ARTS Council News
Thanks to everyone who has bought brownies and Swedish Fish at CRLS performances! The proceeds have added up to three beautiful new cellos for the Music Department this Fall.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the Fall Musical, In the Heights, in November. And if you would like to get involved, join us at our next meeting on Monday, December 5th at 7PM in the VPA Office.
Do you need a job?
TeenWork is for Cambridge youth ages 16-21. We train you on how to get a job and then help you to get one. For an application or for more information, please visit the Youth Employment Center, room 2101, during lunch M-F. Learn more >>
CRLS Senior Internship Program
Spring Semester (Feb - Mid-May 2017) | Monday - Friday | 12:30 - 2:30PM | (Except on alternating Fridays when students stay in school for the Good Work Internship Seminar)
Do you know of someone that is interested in supervising a CRLS Intern? The aim of the program is to build mutually beneficial partnerships with area organizations. Students will be available to work with your organization for two hours per day throughout a semester in exchange for opportunities to apply and strengthen their understanding and knowledge; to contribute to projects in authentic ways; and to explore career fields of interest. I am particularly committed to finding placements where students can explore issues of ethics and justice in the professions. I would love the opportunity to speak with you concerning possibilities for partnership. Students who have applied for the program have expressed interest in the following areas. Might you be able to help out?
- Architecture
- Art Conservation
- Art Therapy
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Programming
- Early Education Teacher
- Hotel Management
- Law/justice
- Media and Communications
- Nursing
- Pastry Chef
- Sports Management/Business Management
Please email me at if you would like to talk about this more. Thank you.
Kathy Fitzgerald
CRLS food pantry needs your help!
Last year CRLS opened a food pantry in response to the growing need of its most vulnerable students. For many students their main source of nutrition is the school food service program. The food pantry helps supplement evening and weekend meals. It is called the Falcon's Market and currently services 50 students a week.
During the Fall Musical STARS students will be accepting donations in the Arts building Lobby. Please consider bringing a bag of non-perishable items such as shelf-stable milk(boxed),cereal, tuna fish, rice, cooking oil, pasta, dried beans, or peanut butter.
The Fall Musical, In the Heights is running: Nov. 11,12,18,19 @ 7PM & Nov. 20 @2PM. For more information regarding the food pantry contact Greta Hardina, CRLS Family Liaison.
Are you a high school student in New England interested in creating connections between teens and older adults in your community?
Do you know high school students in New England interested in creating intergenerational connections? The MIT AgeLab is recruiting high school students across New England for a fun, informative, and collaborative event on November 19, 2016 called the OMEGA Summit. The Summit will be an ideal time for high school students to:
deepen their understanding about intergenerational programming with teens and older adults: who, what, why, and how
brainstorm with students, professionals, and community members ways of strengthening intergenerational connections in their communities
learn about college scholarships available for juniors and seniors who demonstrate excellent efforts in building intergenerational relationships
We invite interested students of all high school grades to participate in the OMEGA Summit at MIT in Cambridge, MA on Saturday, November 19, 2016, from 10AM - 2PM. Questions/comments can be directed to [email protected] or 617-253-3506. RSVP here by November 14, 2016.
Cultural Survival Bazaar
December 10 - 11, 2016 | 10AM - 5PM | CRLS
This free admission festival features art, crafts and other ethically made cultural products created by Indigenous artists from around the world. Enjoy demonstrations by artists and live music from around the world. Chat with Indigenous artists about their crafts and cultures and celebrate the holidays with a beautiful memento of your local trip around the world. This year, enjoy rugs from Mexico and Nepal, jewelry from North America and Macedonia, baskets from Venezuela, textiles from Nicaragua, paintings from Guatemala, and more. For updates on artists, music, and more, visit us on Facebook at Cultural Survival Bazaars.
Cultural Survival is a non-profit organization that advocates for Indigenous Peoples' rights and supports Indigenous communities’ self-determination, cultures and political resilience. For more, visit us online.
Volunteers welcome, including students! Click here or email us with questions about opportunities (Lots of options, including working directly with artists, learn about different cultures, support artists at their booths, help monitor the doors, interact with the public, use multilingual abilities to support vendors who don't speak English, etc. We are happy to sign off on community service hours if that is helpful for students.)
Free parking at CRLS garage on Ellery St.
Get involved with Breakthrough!
Breakthrough Greater Boston is looking for CRLS students to be After School Program Teaching Fellows and Academic Mentor Volunteers for our middle school students. After School Program Teaching Fellows help groups of students complete homework and lead a hands-on STEAM workshop once a week. Academic Mentor Volunteers 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. For more information, please visit our website or email Shoko Fox.
MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program
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 host Guest Visitation Days on the following dates:
Monday, November 14th
Thursday, December 1st
Monday, December 12th
Guest Visitation Days take place 3 - 6PM. The event gives Freshmen and Sophomores an opportunity to learn about Upward Bound. For more information, please contact 617.253.5124.
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.
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 Pass Information
MBTA passes are available in the Main Office. 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.
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!
 Cambridge School Volunteers (CSV)
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 is 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.
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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