DYK Newsletter: September 19, 2016
Published on Sep 19, 2016 09:23


September 19, 2016
CRLS

Curriculum Night
September 22 | 5PM
An opportunity for parents to meet teachers and receive information about curriculum and course work. Coming to the Curriculum Night will help you better understand what your child is studying and how you can support your child academically throughout the semester. Event details >>

Please Join us for the CRLS School Council Meeting
September 27 | 6 - 7:30PM 
Off-site 119 Windsor Street (2nd floor large conference room)
SIP: Initiative/Objective: Increase subgroup representation in HN/ AP Level Courses
Speaker: Dr. Kimberly N. Parker currently teaches English at the Cambridge, Rindge and Latin School in Cambridge, MA. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, and her research looks at the literacy practices of young Black men. Kim has taught in charter, pilot schools and public schools, within urban and suburban contexts, as well as in a middle school for Black boys. She has an unwavering belief in the power and promise of adolescents of color. Kim has received several honors, most recently a 2016-2018 Heinemann Fellow, joining “a group of [national] educators who wish to pursue the shared goal of advancing the teaching profession.” Read more >> 

East Cambridge Bank

East Cambridge Savings Bank
We are now open for the Academic Year 2016 - 17. The student-tellers are trained and ready to serve you. Please visit us during 3rd block (11AM - 1PM).

Math Club

Club Day
Club Days will be a Club fair during all three lunches on Sept. 27, 28, and 29. Students will be able to visit club booths, talk to current members of each club to learn more about clubs, and sign-up to participate in clubs. 

Sandwich

New! CRLS Sandwich Ordering System
Save time and order your sandwich ahead of time. All orders must be placed by 10AM that day. Pickup your sandwich in the CRLS Main cafeteria. Check it out >>

MBTA

MBTA Pass Information
MBTA passes will be available in the Main Office starting Friday, September 2nd. Learn more >>

Football

Athletics Information
View the 2016 - 2017 Fall Athletic Schedule.

FOCRLS

Join us at the 2016 - 17 Friends of CRLS School Year Kickoff Community Meeting
September 27 | 7 - 8:30PM | Pearl K. Wise Library, CRLS
Welcome to families and staff new to CRLS! Welcome back to families and staff returning to CRLS! Parents, guardians, CRLS staff members, and Cambridge residents, please join Friends of CRLS for our 2016-17 Community Kick-Off to meet and mingle, talk about how to make the most of the CRLS experience for your family, learn about Friends of CRLS…and celebrate with a big piece of 10th Anniversary cake! Learn more >>

Peru and Cuba

Cuba and Peru are within reach with assistance from Friends of CRLS
CRLS school trips for April vacation are now being planned for the destinations of Cuba and Peru. If you're interested in the trip to Cuba, please contact Jon Baring-Gould. If you're interested in the trip to Peru, please contact Kate Holmes. Learn more >>

foca
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.

ClubZ

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. 

CCRC

Career & College Resource Center
First Work
If you are 14 or 15 years old, there are jobs available through First Work. Apply in Room 1312 between 7:15Am and 3PM. Must be 14 or 15 years old to apply.


uAspire: Free Financial Help
Free Financial Aid Help in the CCRC Tuesday through 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 >>

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!

CSVCambridge School Volunteers (CSV)
CSV's Tutoring Center officially starts Monday, September 19. We offer services before-school from 7:30 - 8AM, and after-school from 2:30 to 3:30PM in the Tutoring Center located in room 2132 (across from Learning Community S). Come and sign up with Mr. Duche or Ms. Williams for a tutor! 

Seniors, thinking about your next steps? Whether you need help with college, gap, technical, or job readiness program applications, we can help. Come and get paired with a mentor who is dedicated to helping you. College/Career Mentor Program for seniors start Wed, Sept. 28 from 2:30 to 3:30PM in the CCRC room (1501). Visit Ms. Williams in the Tutoring Center (room 2132) to learn more about the program.                 

Are you interested in volunteering? Please contact Deandra Williams at 617.349.6794. Here are some key dates for returning volunteers: The Tutoring Center re-opens on September 6th. The Career College Mentor Program begins on September 28th. Learning Centers reopen early October. SAT Prep starts with seniors on October 4th.

CSV Free SAT Tutoring 
Every Tuesday starting October 4 | 2:30 - 4:30PM
CRLS' Fiction Room
We will offer SAT prep every Tuesday.

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

Free Test Prep
Students who would like FREE test prep (including scholarship searches, practice tests, and downloadable e-books) can access the Testing & Education Reference Center database with their Cambridge Public Library card. You can access the database by going to the eLibrary page on the Cambridge Public Library website, or by clicking here.

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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.

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
September 19 - 25, 2016

SmartTV 98
Schedule & Streaming

Youth View Cambridge
Mon. 9PM & Sat. 5PM

Spot On: Coach Caimi
Mon. 9:30PM & Thurs. 9:30PM

The Kamla Show: Musical Group Cascada de Flores
Mon. 11:30PM

Stateside Footy: Australian Rules Football
Fri. 11PM

CPS TV 99
Schedule & Streaming

School Committee Meeting (Live)
Tue. 6PM

Physician Focus: Misconceptions of Obesity
Fri. 4:30PM & Sun. 4:30PM

Classic Arts Showcase: Performance, Visual Arts, & Film
Fri. 6PM & Sat. 10AM

UPCOMING EVENTS
Early Release Day
September 20

Add/Drop Period Ends
September 21

Semester 1
Curriculum Night

September 22 | 6 - 8PM

School Council Meeting
September 27 | 6 - 7:30PM

Financial Aid Night
September 28 | 6 - 7PM

View Upcoming Family Events >>

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GET THE APP 

Did you know that we have a mobile app? It's an easy way to stay connected! 
Download it here >>


2016-17 CRLS
SCHOOL COUNCIL

Join us at the School Council meetings on the last Tuesday of each month. Learn more >> 

For election information, please 
click here.

HOMEWORK CENTER 
The Homework Center is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:30 - 4PM in the CRLS Library. Learn more >>

QUICK LINKS
Get Involved
Employment Permits
CRLS Student Handbook
Apsen Parent Account
(to get progress reports)

Student Required Forms
CRLS Zone Map

HEALTHY SNACK OF THE WEEK
Cambridge in Motion presents this week's healthy snack of the week suggestion: grape tomatoes and woven wheat crackers (like Triscuits).

EVENTS OUTSIDE CPS
The 5th Annual Boston Teen Author Fest will be held Saturday September 24th from 9:30AM - 5PM at CRLS and the Cambridge Public Library. This event celebrates young adult literature and gives participants the opportunity to meet 35 different authors and sit in on 10 panels. This event is FREE and open to the public. Learn more >>

Fly, Buzz, and Honk!
A Flying Creatures
Expo for All Ages
September 24 | 2 - 3PM
Maynard Ecology Center – lower level of Neville Place, 650 Concord Ave, Cambridge.
Come explore the world of "things with wings” that live in our city and help our Cambridge Wildlife Puppets get ready for the Honk! parade on October 9th. 

Science on Saturdays: Mad Science
MIT Campus
October 15 | 10AM - 12Noon
Event Details >>

Girls Who Code
Want to learn to build an app, design a video game, and change the world through code?
Come to an information session September 26 - October 5 in the Cambridge Public Library. Club begins on October 5 from 4 - 6PM.
Learn more >>

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Baldwin

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School
459 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02138
617.349.6630
Fax: 617.349.6749
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