Greetings from Julie Craven

Dear RAUC Families,

Our community was busy last week--in between holidays there was a School Council Meeting, a Coffee with the Head of School, a Families of RAUC meeting, and Picture Day! There are highlights of these events in the newsletter, as well as information about some fun upcoming events. All these activities remind me how it truly takes a village. Teachers, staff, and families are working hard to make our learning community full of opportunities for everyone. Thank you everyone for all you do--it makes a difference!

Have a wonderful week!

Julie Craven 

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Highlights from FRAUC Meeting
October 13
Speaker Series: Our speaker was Stefanie Haug, LICSW. She has worked with children and the adults who care for them as the counselor of an independent middle school and therapist in private practice. Stefanie spoke about the “tween years”, brain development and their abilities and behaviors at this time in their lives. Stefanie spoke about suggestions for working with middle school students. She emphasized the importance of family meals, talked about the importance of sleep and food, especially when you want to have a conversation with them. The group spoke about the growth mindset and how to speak with your kids and talk to them to encourage a growth mindset.

Business Meeting: The group discussed a range of fundraising plans. Please see minutes online.
 
Next FRAUC Meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 9th from 6 - 8PM in the RAUC Library.

Topic: How can you support your child academically?

Speaker: Annie Leavitt, Cambridge Public Schools Middle School Network Coordinator 

School Council Update
School Council met Tuesday October 11 to look at results from 2015-16 School Climate Survey. The council will continue to dig into survey results at the next meeting, Wednesday, November 9 from 7:30 - 8:15AM, focusing on how the survey results can inform work around RAUC’s 2016-17 School Improvement Plan. All are welcome to attend.

Learning Previews – Grade 8 
Hear more details about what's going on in our classrooms at RAUC! Read the Grade 8 Learning Previews >>

Peabody/RAUC Community Market 
On Thursday, October 20th at 3:10PM we will hold the first Community Market at Peabody/RAUC! This market has fresh fruits and vegetables, grains, cereals, eggs, milk, meat, and so much more! The fruits and vegetables are fresh (and often local) and there will be a diverse offering of other staples for your pantry. All the food is donated by Food For Free and is therefore free for those who attend the market. Please stop by and check it out and bring your own bags! We need volunteers to help set up, work the market and clean up. Sign up here or contact Ellen van Bever.

Help Choose Parent Ideas for RAUC Core Values
Please join us Wednesday, October 19 from 5 - 6:30PM to help finalize parent ideas for RAUC’s core values. If you haven’t completed the survey, please do so before Oct 19.

Upcoming community building field trips:

7th grade: Climbing Mt. Wachusett: Friday, October 21. Back by end of school.

8th grade: Climbing Mt. Monadnock: Wednesday, October 26. NOTE: Trip has been postponed until next week due to weather forecast. Back by 4PM late bus.

Make sure your student has turned in permission slips! Students can bring own lunch or sign up with advisory teacher for school bag lunch. 

What's Happening Outside of CPS?
Girl Scouts Of Eastern Massachusetts 
Register online at www.Hergirlscouts.org.
Call at 844.306.GSEM (4736) 

CityStep 6th Grade Program
Tuesdays | 3:30 - 5PM | Harvard Campus
Classes are free and start today! Learn more >>

Navigation Games Interscholastic League
PLAY fun and challenging games RACE on a team with your friends LEARN confidence with a map
Where: Fresh Pond
Grades: 2 - 12 
Learn more >>

FREE Bike Workshops!
The City of Cambridge is proud to offer free bicycle education workshops. Upcoming workshop on October 23. Learn more >>

Harvard Youth Leadership Initiative
Mentorship program for Cambridge middle school students.
Learn more >>

MIT Science on Saturday
Saturdays (December 3, February 4, March 4, April 1, 2017
Time: Main presentation 10 - 11AM + hands-on activities 11AM - 12noon 
Learn more >>

Science Club for Girls Sisterhood
8th Graders! Are you interested and STEM and want to be a leader? Join the Science Club for Girls to be a Junior Mentor 
Visit: http://www.scienceclubforgirls.org
Call: 617.391.0361

Learn to Skate or Play Ice Hockey
Check out these Cambridge programs >>

Cambridge Historic Society presents Housing for All
A 3-part symposium about the past, present, and future of affordable housing in Cambridge. Learn more >>

Affordable Housing Opportunities in Cambridge Information Sessions
Attend an upcoming information session to learn about the City’s rental and homeownership programs. Learn more >>

Cambridge Community Learning Center Offers
English Classes for Parents
Learn more >>

Cantare Choir for Middle School Singers
A Division of Boston City Singers 
Tuesdays | 4:30-6:30PM | St. John's Church
Directed by Joshua DeWitte 
Contact [email protected] if interested.

TTT Mentor Program
Saturday program for grades 4 - 7 children interested in STEM and eager to learn. Learn more >>

Simoni Skating Rink Learn to Skate Program
Click here to download a one-time free skating pass.