CRLS School Council Meeting - 11/30

November 30 | 6-7:30 PM
Please Join us for the CRLS School Council Meeting! The topic of this meeting are updates on CRLS and will be hosted by Principal Smith.

Register here >>
A Zoom link will be sent 30 minutes before the meeting to the email used for registration.

CRLS Safety Forum

December 1 | 6PM
Please join Principal Smith and other staff for a discussion of safety concerns at CRLS. Register here >>

COVID-19 Vaccine for CRLS Students

If you are a CRLS student and need the COVID-19 vaccine, schedule an appointment at the Teen Health Center!

Starting on November 19th, we will be offering appointments on Fridays from 9AM-1PM at the Teen Health Center. The COVID-19 vaccine is FREE.

Call 617.665.1548 or walk-in to the clinic to schedule an appointment in person. NO WALK-IN APPOINTMENTS, you must schedule in advance.

• Anyone 12-15 years old must come to the appointment with a parent/guardian.
  
• Anyone 16 -17 years old may come alone but must have two signed consent forms (one from the state and one from CHA)*.
  
• Anyone 18 years old and above may come alone.
  

*You can either pick up the consent forms from Teen Health OR you can print them out here:

• State consent forms in multiple languages. View forms >>
• CHA consent form in multiple languages attached as PDFs:
  English | Haitian Creole | Portuguese | Spanish

If you have any questions, please call 617.665.1548

November 24th Class Schedule

The corrected schedule is below and dismissal is now 11:50 AM instead of 12PM and Wednesday will be a Black Day. Grab and Go Lunches will be available at the end of the day for students.

Thanksgiving Day Game Tickets

THANKSGIVING DAY GAME TICKETS ON SALE
NOW IN ATHLETIC OFFICE

Pre Game Sale  - $5.00
(Athletic Office weekdays 2-4PM until Tuesday, 11/23)
Day of Game - $10.00 (At the gate)

Thanksgiving Day Game
Somerville vs. Cambridge Rindge & Latin School
Thursday, November 25th | 10AM, Russell Field

Message from Safety

The CRLS Lost and Found is located in the Safety office (main lobby). Please go to Safety to retrieve your lost belongings promptly. Every few months, Items that are not retrieved, will be donated to local charities- including Falcon's Market.

Do you need FREE food for the holidays or a warm winter coat?

I have food, winter clothing, hygiene products, school supplies and a laundromat!

Don't be shy, come on by! Go to room 1104 (just outside the main cafeteria).

You can email Greta Hardina or call at 617.349.6660 for more information.

Poster Contest Coming to CRLS!

Community Service Opportunity

December 1 & 2 and December 8 & 9 | After school, In the CSV office (Room 1105) on CRLS campus, 459 Broadway, Cambridge.

Still need to fulfill your community service requirements? Cambridge School Volunteers (CSV) needs your help folding letters and stuffing envelopes to raise funds to maintain tutoring and mentoring in the Cambridge Public Schools from pre-K-12th grade.

To register, please email [email protected] or call 617.349.6794. You must register in advance in order to participate.

Friends of Cambridge Athletics Update

FOCA’s next meeting, normally scheduled for 12/14, will be instead held on 12/07, 6PM, in the Athletics office conference room. Please enter the building from the War Memorial entrance on Cambridge Street.

For more information, contact Daiana MacArthur.

COVID19 Information

Register NOW for Pfizer and Flu Vaccine Clinics
December 1 | 3:30-7:30PM, King Open School
Students, families and the community-at-large are invited to get a FREE Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot on Wednesday, December 1 from 3:30-7:30PM at the King Open School located at 850 Cambridge Street. Register here >>
**Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are encouraged.**

Student Vaccination
By November 22, 2021, all age eligible students must be vaccinated. Failure to obtain a vaccination will not result in exclusion from school. 
More details >>

CRLS 2021-22 Semester 1 Covid Safety Check Schedule
Monday - Thursday | 8-11AM | CRLS Media Cafeteria
Testing is available to all students in the Media Cafeteria. 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? 
More details >>

COVID19 PCR Testing
The City of Cambridge offers free COVID-19 PCR testing 4 days per week for those who live or work in Cambridge. At all City of Cambridge sites, testing is available to children and adults of all ages. View schedule >>

CRLS Students: Travel the World and Become a Global Citizen! (Scholarships Available)

CIEE, a non profit organization dedicated to supporting student travel opportunities, particularly for underrepresented students, has once again partnered with CRLS to offer travel scholarships to our students.

Please check out their site for all of the amazing places that CIEE runs travel opportunities for our students. Scholarships, up to 100% to cover the cost of tuition depending on need and merit are available for CRLS students.

