Message from the CRLS Family Liaison
Although lunch is free this year to all, I want to reminder families to fill out your students free lunch application so they receive other important benefits such as a free M7 Charlie Card, eligibility to other educational support program as well as fee waivers for PSAT and SAT (2 testings)
Apply here >>

CRLS Club Week
Don't miss CRLS Club Week on October 4-8 (Monday-Friday) during all lunch periods!
There will be 10-16 clubs stationed outside the main entrance with posters and signup forms each day. View club day schedule >>
If students have any questions, feel free to reach out to the co-student body presidents, Jinho Lee or Chloe Duncan-Wald.

COVID19 Information
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 >>
Get your 1st, 2nd or booster Jab!
Upcoming Covid Vaccine Clinics near you!
More details >>
Where can I get a Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shot in Cambridge?
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Cambridge School Volunteers (CSV)
CSV is excited to return with in-person tutoring support for the CRLS community.
Drop-in Math Center - Before school (8-8:30AM)
Room 2403
Come by any day for support with all levels of math--no pre-registration required.
Subject-based Tutoring Services - Before school (8-8:30AM) or after school (3:15-4:15PM)
Room 2403 (before school) or Room 2407 (after school)
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 Program - Wednesdays (3:15-4:15PM)
Career & College Resource Center (CCRC), Room 1501
Meet one-to-one with a mentor once a week to explore and plan for your post-secondary life. This can include career and college research, college admission essay help, scholarship application support, etc.
First session: October 20
Request a CSV tutor or mentor >>
Become a CSV Volunteer >>
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Megan Andres, CSV's Director of High School Programs, or James Duche, Tutoring Center Manager at 617.349.6794

uAspire Financial Aid Virtual Events Fall 2021
Join these free virtual events to get essential information about the financial aid process and answers to your questions. View events >>
Sign up here >>
STUDENT SUPPORT DAYS
Meet with a uAspire advisor on Zoom to get free help completing your financial aid applications. Schedule a Meeting >>

Worried about SATs? College Apps?
Sign up for CHANCE
Mondays | 4-5:30PM, Harvard College
Wednesdays | 4-5:30PM, Zoom
Get FREE SAT tutoring and college prep help from Harvard students.
View flyer >>
Sign up here >>

Mask Distribution Collaborative
Mask distribution Collaborative is offering an opportunity to purchase highly-protective and breathable KF94 masks in all sizes, with adjustable earloops. More details >>
- KF94 masks have been tested and shown to be highly protective.
- KF94 masks combine fit, filtration, and breathability, and have few counterfeits.
- The cost is ~$0.75-~$0.90 cents each (depending on the size).
- Mask sizes are XS (toddler) to L (large adult)
- The mask can be safely reused for a full week (40 hours)
TO ORDER:
Questions? Please email us.

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.

Media Arts Club
Media Arts Club Orientation

Media Arts Club After School Program
Mondays-Thursdays, 3-5PM
Starting October 4th
More details >>
Cambridge Flu Clinics
Cambridge residents can receive a seasonal flu shot at the Cambridge Public Health Department's annual flu clinics this fall. The health department has implemented strict safety procedures at their clinics to reduce the risk of getting—or transmitting—COVID-19.
Apply online >>

Cambridge Math Circle Fall 2021
Do you love math? Do you enjoy working with younger kids? Are you excited about providing math enrichment to students who are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and math? If so, check out The Cambridge Math Circle, where high school, college and graduate students work with Cambridge elementary and middle school students to do fun, challenging math. Community Service hours available. More details >>
Register here >>

Register for GOLD Program
Gold is a leadership program for middle and high school-aged youth. Gold centers the experiences of misogyny-affected folks but is open to young people of all genders! This year we will explore intersectional feminism, anti-oppression, and youth leadership. Youth will build the skills to engage in social action in their communities by facilitating groups and activities on subjects they are passionate about. This is a paid opportunity! And This year's program will also provide dinner for in-person sessions. Looking to learn more? Email Puja (she/him) or text 781.885.4023.
Register here >>

Community Conversations Sister to Sister: A Woman's Health Initiative
Come join us in conversations in a safe, relaxed setting where you can comfortably ask questions that matter to you. This space is reserved for Black Women.
More details >>
The Connections Between Parent & Child Mental Health
Tuesday, October 5 | 3PM ET
A child’s mental health is not just supported by their parents—it can be shaped by them. Mentally healthy children rely heavily on their parents and/or caregivers as the foundation for becoming independent, successful, happy adults.
Caregivers face plenty of challenges when looking after children, and parents and kids may also have shared risks of mental health difficulties, including social, economic, and genetic predispositions.
Join us as Arielle Gartenberg, PsyD, addresses the relationship between kid and caregiver mental health, explains ways to positively parent during stressful times, and answers audience questions about the connections between parent and child mental health.
Register here >>
CPL Teen Advisory Board 1st Meeting
Monday, October 18 | 4-5PM, Rossi Room @ Main Library
The Cambridge Public Library Teen Advisory Board will have its first meeting of the year on Monday, October 18 in the Rossi Room at the Main Library. Come earn community service and help plan library programs for teens! Feel free to just show up, or call 617.349.4027 or stop by the Teen Room for more information.

Family Policy Council Needs You!
Dedicated to developing policy and program recommendations aimed at ensuring all children, youth and their families have access to what they need to be successful, engaged residents who are prepared for life in our community and in the world. Currently, we are focusing on Language Justice (The right everyone has to communicate, to understand and to be understood in the language(s) and method in which they feel most comfortable.)
We are currently looking for 2 community-at-large members to serve on the Family Policy Council. The deadline to apply is October 27th.
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