DYK Newsletter: November 6, 2017
Published on Nov 6, 2017 09:08


November 6, 2017
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Winter Sports Registration
The winter athletic season begins on November 27. Register by November 21st!
Winter Sports Tryout Information | Winter Coach Contacts

School Council

Do you want to get more involved at CRLS?Join the CRLS School Council!

Meetings are held off-site and in the community on the last Tuesday of the Month. Each meeting starts with a topic and speaker related to the school improvement plan followed by a discussion and Q&A.

Date: Tuesday Nov. 28 | 6 - 7:30PM
Topic: CRLS Library 24/7
Presenters: CRLS Library Teachers Kendall Boninti & Emily Houston
Location:119 Windsor St. 2nd Floor Conference Room

How is the CRLS Library supporting all students in a 1:1 digital learning environment? Come to the School Council Meeting on November 28th to learn about the many new educational resources, digital tools, and apps available to students and families 24/7 through the CRLS Library.

Take a brief survey to help us select topics for the rest of the year.

Primes Circle

Applications for the Spring 2018 session of PRIMES Circle at MIT are now open!
PRIMES Circle is an after school math enrichment program for local high school students.

More information about the program, including student testimonials, can be found on our website. View the Flyer >>

Common Workshop

Common Application Workshop

November 18 | 10AM - 1PM
Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave. Allston
View Event Details >>

Orchestra

Free Limited Tickets to the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra (CSO)
Masterworks Concert Mahler and Mozart
Sunday, November 12, 2017 | 4PM
Kresge Auditorium, MIT, 48 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge.
Music Director Cynthia Woods will lead our full symphonic Orchestra. Learn more about the concert >>

The free tickets are for a youth and adult companion (maximum one adult ticket per child.) Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis while tickets last. Underwriting for youth tickets has been generously provided by Cambridge Trust Company.

To reserve these free tickets, individuals should email me at [email protected] with their:
name, number of youths, and number of accompanying adults (maximum one free adult ticket per youth) and mentioning CRLS.

If there are sufficient tickets, the requesters will receive a confirming email from me in advance. Reserved tickets will be held at the door under "CRLS" and the requester's name.

MBTA

MBTA Pass Information

MBTA passes are available in the Main Office. Learn more >>

Aspen

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. 

Sandwich

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 >>

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.

Breakthrough Cambridge

Now Accepting Applications for Breakthrough Greater Boston Class of 2024
Do you know a current 6th grade student in Cambridge? Breakthrough Greater Boston is now accepting applications for the class of 2024! Breakthrough Greater Boston is a free, year-round, academic enrichment program. We offer an exciting curriculum and small classes taught by trained college students. Students must apply during their 6th grade year and make a six-year commitment. The application is due December 15 and can be found at our website. Stop by our office in CRLS to pick up or drop off your application!

Teach or Tutor with Breakthrough Greater Boston this Semester

Be an Academic Mentor: Breakthrough Greater Boston is looking for students and professionals to serve as Academic Mentors for our middle and high school students. Academic Mentors help our students build study skills, get organized, and improve their academic performance. Additional details and application info can be found on our website.

Teach in our School Year Program: Breakthrough Greater Boston is currently seeking dynamic and talented high school and college students with a passion for urban education to teach during our After School Program. Teaching Fellows will be responsible for delivering instructional content in a structured and supportive classroom setting consisting of 6-10 middle school students. Teaching Fellows receive training, professional development, and ongoing instructional coaching and support from experienced teachers throughout the fellowship. Additional detail and application info can be found on our website.

CSV

Are You Our Newest Volunteer? Opportunities K-12
Do you want to connect more deeply to the community? Would you like to help a local student to succeed? Cambridge School Volunteers is currently seeking tutors, classroom volunteers, college mentors, Reading Buddies, and more to help students in the Cambridge Public Schools. Our volunteers are in every public school, from junior kindergarten through the high school, helping students to succeed in school. Could you be our next great volunteer? We hate to brag, but our volunteers are the cat's meow. Come join us this fall by signing up for a volunteer orientation! (Remember, returning volunteers don't need to come to an orientation, but you will be asked to come in to re-register.) Please share this with people that you know that could inspire, nurture, or coach a student to succeed.
Sign up >>

CCRC

Career & College Resource Center
Cambridge School Volunteers (CSV)
CSVDrop-in Math Help Available
Stop by the Tutoring Center, Room 2132, 7:30 - 8AM, Monday through Friday, to see Mr. Duche, Academic Support Teacher. Come any morning for help with your math problems!

Tutoring Center
Do you need your own 1:1 tutor to help in any subject? Come by the Tutoring Center, Room 2132, to fill out a request form for a tutor. See Mr. Duche or Ms. Williams. Cambridge School Volunteers will work to find a tutor who can help you once or twice a week.

Tutoring sessions happen before school, 7:30 - 8AM, Mon-Fri or after school, 2:45 - 3:45PM, Mon-Fri. starting September 25. Don't wait until you are behind! Request some support now.

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 >>

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.

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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.

CRLS

UPCOMING EVENTS
Midterm Exams
November 6 - 9

No School: Veteran's Day
November 10

FOCA Meeting
November 14 | 6 - 7:30PM

Early Release Day
November 22

No School: Thanksgiving
November 23 - 24

1st Day of Winter Sports
November 27

School Council Meeting
November 28 | 6 - 7:30PM

View 2017-18 CRLS Family Events >>

View the complete CRLS online calendar >>

DISTRICT EVENTS
In a Dads' Shoes
November 9 | 5:30 - 7:30PM
Fletcher Maynard Academy
Workshop details >>

West Side Story
November 10, 11, 17, 18, and 19
CRLS
Fitzgerald Theatre
Details >> 

Mindfulness / Conciencia Plena
Strengthening our families & reducing family stress
Fortaleciendo nuestras familias y abordando el estrés
Mondays: November 13, 27, December 11
Amigos School
Learn more >>

CEATV

Weekly Highlights
November 6 - 12, 2017

SmartTV 98

Schedule & Streaming
Youth View Cambridge: Season Premiere! 
Thu. 9PM & Sat. 5PM 

The Word: Cambridge Athletic Hall of Fame (New Episode!)
Fri. 3:30PM & Sun. 8:30PM

Reeling: The Movie Review Show (New!)
Wed. 10PM & Sat. 2PM

Sci-Fi Journal: November 2017 Edition
Tue. 11PM

CPS TV 99
Schedule & Streaming

White House Chronicle: News & Analysis (New Episode!)
Thurs. 10PM & Fri. 5PM

Painting with Picasso’s Grapevine: Painting Fall Images (New!)
Sat. 11AM & Sun. 3:30PM

Museum Open House: Tufts Art Gallery
Wed. 7PM & Sun. 7PM

CHA TEEN HEALTH CENTER
Located at CRLS. Learn more about offered services. Make an appointment today!
View the Flyer >>

2017-18 CRLS
SCHOOL COUNCIL

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

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

CAMBRIDGE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INFORMATION SESSIONS
November 13 | 6PM, 7PM
November 28 | 11AM , 12Noon
Learn more >>

HEALTHY SNACK OF THE WEEK
Cambridge in Motion presents this week's Healthy Snack Suggestion: carrot sticks and hummus

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

CRLS Zone Map
Block Schedule
CRLS FAQs
Midterm Exam Schedule

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