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Update from Rindge Avenue Upper School: February 14, 2017
Published on Feb 14, 2017 14:21
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Core Values: seek Unity!
This week is the launch of our third core value, seek Unity! The goal is to support students in identifying opportunities to seek unity and in thinking about how seeking unity can help both individuals and the community. In advisory, students will view and discuss a video of a middle school football team who made a decision to show a classmate he belonged. You can check out the video here: http://bit.ly/2lLzfj5
Students will also engage in a game of Impulse as a fun way of thinking about what unity can feel like. The plan is to do this as grade levels and then as a whole school--let’s hope the weather doesn’t throw a loop into our plans! After vacation, the School Spirit elective, led by Ms. Boadu, will build excitement for a Unity Week the first full week of March. Stay tuned for more on that after break!
8th Grade Learning Previews
See what our students are going to be studying this month! Read more >>
Immigrant Rights
In keeping with Cambridge Public School’s commitment to ensure our immigrant families feel welcomed and are aware of their rights, and to our RAUC core values of unity and compassion, here is a link to an ACLU resource explaining what to do if Immigration Agents are at your door:
http://bit.ly/rights-ice
Community Market
Thursday, February 16 | 3:10PM
Come pick up fresh produce and dry and canned goods. The market will be held in the Cafeteria and begin at 3:10PM. 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!
Out of School Time Opportunities
*All flyers and registration forms are available at RAUC. Students or families can contact Justin McNulty at [email protected]
Improve Boston Vacation Comedy Clinics (See Flyer)
When: Feb 20 - Feb 24
Where: 40 Prospect Street, Cambridge
Time: 10AM - 3PM
Ages: 8 -13
Cost: $325
Apply: improvboston.com/training/youth
Contact: 617.576.1253; [email protected]
Infant and Child Scientists Needed! (See Flyer)
Harvard Lab for Developmental Studies
When: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Ages: 3 months to 12 years
More Info and Application: software.rc.fas.harvard.edu/lds/
Contact: [email protected]; 617.384.7777
Cambridge Common Project (See Flyer)
Participate in a Public Art Project
Take the questionnaire at www.CambridgeCommonProject.com
Eastern Dancesport United States Championship
(See Flyer)
When: February 17-19th
Where: Boston Marriott Long Wharf, 296 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
Cost: Varies, $30-$90
More Info: www.easterndancesport.com/
Contact: [email protected]; 877.883.8732; 781.932.1711
FEBRUARY VACATION PROGRAMS
Sports Lab: Shoe Dog (see flyer)
When: Feb 21- 23
Where: STEAMroom at TERC, 2067 Mass Ave, Cambridge
Grades: 6th-8th grade
Cost: STUDENTS RECEIVE $80 GIFT CARD
Register: http://tinyurl.com/SL2020
Maud Morgan Arts: Design a Play Structure (see flyer)
When: Feb 21- 24
Where: 20A Sacramento St., Cambridge
Time: 11AM to 5:30PM
Grades: 6-9
Cost: $315 + $35 for materials
Contact: 617.349.6287
Get a Clue: CSI Week (see flyer)
When: Feb 21 - 24
Where: Whitehead Institute, 9 Cambridge Center, Cambridge
Time: 9AM - 3PM
Grades: 6-8
Cost: $475 (tuition assistance avail.)
Registration: http://wi.mit.edu/programs/forensics/registration
Contact: Amy Tremblay, [email protected]
Follow the Cambridge Middle School Network (MSN)!
Stay updated on what's happening for middler schoolers in Cambridge. Find @CambridgeMSN on Facebook and Instagram! Be sure to sign up (via Facebook) to get the MSN monthly e-newsletter, too. View the MSN Out-of-School Time Opportunities Resource Guide >>
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RAUC EVENTS
FRAUC Meeting
February 15 | 6-8PM
Details below.
Community Market
February 16 | 3:10PM
Details on left.
February Break
February 20-24
School resumes on February 27.
FAMILIES OF RAUC
Wednesday, February 15
RAUC Library
Family Discussion:
6-7PM
Summer Ideas –
Camp & Beyond
What are your child’s summer plans? Join our monthly FRAUC meeting to share your ideas and experiences. Especially as the kids get older and age out of some camps and age into others, we want to hear your plans in Cambridge and beyond.
–Interests (Specialized sports, general activity, STEM, music & arts, etc.)
–Day camps and sleepaway camps
–Counselor in training opportunities?
–Cost factors? Timing?
Business Meeting:
7-8PM
SPRING LEARNING PARTNERS CONFERENCES
We plan to hold conferences the third week in March and one after school date the last week in March. Look for a schedule in the next newsletter!
7TH GRADE TO VISIT MIT MUSEUM
Thursday & Friday
Thanks to the generosity of a 7th grade parent, all 7th grade students have the opportunity to visit the MIT Museum to participate in a Robotics workshop. Half the grade will go on Thursday, and half on Friday, to accommodate numbers. Ask your student what they learn on the trip!
IN THE DISTRICT
Road to the Future
Transition Fair 2017
February 16 | 5:30-7:30PM
CRLS
Event details >>
CPS Wellness Policy
We're reviewing our district wellness policy. Read more about it and submit comments >>
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE HOUSING INFO
Affordable Housing Opportunities Info Sessions
Details >>
Affordable, Accessible Rental Program
Details >>
RESOURCES
–Rising 9th Grade Course Selection Information
–MSN Out-of-School Time Opportunities Resource Guide
SOCIAL MEDIA
Stay in the loop by joining our RAUC Facebook community! Like us here >>
GET THE APP
Did you know that we have a mobile app? It's an easy way to stay connected!
Download it here >>
HEALTHY SNACK
OF THE WEEK
Cambridge in Motion presents this week's healthy snack suggestion:
carrots and hummus.
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
School's Website
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