CRLS DYK Newsletter: March 29, 2022
Published on Mar 29, 2022 17:55

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March 29, 2022

CRLS Award Recipients - National Chinese Speech Contest

CRLS Award Recipients - National Chinese Speech Contest
"We are pleased to announce that CRLS Chinese students Masato Hall, Mehelet Asnake, and Farai Sundai competed in the Semi-Final National Chinese Speech Contest earlier this month. The students successfully advanced to the Finals along with Amy Zhou who will advance to the finals in the Heritage group. The Finals will take place remotely on April 9th..."

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School Counseling News
(Grades 11 & 12)

Students in need of help logging into Naviance and or registering for SAT or ACT can come to the Career and College Center before school or anytime during the school day

Grade 11 Students
Grade 11 students are you looking to get a start on your college process? Check out these workshops at the link below!

Grade 12 Students
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) Application and Admissions Day
April 12 | 9AM | Career and College Center

More details >>

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Spring Play ‘22 Auditions

Tuesday, April 5th
Do you like to act? Do you like to write? Maybe you are curious about trying Improv? Then this year's Spring Play might be for you! This original performance will be created by the cast and perform in late May. See the flyer for additional information and how to get involved!

View flyer >>

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CSV: College and Career Mentoring for Juniors, Spring 2022

Class of 2023: get a jump start on your post-secondary planning! Cambridge School Volunteers will run a series of workshops to organize and support your college and career explorations. Each session will feature a mini-lesson followed by time to work with volunteer help. The meetings will take place Wednesdays from 3:15-4:30PM in the CCRC on the following dates.

March 30: Accessing Online Resources
April 6: Organizing a College List
April 13: Writing a College Essay
April 27: Working on a Brag Sheet
May 4: Writing a Resume
May 11: Support where you need!

Attend one session or all six! Space is limited.

Please register with the following link. Register here >>

Please contact Megan Andres with questions!

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Join CRLS Arts Committee!

Families / Caregivers,

Are you interested in helping support the CRLS arts community? The Arts Committee is looking for new members. Come help us find creative ways to support the visual and performing arts at CRLS and meet a great community of families.

Fill out this Google Form or contact Christina if you have questions.

Fill out form >>

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Gift Cards

If your family is in need, you can use this form to request a $25 supermarket gift card and it will be mailed to you.

Complete the form >> 

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CRLS Math Placement for Rising 9th Graders

"Dear 8th Grade Families/Caretakers,

We hope that this communication finds you and your family doing well physically and emotionally.

As you and your child(ren) approach the end of 8th grade and anticipate the beginning of their high school journey, we would like to take this moment to introduce you to the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (CRLS) math department and provide information regarding the math program here. The mathematics department strives to uphold the school’s mission as well as the math department’s vision and use it to inform our decisions around courses, curriculum, and pedagogy."


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Apply Now for the Global Studies Certificate Program

Global Studies Certificate Program LogoThe application for the CRLS Global Studies Certificate Program (GSC) for the 2022-23 school year is open for students as of today. 9th and 10th grade CRLS students are eligible to apply.

Applications are due by May 6, 2022.

More details >>


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Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors

Calvin Hicks Award for the Study of Music -- 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders are Eligible!Calvin Hicks Award for the Study of Music -- 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders are Eligible!
If you're just TUNING in.... Friends of CRLS will present this $500 scholarship to a student in any grade (9, 10, 11, 12) at any music level, beginner to virtuoso, to study any instrument, voice, or music theory. The awardee may use the funds to take music lessons, a class, a workshop, or a summer program at any accredited music school, whether or not in pursuit of a college degree, OR to take music lessons independently with a licensed instructor. Application documents are due April 1st to [email protected].
Apply now >>

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Is your student applying to Bunker Hill Community College or UMass Boston?

The College Success Initiative (CSI) connects CRLS graduates with Success Coaches to help them succeed inside and outside the classroom.

