RAUC Reflects on Holiday Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Friday in advisories, teachers engaged students in reflecting on the significance of the holiday. The goal was to make sure students know who Dr. King is, why we have a holiday in his name, and what the day means to them. As noted on the national Constitution Center website, "Today, the King holiday serves multiple purposes: It honors the total legacy of King; focuses on the issue of civil rights; highlights the use of nonviolence to promote change; and calls people into public service." (from How MLK Jr's Birthday Became a Holiday, which is an interesting short read).
RAUC Dance this Friday!
- 6-8PM in the cafeteria.
- Tickets $5, sold at lunch or at the door.
- As a community event, only RAUC students may attend.
- Dances are fun AND a major fundraising source to support enrichment experiences for all our students.
Please support the dance by volunteering to bring a snack, paper goods, some pizza money, or set up and clean up: click here to support.
RAUC Students Shine at All City Concert
On January 16th, upper school students from across the district participated in the All City Concert at the Fitzgerald Theatre of CRLS. Many participants in the band, orchestra and chorus were RAUC students who continue to represent our school positively with their musical skills. Congratulations to all of our students on a truly outstanding performance! And kudos to Brittany Phillips, RAUC orchestra teacher and conductor of All City Orchestra, for supporting so many of our students in bringing their talents to a bigger stage. The new semester for the All City Program begins on January 30th, and is open to all upper school students. Please see here for more information.
Report Cards and Conferences
First semester ends this Friday, 1/25. Report cards will be live on Aspen Friday, 2/1 (or mailed home to families without internet access).
Mark you calendars for spring Learning Partners Conferences. These are scheduled halfway into the third quarter, a good time to check in on how your student is doing since first semester grades. Online sign up will begin before February break.
- 8th grade: Tuesday, March 5 (daytime) and
Wednesday, March 6 (evening)
- 7th grade: Wednesday, March 6 (evening) and
Thursday, March 7 (daytime)
- 6th grade: Wednesday, March 6 (evening) and
Thursday, March 14 (daytime)
- Specials: Wednesday, March 6 (evening) and
Friday, March 8 (morning)
Upcoming Community Events
- Friday 1/25 6-8PM in Rm A201 (Health Room): Speaker event for families: Resilience, Relationships & Risky Behavior: What Parents Can Do to Support Their Children's Development and Safety in 2019
> Email Taraneh Ahmadi to RSVP or with questions/comments.
> Feel free to bring a dish to share!
- Thursday, 1/31: Unity Concert
> Dinner 5:15-5:45PM in cafeteria
> Band, orchestra, chorus and percussion performances
in gym 6-7PM
Weekend Backpack Program Needs Your Help!
The weekend backpack program provides healthy weekend meals for kids in families facing food insecurity. The bags are packed and delivered to the students on the last school day before the weekend. Help is needed picking up the food from CRLS and then preparing the weekend bags here at RAUC. Sign up here if you’d like to be involved in helping this wonderful program.
CRLS Info Night for Rising 9th Grade Families THIS Thursday 1/24
Come learn about the exciting & engaging opportunities in academics, arts, athletics, and extra curricula offered at Cambridge Rindge & Latin School. The evening will start with the RSTA (Rindge School of Technical Arts) walk-through in the Main Cafeteria, followed by a presentation from Principal Smith in the Arts Building Auditorium. Families will also breakout into smaller group sessions with guidance counselors, deans, parents, and current CRLS students. Students can stay with parents or join current CRLS STARS students and mentors for a student-only presentation. You should have received your student’s CRLS Learning Community & Guidance Counselor assignments by now. For more information, please contact Greta Hardina, CRLS Family Liaison, at 617.349.6660 or [email protected]. View the flyer here.
Harvard Women’s Hockey Game
Saturday 2/2
Harvard Athletics would like to invite RAUC to join Harvard Women’s Hockey at their Annual free Light the Bright-Landry game against Brown, Saturday, February 2nd at 3PM. This year Harvard is also recognizing National Women and Girls in Sports day earlier before the game. With meet and greets with some of Harvard’s elite female athletes as well as fun games, it will be a great time to recognize and support women and girls in sport. All are welcome to join in on the fun! Doors will open at 2PM for autographs and meet-and-greets and the game will begin at 3PM. Use the Promo code CRIMSON19 to get your FREE tickets here.
Opportunity for Families to Help Out at RAUC
Families often ask us how they can support the RAUC community and when we have suggested ways for you to do just that, you have not disappointed! We have a winter closet that is being accessed by students thanks to your generous clothing donations. Kind donations, and support, have also allowed us to start a snack pantry at school which is accessed by school teachers for their students so hunger does not interfere with learning. If families are still looking for ways to support RAUC, we are currently looking for water bottles, gatorade, granola bars, healthy snacks (goldfish crackers, pretzels), fresh fruit (clementines, bananas), paper towels, wipes and large ziplock bags. Contact Taraneh Ahmadi for your questions and comments.
7th Grade Learning Previews
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In Our Community
What are you doing after school this winter?
The Winter/Spring Resource Guide, compiled by the Middle School Network, gathers together the MANY options for outside of school opportunities for middle school students (grades 6-8). It includes many year long programs (that young people join at all different points of the year) and a lot of unique programming for just Winter and Spring: sports, media, academic help, leadership and even some early job opportunities for older kids! To see about signing up and getting started in any of these opportunities, contact Justin McNulty.
Book Talk
February 12 | 6-7:30PM
Dr. MLK School, 102 Putnam Avenue
You're invited to a book talk with authors Danielle Allen and Mira T. Lee. Learn more >>
Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Sessions
Learn about the eligibility requirements and application process for the following programs Cambridge Rental and Homeownership Programs: Inclusionary Housing Rental Program for studios, 1BR, 2BR, & 3BR units
throughout Cambridge, Homeowner Resale Pool, First-Time Homebuyer Workshop, Downpayment Assistance, and HomeBridge. Open to all. No RSVP Necessary. Learn more >>
Immigration Legal Screening Clinics
3rd Wednesday each month, 5:15-7:15PM
Free consultations with an immigration attorney for Massachusetts immigrants and their families
Community Legal Services & Counseling Center (CLSACC)
90 Third St., Cambridge
617.349.4396; [email protected]
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