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Participatory Budgeting
On Dec. 7 and 8, 6th and 7th grade students at Rindge Ave. Upper Campus voted in the City of Cambridge's Participatory Budgeting process for the first time. In their social studies classes, they chose proposals to read and "pitch" to their classmates. Students then discussed (often heatedly!) the relative merits of the proposals, and asked questions with the goal of becoming informed voters.

Students were pleased that some of the proposals they were most enthusiastic about, including Critical Resource Kits for the Homeless and Upgrade to Gately Youth Center, were funded! Social studies teachers Gisel Saillant and Beatriz Motto and librarian Sam Musher hope this will become an annual event at RAUC. Learn more about Participatory Budgeting >>  

Photo (left): 7th graders prepare to pitch a proposal to their classmates
Photo (right): 6th graders tell their classmates why they should vote to upgrade Gately

Buy a RAUC T-Shirt or Sweatshirt for the Holidays! Or Just Because!
We have t-shirts for immediate purchase in the office. Just send your student (or come yourself!) with $10. If the size is out of stock, we can take the order for you. Or place an order in the office for a sweatshirt for $35. You can send cash or make out a check to Rindge Student Agency. We make a small profit with each purchase, and all proceeds are supporting student field trips.

Staff vs Students Ultimate Showdown!
This Friday we hold our second annual staff vs students ultimate ball game after lunch. Students will compete in their advisory “color squads.” This is a new way to group ourselves this year, in support of our core value to seek unity. Each grade has six advisories. Each color squad is composed of one advisory per grade so we can get to know each other across grades. We have students sit by squad in assemblies, we walked to and watched the movie, Wonder, by squads, and now students will try to take down the teachers in their squads. While everyone is invited to participate, some choose to just cheer their peers on, which is also awesome. We are aiming to have students in the Step elective and Urban Legends provide some intermission entertainment. Should be a fun way to head into vacation! On Friday, ask your student who won!



Vegetarian Options
Students work to bring more vegetarian options to the cafeteria: The Student Government, an elective at RAUC led by Ms. Motto, is working with the Director of Food Services, Mellissa Honeywood, to bring more hot vegetarian meal options to the RAUC school cafeteria. This project will be on-going throughout the school year. The goal is to hear from all RAUC students on what they think about this project! Surveys will be distributed soon during extended Advisory to bring more delicious food options to the table. Student feedback will determine what new potential food items will be added to lunch options. If you have any questions or suggestions, please talk to a member of Student Government through Ms. Motto.

Opportunities Outside of School
All flyers and registration forms are available at RAUC. Students or families can contact Justin McNulty.
Learn more about opportunities outside school via the Middle School Network! 

Improv Boston (see flyer)
When: Saturday 11AM-12:30PM; Tuesday 3:30-5PM
Where: 40 Prospect Street 
Ages: 9-17
More Info: ImprovBoston.com/training/youth

Boys Boston Ballet Now Enrolling (see flyer)
When: Mondays, January - May 2018
Where: 400 Harvard Street, Cambridge
Time: 5-6:30PM
Ages: 7-12
Cost: $800
Contact: [email protected], 617.354.7467, www.ballettheatre.org

Boston University Summer Reading Skills Program
(see flyer)
When: Newton Site: July - August; Boston Site: June - June
Time: Varies by age
Ages: 4 years old - 12th grade
Contact: 800.964.8888, www.bu.edu/mysummer/academics/reading/

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