Important Dates & Information
Final Exam Schedule: 9 - 11

CRLS School Council Meeting
Date and venue change for the June CRLS School Council meeting. The meeting has been moved from June 13 to June 20 and will be held at CRLS in the CCRC not Jefferson Park Community Room. The meeting is from 6-7:30 PM.

Topic: CRLS Connects which is the rollout of 1:1 laptops to incoming 9th grade students:
Presenter: Nicole Hart the Instructional Technology Specialist at CRLS.



2017 Fall Athletics
Fall Sports registration is now open. Season begins on August 24th (football starts August 18).
Tryout Schedule | Signup Information



What do you think of the food we serve in the CRLS kitchen?
We honestly want to know. The CRLS kitchen staff works hard to offer delicious meals each day, yet we know there is always room for improvement. Please help us serve you better by taking a 3-5 minute survey. Your feedback will help us shape the menu and our service for the upcoming school year. Any opinions or advice that you can offer through the survey will be greatly appreciated.



Fresh Pond Biodiversity Month!
The Reservation is bursting with life forms of all shapes and sizes – calling for volunteer amateur naturalists to come help us identify and record as many as we can find! Join staff and volunteers for a biological inventory of the plants, amphibians, insects, trees, and more that make their home at Fresh Pond. We will break into teams on different days to explore different habitats in the Reservation and see what we can find. Anyone who loves nature and exploring the natural world is welcome – especially those with enthusiasm and willingness to look through identification guides to help collect habitat data, and help us take photos to document what we find! Join for one, or the series. Please RSVP and email us for meeting locations.
 
DATES AND TIMES:
Monday, June 12 | 8 - 9:30PM: Nightlife (bats/owls/moths/other insects)
Sunday, June 18 | 10AM - 12noon: Mushrooms
Sunday, June 18 | 12Noon - 2PM: Meadow Life in Lusitania Meadow
Wednesday, June 21 | 6 - 8PM: Birds
 
Monday Night Weed-Outs
Mondays in June | 5:30 - 7:30PM
Meets at Maher parking lot, 650 Concord Ave
Help us improve the health of our urban wild’s ecosystems by keeping invasive plants at bay! We will be removing noxious weeds such as garlic mustard, bittersweet, and black swallow-wort for the health of our environment. No experience necessary; all tools and equipment provided! We recommend wearing sturdy shoes, long pants and sleeves, and bringing a refillable water bottle. Best for 14+. Please email us to RSVP in case of weather-related cancellation.



Studio@550 Summer Arts Program
Studio@550 is Launching a youth summer arts program at Studio@550 located at 550 Mass Ave, Cambridge MA. The program is designed to pair up professional teaching artists with youth ages 7-14 during the summer in multiple disciplines to enrich the students exposure and practice in the arts.  There are also planned excursions on Fridays where we will embark on an art-centered journey (potentially to the ICA, MFA, or paint near the Charles). Designed to be affordable and multi-discipline focused, the summer program will be held primarily at Studio@550 from 9AM - 3PM, M-F. We have options to register for 1 week or 2-week sessions.
Learn more >>



Latest News on the CPS District Planning Process
Did you attend a Visioning Session or watch the Superintendent's presentation on developing a district plan for CPS? Members of the CPS community are invited to learn and contribute as the planning process continues.

• Learn about the Planning Team & Visioning Sessions
• The District Planning Team consists of 31 students, family members, staff members, community partners, school leaders, district leaders, and School Committee members, who are giving their time to design the CPS district plan. Why would such a diverse group of people come together for such a purpose? Learn Why >>
• Save The Date: Town Hall on the District Plan
  Tuesday, June 13 | 6PM
  Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
  View the Flyer >>
• Next Steps
  The planning team will present a draft of the District Plan to the School Committee and the community in June. Following review, discussion, and deliberation, the School Committee will vote on the plan.
  Read letter from Superintendent Salim >>

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.

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.

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 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!       

Are you interested in volunteering? Please contact Deandra Williams at 617.349.6794. 

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.

Stay Connected
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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.