"For our current in-person learners, who have been temporarily at home since December 10, we hope we can return to school buildings on January 4. Under our current plan, this requires 7 consecutive days with less than 25 daily new cases (per 100,000 individuals)..."
Read "Update on COVID-19 Dashboard" >>

Winter Break Meal Kits

Tomorrow, Wed. 12/23, the district will be distributing multi-day Meal Kits at 4 select sites (Fresh Pond Apartments, Fletcher Maynard Academy, King School/Putnam Ave, and CRLS). These meal kits are first come, first served. Distribution will begin at 11:30 am and go to 1 pm. More information can be found here. Click here for the flyer in different languages.

CRLS French Club is open for membership and is having officer elections. French Club is open to all CRLS students who are interested in French language and Francophone culture. Students do not need to be current or former French students to participate in French Club.

For more information, please visit our CRLS French Club website or contact the sponsor Mme. Cook.

 
The Winter Festival developed by CRLS VPA staff and students highlights the artistry, talent, skill, hard work and creativity of students and staff in the CRLS VPA program. View Full Schedule >>

CRLS Jewelry Making Classes Presents... Semi-Annual Jewelry Sale
Sunday, December 20 - Thursday, December 31 | Online Store >>
All sales include lifetime repair. Custom orders upon request! Proceeds of the sale to help defray the cost of semi-precious metals and materials used in the student projects.

There is a flat $2.75 shipping fee and all orders will be processed as received. All orders will be shipped USPS or email Mrs. Hegre for contact-free pickup or delivery!

 
Courageous Conversations is a caregiver-led group that has an educational and advocacy focus on creating time and space for school community members to have conversations about race and racial equity, and how it impacts teaching, learning and family experiences at school. The goal was to share and learn from each other's experiences and histories and reimagine a more inclusive experience for all our students and families. We are incredibly excited to continue this important work in our community.

This is all part of a larger district effort towards CPS’ commitment towards an anti-racist school district and to breaking down barriers to equity. 

We are looking for core organizers to form Courageous Conversations at CRLS. If you can dedicate a few hours a month to help start this please reach out to Bernette Dawson or Greta Hardina. 

More information for Seniors can be found here.

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.

Coronavirus Testing

Where to Get Tested
Testing appointments through the City's free mobile-testing program are now available at the following locations:

• Monday: 50 Church St. 12PM-8PM
• Tuesday: 50 Church St. 12PM-8PM
• Wednesday: 2254 Massachusetts Ave, St. John the Evangelist Church, 10AM-6PM
• Thursday: CambridgeSide in East Cambridge, 11AM-7PM (Drive-through testing in garage. Enter on First St.)
• Friday: 50 Church St. 12PM-8PM
• Saturday: Pisani Center located at 131 Washington Street. 11AM-7PM
• Sunday: CambridgeSide in East Cambridge, 11AM-7PM (Drive-through testing in garage. Enter on First St.)
  

You can schedule an appointment online or by calling 617.349.9788.

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 >>

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.

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:
Carrot Boats: Slice carrots topped with hummus or cream cheese and dried fruit and/or nuts on top! Try pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries or sliced prunes.

CRLS Events & Reminders

In Our District & Community

CEATV Weekly Highlights
December 21 - December 27, 2020
Schedule & Streaming >>