Did You Know Newsletter: January 12, 2015
Published on Jan 12, 2015 09:07


January 12, 2015
FOCA

FOCA Parent Social & Fundraiser, January 17th
Join us for a fun social evening. The event is open to all CRLS parents, athletics/CRLS staff, parents of rising 9th graders, and other community members interested in the CRLS athletics experience. There will be music and adult beverages, along with a raffle and very brief commentary on parent engagement in athletics. Funds raised will support not only the winter sports teams but contribute to the FOCA general fund from which coaches grants (for all seasons), line of clothing in the school store, and college scholarships are supported.

Click here to register and for information about FOCA.

When: Saturday January 17 | 5 - 8PM
Where: Possible Project, 955 Mass Ave. Cambridge
Want to come but cannot afford the contribution request? Contact: [email protected]


NHS

Attention: Juniors Interested in National Honor Society Membership
If at the end of first semester, your GPA makes you eligible for membership in the National Honor Society, you will need 30 hours of community service. You may want to check your current community service status and complete any extra hours that may be needed. Please note that this information is in the Student Handbook and also on the CRLS website.

scholarships

Attention All Seniors: Need Money
for College?
Apply to numerous scholarships all at once using the CRLS Online Application system. The 2015 Scholarship Application system will open at 8AM on Friday, January 16th. We encourage all students to apply and not miss out on these valuable funding opportunities. Learn more >>

math

Everybody is Welcome at Math Club
We think through challenging questions and learn creative ways to solve problems. Participate in the American Math Contest (AMC), which will take place on Tuesday, February 3 at 2:45PM in Room 3124. Stop by Room 3124 or email Mr. Patterson for more info!

Bahamas

Spend a Semester Studying in the Bahamas at The Island School
Come to an informational meeting on January 15 at 1:10PM in the CCRC to learn more about this opportunity. Learn more >>

CRLS

Calling Interested Parents to Share their Skills, Experience, and Insights
Parents! Please consider sharing your skills, experience, and insights with a CRLS senior who is eager to contribute to your work!

The CRLS Senior Internship Program is currently seeking second semester placements for senior interns. Internship candidates have expressed interest in the following fields, and we would love to hear what else might be out there:

Health Care, Journalism, Fashion, Politics, Human Rights, Business, Science, Physical Therapy, Veterinary Science/Animal Care

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about supervising a CRLS Intern, please contact Kathleen FitzGerald at 617.349.4946. The program runs during 3rd and 4th blocks (12:15 - 2:30PM) Monday - Friday, except alternating Fridays when students attend an in-school seminar, from February through May, 2015. These are unpaid internships.


Relationships

Let's Talk about Relationships
Young Women of CRLS! Are you interested in joining your peers in great conversation about relationships? Every Thursday in the Teen Health Conference Room, both lunches.  We provide the pizza, you decide the topics you wish to discuss. Join a great, ongoing group. Girls only, but tell your guy friends about their opportunity every Thursday in the RSTA conference room. Come on your own or bring your friends.

Guys! Are you "hungry" for good conversation? Every Thursday Lunch A or B, come to the RSTA conference room (#1312), for a guys only discussion group about relationships - come enjoy pizza and discussion with fellow CRLS guys. You decide the topics. Come on your own or bring friends.

Girl's Hockey

Interested in playing ice hockey?
The CRLS School Girls Ice Hockey Team is now able to open tryouts for this year to 8th grade students in the City of Cambridge. Parents, if you have a daughter in 8th grade who would like to place ice hockey for the high school team please contact Director of Athletics, Tom Arria ASAP via email or call 617.349.6690.

Students interested should have previous experience either playing or skating experience. Expectations for participation in a high school sports is 2 hours or practice per day 6-7 days per week. Games are typically scheduled on Wednesday nights or Saturday day or nights.

