Message from Principal Julie Craven
Dear RAUC Families,
Earlier this year I shared that staff is reading a book together as part of our year’s focus: to work with deepened cohesion to support academic excellence and social justice for all students. (How to Create a Culture of Achievement in your school and classroom, by Fisher, Frey, and Pumpian.) For each chapter, staff engage in a 3 week cycle of reflective practice: read the chapter in week 1; discuss and choose something to try in week 2; reflect on the impact of the experimentation in week 3.
Chapter 2, Welcome, asks a central question: “If (people) do not feel welcome, how can we expect them to participate, engage, and achieve?” Much staff of what staff tried was classroom based, but families may also have experienced some--a positive note or phone call home; a staff member reaching out to initiate a conversation. This year’s learning will help us identify practices to commit to schoolwide next year.
I wanted to share what moved me as I read staff written reflections: staff willingness to stretch their practice; their deep commitment to making students and families feel welcome; their honesty that this is an area where we all can and should grow. They renewed my gratitude for being part of such a caring community of educators.
I invite you to our Coffee with Head of School this Wednesday, November 9 from 9 - 10AM to share ways you have felt welcomed at RAUC as well as ideas for improvement. We meet in the RAUC conference room.
Best,
Julie Craven
Learning Previews – Grade 7
Hear more details about what's going on in our classrooms at RAUC! Read the Grade 7 Learning Previews >>
TODAY: Election Day Soup & Bake Sale
Tuesday, November 8 | 7AM - 8PM | RAUC polling booths
A HUGE shout out to FRAUC co-president Yih-hsien Shen for being the RAUC point person helping to organize this important fundraising event. Thank you also to all the volunteers who donated time and goods. You all RAUC!!! Even if you voted early, make sure to stop by to get some delicious soup or baked goods. The delicious offerings will make yourself and your family happy and will support FRAUC in supporting our students and teachers!
Your Middle Schooler and Homework: FRAUC Speaker Topic
Wednesday, November 9 | 6 - 7PM
Do you wish that your conversations with your middle schooler were less about “that one math problem” and more about lifelong skills for being productive with homework? This workshop will cover some basic theories about how we form habits, how study skills and homework habits can be built into an everyday routine, and the kind of support that young people need to build productive academic habits over time. Presenter: Annie Leavitt, CPS Middle School Network Coordinator, 6 - 7PM in RAUC library before the FRAUC meeting.
Brrrrrr...Students should dress for the weather!
We prioritize outdoor recess. Space and fresh air are good for growing young people! Please help ensure your student is dressed for the season. If they decide to choose fashion over function, they may be in for a chilly recess! (Please note that we do make sweatshirts and unclaimed jackets from the Lost and Found available for students who are underdressed, although students are not always willing to take this option.)
Veteran’s Day Assembly Wednesday, November 9
All Peabody and Rindge Avenue students will gather together in the auditorium to reflect on the significance of this holiday honoring veterans past and present. Students from the Rindge Ave Chorus, Jazz Band, members of the Orchestra, and Peabody Early Bird Singers will be performing at the assembly-- over 130 students in total! Ask your student when they get home what stood out for them.
8th Grade DC Trip Deadlines
A community trip includes everyone! December 16th is the deadline to register and make a $200 deposit with Capitol Tours. We are moved by how people are working together to ensure that all students are able to attend. Families are making payments as they can, as well as donating time, goods, and scholarship contributions as they are able. Information has been sent home about scholarships. Please send a request in a sealed envelope to Head of School Julie Craven by December 16. Please reach out to Jason Everhart (8th grade Social Studies) or Julie Craven (617.349.4060) with any questions.
Tax-deductible donations can be made online (there is a general Donation link; you can reach out to the FRAUC presidents if you would like to target your donation to DC scholarships: Kim Kaufman or Yih-hsien Shen). Reach out to DC point person Patty Nash if you would like to support fundraising for the trip.
Families: Please Share your Priorities for the 2017-18 CPS Budget
School Committee Hearing on the 2017-18 Budget
Tuesday, November 15 | 6PM
Dr. Henrietta Attles School Committee Meeting Room, Cambridge Rindge and Latin School - 459 Broadway
Any Cambridge resident may sign up at the beginning of the meeting to speak during public comment. This is your opportunity to spotlight programs that matter to you and offer ideas for making CPS a better place for all students.
You may also send comments by mail to: Cambridge School Committee, CRLS, 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 or email us. View the flyer >>
What's Happening Outside of CPS?
YMCA Youth Basketball
Register October 24 - November 14th
View more details >>
YMCA Learn to Swim
Registration is now open. Classes begin November 12. Learn more >>
Title IX Girls Running Clubs 2017
Ages: 9-15 for indoor, spring and fall, 2017.
Cost: $125 Partial and full registration scholarship is available for girls who need.
Website >>
Boston University's Boston Reading Skills Programs
Classes offered in Boston and Newton.
Learn more >>
The Skating Club of Boston Skating Academy
Classes for everyone! Learn more >>
Middle School Activities Club
Where: Launch Trampoline Park - Watertown, MA
When: Friday, November 18th | 6 - 10PM
Fee: $20
Bus Departs from the Moses @ 6:10PM, Gately @ 6:35PM
Bus Returns to Gately @ 9:30PM, Moses @ 10PM
Deadline for Registration is Tuesday, November 15th.
More info >>
Saturday Engineering Enrichment
and Discovery (SEED) Academy
The Office of Engineering Outreach Programs at MIT has recently opened our online application for Saturday Engineering Enrichment and Discovery (SEED) Academy, a five-and-a-half-year academic enrichment and career exploration program for public school students who have a strong academic record and interest in science and engineering. The application is open to 7th-10th graders who live in and attend school in Boston, Cambridge, or Lawrence.
Learn more >>
Middle School Academic Enrichment Programs
I Build: Engineering Design Process
When: Wednesdays | 5:30 – 7PM
Where: Cambridge Street Upper School, 158 Spring St, Cambridge
Grades: 6-8
Cost: Free
Runs now to December 14th.
Learn more >>
T++ Coders
Where: Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT (Room 66-154)
When: Saturdays | 10AM - 12Noon
Grades: 6-8
Cost: Free
Runs now to November 19th.
CityStep 6th Grade Program
Tuesdays | 3:30 - 5PM | Harvard Campus
Classes are free and start today! Learn more >>
FREE Bike Workshops!
The City of Cambridge is proud to offer free bicycle education workshops. Learn more >>
Harvard Youth Leadership Initiative
Mentorship program for Cambridge middle school students.
Learn more >>
MIT Science on Saturday
Saturdays (December 3, February 4, March 4, April 1, 2017
Time: Main presentation 10 - 11AM + hands-on activities 11AM - 12noon
Learn more >>
Learn to Skate or Play Ice Hockey
Check out these Cambridge programs >>
Cambridge Historic Society presents Housing for All
A 3-part symposium about the past, present, and future of affordable housing in Cambridge. Learn more >>
Affordable Housing Opportunities in Cambridge Information Sessions
Attend an upcoming information session to learn about the City’s rental and homeownership programs. Learn more >>
Cambridge Community Learning Center Offers
English Classes for Parents
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.
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