Coffee Hours with Principal Smith
October 6, November 3, December 1 | 8:30 - 9:30AM
Principal's Conference Room at CRLS



Auditions for CRLS Modern Dance Company
October 6 | 2:45 - 4:15PM or 4:30 - 6PM
Dancers need to sign up for an audition slot in advance through by clicking here. Questions? Contact Ms. Divelbliss in Room 0621.



November MBTA Passes
November student passes can be purchased in the CRLS Main Office from October 1-25; this practice will continue for each subsequent month. Monthly cost is $26. Learn more >>



Volunteers Needed
October 11 | 11AM
The Cambridge Wildlife Puppetry Project seeks high school volunteers to help Cambridge kids and families march in the 10th annual Honk! Parade to celebrate Cambridge’s urban ecosystem and its flora and fauna. Kids and families marching in the parade will need help choosing and putting on our huge collection of animal costumes and puppets, and help to decorate bikes, scooters, and strollers. A few volunteers are also needed to help at the end of the parade. Learn more >>



Free Bike Maintenance Workshops
Monday, October 5 | 6PM
Bicycle Maintenance Basics
Learn about: Bicycle Anatomy, Pre-ride check, Portable tool kit, Removing wheels, Flat tire basics, Chain maintenance, Seat height, Keeping your bike healthy with preventative bike maintenance
 
Monday, October 5 | 7PM
Beyond Maintenance Basics
Learn about: Basic repair tools, Thoroughly cleaning and lubricating your bike, Removing both wheels, Completely changing a flat tire, Pinpointing squeaks and rattles, Removing pedals, Adjusting front and rear brakes / derailleurs, Dealing with a broken spoke.
 
Location: Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, L2 Community Room. Come learn + get a free helmet!
Email us for more information and to RSVP.



Volunteers Needed: The Coast Kitchen
The Coast Kitchen (TCK) is a pilot program that has been made possible through a mutually beneficial collaboration between the Cambridge Community Center (CCC), Food For Free, and Harvard University. Through this established partnership, Food For Free collects large quantities of flash-frozen food from Harvard's dining halls that would have otherwise gone to waste. Since the summer of 2014, a portion of this food has been delivered to the CCC at no cost and is being used for monthly family night events and for feeding the children in our OST programs.

The Coast Kitchen needs volunteers to help with setting up tables and chairs, food prep, food service, and clean-up. Volunteers can choose to work from 4:30 – 6:30PM or from 6:30 – 8:30PM (or both if you are able and willing) on the nights that we serve meals. No prior experience is necessary. This is a monthly volunteer opportunity. All questions and inquiries can be directed to Darrin Korte.



Get Your Community Service Hours
Student Guides needed for parent events. Sign up with Ms. Hardian, CRLS Family Liaison, room 1104 (just outside the cafeteria). Bilingual students especially needed.

Parent Teacher Conferences:
October 27 | 12:30 - 3PM
October 28 | 8 - 11AM
October 29 | 5:30 - 8PM

The Cambridge Street Upper School is looking for high school students to volunteer in our Academic Resource Center (ARC). We need volunteers to assist students with homework every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:05 - 4:15PM. In exchange you will receive community service hours. The ARC will start on October 6th. If you are interested please contact Tiffany Robinson, CSUS Clerk at 617.349.3050.



Youth Leadership Program in
Latin America
Amigos de las Americas (AMIGOS) is looking for high school and college students to participate in this summer's programs all across Latin America. AMIGOS youth cultural and language immersion, service learning, homestay, and leadership development program that sends students with at least 2 years of Spanish experience to Latin American countries participate in 4 – 8 week service learning projects.
Learn more >>



TeenWork Program
The Just-A-Start TeenWork program is a student employment program which provides job readiness preparation, resume preparation training, job shadowing internships, and after-school and/or summer job opportunities for Cambridge teenagers at local businesses. We work with Cambridge youth ages 16-21 who have not yet begun their 2nd year of college. Enrollment is always open. Anyone who wants to apply should pick up an application from the Youth Employment Center (YEC). Learn more >>

Interested in careers in Architecture, Construction, and Engineering?
The ACE Mentoring Program is available to students in Grades 10 - 12 on Wednesdays starting in October at Symmes, Maini, and McKee in Cambridge. Students will receive hands-on experience in these fields while being mentored by industry professionals. This is an extracurricular program outside of school. Students receive no monetary compensation, but do receive valuable hands-on experience and potential scholarships upon high school graduation.
Click here to register. For more information on this program, click here. 



Interested in science? Want to be a scientist or doctor?
Saturdays, November 14 - February 6 | 9AM - 4PM
Apply to be part of the Health Professions Recruitment
and Exposure Program (HPREP) at Harvard Medical School. HPREP combines interactive science lessons with one-on-one mentoring and career/academic guidance. We focus on cultivating the skills you need to transform your passion into a career in science or medicine. Learn more >>



Get Involved with FOCA
There are many opportunities for parent engagement at CRLS and the Friends of Cambridge Athletics (FOCA) supports many aspects of this process for the athletics program. Participation is simple and there are many volunteer opportunities. Areas range from FOCA events to serving as parent liaison to teams. To learn more about our work and to get involved visit our website, send an email, or just come to one of our meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Athletics office 6 - 7:30PM.

FOCA Launches Online Store
FOCA announces the opening of our online store where we sell a variety of CRLS branded 'Falcon-wear' clothing. Available are sweatshirts, jackets, short & long sleeve T-shirts, hats, poloshirts, shorts, and compression shirts. Proceeds from sales from the clothing support all Athletic programs at CRLS. Visit the store >>



Glocal Challenge 2015 
The EF Glocal Challenge is back! This year's challenge is all about tackling energy use in Cambridge. Sign up by October 6. Learn more >>

Career & College Resource Center
Look Who's Visiting the CCRC
College representatives will be visiting Room 1501. You must sign up on Naviance and print your confirmation letter to attend. Space is limited. View the Schedule >>

CEOC is Here to Help You!
Need help filling out the CSS/PROFILE or other financial aid forms? Wondering how to pay for college? Have questions about navigating the college process? CEOC can help! Check us out at the CCRC on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Appointments are also available on other days, evenings, and weekends at our office in Central Square (11 Inman St. Right behind City Hall). Contact Nadia Davila (617.868.2900) or Tina Alu (617.868.2900) for more information or to make an appointment today!

ACT, SAT, AP Testing
Don't forget to register in advance for these exams. View the Testing Schedule >>

About the DYK: The DYK is a weekly publication for students and families of Cambridge Rindge & Latin School. To submit an announcement, email the DYK. Deadline for submission is Fridays at 10AM each week.