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COVID Safety Checks (Testing) Schedule
This weekly schedule will go into effect starting Monday, Sept 20th.
CRLS 2021-22 Semester 1 Covid Safety Check Schedule
Testing Location: CRLS Media Cafeteria
Testing Hours: 8-11AM
| Mondays |
9th grade students
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| Tuesdays |
10th Grade Students
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| Wednesdays |
11th Grade Students
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| Thursdays |
12th Grade Students
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Students participating in testing must have signed consent forms on file.
Please complete your COVID19 testing form here!
CPS COVID19 Information
From the beginning of the pandemic, CPS has prioritized safe, in-person learning and made significant investments in a comprehensive plan to prevent the spread of COVID-19. More details >>
CRLS Fall Semester Curriculum Night
September 23 | 6-7:30 PM
Curriculum Night is a time to learn about what your child will be studying for the semester. Teachers will be pre-recording and sending caregivers their presentation of their course description, syllabus and grade policy for you to watch at your convenience on or before September 23.
Live Information Sessions
The evening will feature 30-minute live informational webinars from 6-7:30PM on the following sessions:
| Topic |
Time |
Location |
| AP Exam Information |
6 - 6:30PM |
Zoom |
| 9th Grade Caregivers: Meet the 9th Grade Guidance Counselors |
6:30 - 7PM |
Zoom |
| 10th Grade Caregivers: Meet Your Students New Guidance Counselors |
7 - 7:30PM |
Zoom |
Note: To prevent Zoom bombing, links will be emailed to CRLS families before the event.
MBTA Charlie Card Update
IF YOU NEED A STUDENT MBTA CARD
NOTE: NO CARDS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE PICKED UP IN THE MAIN OFFICE. IF YOU MISS THE DISTRIBUTION DATES AND TIMES YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A CARD BY EMAIL.
M7 Cards:
Food Service letters for free card eligibility will be mailed and emailed to CRLS students. Students/families should forward the letter to us via email requesting their card.
S Cards:
Students should send an email to [email protected] requesting a card.
If You Lose Your Charlie Card
- If you lose your S or M7 Card, please notify the CRLS main office by email immediately, to see if you can get a replacement. With a limited number of Charlie Cards, replacement is not guaranteed but we will try!
- The MBTA will not refund the value remaining on a “Pay as You Go” S-Card.
- If you choose the Monthly 7-day option, the MBTA may be able to issue a temporary paper pass for the rest of the month.
Want Help Getting a Job?!
The Youth Employment Center can help with... finding jobs, job applications, resume and interview prep! View flyer >>
Find us in room 2101. Open every day during all lunches and Tuesday & Wednesday after school! (Other times by appointment.)
Drivers Education
Registration
Tuesday, September 21 | 3-5PM, Auto Garage (456 Broadway)
When & Where: All classes will be held virtually. Classes meet twice per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting September 28th. Students must attend 30 hours of classroom instruction
Cost: $650, which covers the 15 classroom sessions, the parent class, as well as the required 12 lessons of behind the wheel instruction. This price does not cover any fees charged by the Registry of Motor Vehicles for the permit, road test, or license.
If you have any further questions, please email Bill Timmins or call at 339.223.0163.
Please note: A state mandated 2 hour class must be attended by a caregiver for any student under 18 years of age.
CRLS Parent-to-Parent Meetings
The CRLS Parent-to- Parent meeting is an informal group of caregivers who come together once a month to support each other through the challenges of parenting teens. Meeting will stay virtual for covid safety and accessibility.
First meeting Oct. 7 from 6-7:30PM. Register to join a meeting >>
Future meetings. Nov. 5, Dec. 2, Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 3, April 7 and May 5. All from 6-7:30 PM
For more information or to register for the meeting please email meeting facilitator Greta Hardina the CRLS Family Liaison.
AP Exam Registration Deadline
For students taking a full-year and/or first semester AP course, registration for taking the AP exam is due November 4th. Students enrolled in second semester AP courses can register for those exams beginning at the start of the new semester.
Registration is a 3 Step Process:
1. Go to myap.collegeboard.org and "join class" using the registration code provided by your AP teacher.
2. When you join the class, your exam indicator defaults to Undecided. You MUST change this to YES if you want to take the exam.
3. Submit payment. Please use My School Bucks to complete your AP Registration (Here is a quick video on how to complete payment)
Each exam is $96. If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, the fee is $15 per exam.
