Coming on March 16, the Greatest Student-Adult Challenge. Enter the Contest to Win You and Your Friends Up to $300
Wednesday, March 16 | 7PM | Fitzgerald Theatre
The CRLS Alumni Association is holding on Wednesday, March 16, at 7PM a community academic competition called "Are You As Smart As A CRLS Student?" Teams of four  students will compete against teams of four adults to see who is the champion of the night. First prize for the student team is $300, second $200 and third $100. The contest is open to all grades.  Mr. Billy Costa of the WGBH-TV "High School Quiz Show" is the moderator. CRLS Jazz Combo is performing. Smart food before the event. There is no registration fee. Get your team together and register with Mr. Haverty on the fourth floor Science wing or send an email. Get your parents to form a team and have them enter as well. It's the biggest academic challenge of the year! Learn more >>



Coffee with the Principal
March 1, April 5, May 3, and June 7 | 8:30 - 9:30AM
In the Principal's Conference Room.



First Responders Scrimmage with
CRLS Hockey
Cambridge Police and Fire Department members came to the aid of the CRLS Hockey team on Wednesday, but no lives were at risk. The off-duty officers and firefighters were helping our hockey team get ready for the State Championships. Read more >>



CHANCE at Harvard is Offering Free SAT Tutoring for CRLS Students
We will be meeting on Mondays from 4 - 6PM in room 216 of the Harvard Science Center (1 Oxford St), starting this Monday, February 29. Free pizza will also be provided! We hope to see many of you there!



Summer Sessions in the Biogen Community Lab
Biogen is again working with the MSYEP so that Cambridge students participating in that program who also wish to do a session in the Community Lab – can do that and get paid as a portion of their summer placement.

Also, they are changing our process a little this year. Previously it was a simple registration and "first-come, first-served"system. This year it is an application. However our intention is still to admit all Cambridge students who apply during the appropriate time frame (March 4-13) as long as their are spots in the session they request (and there should be as the only other students that are automatically in are those from Somerville.)

They will also be offering and advanced two-week session from August 1-12 for students who have previously participated in the summer program. We will contact all eligible students directly, but just wanted to let you know in  case you are asked about it. Learn more >>



Register for the Eco-Action Course
Offered to juniors and seniors
The course takes students into the community to get hands-on experience helping local businesses become more environmentally conscious. CP, 10 credits, science or history. Student takeaways from the course: gained skills that can be used in college and future jobs, hands-on experience - applying what was learned in the real world inter-disciplinary, staying informed and connected with current local, national, and global issues and event, and an opportunity to network with local businesses and professionals.



Work at the New England Aquarium!
Cambridge teens can work this summer at the New England Aquarium! The deadline to apply is March 4th. Applications and more information are available now online.



Student Volunteer Opportunity
The 8th Annual Cambridge Arts Open Studios program will take place from 12Noon - 6PM on Saturday, May 14th and Sunday, May 15th. We are looking for volunteers to help poster the main squares in Cambridge (Harvard, Porter, and Central) on May 11th and work 2-hour shifts from 1 - 3PM and 3 - 5PM on May 14th and 15th. Students will be paired with another volunteer in each location passing out brochures and information about Open Studios.

We also have an opportunity for CRLS students to participate in our Student Artist Showcase at Lesley University. Student artists can show their work free of charge, but must sign up via email by March 15th. Please contact Kelsey Brodersen or Julie Barry, Director of Public Arts to sign up or if there are any questions.



Mount Auburn Hospital Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in a health care related career? Find out more about careers in health care by volunteering at Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge this summer. Student volunteers must be at least 14 years of age, have a physical exam, a TB test, a personal interview and be available to work at least one day a week for a six week period over the summer. For an application packet, please see Mrs. Garman in Room 1308 (next to Carpentry) or Jeanne in the CCRC.  
Please note: This year applications must be received by the Mt. Auburn Hospital by April 29, 2016, at the very latest.



Camp Information / Summer Resource Night
Thursday, March 3, 2016 (Snow Date Thursday, March 10) 6:30 - 8PM |  Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Main Cafeteria
Come and meet representatives from Cambridge Community School camps, Youth Center Programs, and other private and public camps. Camp programs for youth grades K – 8, programs for children with disabilities, day and residential camps, programs especially for middle schoolers, and job opportunities for teens.



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.



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 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
uAspire: Free Financial Help
Free Financial Aid Help in the CCRC Thursday and Friday mornings. Students can sign up in the CCRC (next door to the Media Cafe). 617.585.6361

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
Hello Class of 2016! It's not too late to get help with college applications! There are colleges and universities with rolling admissions (there's still time). In addition, our mentors can help with scholarship applications! Billions of dollars in grants/scholarships went unused last year. If you cannot come on Wednesdays, please email us. Deandra Williams in CSV's main office, room 2407. Both parents and students, you can reach me by phone at: 617.349.6794, or email us.

CSV Free SAT Tutoring
Every Tuesday starting January 12 | 2:30 - 4:30PM
Starting January 12 from 2:30PM to 4:30PM in CRLS' Fiction Room! We will offer SAT prep every Tuesday until May 31st- the week before June's exam date!

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 >>

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