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



Are you going on the Costa Rica trip?
Next Costa Rica trip meeting is Wednesday, 11/15 in room 2620. This meeting is mandatory for students! There's still space available so come to the meeting if you want to sign up! See my website for more details >>

Mindfulness and Yoga for Teens - Free
Tuesdays 4 - 5PM, Thursdays 3 - 4PM
October 26- December 21, 2017
Majestic Yoga Harvard-Epworth
1555 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
Visit their website >>



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.

Common Application Workshop

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. 


Give this Season with the Gift of Your Time
Parents and Students: 

Now that we're entering that giving time of year, please consider volunteering with Friends of CRLS. Students receive community service credit!

We have lots to jump in on. Meet others and do something great for the success of our students.

• Labeling letters for our annual appeal - for parents during the school day - week of 11/20 - (1-2 hours)
• Phonathon calls to our contributors - students or parents - Dec. Dates TBA (1-2 hours)
• Gift wrap for tips at Henry Bear's Park, Porter Sq. Mall, Sun. Dec. 23 (all day) - parents and students (various shifts)
• Spring Bash (3/29) at Google Headquarters - monthly evening planning meetings for parents- lots of jobs
  

Email us! For more info on FOCRLS, visit our website.

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 >>

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.



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.



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 >>

Career & College Resource Center
Career Planning and Education Events
Friday, November 17th | Period 3 OR Period 4
Explore career and educational pathways in STEM with an interactive session from MassBay Community College's STEM division. Learn more >>

Thursday, November 30th
Careers in the TRADES: Period 2 - Careers for Women in the TRADES and Period 4- Building Pathways pre-apprenticeship program. Learn more >>

Cambridge School Volunteers (CSV)
Drop-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.

Let's Connect! 
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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.