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Virtual Family Conferences
Schedule:
Wednesday, November 18 | 8:35 - 9:05AM, 2 - 3PM
With the online registration service, parents/guardians can:
- Select if they prefer a phone call or a video conference.
- Register for conferences 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the registration period.
- In two simple steps, schedule a conference by choosing an available conference time slot.
- View, print, and email their conference schedule.
- Return at any time to reschedule a conference.
After registering for a conference, the teachers will send the meeting link to you. If you are a two household family, please select zoom meetings so both parents can join the conference.
For more information, contact Greta Hardina.
Winter Sports Season
As of November 6th, the state of Massachusetts has approved the following for winter high school sports.
- Basketball, Hockey, Gymnastics, Fencing and Swimming can both practice and compete (with modifications)
- Wrestling, Competitive Cheer- can practice and have intrasquad competitions with modifications and in small cohorts groups.
- Indoor Track - is allowed participation- however both Reggie Lewis Center and Boston University are currently closed through December.
Although the state has approved sport participation, the MIAA is in the middle of approving sport guidelines and modifications. This should all be in place by November 20th.
Anyone interested in Winter Sports should register as soon as possible and submit all paperwork. This will allow for more accurate planning on the part of the athletic department and coaches of each program. Online Registration is set to close on November 24th. Sign up here>>
There will also be a winter sports informational meeting on Nov. 24th at 7PM. Zoom link to be shared.
CRLS Winter Food/Clothing Drive
November 22 | 11AM - 3PM | 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Have any winter clothes you don't need? Are you overstocked on canned food? Please consider donating to our drive to benefit local shelters! We will be collecting donations dropped off in front of the main entrance at CRLS (459 Broadway, Cambridge). More details >>
*If possible, please buy new hats, gloves, and socks. Some shelters cannot take used clothing and we want to support as many as possible.
Hosted by the Junior Class. Questions? Email Jinho Lee or direct message @crls.sga!
Class of 2021
More information for Seniors can be found here.
uAspire FAFSA Walkthrough
November 19 | 6-7PM | View Flyer >>
Zoom Meeting ID: 938 4222 7598
Passcode: 003469
Join Zoom Meeting >>
Need help filling out the FAFSA? We're here to help! Join uAspire via Zoom for an overview of the FAFSA form with advice on common scenarios and time for Q&A. Option to sign up for individual meetings/support if needed.
uAspire Text Message Opt-In
As of now there are fewer than a quarter of seniors enrolled in the uAspire text message advising program. CRLS aims to have 100% of students attending college in the fall enroll in the uAspire financial aid advising program.
uAspire has provided an easier way for students to enroll in the advising program by having students utilize a new "opt-in" number feature. Texting into this number will allow students to become directly enrolled in their advising program within 24-48 hrs. The number is 617-362-6814.
AP Exam Payment Deadline
If you are currently enrolled in a first semester or full year AP (Advanced Placement) class and would like to take the AP exam, the deadline to register was Nov. 5th at 2:30PM.
Payment
We plan to begin accepting payments in mid-November and they will be due Jan. 21st at 2:30PM. If payment is not received by Jan. 21st, any exams that were ordered will be cancelled.
* If you are enrolled in a second semester AP class, registration will open on Feb. 1st, 2021.
For more information, FAQ, and a video explanation of the registration process, please visit CRLS AP Testing Website.
Coronavirus Testing
Where to Get Tested
Testing appointments through the City's free mobile-testing program are now available at the following locations:
- Sundays, Thursdays | 11AM - 7PM | CambridgeSide in East Cambridge (Drive-through testing in garage. Enter on First St.)
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays | 12NOON - 8PM (beginning November 9th) | 50 Church St.
- Wednesdays | 10AM - 6PM | 2254 Massachusetts Ave, St. John the Evangelist Church
- Saturdays | 11AM - 7PM | Pisani Center located at 131 Washington Street.
You can schedule an appointment online or by calling 617.665.3795.
The Cambridge TEEN HEALTH CENTER is on Instagram!
Follow us @cambridge_teenhealth on Instagram. Check out flyer here >>
What you can expect on our account:
- info about our clinic & services
- ways to connect
- self care
- sexual & reproductive health info
- job & club opportunities
Have questions?
Please call Sarah Swettberg, the nurse practitioner at the Teen Health Center, at 617-665-1548
Seal of Biliteracy 2020 - 2021
The Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy is a major initiative of the CRLS World Language and ELL Departments. The Seal is recorded on final student transcripts and is meant to set a new standard, a nationally recognized common denominator on what it means to be fluent in another language.
The ACTFL Assessment of Performance Towards Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) test replaces the AP exams as the primary qualifying WL assessment this year. The World Language department will offer the AAPPL remotely at no cost to any current CRLS senior interested in pursuing the Seal. If you are a current CRLS senior who is interested in pursuing the Seal of Biliteracy, please fill out this form by November 30, 2020.
Current CRLS juniors are eligible to take the AAPPL in pursuit of the Seal. If interested, please fill out the application now. Please note that we will not schedule juniors to take the AAPPL until later this winter.
For questions, email James Kelleher (or Vera Duarte for ELL).
More information >>
Frequently Asked Questions >>
CRLS Parent-to-Parent Meetings
Please join us to connect and support each other as we face the many challenges of parenting teens during these unsettling times. Meeting times are listed below and run from 6 - 7:30PM. Register to join a meeting >>
Dec. 3, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3
Facilitated by Greta Hardina, CRLS Family Liaison, Debbie Bonilla, CPS Title I Family Liaison/Homeless Family Services Coordinator, and Merline Sylvain-Williams, Baby University Family Support Worker/Parent Educator.
For more information or to register for the meeting please email Greta Hardina the CRLS Family Liaison.
Need Tech Help?
ICTS Technical Services Team will be operating the Mobile Helpdesk at CRLS M-F: 8AM - 4PM, Saturdays: 8AM - 2PM.
The Mobile Helpdesk will be located at CRLS, Felton St RSTA side of the school in the garage door closest to Broadway, which is the RSTA Graphics Classroom. The garage door will be open during operational hours.
CSV Tutoring & Mentoring Programs
Cambridge School Volunteers (CSV) offers one-to-one remote tutoring and mentoring for Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (CRLS) and High School Extension Program (HSEP) students. It's important for students to be able to commit to 1 hour at the same time each week for an academic semester.
Academic Tutoring: Meet one-to-one with a tutor once a week to receive support with one or more academic subjects and/or test preparation.
College and Career Mentoring: Meet one-to-one with a mentor once a week to receive support in planning for your post-secondary life. This can include career and college exploration, college admission essay help, scholarship application support, etc.
Freshmen Peer Mentoring: Freshmen students meet with a peer mentor every other week during the fall semester to assist their transition into high school. This is our first year running this program, so there is limited capacity for participants.
Students looking for a Tutor or Mentor >>
Students looking to become Peer Tutors >>
To become a CSV High School Volunteer >>
Healthy Snack of the Week
Here's Cambridge in Motion's Healthy Snack of the Week:
Broccoli & Cheese: Broccoli florets topped with shredded cheddar cheese (microwave to melt and soften)
Tip: Try this with any veggies as a quick snack, like cauliflower, zucchini, sweet peppers, potatoes, etc.
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