Parent Teacher Conferences
March 14 - 16, 2017
In a continued effort to strengthen relationships with families and to support student achievement, CRLS will offer expanded times for Family-Teacher Conferences. In addition to increased availability for conferences, CRLS will utilize the online pre-registration program as well as maintaining an open walk-in time. Learn more >>



Aspen Access for Families
Aspen allows you to view your child's grades, attendance, class work, and homework any time it is convenient for you. There is a link to Aspen from the CRLS parents web page. We are here to help support you with any login issues. We can also provide you with some tips for navigating through the Aspen tabs. Please email the CRLS Tech Center anytime.



Help Send CRLS Students to Peru
There are 28 CRLS students taking part in an amazing trip to Peru in April! We are having a fundraiser to offset costs for the students. This will take place on March 23rd at Machu Picchu Restaurant in Somerville, MA. More Info >>



Join us on a Language Immersion Trip to Costa Rica April 2018
For more information email Eydie Ortiz - sign up soon, space is limited!



The Farm School Learn to Farm Program
Ready to apply? Can’t wait to get started? Apply Now for the next Learn To Farm class starting in October 2017!
Our program is open to anyone age 18 or older, and a typical class has 12-16 members with an age range from 18 – 60. It runs from October to September. Generous scholarships are available. Admissions are rolling – we encourage you to apply early and applications received before April 1 will be given priority. Have questions? Is this the right program for you? You can also email Caitlin Sargent if you have more questions about admissions or the program!



Are You As Smart as a CRLS Student?
March 22, 2017 | 7PM
The academic contest of the year is only two weeks away and the CRLS Alumni Association wants you involved.

All you have to do to win one of the top prizes of $300, $200 and $100 is enter a team of you and  three classmates and answer questions  in competition against  adults from the  community. Teams can be a club, a sports team, a particular class or just friends.

This is not a trivia contest. The questions will be based on subjects you are learning in school.

Jimmy Tingle, a Cambridge alum and well-known stand up comedian, will be asking the questions. The CRLS Jazz combo will perform and free smart food will be served.

Last year the student team captured first place beating the adult team from Google. The alumni are hoping the students will again take first place this year.

To register a team just see science teacher Mr. McGuiness in Room 3402 or send the name of your team to by email to us. Learn more >>

Friends of CRLS 10th Year Birthday Bash
Tickets are going fast (160 out of 200 have already been purchased), so don't miss your chance to celebrate with us on Thursday, March 30 at the Friends of CRLS 10th Year Birthday Bash!  Venue in Kendall Square, catering, and open bar all courtesy of Google Cambridge. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets (or make a donation if you’d like to go but are unable to attend). For a decade, Friends of CRLS has brought resources to CRLS students, grads, and faculty through scholarships, Student Travel Fellowships, Faculty Innovation Grants, Faculty Distinction Awards, and Unsung Heroes Awards. If you have questions or would like to be an event sponsor, please contact email us or 857.235.9290.

Friends of CRLS is Seeking Raffle and Event Volunteers!
Our raffle raised $10,000 last year, and it could not have happened without volunteers!  We have an immediate need of parent/guardian/alumni volunteers to obtain donations of gift cards/certificates from local businesses for raffle prizes. We are also looking for student and adult volunteers to sell raffle tickets at tables around the city in April and early May.  All proceeds benefit CRLS students, grads, and faculty.  Student volunteers are also needed to help with our pre-award reception on Scholarship Night, Thursday, May 18. Students will receive community service credit! Click here to learn more about the events/jobs and to sign up to volunteer. If you have questions, please email us or call 857.235.9290.

Friends of CRLS Needs a Volunteer to Update our Website!
If you have some website skills and would like to use your abilities to help provide resources to CRLS students, grads, and faculty, please email us or call 857.235.9290.

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 >>

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 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 >>

Join/Support the 31st Annual Cambridge City Run/Henrietta's Walk on April 2nd
Please attend/support this annual community event attracting hundreds of runners/walkers from Cambridge, surrounding communities and CRLS sports teams.  CRLS Athletes through Friends of Cambridge Athletics (FOCA) are the lead beneficiaries with proceeds supporting student scholarships and the needs of athletic teams. FOCA is coordinating the event with The City of Cambridge Recreation and Athletics Departments as well as Marathon Sports as co-sponsors. The Andrea Harvey Fund is another co-sponsor with some proceeds supporting their scholarships awards program and domestic violence awareness (Andrea was a CRLS graduate and East Boston High teacher). Notable changes this year are the venue as it takes place at Danehy Park rather than Fresh Pond and the distance: It is 5k rather than 5 miles. To run, walk, volunteer and/or donate, click here. Address questions about group discounts, sponsoring, or volunteering by email.

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
City Year
City Year will be visiting the Career and College Resource Center on March 30 from 11:08AM - 1:08PM.

Did you fill out your FAFSA Application?
Find out why it is important to submit early. Watch the video >>

Duke Summer College
Have your students ever wondered what college classes are like? Do they want to expand their scope of knowledge beyond what is typically taught in high school? If so, tell them to look no further than Duke Summer College! 

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
Winter Greetings Class of 2017! It’s really important that you try to get all of your financial aid forms completed before winter break. If you’ve already finished please set up a meeting with uAspire to have it reviewed. Errors on your student aid report can delay your financial aid award package. Stop by Career and College Resource Center (CCRC) to sign up or schedule an appointment at uaspire-crls.youcanbook.me.

Free financial aid help is available in the CCRC Tuesday through Friday mornings. Make an appointment by clicking here or call Simone at 413.829.4494 to schedule an appointment.

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 SAT Prep
We have great news! CSV is excited to announce that 34 students participated this Fall. These students (both seniors and juniors) deserve a round of applauds and recognition. We had students who were on the football team come, take exams and learn strategies, and then report to practice after being in the academic setting throughout the day. This was the first year we offered SAT prep during the first semester and will plan to next Fall. We will begin our Spring services on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 in CRLS library's fiction room.

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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