Greetings from Julie Craven

Dear RAUC Families,

Happy second week of school. It was a weekend of celebration and commemoration. To those celebrating Eid al-Adha, may you have a Happy Eid with joy and peace in your life. The wishes of Eid are particularly important as this weekend was also a time to pause and remember those who lost their lives on 9/11. May we all find peace and joy in our lives.

This newsletter features Learning Previews from the 6th and 7th grade teams. We hope these previews help you feel connected to what is going on in the classrooms. We also look forward to connecting with you at Back to School Night on Thursday, September 29 from 6-8PM. Our next newsletter will feature more details. Please mark your calendars now!  

Best,

Julie Craven



Student Bus Passes
The school has requested student Charlie Cards from the MBTA. Students can ask for one in the office – one card per student. The student Charlie Cards have no value but when money is put on the card, the student is charged the discounted rate. The cards also have a new option of adding a student monthly pass for $30 per month for unlimited rides on the subway and bus.

FRAUC Meeting:
September 14 | 6-8PM | Library
Speaker: Julie Craven, 6-7PM
Topic: What are RAUC Core Values? How are we reevaluating and refining them?
Business Meeting Agenda, 7-8PM
–Introductions and review of roles.
–Overview of last year’s efforts: an open conversation
–Planning for upcoming events & fundraisers
Can’t make the meeting? Check out the minutes at frauc.org.

Grade Level Entry Plan Meetings
with Julie Craven
Share your ideas about RAUC’s strengths and areas of need, as well as your thoughts on Julie’s entry plan. Reminder that the entry plan can be found online.
–Families of 8th graders: Wednesday, September 14 @ 5:30PM (before the Families of RAUC meeting @ 6PM)
–Families of 7th graders: Wednesday, September 21 @ 9AM OR 5:30PM
–Families of 6th graders: Tuesday, September 27 @ 9AM OR 5:30PM

Learning Previews – 6th & 7th Grade 
Hear more details about what's going on in our classrooms at RAUC! Stay tuned for 8th grade previews. 
6th Grade Learning Previews >>
7th Grade Learning Previews >>

What's Happening Outside of CPS?

Fly. Honk. Buzz. A Flying Creatures Expo
September 24 | 2 - 3:30PM | Maynard Ecology Center
View Event Details >>

Cambridge Police Department Boxing Program
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4-5:30PM | FREE! 
(kids can get there as early as 3)
Boys and Girls in 6-12th Grade
YMCA Central Sq. (there's a school bus stop in front) 
The program is run by Officer JJ Jones, a member of the Youth and Family Services Unit of the Cambridge Police and assigned to the Peabody School, Rindge Ave Upper and the Gately Youth Center. He’s also been the lead instructor of the Cambridge Police Boxing Program since 2011. Here’s how he describes the program: “We are mainly a strength and conditioning program with a boxing focus. I provide all of the equipment and will teach the kids boxing basics. This includes: stance, balance, basic punches, defense and movement. We also work on things like control of emotion, how to deal with the physiological changes in the body when facing confrontation, how to walk away with pride and how to deal with a situation where you are left with no choice. I also try to sprinkle in some life lessons, fun and some food for thought.”
Registration form >>
Waiver form >>

FREE Bike Workshops!
The City of Cambridge is proud to offer free bicycle education workshops. Upcoming workshops are on September 29, October 5, 17, and 23. Learn more >>

Cantare Choir for Middle School Singers
A Division of Boston City Singers
Tuesdays | 4:30-6:30PM | St. John's Church
Directed by Joshua DeWitte
Contact [email protected] if interested.

TTT Mentor Program
Saturday program for grades 4 - 7 children interested in STEM and eager to learn. Learn more >>

Simoni Skating Rink Learn to Skate Program
Click here to download a one-time free skating pass.