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Update from Rindge Avenue Upper School: January 17, 2017
Published on Jan 17, 2017 15:03
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Message from Julie Craven
Dear RAUC Families,
On Monday our nation celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. While we do not currently have a schoolwide practice connected to this holiday, I know many teachers do reflect with students on its meaning. Indeed, Dr. King’s messages and actions are perfect matches for our new core values, inspiring us to keep reflecting, aiming high, seeking unity and having compassion. I look forward to finding ways to be more intentional as a community about these connections next year.
In my own reflection, I came across one quote of Dr. King’s with particular resonance for our learning community: “Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.” For students, this can mean starting the outline for an essay or tackling a perplexing math problem even when they are not fully sure where they are headed. That requires faith--in themselves and the process. The job of the adults in their lives is to help develop the growth mindset that enables them to take that first step. For parents, guardians, and educators, the quote reminded me of the challenge of supporting a young person knowing we may not see the results of our efforts for years. Students are still growing into the future adults they have not yet fully envisioned. Our faith is that our steps today will help them find a vision that fulfills them, and will provide them with the tools to reach that vision, whatever it may be. I am grateful to be in a community that commits these acts of faith daily.
Happy Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
Julie Craven
Eighth Grade Learning Previews
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One Voice, One Sound Concert
Thursday, February 2nd
Community Dinner: 5:15 - 5:45PM in the cafeteria
Art Gallery: 5:15 - 5:45PM in the upstairs hallways
Concert: 6PM in the gym (performers to gym at 5:30PM)
Please mark your calendars! As you know, one of our new RAUC core values is to seek Unity. On Thursday, February 2, RAUC will celebrate our students as we come together in one voice, one sound, to make music.
Start the evening eating dinner as a community. The school will provide pasta and salad. To celebrate the many cultures that enrich our school, we invite families to bring a dish to share as well.
NOTE: In a further celebration of unity, we are also featuring displays of artwork from all grades in the upstairs hallways. The concert will be held in the gym, featuring students performing in the Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Urban Legends, and Jazz Band.
Please be sure to label ingredients if you do bring a dish to share.
Community Market
The next Community Market is on Thursday, January 19. Come pick up fresh produce and dry and canned goods. The market will be held in the Cafeteria and begin at 3:10 pm. Please come by and check it out! If you would like to volunteer at the Community Market you can sign up here: http://signup.com/go/AsCK91. To learn more about these critical programs you can read about them on the Food For Free website: www.foodforfree.org. If you have any questions please let us know!
Sign Up to Help @ RAUC School Dance
Friday, January 20 | 6-8PM
This dance is sponsored by 6th grade families; all volunteers are welcomed. There are plenty of ways to support the kids at this dance - donate snacks, volunteer some time to set-up/sell tickets, serve food, or clean-up. Sign up on Google forms (http://bit.ly/2iLbCpf) or email Gissela Rendon, [email protected].
Tickets are $5 and can be bought at school or at the door. Tickets cover admission; students are invited to bring some money to buy pizza, water, and other snacks..
Out of School Time Opportunities
*All flyers and registration forms are available at RAUC. Students or families can contact Justin McNulty at [email protected]
Chance to Dance! (See Flyer)
CRLS Dance Workshop
When: Thursday, January 19th
Where: CRLS Dance Studio Room 0621
Grades: 7th & 8th
Time: 3:30-5:30PM
More Info: email [email protected] or call 617.349.6788
MIT Joules Girls in Clean Energy Day (See Flyer)
When: Saturday, February 11th
(Registration begins January 11th)
Where: MIT Campus, Cambridge MA
Time: 9AM-5PM
Price: Free, Lunch provided
More info: Email [email protected]
Housing Search Workshop
Every Wednesday | 10 - 11:30AM
Cambridge Multi-Service Center, 362 Green St. Cambridge
Learn more >>
MIT Science on Saturday
Saturdays | February 4, March 4, April 1
Time: Main presentation 10 - 11AM + hands-on activities 11AM - 12noon
Learn more >>
Be a Engineer for a Day at MIT
March 11, 2017 | 9:45AM - 1PM
Students will design and build cars with Legos to improve their team's scores in two challenges. Grades 1 - 7.
Event details >>
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RAUC EVENTS
Community Market
January 19 | 3:10PM
School Dance
January 20 | 6-8PM
One Voice, One Sound
Dinner & Concert
February 2 | 5:15PM
School Site Council
February 8 | 7:30-8:15AM
YOUR VOICE MATTERS!
Hearing on the
2017-18 CPS Budget
Tuesday, January 17 | 6PM
Details >>
WINTER CONCERT SERIES
Orchestra, Concert Band, Chorus and Percussion Ensemble
January 20 | 7PM
$5 tickets available online at vpa.cpsd.us.
RISING 9TH GRADERS: COURSE SELECTION
CRLS course selection info has been posted for rising 9th graders. Learn more >>
IN THE DISTRICT
Road to the Future
Transition Fair 2017
February 16
5:30 - 7:30PM
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, 459 Broadway
For families of middle and high school age students with disabilities thinking about their child’s future after high school.
Event details >>
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HEALTHY SNACK
OF THE WEEK
Cambridge in Motion presents this week's healthy snack suggestion: apple and trail mix.
GET INVOLVED
WITH FRAUC
If you have a child at RAUC, you are a member of FRAUC (Families of Rindge Avenue Upper Campus). Learn more about FRAUC >>
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Rindge Avenue
Upper School
70 Rindge Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140
617.349.4060
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