Registration and Payment must be submitted before November 4th at 3:30PM.
Please visit the CRLS AP Testing Website for more information and Frequently Asked Questions.
CRLS Modern Dance Company
Interested in the CRLS Modern Dance Company? Come join us for a free class this week! You will get a chance to meet student leaders and dance in preparation for our audition on Tuesday, September 28. These opportunities are open to all CRLS students. We welcome all experience levels!
Welcome Workshop: Free Dance Classes
September 21 & 23 | 3:15-4:15PM, Arts Basement, Room A0621
All levels of experience are welcome! View flyer >>
Modern Dance Company Auditions
September 28 | Arts Basement, Room A0621
Join the family! View flyer >>
Live Theater Returns to CRLS!
Wednesday, September 22nd | 3:15PM, the Fitzgerald Theater
The CRLS Off Broadway Drama Society invites you to…
An Information meeting,
Wednesday, September 22nd at 3:15PM
in the Fitzgerald Theater
Come and learn about how you can get involved with our in-person theater productions, improv club, tech crew and other opportunities!
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Cramp or Mrs. Murray in 0601 the black box theater.
Big Band Jazz Ensemble Auditions & Falcon Band
Audition for the CRLS Big Band Jazz Ensemble!
Big Band is a year long large jazz ensemble that rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9PM. Auditions are held throughout September and the ensemble starts up in October. Instruments include saxophones, trumpets, trombones, guitar, piano, bass and drums. We perform styles of funk, latin, swing, bebop and rock. Please contact Mr. Powers with any questions. All audition materials are located on the Big Band Google Classroom.
Google Classroom Code: pybze6c
It's not too late to join the CRLS Falcon Band!
This non-auditioned large performance ensemble is for those students who play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument. It meets after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the band room, 0607. Don't have an instrument? Not a problem, we have many to lend out. More information and details contact Mr. Powers. Google Classroom Code: f3qgzq2
Biogen-MIT Biotech in Action: Virtual Fall Program (for 10th-12th Graders)
This 9-week virtual program will provide students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in STEM, while getting a real inside view of what it is like to work for a biotech company. Students will use virtual labs, online learning and conferencing software, and real-time conversations with employees of both Biogen and MIT to learn all about biotechnology and invention with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease. Priority will be given to students from low-income households and groups historically underrepresented in science.
Questions? Contact us via email.
Application Deadline: September 26th. Apply here >>
BWSI - Free Virtual Fall Program OPEN
Saturdays: Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6,13, 20, Dec. 4, 11 | 11AM - 2PM EST
The BWSI Fall Program (virtual) for 11th Grade female students will be starting in October. All students need are laptops and wifi to be a part of the program. If you do not have a laptop, please reach out to us for a loaner. More details >>
We are offering the following programs:
Girls Who Program Autonomous Cars
Girls Who Design, Build and Fly Model Aircraft
Girls Who Want to Learn Many Interesting Things
Girls Who Program Cognitive Assistants
Girls Who Program Autonomous Cars – BWSI-Pacifi?c
Kwaj Mini-RACECAR Middle School (Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands)
Deadline: September 30, 2021. Register here >>
Beaver Works Summer Institute FAQ >>
BeaverWorks Summer Institute Application Process >>
News and Announcements from the Housing Division
The Housing Division has several upcoming affordable housing-related events, resources, and opportunities. They include:
Cambridge Public Library
Upcoming Events
 
The Hive Tour & Equipment Training
Wednesday, September 22 | 3:30-5:30PM
Wednesday, September 29 | 3:30-5:30PM
Teens are invited to visit The Hive, the Library's new makerspace, to get a tour and training on some of the fun equipment during two teen-only open house sessions on 9/22 and 9/29.
Vampire Orienteering at Danehy Park
Thursday, October 28 | 7 - 8:30PM, 166 New St, Cambridge, MA 02140
CRLS students are invited to the annual Vampire Orienteering event at Danehy Park on Thursday evening October 28th. Teams use a map to find checkpoints after dark. Watch out for vampires!
Register here >>
 Healthy Snack of the Week
Italian Herbed Tomatoes! Chopped tomatoes mixed with mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of dried oregano or basil. Tip: Try fresh basil or other herbs and spices your kids like. Let kids sprinkle on the herbs for added fun!
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