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CSI Success Coaches will be at CRLS March 1 – April 15, 2022
Encourage your student to contact their guidance counselor to meet with a Success Coach! Questions? Contact Tawanya Garrett, Director of CSI

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COVID-19 Vaccine BOOSTER Clinic @ the Teen Health Center 

Visit here for more information about where to get a booster.

Who is eligible?

  • Current CRLS students ONLY who are 12 years old or older, and who received their 2nd Pfizer COVID vaccine 5 or more months ago OR their 2nd Moderna COVID vaccine 6 or more months ago

When?

  • Teen Health will be offering BOOSTER vaccines every Tuesday from 8:30AM - 3PM

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:

How do I schedule an appointment?

  • 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.
  • Limited appointment availability (only 12 appointments each Tuesday)

The Covid-19 booster is FREE.
If you have any questions, please call 617.665.1548

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CPS Free Internet Essentials Program

Free Internet CPSCambridge Public Schools continues to partner with Comcast to connect eligible families to the Internet Essentials Program, which offers affordable internet service, low-cost computers, and digital literacy training.

As a part of our continued efforts to close the digital divide, CPS, through the Emergency Connectivity Grant (ECF), has purchased hundreds of pre-paid vouchers for free internet service through June 30, 2022.

For more information regarding eligibility, please visit the following link.
Sign up here >>

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Cambridge School Volunteers (CSV)

Tutoring and mentoring support for CRLS students

Drop-in Math & Science Center - Before school (8-8:30AM)
Room 2403
Come by any day for support with all levels of math and/or science--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.

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

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A Taste of Healing

May 14th | 9:30AM-12PM | Newton, MA
Save the date! The Taste of Healing will be live, in person, and free to the general public. View the attached flyer and make sure to reserve your spot!  

View flyer >>
RVSP here >>

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Cambridge Healthy Smiles

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National Nutrition Month

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Healthy Snack of the Week

Fruit & cheese kabobFruit & Cheese Kabobs! Alternate chopped fruit and cheese pieces on a chopstick or kabob. Try melon, berries, apple, pears, pineapples & more!

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CRLS Events & Reminders

REMINDERS & MORE

Masks Optional in CPS Beginning Monday, March 14
More details >>

Student COVID-19 Vaccinations
All students ages 12+ are required to be fully vaccinated in order to participate in CPS-sponsored before and afterschool activities. 
More details >>

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.
Teen Health Center Hours
Mon. - Fri. | 8AM-3:30PM
Questions? Call 617.665.1548


Do you need a student ID?
Mon. - Fri. | 8-8:30AM
Go to the Security Office in the main lobby.


Youth Employment Center 
can help you with finding jobs, job apps, resume & interview prep! Open every day during all lunches and Tuesday & Wednesday after school in room 2101 (Other times by appointment.) More details >>

Falcon's Market OPEN!
Falcon's Market is open for students and families. Please go to Room 1104 (just outside the main cafeteria). More details >> 

CEATVCEATV Weekly Highlights
March 28 - April 3, 2022
Schedule & Streaming >>

SmartTV 98

The Word: Voting Age (New!)
Mon. 9:30PM & Sat. 5:30PM

Rauza’s First Day at the Media Arts Studio (New!)
Wed. 8:30PM & Thu. 4:30PM

The Story of Krypton: Produced by Matthew (New!)
Tue. 6PM & Sun. 12PM

Toni Morrison: Produced by Jann (New!)
Mon. 8:30PM & Sat. 10:30AM
CPS TV 99

School Committee Budget Workshop (Live)
Tue. 6PM

School Committee Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget 3/24/22 (Re-Broadcast)
Thu. 6PM & Sat. 6PM

School Committee Special Meeting 3/25/22 (Re-Broadcast)
Wed. 6PM & Sun. 6PM

In Our District & Community

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Visit Find It Cambridge for lots of other great resources!

You can also call/text 617.686.2998 or email Andrew for help.

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
See a 
curated list of programs, events, and resources within our district & community! See list >>

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Cambridge Rindge & Latin School
459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
crls.cpsd.us 617.349.6630
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