DYK Newsletter: April 9, 2018
Published on Apr 9, 2018 10:19


April 9, 2018
CRLS

Midterm Exams
Rescheduled to April 10th and 11th.

CRLS Focuses on Student Mental Health 
Recognizing the importance of talking about mental health and wellness for our youth the Cambridge Public Health Department and Cambridge Public Schools are co-sponsoring a presentation by the Minding Your Mind organization. The goal is to provide an educational program on mental health issues to CRLS students, parents and staff. Event Details >>

Help Teens Build Resilience & Healthy Self Esteem
Thursday, May 3 (rescheduled from March 22)
Location: CRLS in the CCRC | 6 - 7:30PM

School Council

New Location for the Spring CRLS School Council Meetings!
CRLS School Council Meetings are held off-site in the community with the purpose of welcoming and engaging all families. This spring we will be in a new location at the 364 Rindge Ave Towers Community Room for 6 - 7:30PM. Park in visitors parking or on Ridge Ave.

Please join us for the following School Improvement Plan Topics:

Tuesday, April 24: College Affordability- Speakers: Simone Lawrence, UAspire Finacial Aid Advisor & Sara Reese, RSTA Career Counselor

Tuesday, May 29: Summer Learning- Speakers, Jeff Gaglione, CRLS Dean of Curriculum for Math & Khari Milner CPSD Out of School Time Director

Tuesday, June 12: One to One Laptop roll out for all CRLS students- Speakers Nicole Hart, CRLS Instructional Technology Specialist & Damon Smith, Principal CRLS


MCAS

Math MCAS Information
10th graders will take the Math MCAS on May 23rd and 24th. Science MCAS will be administered to all 9th graders and those upper grade students who need to take them on June 6th and June 7th.
Learn more | View the Schedule

Chasing Coral

Chasing Coral
April 11 | 5 - 8PM
Cambridge Public Library Auditorium
449 Broadway Cambridge, Ma
Panel discussion with Coral Reef experts to follow the movie. Learn more >>

Sarah

Who’s New at CHA Cambridge Teen Health?
Sarah Swettberg is our new Nurse Practitioner who is helping local young people. Sarah is a graduate of the Simmons School of Nursing and Health Sciences and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She has worked at community health centers around the Boston area delivering primary care to adolescents and adults. Learn more about Sarah >>

Audible Summer Internship
AudibleAudible is seeking 8 to 10 high school rising juniors and seniors who are interested in a career in technology to participate in a three-week computer science-focused program. Learn directly from Audible engineers working on industry leading technologies. Be immersed in a professional computer science environment. The program will run from August 13th to August 30th in our Kendall Square office. Learn more >>

FOCRLS
FOCRLS MayFair Raffle Now Open!
Purchase tickets online or at FOCRLS's Harvard Square MayFair table on Sunday, May 6!

Volunteer Opportunities at the Harvard Square MayFair on Sunday, May 6
Help FOCRLS set up, sell raffle tickets, and tell fairgoers about FOCRLS and CRLS.
Two-hour shifts: 10AM –12Noon (set up), 12Noon –2PM, 2–4PM, and 4–6PM..
Students receive community service credit – remember to have your form signed. Email us to sign up.

Raffle prizes are being donated by dozens of our favorite Cambridge and Somerville businesses. If you would like to be a business donor of a gift card/certificate as a prize, please email us or call 857.235.9290.

All proceeds from ticket sales support opportunities for CRLS students, grads, and faculty through Friends of CRLS's College Scholarships, Student Travel Fellowships, Faculty Innovation Grants, Faculty Distinction Awards, and the Unsung Heroes Awards.

Volunteer NEEDED FOR Biodiversity Education Events
Sat., April 14: Volunteers are needed to operate our giant puppets for 2 hours in the afternoon at the Cambridge Science Carnival and to hand out wildlife trading cards to children.

