Introducing Portfolios at RAUC
We are happy to introduce an exciting component of the student experience at Rindge Avenue Upper School: student-created portfolios. Students will thoughtfully collect examples of their work and reflect on them in a presentation at the end of the year. A portfolio process has been used successfully in other Cambridge Public Schools to deeply engage students with their education throughout the year. Teachers introduced portfolios to students last week. Please read the attached letter for a more complete understanding of what portfolios will be at Rindge Avenue.
Make Sure to Sign up for Spring Conferences!
Spring Learning Partners Conferences continue this week. Sign up online. Please reach out to Family Partnership Coordinator Taraneh Ahmadi (617.349.4060 x2041) or RAUC Clerk Linette Maloney (617.349.4060) if you do not have online access and need help signing up. Most spots have filled up for Wednesday evening.
Conference Dates
- 8th Grade: Wednesday March 6 (evening)
- 7th Grade: Wednesday March 6 (evening);
Thursday March 7 (daytime)
- 6th Grade: Wednesday March 6 (evening);
Thursday March 14 (daytime)
- Specials: Wednesday March 6 (evening);
Friday March 8 (morning)
GSA is Sponsoring a Movie Night
On Friday March, 8th, RAUC’s GSA (Genders and Sexualities Alliance) will be holding a showing of the movie Love, Simon starting at 6PM in the auditorium. Love, Simon is based on the book Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli. The main character is a high school student named Simon, who is currently in the closet. He gets blackmailed by a classmate, who has found out about his secret. We are showing this movie to gain acceptance for queer students in our school community and to raise awareness of the GSA.
RAUC students and their families are all invited, as we hope the movie will start discussions. As the movie is rated PG-13, all students under the age of 13 must have a signed permission slip or be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Viewing the movie is free, but there will be concessions and home-baked goods for sale at the event. Proceed to support the Y2Y Youth Shelter as well as future GSA activities.
RAUC Art Stars!
Each year Cambridge Public School’s Visual and Performing Arts Department has a district-wide art show at the Cambridge Multicultural Art Center. This year there are nine students from RAUC whose work was selected to be on display. Shout out to Sabrina Urbancik, Jalen Chu, Maisy Branch, Keira Putrih, Carissa Baccus, Yosuke Terashita, Maggie Jones, Bruno Spadola and Sofia Frazier. You can view the show March 11- 29 at the Art Center on 41 Second Street in East Cambridge. View Flyer>>
Did you know...?
The EBT Card to Culture program is a joint venture between the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and many of the best cultural institutions across the Commonwealth. EBT Card to Culture allows those receiving benefits from DTA to access museums, performances, and other cultural programming at a reduced or free cost. In most instances, when you arrive at the museum, you should show your EBT card at the ticket counter and you will receive a discounted admission price. Other organizations
suggest reserving tickets in advance. Make sure to look at the discount offered by each organization before visiting the location of your choice. Now you know!
Student Snack Pantry Needs your Help!
Our Pantry is currently running low on inventory and if families are looking for ways to support RAUC, we’d love for you to send in healthy individual size snacks for our students. Please email Taraneh Ahmadi to figure out how best you can support RAUC.
8th Grade Learning Previews 3/6/19
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National Nutrition Month
In honor of National Nutrition Month, this March we are requesting all CPS Family Liaisons to consider including a brief nutrition blurb regarding the school food and wellness environment. Four blurbs have been compiled below with resources linked. We have mapped the blurbs to four weeks throughout March. Please contact Gabby Headrick, Public Health Nutritionist, at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.
Week of March 4th, 2019
Did you know Cambridge Public Schools have district-wide Wellness Policies and Guidelines? These documents help guide school administrators, teachers, staff, and families to make decisions that support a healthy environment. Daily recess, non-food rewards, and healthy classroom celebrations are all recommended by the School Wellness Policy and Guidelines. Find the Wellness Policy here and the Wellness Guidelines here.
National School Breakfast Week
& World Language Week!
Beat the hectic morning rush in the snow with conveniently prepared school breakfast! It’s National School Breakfast Week, and we’re celebrating across the district. School breakfast is FREE for a complete meal. Pick a breakfast base, add a piece of fruit, & select an additional milk or juice to pedal up for the school day. More info >>
World Language Week is also celebrated across the district! Enjoy a special lunch menu this week to showcase a handful of cultural dishes from around the world (changes to menu posted due to snow day cancellation). More info >>
In Our Community and District
Free Markets
Check out any one of these FREE Markets that are held throughout the City of Cambridge. All you need is a grocery bag! View the flyer >>
Camp Info Fair &
Middle School Summer Opportunities Fair
March 6 | 6:30-8PM
CRLS
Learn more >>
Culture Night!
March 8 | 6PM
CRLS
Come learn about CRLS and its diverse community!
Learn more >>
Cambridge Winter Farmers Market
Saturdays through April 6 | 10AM-2PM
Cambridge Community Center, 5 Callender Street
Learn more >>
See flyer >>
Mind Matters: Families Make a Difference
Do you have a child ages 4-8? Sign up now for a fun, friendly class! Learn more >>
Upcoming School Committee Meeting
All meetings are open to the public. Public comment welcome.
Public Hearing on the Proposed 2019-20 CPS Budget
Tuesday, March 19 | 6PM | School Committee Meeting Room at CRLS
The purpose of a Public Hearing is inviting input from the public regarding the budget.
Agassiz Baldwin Community Outback SUMMER CIT JOB
(see forms attached)
When: 4 two-week sessions: July 1 - August 23
Where: 20 Sacramento Street - Cambridge, MA 02138
Grades: 6-8
Pay: $75 Stipend
Contact: Email [email protected].
Phone: 617.349.6287
Registration: Opens March 1, Due by April 12, 2019
Website >>
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]
Let's Connect!
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