ave.), Baldwin, C'Port, FMA, G&P, Haggerty & PAUS: Area B | The "Bagel Bench" tables just outside the rear entrance to the Media Cafe.
Amigos, CSUS, RAUC, VLUS, HSEP, Food Services & Berkshire St. (non-OSS): Area C | The lobby of the Fitzgerald Theater (a.k.a. the CRLS Auditorium);
MLK, King Open, Morse, Peabody, Tobin & Science: Area D | The War Memorial corridor (along the gymnasium on the 2nd floor);
Halal options will be available at each of the meal areas.
Kosher meals will be available in the Main Cafeteria (Area A). Please be mindful that these meals are required for some of our colleagues and refrain from taking one if you do not require a Kosher meal.
In order to ensure that all educators and staff members get their lunches in an orderly and efficient fashion, we ask that you view this document to see where your school has been designated to get your lunch. Please know that each lunch station has grab-and-go options representing a range of dietary considerations. You may eat in designated spaces, such as the War Memorial bleachers, the Field House, and the Main Cafeteria. However, we ask that you please refrain from eating in the classrooms.
Thank you and enjoy your lunch!
1:15 PM
1:15 PM
Buses depart from CRLS for return to schools and Berkshire Street
Buses depart from CRLS for return to schools and Berkshire Street
Please click here to see your school's bus pickup location!
1:50 - 2:50 PM
1:50 - 2:50 PM
Required annual training (in your buildings)
Required annual training (in your buildings)
The end of our district Colloquium day is set aside for all CPS educators and staff to complete a series of state-mandated, self-guided modules at their school buildings or offices. These online modules cover a range of important topics such as harassment and discrimination, mandated reporting (51A), and bullying prevention. Please click here for info on how to access the modules.
2:50 - 2:55 PM
2:50 - 2:55 PM
Please give us your feedback!
Please give us your feedback!
At the end of the Colloquium day, please take 5 minutes to complete this short exit ticket. Your feedback will help us improve future professional learning events. Thank you!
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