Coffee Hours with Principal Smith
December 1 | 8:30 - 9:30AM
Principal's Conference Room at CRLS



Orienteering Events
Cambridge Sports Union (CSU) and Navigation Games are hosting orienteering events in Cambridge parks for the next four Sundays. Orienteering involves using a map and compass to find specific locations marked on the map in a specific order. At each location, there is an electronic device that gives you a time, and you get a printout of your times at the end. It's great fun and  a great outdoor family event -- kind of like a big treasure hunt. Participants should just show up between 10 and 11:30AM and look for the blue awning. If you need instructions, someone will be happy to help. Suggested donation $1 to $5.

12/6 - Danehy Park (New St. parking lot)
12/13 - Dana Park
12/20 - Magazine Beach



Volunteer with Breakthrough
Breakthrough Greater Boston is looking for CRLS students to be Academic Mentors for our middle school students. Academic Mentors are paired with a student for an entire semester, and Mentors work with their student one-on-one to develop study skills in core academic subjects. Interested? Please contact Kelly Alfaro or stop by the BTGB office in room 2104 to apply.



Northeast New Year's Teen Retreat
December 28 - January 2
Rolling Ridge Retreat Center, North Andover, MA
Come explore mindfulness through formal meditation periods and relational mindfulness activities on the iBme New Years teen retreat. Learn to develop valuable skills such as focused concentration, insight, and compassion in a fun and supportive environment. Scientifically proven to build emotional resilience, inner strength and well-being, mindfulness practice supports our capacity to connect authentically with ourselves and others. Click here for registration and more information.



Friends of CRLS is Now Accepting...

...Friends of CRLS Student Travel Fellowships help students with funding to participate in exciting educational and cultural adventures, like the upcoming school-approved trips to Spain, the Dominican Republic, the Panama Jazz Festival, and Italy! Get an overview and application at focrls.org. Attn: Teachers -- If you are leading a domestic or international trip this school year and have not yet been in contact with FoCRLS, please email us so we can find out more about the trip and the possibility of helping students with fellowships.

...Friends of CRLS Faculty Innovation Grants of up to $1,000 are available to teachers and staff members to energize students' learning with collaborative creations, gifted guests, vitalizing visits, powerful performances, and exceptional events. Bring innovation to your classroom...or take your students somewhere to experience innovation too big for the classroom. Proposals are due November 23.  Please look for the documents in your First Class email (Grand Grants, 11/03/15) or contact us.

For information about these and other Friends of CRLS opportunities, please visit focrls.org, email [email protected], or visit CRLS Room 2136.



Parents/Guardians:
Help CRLS Students Explore Careers 
I am working with a group of (mostly) seniors to create career exploration opportunities. I am seeking parents who are willing to host a student or a pair of students for a job shadow and/or informational interview at your workplace. The students I am working with are interested in many fields including: Law, Medicine/Nursing, Public Health, Sports Management, STEM fields, Art, Hospitality/Event Planning, Kinesiology. If you are able to help out by sharing some of your expertise, please let me know. We are shooting for November and early December for these experiences. Thank you for considering this.
–Kathleen FitzGerald, [email protected]



Club Z! Offers One-on-One Tutoring and SAT/ACT prep in the Student’s Home
Club Z! provides tutoring in all subjects (K-12) including SAT/ACT exam prep. Our number one goal is to raise grades in the classroom. Our qualified tutors work with the student’s school curriculum, instead of a predetermined program that may not relate to current class work. Club Z! tutors also teach effective study skills thus helping students learn “smarter”. For more information please visit us online.



The MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program is currently recruiting CRLS 
9th & 10th graders. 
Upward Bound Program provides after school tutoring during the school year and a six-week residential summer program at Wellesley College. The program also offers academic support and college preparation guidance including college tours and senior seminars. Both the school year and summer session offer various recreational and cultural activities and field trips. For more information or an application please contact: 617.253.5124 or see your Guidance Counselor.

The MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program will have Guest Visitation Days for CRLS 9th and 10th graders who are interested in learning more about the program on the following days:
Thursday, December 3rd
Monday, December 14th

Guest Visitation Days are from 3 - 6PM. Please RSVP at 617.253.5124 or email us. Upward Bound is located at 265 Massachusetts Ave. first floor (next door to the MIT Museum Building).




TeenWork Program
The Just-A-Start TeenWork program is a student employment program which provides job readiness preparation, resume preparation training, job shadowing internships, and after-school and/or summer job opportunities for Cambridge teenagers at local businesses. We work with Cambridge youth ages 16-21 who have not yet begun their 2nd year of college. Enrollment is always open. Anyone who wants to apply should pick up an application from the Youth Employment Center (YEC). Learn more >>



Get Involved with FOCA
There are many opportunities for parent engagement at CRLS and the Friends of Cambridge Athletics (FOCA) supports many aspects of this process for the athletics program. Participation is simple and there are many volunteer opportunities. Areas range from FOCA events to serving as parent liaison to teams. To learn more about our work and to get involved visit our website, send an email, or just come to one of our meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Athletics office 6 - 7:30PM.



FOCA's Online Store
Want to show your school identity and pride? Wondering where you can purchase quality CRLS-branded wear? Check out our line of CRLS clothing online. Proceeds from sales benefit CRLS Athletics. Visit the store >>

FOCA Seeks Parent Volunteer to Support 'Falcon-Wear' Store
FOCA has developed a line of CRLS-branded clothing that is available online, through a portable cart at athletic competitions, and in the school store by the CRLS entry. We now seek a parent to help manage the sales process and promotion. Time requirement is 2- 4 hours/week. Some retail experience helpful. Interested? Contact: Larry Childs.

Career & College Resource Center
Look Who's Visiting the CCRC
College representatives will be visiting Room 1501. You must sign up on Naviance and print your confirmation letter to attend. Space is limited. View the Schedule >>

College Readiness Program
Wednesdays | 2:30 - 4:30PM | CCRC
Seniors and juniors, do you need help with filling out college applications or writing your personal statements? What about SAT prep? If so, attend Cambridge School Volunteers' College Readiness Program. We will match you with a mentor, and get you started! ALL OF OUR SERVICES ARE FREE! Early Decision deadlines are quickly approaching!

CEOC is Here to Help You!
Need help filling out the CSS/PROFILE or other financial aid forms? Wondering how to pay for college? Have questions about navigating the college process? CEOC can help!

Appointments are also available on other days, evenings, and weekends at our office in Central Square (11 Inman St. Right behind City Hall). Contact Tina Alu (617.868.2900) for more information or to make an appointment today!

ACT, SAT, AP Testing
Don't forget to register in advance for these exams. View the Testing Schedule >>

About the DYK: The DYK is a weekly publication for students and families of Cambridge Rindge & Latin School. To submit an announcement, email the DYK. Deadline for submission is Fridays at 10AM each week.