Need to Know News
Register for Winter Sports at CRLS
Registration for Winter Athletics is open through Tuesday, November 26.
MBTA Red Line Closure November 17 – 24
The MBTA began scheduled repairs yesterday evening that will impact service through the week.
- The Red Line will be closed from Harvard to Broadway (Boston) all day and every day today through Saturday, November 23.
- On Sunday, November 24 the planned service closure will extend between Harvard and JFK/UMass (Boston).
Free and accessible shuttle buses will make all stops between the route with the exception of Park Street and Downtown Crossing. Check out the City of Cambridge flier here to learn more.
What does this mean for you?
We encourage you to plan for longer than average commute times, whether you are driving, taking a shuttle, or riding the bus. The closures will likely cause increased road traffic as well as reduced street parking in some areas along the shuttle route.
For additional information, visit the MBTA website.
Kindergarten Lottery Information Session
The Kindergarten Lottery for the 2025-2026 school year will open on January 2 and close on January 31. All registrations must be fully completed, including all language testing to determine eligibility for Program Language Bonus points. To learn more, visit our website.
Information Session:
Out of School Program Sharing Session: Kindergarten - Grade 8
We have partnered with the Cambridge Agenda for Children Out-Of-School Time to support their year-long effort to evaluate the needs of the community as it relates to out of school offerings for families with children in kindergarten - grade 8. Families are encouraged to share their feedback at one of the following upcoming virtual sessions.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Need Help with Heating Bills? Apply for Fuel Assistance
Colder weather means higher heating bills. The Cambridge Fuel Assistance Program is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 season. The program helps residents pay their winter heating bills between November 1 and April 30. Learn more about how to qualify and fill out the application here.
In the District
Virtual Kindergarten Lottery Information Session 2
Saturday, December 7 | 10:30 - 11:30AM
Zoom:
http://bit.ly/cps-k-info2
Families with children who will be 5 years old by August 31, 2025 are encouraged to attend the upcoming
Kindergarten Lottery Informations Sessions. The lottery will open for registration January 2nd.
District Calendar
Visit our digital calendar for upcoming events here.
In the Community
Youth Mental Health 101 Workshop
Tuesday, November 19 | 6:30PM
Zoom ID:
851 9211 6608
Access Code: 930575
Join the Cambridge Families of Color Coalition and the Cambridge Public Health Department for a
virtual workshop focused on how mental health is just as important as physical health and how to reduce stigma around mental health through conversation.
College Preparedness Workshop for Caregivers
Wednesday, November 20| 5:30 - 7:30PM
Location: Cambridge Street Upper School Multipurpose Room (850 Cambridge Street)
Get practical tips for
college planning (Grades 6 - 12). Dinner and childcare are provided.
Register for the workshop here.
Open House at The Library
Thursday, November 21 | 4:30 - 7:30PM
Central Square Library (45 Pearl Street)
Get ready for winter and join The Spot for a
free shopping pop up at the Central Square Library.
Webinar: Raising Resilient and Confident Kids in the Age of Achievement Culture
Wednesday, December 4 | 7PM
The pressure to perform well academically, socially, or in extra curricular activities can have a negative impact on the mental health of our youth. Join Cartwheel for a webinar on how families can build a sense of confidence, resilience, and self-worth not tied to achievement.
Register today with Cartwheel.
District & Community Resources
Preschool Celebration of Learning at Morse
Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) educators and families at Morse participated in their first Celebration of Learning of the semester. CPP families had the opportunity to explore their student’s classroom and get a glimpse of what their young scholars have been up to!
A Day of Exploration for Tobin Third Graders at the Museum of Science
Grade 3 students at Tobin Montessori recently enjoyed an exciting trip to the Museum of Science. They explored hands-on exhibits, discovered new things about science and technology, and had a fantastic time learning outside the classroom. It was an inspiring day filled with curiosity, wonder, and lots of smiles!