Sat., April 28: Volunteers are needed to welcome the families and the general public to a combined outdoor art and citizen science event at Magazine Beach, in the afternoon.

Sat., April 29: Volunteers are needed to welcome the families and the general public to combined outdoor art and citizen science events at Danehy Park (morning) and Fresh Pond Reservation and to help guide children’s art activities.

The Cambridge Wildlife Puppetry Project will verify community service hours for volunteering at these events. Contact us to sign up. View the flyer >>

Youth Mentor Internship
Each summer, the Community Development Department (CDD) hosts 25-50 youth through the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP), as well as 2-4 teens from around the world through our Dream Careers program. CDD has worked with MSYEP for the past 5 years to hire and engage high school interns in various facets of urban planning. This diverse team has successfully led discussions with thousands of Cambridge residents around sustainable transportation, food waste, and energy use, placed hundreds of informational doorhangers promoting solar power around Cambridge, and created new games and outreach activities to better-engage Cambridge residents and business owners in our planning efforts. The position of Youth Mentor will be responsible for planning programming for and managing Team CDD, our MSYEP team for 6 weeks from July 2 - August 17, 2018.

For more information and instructions on how to apply, please click here.

Glocal Challenge Internship
The Glocal Challenge is a contest-based program facilitated by EF Education First, the City of Cambridge, and the Cambridge Public Schools to help high school students learn critical 21st Century Skills, gain global competence and receive real-world experience in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math). Each year, we ask Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (CRLS) students to solve a challenge locally in Cambridge that has global implications (generally an environmental focus). In the past, the Challenge has focused on decreasing energy use and food waste in Cambridge. The Glocal Challenge Intern assists with program implementation, youth coordination, and leadership development.

For more information and instructions on how to apply, please click here.


uAspire: Free Financial Help
Free financial aid help is available in the CCRC Tuesday through Friday mornings. Make an appointment by calling Simone at 413.829.4494.

Maud Morgan
Volunteers Needed
The Baldwin School is looking for 10 volunteers to work at Maud Morgan, 20 Sacramento Street, on Saturday, May 19th from 4 - 10PM. All volunteers would receive Community Service hours and enjoy delicious foods from local vendors. Please email if you are interested. Email Allison.

Harvard

Harvard's Youth Lead the Change Program
Program for high schoolers (rising 9th to 12th graders) will run for five days from August 27-31, 2018 and will be held on Harvard's campus. Youth Lead the Change is a leadership program led by a team of Harvard undergraduates that seeks to provide high school kids with tangible leadership skills and empower them to be leaders in their communities.

The program features guest speakers who are foremost leaders in their fields as well as numerous projects and modules to hone strong leadership skills. Learn more >>
The application deadline is May 1st. If you are interested, you can apply here! If you have any questions please email us.

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Summer Work Opportunity!
Are you a teenager looking for a summer job? Consider applying to Seed Crew! Seed Crew is a 6.5 week summer work opportunity for teens ages 14-17 and is hosted by The Food Project, a nonprofit focused on uniting youth and adults to do the work of sustainable food systems change. Teens spend the morning working on our farms in Dorchester and Lincoln, growing food for communities in the Boston area. They then spend their afternoons in workshops on social justice and the food system. This is a paid work opportunity and teens who complete the whole summer are eligible to receive over 60 hours of community service. For more information about or to apply to Seed Crew, visit this link or email [email protected].

Fun & Affordable Transportation Option
Hubway offers a fun and affordable transportation option for eligible students: $5 per month! Learn more >>

Helpful Summer Camp & Gap Resources
Chances are that your families are starting to inquire about enriching summer or gap experiences for students. I want to make sure you are aware that TeenLife.com is an excellent, free resource for these types of experiences. We list more than 7000 programs! Two weeks at a pre-college summer program on a college campus may be all a student needs to open their eyes to what's possible. To search for a program, simply type a special interest in the search bar of our home page, leave the location blank, and click on "Go". Then choose a filter to narrow down the search to Summer or Gap Programs. The more specific the search term, the better, for example Civil Engineering rather than Engineering or Sculpture rather than Art. If the number of listings is too large, conduct the search again with the name of a State in the location field. 

