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Update from Rindge Avenue Upper School | May 8, 2018
Published on May 8, 2018 12:35
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Greetings from Julie Craven
Dear RAUC Families,
When we started the year together at Back to School Night, you shared your hopes and dreams for your children. Next Thursday, May 17, is our culminating family engagement event, our Celebration of Learning. We changed the name from Night of Excellence because we wanted to highlight the learning journey. New this year, each student is choosing work in each of their classes, along with a reflection on why they chose that piece. We hope to see you there to wrap up this year of learning, first at our community dinner at 5:30PM in the cafeteria, and then in the classrooms from 6-7PM.
A couple of other activities will happen on that night. We will have our first ever middle school book fair, with new and gently used books on sale in anticipation of summer reading. Sam Musher, the force behind the fair, would still love volunteers--you can sign up here: http://bit.ly/2qPRc47. Additionally, the district has created a family engagement online survey. We will have laptops set up at various locations so you can share your thoughts.
The Family Engagement Team reviewed the results of the Spring Learning Partners Conference survey. 67% of our families attended, an increase from the 65% in the Fall. We continue to strive for 100%, since your partnership with us matters! Overall, feedback was positive. Close to 100% of families believed the conferences met their needs, that teachers gave feedback specific to their child, and that the conference provided them with a concrete strategy to support their child’s learning. The vast majority of families believed the school is a welcoming place and either agreed or strongly agreed that teachers and the school communicate with them when there are academic or social emotional concerns and partnered with them to support their student’s social emotional well-being. That said, around 20% of our families were either neutral or a few disagreed that we communicate well in these areas, so that is clearly something to keep working on.
Your feedback matters to us as we keep striving to best partner with you to support each student in the ways they need. We hope to see you next Thursday in celebration of a year of learning!
Best,
Julie Craven, Head of School
Show Your Appreciation for RAUC Teachers!
Help us show our Rindge Avenue teachers and staff how much we value their work with our children. Families are providing a luncheon on Wednesday, May 16th at 12:30PM in the RAUC Library. Please sign up to volunteer food, beverages, time or give donations to purchase food. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/rauc_may2018
6th Grade Learning Previews
See what our students are going to be studying this month! Read more >>
Band, Orchestra, and Chorus/Urban Legends Concerts RAUC-ed!
Huge shout out to our performing students as well as to Patrick Wroge (Band), Brittany Phillips (Orchestra), and Josh DeWitte (Chorus/Urban Legends) for delightful concerts last week. Our school is unusual in the high numbers of students participating in a performance group--over 3/4 of our student body! The concerts showcased the results of the hard work students and teachers have put in throughout the year.
Math MCAS Schedule
–8th Gr Math: Tues., May 8 and Wed., May 9
–6th Gr Math: Thurs., May 10 and Fri., May 11
–7th Gr Math: Tues., May 15 and Thurs., May 17
Seeking a Family Partnership Coordinator
Next year all Upper Schools will have a new position, a Family Partnership Coordinator. This is a 20hr/week position with full benefits. We are excited to have a position dedicated to helping us move our family engagement work forward. Applicants can apply on the Cambridge Public Schools website. The job description can be found here. Please help us spread the word!
8th Grade DC Trip Reminder
Signed behavior contracts, field trip permission slip, medical forms, and all doctor’s prescriptions/meds must be turned in by May 24. Reach out to nurse Anita Barandao or 8th grade math teacher Jose Oliveira with questions.
8th Grade Graduation Reminders
Contact Ms. Boadu at [email protected] or 617.349.4060 x2194 with questions.
–Graduation Tickets: Each 8th grade family will receive 4 tickets. Please reach out to Ms. Boadu ASAP if you have an additional ticket request or do not need all 4 of your tickets.
–Cap and Gown orders must be placed by Friday, May 18th. Students must see Ms. Linette, school clerk, with $20 for their cap and gown. Cash or check made out to RAUC STUDENT AGENCY. If scholarship funds are needed, please also reach out to Ms. Boadu, Ms. Teresa Sanchez, or Ms. Linette Maloney. Contributions to the cap and gown scholarships are welcomed and can be made at the same time as payment.
6th Grade End of Year Trips
On May 22, sixth graders will spend the day in Davis Square. We'll begin with a scavenger hunt, then have lunch and recess in the park, and finish up by watching The Sandlot at the Somerville Theater. We will travel on foot.
Then on June 14, students will take a bus to spend a day at Kimball Farm in Westford. Admission covers the cost of transportation, lunch, and access to bumper cars, bumper boats, a driving range, mini-golf, and more. For additional fees, students may access an arcade and the batting cages. Please note that outside food and drink is not permitted on Kimball Farm property.
Be on the lookout for permission slips. Thank you for returning them as soon as possible to aid in our planning!
Upcoming Opportunities Outside 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!
Bazaar of Ideas: Preparing the World for Change
(see flyer)
When: May 8
Where: MIT Lobby 13
Time: 7-10PM
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Contact: [email protected]
CPS Scratch Day at CRLS (see flyer)
When: May 10
Where: 459 Broadway Street
Time: 5-7PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Contact: [email protected]
Let's Connect!
Stay in the loop by joining our social media communities.
RAUC Facebook >>
District Social Media >>
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RAUC EVENTS
FRAUC Meeting
May 9 | 6-7PM
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Day
May 16
Summer Reading
Book Fair
May 16-18
Celebration of Learning
May 17 | 5:30PM
FRAUC MEETING WEDNESDAY
Join us this Wednesday for our May meeting of the Families of RAUC. 6-7PM in the school library. Please come help us with the final initiatives of this school year and planning for 2018-19! All are welcome.
HEALTH & WELLNESS TIP
Did you know? Openly talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol is one of the biggest protective factors they have against substance use and abuse. Conversations should allow you and your child to share your thoughts and opinions in a safe and collaborative space. Reach out to Ms. Boadu ([email protected]) or Mr. McNulty ([email protected]) if you have any questions about a tip or concerns about your student’s social emotional well-being.
TITLE I WORKSHOP FOR DADS AND MALE CAREGIVERS: THE IMPACT FATHERS HAVE ON THEIR CHILDREN
May 8 | 6-8PM
Cambridge City Hall
Details >>
DANCE/WORKS
May 11 & 12 | 7PM
Fitzgerald Theatre, CRLS
Details >>
PARENT SUMMIT
Saturday, May 12
Fletcher Maynard Academy
225 Windsor St.
Details and RSVP >>
2018 SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE
Get started on planning a summer of fun!
Learn more >>
MINDFUL PARENTING / TALLER RESPIRA
May 21; June 4
7-8:30PM
Amigos School
Everyone is invited and attendance to prior sessions is not required. Sessions will be given in Spanish and English. Childcare provided. Questions? [email protected]
IMMIGRATION LEGAL SCREENING CLINICS
FREE consultations with an immigrant attorney every third Wednesday of the month. Details >>
More resources >>
HEALTHY SNACK OF THE WEEK
Here's Cambridge in Motion's Healthy Snack of the week suggestion:
lettuce and turkey in a whole wheat wrap.
MOBILE APP
Stay informed via our FREE mobile app!
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FIND IT
Looking for things to do in Cambridge? Take a peek at Find It Cambridge!
www.finditcambridge.org
IN OUR COMMUNITY
See a list of programs and events in our community.
Details >>
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
School Calendar
District Calendar
RINDGE AVENUE
UPPER SCHOOL
70 Rindge Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140
617.349.4060
School's Website
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