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Update from Rindge Avenue Upper School | August 21, 2017
Published on Aug 21, 2017 15:23

AUGUST 21, 2017

Greetings from Julie Craven
Dear RAUC Families,

I hope the summer has been full of smiles and memory making for you and your student. I welcomed the slower pace, finding plenty of time to revel in the calming powers of New Hampshire lakes and the Maine coast. There were no travels abroad this year, just virtual travel inspired by the Reading Without Walls Challenge that Amy Gonzalez, 7th ELA, is participating in, which asks people to read about a character who doesn't look or live like them. I chose to focus on literature from Ethiopia. Highlights include: Notes From the Hyena's Belly: An Ethiopian Boyhood (Nega Mezlekia), Beneath the Lion's Gaze (Maaza Mengiste), and The Beautiful Things that Heaven Bears (Dinaw Mengustu). I am grateful for the power of these beautifully written books and welcome discussing any of them with you. I also look forward to hearing what your student thinks about their summer reading.

The end of August is the time when we begin our transition back to school. Something that smoothed my own transition was my recent attendance at the CitySprouts Garden Expo in the Peabody/RAUC courtyard. Student interns led families and community members on a tour of the garden and their daily activities. Their enthusiasm and poise as they shared newly gained expertise reminded me of the impact that well-designed programs can have on our young people. The program’s focus on economic justice in food production particularly moved me. Hear more from Julie >>

Information on Student Schedules
–Please note that students can now access their schedules in Aspen.

–For families new to RAUC, information is being mailed to you on how to open an Aspen account (Aspen is the district online student data system where you can find student schedules and eventually grades).

–Please rest assured that teachers will make sure to explain the schedule to students on the first day of school and there will be lots of folks to help students who are not sure where to go!

–If you have pressing concerns about a student’s schedule, please email our assistant principal, Teresa Sanchez ([email protected]), or call the school (617.349.4060) after August 22.

Check Out Our New RAUC Logo!
Junee Manandhar, a rising 7th grader, had the winning entry in our core values logo contest last spring. We will officially recognize Junee during a whole school assembly our first week. The logo has already been added to agenda books that all students will receive the first day of school. And look for notices about opportunities to buy t-shirts with this new logo during the school year. RAUC-on, Junee!

Grade Level School Supply Lists
Still need to get school supplies? Here are the lists:
6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade

Welcome from Families of RAUC
Rindge Avenue Upper Campus has a family organization, Families of RAUC (FRAUC), dedicated to educating families on the middle school years and raising money for activities not included in the school budget. We welcome you to join us and get to know others in your community. Please check out our website and consider coming to our first meeting on Wednesday, September 13th at 6PM in the RAUC Library.

–Kim Kaufman and Yih-hsien Shen,
Co-Chairs of FRAUC, 2017-2018

See Schedule of Speaker Series & Meetings >>

FRAUC.ORG...Your volunteer parent association. If you have a child at RAUC, then you are automatically a member. Please join us!

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Summer Reading & Math Reminder
As summer wraps up, here's a handy reminder about summer learning assignments...
Summer Reading >>
Summer Math >>

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Let's Connect!
Stay in the loop by joining our social media communities.
RAUC Facebook >>
District Social Media >>

RAUC EVENTS
Welcome Back
Pot-luck Picnic
Wednesday, August 30 5PM
See details in Julie's welcome letter on left.

First Day of School
Tuesday, September 5

FRAUC Meeting
Wednesday, September 13 6PM
RAUC School Library

Early Release Day
Tuesday, September 19

No School:
Rosh Hashanah
Thursday, September 21

Flatbreads DC Fundraiser
Tuesday, September 26
5-9PM
Flatbreads
45 Day St., Somerville
Details to follow.

Back-to-School Night
& Community Dinner
Thursday, September 28 6PM
Details to follow.

2017-18 ANNUAL STUDENT FORMS
Forms are being sent out in the mail, but you can also find them online (along with CPS polices, resources & more).
Details >>

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CATCH THE BUS!
Find out which school bus you'll be riding this year.
Details >>

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LUNCH TIME
Pre-pay for lunch & see what's on the menu.
Details >>

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MOBILE APP
Stay informed via our FREE mobile app!
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