CSV

CSV Opportunities for Students
CSV encourages seniors to come after school to meet with a mentor in the CCRC.
College/Career Mentoring
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 2:30 to 4:30PM
Location: CCRC, room 1501

SAT Prep
FREE SAT Prep is offered every Tues from 2:30PM to 4:30PM in the CRLS Library's fiction room. Please encourage students to attend. The last class is Tues, May 29th- the week of June's exam.

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!  

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.

CCRC

Career & College Resource Center
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 >>

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
FOCA Meeting
April 10 | 6 - 7:30PM

No School: April Vacation
April 16 - 20

School Council Meeting
April 24 | 6 - 7:30PM

CRLS Parent Workshop: Just Talk About It
April 26 | 6 - 7:30PM
Learn more >>

Height and Weight Screenings
April 30 - May 4

CRLS Parent-to-Parent Group Meeting
May 3 | 6 - 7:30PM

View 2017-18 CRLS Family Events >>

View the complete CRLS online calendar >>

IN OUR DISTRICT
& COMMUNITY

All City Music Program
Spring Concert

April 11 | 7PM
CRLS
Details >>

Protecting Your Kids 
from Overly Sexual Internet Content

April 25 | 6:30PM
Putnam Ave. Upper School
Details >>

Mindful Parenting / 
Taller Respira

April 23; May 7, 21; 
June 4 | 7 - 8:30PM 

Amigos School
In these workshops, moms and dads gather to practice skills and practical exercises to reach a greater calm and clarity during difficult times in our daily lives. Dr. Beatriz Meza-Valencia, pediatrician, teaches about childhood and adolescent brain development and exercises easy to use in everyday life. Everyone is invited and attendance to prior sessions is not required. Sessions will be given in Spanish and English. Childcare provided. Questions?

[email protected]


Immigration Legal Screening Clinics - FREE!

This FREE monthly clinic offers participants a consultation with an immigration attorney and the chance to learn more about how immigration law affects them and their families. 
Details >> 
More immigration resources >>

Water Challenge
April 1-30
Mayor McGovern is joining mayors across the country in asking residents to make a long-term commitment to manage water resources more wisely by taking part in the annual Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. Students are welcome learn about water conservation and join in the water pledge, too! 
General Info >>
Student Info >>

View opportunities outside of CPS >>

CEATV

Weekly Highlights
April 9 - 15, 2018

SmartTV 98

Schedule & Streaming
Media Makers: Student-Produced Experimental Videos
Mon. 10PM & Sat. 6PM

Game of the Week: CRLS Gymnastics 1/25/18
Thu. 6PM & Sun. 11AM

Sci-Fi Journal: April 2018 Edition (New!)
Tue. 11PM

Perils for Pedestrians: Safety Issues & Solutions (New!)
Tue. 10:30PM & Sat. 4:30PM

CPS TV 99
Schedule & Streaming
School Committee Special Meeting (Live)
Tue. 6PM

School Committee Special Meeting (Live)
Wed. 6PM

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

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

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WANT TO SUPPORT A STUDENT'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS?
 
Cambridge School Volunteers is looking for volunteers who want to help a student succeed in school! Learn more >>

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 Room 228 (Ms. Breyer's Room). Learn more >>

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MBTA PASS INFO

MBTA passes are available in the main office. Learn more >>

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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 >>

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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.
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HEALTHY SNACK OF THE WEEK
Cambridge in Motion presents this week's Healthy Snack Suggestion: Corn chips, salsa & avocado slices

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CRLS Student Handbook
Apsen Parent Account
(to get progress reports)

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FIND IT CAMBRIDGE 
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www.finditcambridge.org

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