Driver's Ed Registration
January 20 | 2:30PM | Main Cafeteria
Classes meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The first class will be on January 26, 2016. There are two classroom sessions offered at 2:35PM or 6PM. Sessions are 5 weeks in duration (a total of 10 classes must be attended). Learn more >>



Glocal Challenge Winners Announced!
Congratulations to Team A.H.E.E.P. and Power Saviors for winning the two trips to Iceland with EF in March! Congratulations to the five finalists – all of whom will receive seed money and will be working next spring and summer with the City of Cambridge to implement their ideas.



Island School Informational Meeting
December 18 | 10AM | CCRC
Come to a meeting and find out how you can spend a Semester studying in the Bahamas at The Island School. For Grade 8 - 10th. Learn more >>



Friends of CRLS Newsletter
Friends of CRLS's latest newsletter includes updates on some of the many ways the organization works to help CRLS students succeed! Learn about a scholarship sponsored by one of CRLS's best-known alumni, as well as the "100 by 100" Scholarship Initiative, Student Travel Fellowships, Faculty Innovation Grants, volunteer opportunities, and more by clicking here to view the Friends of CRLS Holiday Newsletter.

Photo: Broadway Marketplace celebrates the "100 by 100" with Friends of CRLS and CRLS students (left to right: Charlie Bougas, owner; CRLS students on their lunch break; Elaine Schear, Executive Director of Friends of CRLS; Richard Sabounjian, VP of Operations).



Orienteering Event
December 20 | Magazine Beach
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.



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.


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 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.