7th Grade NetPals Launched on
Friday, December 1
Last Friday, the entire RAUC seventh grade attended the NetPals assembly, and the students heard about careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (sometimes known as STEM) directly from employees of four local companies. The assembly was the kickoff for the award-winning STEM mentoring program, NetPals, run by Cambridge School Volunteers. The NetPals program's goal is to have students, through real-life mentors, be able to picture themselves someday working in tech, biotech, engineering, or research. RAUC students asked thoughtful questions, such as "Will the robots [designed by Vecna Technologies] make people lazy?" The speaker, Nathan Towne-Smith, explained that the Vecna robot he was displaying could do jobs that are not safe for humans, including clearing mines. Read on >>
RAUC 8th to 9th Grade Transition Timeline
Thursday marks the beginning of a series of events to support 8th grade students and families in a successful transition to CRLS. Below are key dates in the transition timeline. Please see attached letter from guidance counselor Shanika Boadu with more details on each event. Please note that dates are subject to change.
- December 7, 2017: RAUC visit to CRLS, 9:30 - 11:30AM (buses will transport students to and from CRLS)
- January 5, 2018: Learning community and guidance counselor assignments mailed home
- January 25, 2018: Rising 9th grade families and RSTA information night 5PM at CRLS
- February 1, 2018 - March 2, 2018: 8th grade teachers input course recommendations on ASPEN
- Late February/Early March: CRLS Deans visit RAUC (awaiting date confirmation)
- March 23, 2018: Course selection workshop for 8th grade students at RAUC
- March 25, 2018: Course selection window closes
- June 2018: Schedules sent home
7th Grade Learning Previews
See what our students are going to be studying this month! Read more >>
Hat, Mitten, Gloves, and Scarves Donations Welcome
Reminder that you can drop off donations in the RAUC office any time--or, once everything is in place, just right in the lobby. We will hang them on a tree in the Peabody/RAUC lobby, where anyone who would benefit from something warm is then free to take what they need! Compassion and unity indeed.
8th Grade D.C. Registration Deadline is December 7th
Please make sure to register and make a deposit by the deadline. Packets have been sent out. Contact Jose Oliveira with any questions.
End of Year Donations to Families
of RAUC
Please consider making a tax-deductible charitable donation to FRAUC to support field trips at every grade level. You can donate online at www.frauc.org either to the 8th grade trip to DC specifically or to FRAUC in general.
What happened to my child? Understanding the Middle School Years
Join us on Thursday, December 14, at 6PM to hear RAUC Guidance Counselor, Shanika Boadu, speak to families about the developmental changes, joys, and challenges facing our middle schoolers.
This is part of the speaker series sponsored by Families of RAUC. Please stay for the FRAUC Meeting immediately following the speaker at 7PM. All are welcome. Speaker and meeting will be in the RAUC Library.
RAUC Students Participate in Model UN
This past Saturday, nine of our RAUC students attended the Model UN Conference at Northeastern University with six hundred students from the Boston area. Our nine delegates represented various countries at a UNICEF Committee on the Child Refugee Crisis. They learned how to negotiate, debate, and compromise with students representing countries with other points of view. Plus they had a lot of fun! Have your student consider joining Model UN club or just drop by to see it in action! Thanks to Ms. Marilyn Rottersman, RAUC’s wonderful building sub, for supporting the students in this opportunity.
Opportunities Outside of School
All flyers and registration forms are available at RAUC. Students or families can contact Justin McNulty.
Learn more about opportunities outside school via the Middle School Network!
Girls Who Code Registration
When: January 10 to March 21
Where: Cambridge Public Library Teen Room, 449 Broadway Street
Ages: 13-18
Capacity: Limited to 12 participants, registration is required.
Contact: Please call 617.349.4027 to register.
Board Games
When: Friday, December 8
Time: 3PM
Where: Cambridge Public Library Teen Room, 449 Broadway Street
Ages: 13-18
Contact: [email protected]
Cambridge Participatory Budgeting Vote (see flyer)
When: December 2nd - 8th
Where: Online, cell phone or at a designated voting area
Ages: 12 and older
Contact: [email protected] or 617.349.4270
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