So, Where in the world have you always wanted to travel to? What kind of a difference have you always wanted to make?

More details >>

NOTE: CIEE has a serious commitment to appropriate Health and Safety and COVID precautions. More details >> 

Questions? Email Mr. McGuinness.

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

Spring Driver's Education Class Registration Information

Tuesday, March 22 | 3:05-5PM | Auto Garage (456 Broadway)
The CRLS Drivers Education Program is a state approved program that serves the Cambridge community and is led by Mr. Bill Timmins. A Winter Driver's Education Class will not be offered this year. 

More details >>
Please fill out registration form >>

If you have any further questions, please contact Bill Timmins at 339.223.0163.

Harvard Art Museum

Free Cambridge Friends program: Open to all Cambridge residents, enjoy special opportunities to engage more deeply with the museums, such as coffee with curator events, participation in the College and University Art Museums Reciprocal Program, offering complimentary admission to 80 participating museums. And of course free admission to the Harvard Art Museums, where you can enjoy exhibitions, and new work from artists such as Kehinde Wiley and Rashid Johnson. Sign up today!
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Current Exhibitions
Devour the Land: War and American Landscape Photography since 1970 (Closing January'22)
Described by the Washington Post as “brilliant,” this exhibition explores the impacts of military activity on the American landscape—and the ways in which photography supports activism in response to these effects.
More details >>

States of Play: Prints from Rembrandt to Delsarte (Closing January '22)
Immerse yourself in the world of printmaking, tracing how artists move step by step to painstakingly rework and refine their images.
More details >>

Krzysztof Wodiczko: Portrait (closing April '22)
Sound, motion and video activate an iconic portrait where you can explore the matters and questions of today’s democracy through a commissioned artwork by internationally renowned artist Krzysztof Wodiczko.
More details >>

Beaver Works Summer Institute Summer 2022

The Beaver Works Summer Institute is pleased to announce that we are planning on 13 virtual program offerings for summer 2022. More details >>

Nominating students for the MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI) 2022 Summer Program prerequisite online courses is now open! This year, students will also have the opportunity to self-nominate/register.

For more detailed information on application process: please visit our website. More details >>

Read Frequently Asked Questions here >>

NEU STEM Building Bridges Fall 2021

12/3 | 9AM-1:30PM, NEU Curry Student Center Ballroom (2nd Floor)
Building Bridges is like full day of interactive engineering activities to help students understand the various engineering disciplines, led by COE faculty and students from all of the engineering departments. 
More details >>
View flyer >>

Registration is on a first come, first served basis— so register now. We will follow up with more details about the schedule upon registration. As this event falls on a school day, we will provide written excuse letters as needed.
Registration for the day is $20 and will cover the cost of lunch.
Register here >>

Please feel free to email or call 617.373.8380 with any questions. 

McLean Hospital November 2021

Mental Health and The Holidays
According to the American Psychological Association, 38% of people surveyed said their stress increased during the holiday season, which can lead to physical illness, depression, anxiety, and substance misuse. We’ve identified six common issues that come up this time of year, as well as suggestions from our mental health experts for ways to address them.
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Testing New Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder
A partnership between McLean researchers and Nobilis Therapeutics is testing xenon gas as a treatment approach to rapidly reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms. It is hoped that the treatment could eventually help reduce unprescribed opioid use, which often leads to overdoses and deaths.
More details >>

Lived Experience: Finding a Reason To Fight for Life
Ramya’s South Asian heritage and community focuses on a culture of competition and achievement. When caring for one's mental health is sacrificed for seeking success, the results can be catastrophic. After moving around the world, getting help, and working through shame and guilt around mental health, Ramya wishes she had fought through the stigma and reached out for help earlier, but she’s there now.
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Supporting Kids & Teens on the Autism Spectrum
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is diagnosed in one in every 54 children, impacting each person in different ways. In the same way that each of us is uniquely human, individuals with autism are unique in how they are affected by their ASD. Because so many of us are neurodiverse, it is urgent to understand what a child or teen might be experiencing in a world not necessarily designed for those with ASD.
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Learn From World-Renowned Mental Health Experts–For Free!
McLean Hospital recognizes the need for reliable and helpful mental health resources. Join individuals from over 100 countries who have learned from leading experts in psychiatry and psychology. All webinars are free in hopes of promoting healthy individuals and communities.
More details >>

Healthy Snack of the Week

Kale Chips with Black Beans & Chopped Tomatoes! Tip: Want to make your own kale chips? Try ChopChop's recipe >>

Questions? Comments? Concerns?

For more information on DYK, please contact Greta Hardina, CRLS family Liaison.

CRLS Events & Reminders

CEATV Weekly Highlights
November 22 - 28, 2021
Schedule & Streaming >>

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