RAUC Newsletter: November 3, 2020
Published on Nov 3, 2020 12:58

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November 3, 2020

Greetings!

image from videoDear RAUC families,

Please click the image on the right for a video message from our Principal, Ms. Craven:

As always, if you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me by email or phone at 857.244.0730.

Best,

Julia Ho, RAUC Family Liaison

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November Learning Previews

Reminder: In the Learning Previews, you can find information from your student’s teachers about...
– Topics of study for the next month
– Guiding questions and focused skills
– Suggestions for conversation starters with students (bolded)

November Learning Previews Links (click below to view):
6th Grade Learning Previews >>
7th Grade Learning Previews >>
8th Grade Learning Previews >>

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Ways to Help Your Students Process
the Election – SHARE Model

Wondering how to help your students process the news and what they’re seeing in the election? The SHARE Model can be a helpful way to walk your students through events and help them feel supported. Teachers will be using this in the Literacy Block with students on Wednesday to help students reflect on what they are thinking and feeling around election news.

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School Council Update

We had a wonderful conversation today about the continued endorsement of Courageous Conversations with our partner School Councils at the Peabody and Baldwin schools. Please click here or check the RAUC website tomorrow for the notes.

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Tech Corner

When you need help with your computer, taking a screenshot of the problem can help us help you faster! Here's how to take a screenshot on a Chromebook or other device.

If your Chromebook is broken in any way, take it to the Mobile Help Desk! The Help Desk is open Mon.-Fri. 8AM-4PM, and Sat. 8AM-2PM. They're located at CRLS, Felton St side. Go to the garage door closest to Cambridge St. (Carpentry Shop). If those times don't work, email the Help Desk.

Have a question or suggestion for a future Tech Corner? Email Sam Musher, Library Tech Teacher.


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Social/Emotional Well-Being
Tip of the Week

Making mistakes is an important part of your student’s learning process. Sometimes this can be challenging, but each time a child has to work through a mistake they’ve made it allows them to move forward in their Social Emotional Learning. It can also be beneficial for them to hear of mistakes you have made, and how you have grown from them!

If you have any questions or concerns about how your student is doing, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Guidance Counselor Shanika Boadu (email; 617.329.1002).

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Healthy Snack of the Week

Here's Cambridge in Motion's Healthy Snack of the Week: 
Kale Smoothie. Blend until smooth 1 cup kale, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 banana, 2 tbsp peanut butter, and 2 tsp honey!

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RAUC Upcoming Events

Mark Your Calendars!
RAUC calendar >>
CPS district calendar >>

RAUC Community Meeting
Wednesday, November 4 | 6-7PM
Flyer >>
Zoom link >>

Virtual Coffee & Tea
w/ Julie and Julia

Thursday, November 29 | 8-8:30AM

Looking Ahead – Holiday Schedules

Wednesday, November 11
Veteran’s Day Holiday
NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, November 25 
12Noon Early Release
Just in case you have travel plans or need advanced notice for childcare, please know that classes will end at 12Noon on Wednesday, November 25th for the Thanksgiving holiday early release day. We’ll be sharing a modified schedule with students closer to the date--and we’ll give you another reminder as well! (And no school on Thursday 11/26 or Friday 11/27!)

In Our District & Community

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Out of School Time Opportunities
There are many programs available to middle schoolers this Fall! Here are some
opportunities for middle school students & tutoring opportunities for all grades.  

Animal Snack Time:
Amphibians and Reptiles
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Free Virtual Event
Wednesday, November 4 | 3-3:45PM
Details >>
Zoom registration required >>


Harvard Food Lab for Kids: Registration is open again!
WHAT: Virtual lessons on food science, nutrition, mindful eating, and cooking skills for Cambridge/Boston elementary or middle schoolers.
WHEN: Saturdays from 4-5PM. Sessions will run until December 5th.
To sign up, please fill out this form.
Questions? Email us.

Girlx Only Leadership Development (GOLD)
Tuesdays, 5-7PM | Zoom
Details >>
Register >>


Find other opportunities on Find It Cambridge – or call/text us at 617.686.2998 or email us

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Fight the Flu. Get Your Flu Shot!
People who live or work in Cambridge can get a flu shot at no charge at one of the flu clinics run by the Cambridge Public Health Department. Flu shot appointments are required this year. No walk-ins will be allowed. You can schedule an appointment online or by calling the City’s Flu Clinic Call Center at 617.349.9788. We encourage people to schedule online.
Details >>
FAQs >> 

Become an Equity Fellow!
Do you have an idea to address racism or inequity in Cambridge Public Schools? If so, apply to get funding for your project by becoming a 2020-21 Equity Fellow! Fellowships are open to youth, caregivers, educators, and community members. Fellows can receive between $1,000-5,000 to fund their project. Please note the first round of applications is due Thursday, November 5th.
Learn more >>

Tenants Rights & Resources Information Now Available in Multiple Languages

To learn more about tenants rights and resources in Cambridge, please visit this website >>

Questions about P-EBT Benefits?
Check out this website for useful information. For free, confidential support and further information surrounding the next round of Pandemic EBT funding, SNAP benefits, and food resources, please contact Project Bread at 800-645-8333. Still have questions? Please contact Family Liaison Julia Ho or (857)244-0730 for additional help.


SNAP & WIC Store List
Here's a handy list of all stores in Cambridge where your SNAP and WIC benefits can be used.
Details >>


Food Resources 
Find information on food pantries, farmers markets, and more!
Details >>

Guide to Healthier Snacking
Find handy tips on the right hand margin of the School Health page on the CPHD website! Guide available in multiple languages.
Details >>

Cambridge Families of Color Coalition (CFCC)
The CFCC is a collective of families and students of color working to uplift, empower, celebrate, and nurture our students and each other.
Learn more >>

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Rindge Avenue Upper School
70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
rindgeavenue.cpsd.us  •  617.349.4060
CPS Mobile App >>
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