Once you contact Tom Arria, parents must register students online through Family ID and submit a valid physical and a certificate of completion for the online concussion course. If you have any questions you can contact Tom Arria or Head Coach Katelyn Greene


College Ready

Attention Juniors & Seniors:
Be College Ready! Free Mentor Tutors, Hot Pizza and Treats

New: Free SAT Prep! Wednesdays! Planning, applications, mentoring, and college essay writing available for you, Wednesdays after school in the CCRC. Free Mentor Tutors! College and essay writing support and advice. Meet college deadlines and goals.

When: Wednesdays | 2:30 - 5PM (alternative days available)
Where: Career and College Resource Center, Room 1501
What: Cambridge School Volunteer Mentor Tutors

First-come, first-served. Don't miss out! Free college mentors with with you on individual needs. Once matched with a mentor you may schedule alternative days, if needed. Free hot pizza and treats.

Upward Bound

MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program is Recruiting 9th Graders
The MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program provides after school tutoring during the school year and a six-week residential summer program at Wellesley College. Upward Bound 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.


Guest Visitation days for CRLS 9th and 10th Graders are from 3 - 6PM on Thursday, January 15th and Monday, January 26th. Please RSVP by email or call 617.253.5124.

Breakthrough

Need Volunteer Hours? Interested
in Teaching?

Breakthrough is looking for teachers and tutors for our after school program. You will get hands-on classroom experience teaching and mentoring 6-10 middle school students. Breakthrough has consistently been ranked one of the best internships in the country. The program happens every Monday right after school here at CRLS. Questions? Email us or visit our website. Want to apply? Send a short letter explaining why you are interested in working with us.

CCRC

Career & College Resource Center
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! Check us out at the CCRC on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Appointments are also available on other days, evenings, and weekends at our office in Central Square (11 Inman St. Right behind City Hall). Contact Nadia Davila (617.868.2900) or Tina Alu (617.868.2900) for more information or to make an appointment today!

ACT, SAT, AP Testing
Don't forget to register in advance for these exams. View the Testing Schedule >>

Harvard CHANCE
Free SAT tutoring, homework help, or college advising from Harvard students Mondays 3:30 - 5PM and 6 - 8PM at the Harvard Science Center, Room 222. Pizza is provided each week! Questions? Email us or visit our website.

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.

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
Weekly Highlights from January 12 - 18, 2015

SmartTV 98
Schedule & Streaming
Media Makers
Mon. | 10PM, Sat. | 6PM


Reeling: The Movie Review Show

Tues. | 8PM, Sun. | 4PM
 

Local Music Rocks

Wed. | 10:30PM, Sat. | 2:30PM

Saturday Fright Special
Sat. | 11PM

CPS TV 99
Schedule & Streaming
Budget Sub-Committee Meeting (Live)
Tues. | 5:30PM

Global 3000: The Globalization Program
Wed. | 4PM, Sat. | 9AM

Legal Ease
Fri. | 7:30PM, Sat. | 1:30PM

SAVE THE DATE:
SENIOR PORTRAITS

February 24 - 27
Appointments will be sent out the beginning of 2nd Semester.


YEARBOOKS
NOW ON SALE

The CRLS Yearbook is now on sale. Buy early and save! The cost is $75 by January 31 and $85 after January 31.
Learn more >>

HEALTHY SNACK
OF THE WEEK

Cambridge in Motion presents this week's healthy snack suggestion: apple and small bag of trail mix (nuts, dried fruit, a little bit of chocolate chips. Learn more >>

SENIORS: APPLY
FOR THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP

The City of Cambridge Scholarship awards $2,500 to Cambridge residents wishing to pursue post-secondary education.  Applications are due March, 9 2015 and are available throughout all City buildings, online, and on the CRLS Scholarship database that will be available soon.

For more information please contact the Finance Department at Cambridge City Hall at 617.349.4220
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Addams Family

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Baldwin

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Cambridge, MA 02138
617.349.6630
Fax: 617.349.6749
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