|
Reminder: No School Tomorrow
This is a reminder there is no school this Wednesday, February 3rd.
Start of 2nd Semester Information
For more information on this week's classes and the start of 2nd semester, please visit this link.
Free School Meals Reminder & Kitchens Closed Wednesday
 
We're
seeing a dip in meal participation (especially at Fresh Pond Apartment
and Cambridgepark Drive), and want to make sure folks know these meals continue to be FREE throughout this school year!
- No school for scholars this Wednesday (2/3) means school kitchens will also be CLOSED. Please pick up additional meals on Tuesday (tomorrow) as kitchens will be CLOSED on Wednesday!
- Do families have questions about P-EBT? DTA has an Assistance Line at 877.386.2363 (Press 6). More information here or in other languages.
Class of 2021
More information for Seniors can be found here.
2021 Scholarship Booklet
The Scholarship Booklet is available for 2021. Check out this booklet for more information on available scholarships! View Booklet >>
Scholarship Workshops
Thursdays, January 21 - February 25 | 3-4PM | View Flyer >>
Learn about the CRLS scholarship portal,which scholarships to apply to,and even get help writing essays for your applications! Join via Zoom>>
uAspire Text Message Opt-In
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.
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 >>
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.
World Jazz Ensemble Looking for Bass Player
World Jazz Ensemble is currently
looking for a bass player (upright or electric) for Semester 2. If you
know a student that plays the bass, please contact Guillermo Nojechowicz, World Jazz & Percussion Ens. Director.
Amnesty International 1st Meeting
Wednesday, February 10 | 12:15PM
Amnesty International is now at CRLS! AI@CRLS seeks to bring together students who are interested in learning more about the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, want to explore effective means to stand in solidarity with human rights defenders, and campaign to stop abuses of these rights.
Anyone interested in attending & finding out more information, please contact Sami Shadman Shirazi.
CPS Community Cookbook
Remember to submit your favorite recipe! To give you an idea of what we want, here is a sample recipe video that was submitted by Kiersten Alexis (Class of 2024) this week!
Deadline: Tuesday, February 23 at 5PM
The
Cambridge Public Schools World Language Department is creating a
Community Cookbook. All JK-12 students and staff are welcome to submit
their favorite recipe. Submit recipes here >>
FOCRLS Awards & Scholarships
Faculty Members' Nominations for Holmes Awards Now Being Accepted
 Teachers, counselors, advisers, administrators, and other CRLS staff members -- Friends of CRLS seeks nominations for the Charlene Holmes Memorial Awards. More information & nomination instructions here >>
Charlene
Holmes, a member of the CRLS Class of 2014, was killed by gunshot in
June 2012. We honor her kindness to fellow students, vitality, and
ambition with this meaningful award.
Four members of the Class
of 2021 -- one from each Learning Community -- will each receive a check
of $500. The awardees will be seniors who exemplify Charlene's spirit
of generosity and caring toward their fellow students along with the
pursuit of their own dreams of higher education and professional
careers.
Music Scholarship Applications from Students in All Grades, 9-12, Now Being Accepted
 Friends of CRLS is now accepting applications for the Calvin
Hicks Memorial Award for the Study of Music. CRLS students in grades
9, 10, 11, and 12 are eligible for this $500 scholarship toward music
lessons or classes at any accredited music school. The award
may be used for the study of any instrument, voice, or music theory.
Applicants may be at any stage of their musical development, from having
no prior musical training to being accomplished artists.
Eligibility requirements: a love of music, a commitment to learning, a GPA of 83 or higher, and financial need. Apply here >>
*Requires
a financial information sheet from a parent/guardian and a
recommendation form completed and submitted by a current music teacher
or a current CRLS teacher.
If you have questions on either awards, please email Friends of CRLS.
CRLS VPA Winter Festival
CRLS VPA Winter Festival performances each night this week can be accessed at vpa.cpsd.us. View performances here >>
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 >>
PLEASE JOIN Read Against Racism: A Book Club for Parents/Caregivers
Read Against Racism is intended as a safe space where local parents can embrace difficult conversations and share perspectives on race and equity in Camberville and surrounding areas. Our goal is to build understanding, support a community that values all people, and cultivate shared vision for an equitable future.
We know caregivers are busy and many times don't read the entire book. Don't let that hold you back from joining in our discussions-finishing the books isn't required! We meet the first Saturday of every month at 7pm-9pm.
If you'd like to receive the virtual meeting links each month, please email us or join our Google Group. Visit our group on Facebook.
.png "Mobile Tech Help Desk") Need Tech Help?
ICTS Technical Services Team will be operating the Mobile Helpdesk at CRLS M-F: 8AM - 4PM, Saturdays: 10AM - 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:
Honeydew melon with cottage cheese! Slice or cube the melon into bite sized pieces!
|