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Update from Rindge Avenue Upper School | May 22, 2018
Published on May 22, 2018 12:54
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Our First RAUC Summer Reading Book Fair was a Success!
More than 90 students took books home, and I heard over and over from students and parents, "Wow, you have a lot of good books here!" Even those who didn't buy books enjoyed making lists of titles to check out of the library. I look forward to spending 10% of the sales on a stack of new books for our school library. If you didn't get a chance to stop by, you have one more week to shop in the online store: rindge.fantasticbookfairs.com! All books will be delivered to your student at school, and will contribute to our total sales.
–Sam Musher, Library Technology Specialist, [email protected]
Mark Your Calendars for the RAUC Musical
What can we learn from the past and why are those stories important? A group of students struggle to see how three Greek myths connect to their own lives. As they explore the tales of Persephone, Orpheus, and Phaeton, they discover they have much more in common with these ancient characters than they thought.
For the first time ever, the RAUC musical is reinventing a musical from the past! The original script written and performed in 2014 has been reimagined by this new cast. Performances are May 31st & June 1st at 7PM in the RAUC auditorium.
8th Grade Learning Previews
See what our students are going to be studying this month! Read more >>
Announcing New School Council Members!
Two parents expressed their interest in being on the School Council, now that two of our current members are all graduating with their 8th graders. As we need three parents, they are unopposed! Thank you to Danielle Tully and Johnny Hazboun for joining Lianne Fisman on the Council. And huge shout out to Aaron Oppenheimer and Kelly Matthews for your multiple years of service. Your ideas and perspectives were invaluable.
Teachers & Staff Appreciate Our Families
Teachers and staff enjoyed the delicious luncheon sponsored by Families of RAUC on last Wednesday’s early release day. Thank you to everyone for your donations of food and time! Thank you also to FRAUC and all families--your fundraising efforts are supporting reduced costs for all 6th and 7th graders on their end of year trips, and adding smiles to the end of the year!
End of Year Field Day
On Thursday, June 21, Mr. O is organizing a “Challenge by Choice” afternoon. There will be running races and other games students can sign up to participate in. It should be a fun way to end the year. Mr. O will handle the sign ups through gym classes. We will share information with students as the plans develop, but we wanted to make sure families were aware that the races that traditionally took place the day before Thanksgiving have found a new home!
7th Grade End of Year Field Trip
Our end of the year class field trip is scheduled for, Friday June 8, to Canobie Lake Park in Windham, New Hampshire. This is our annual celebration of our time together as a 7th grade community. The cost of the field trip is $20 for park admission and transportation. Students will need to bring money if they want to get lunch or snacks at Canobie Lake Park. Lunches will be provided by the school if required. Again, this trip is for the purpose of bringing us together to celebrate the year and have some fun. We want everyone to be able to attend this trip. Students are aware that we expect behavior that promotes a safe, cooperative, and caring environment in our school and out. Any student behavior that violates our school policies leading up to the trip may prohibit them from going. Please let us know if economic hardship may affect your child's attendance, so we can provide assistance. Permission slip and money due by Monday, June 4th. Thank you!
Got Feedback?
We can't wait to hear from you! CPS is conducting our first annual Family Survey, and we hope to hear from you by June 14th!
If you haven't already received an email or text message, or it's gotten lost in your inbox, check out our Family Survey page and click on your family's school(s). You can also find questions & answers about the survey, view our outreach plan, and even make comments on ways to improve our outreach strategy.
For those who don't have a good way to take it from home, watch for survey-taking stations at events at school. We value your feedback and hope to learn and improve based on what we hear from you.
The survey is part of our continuous improvement efforts, a key component of our CPS District Plan.
Time & Learning
A Community Conversation
May 24 | 5-6PM | RAUC/Peabody Library
Please see attached flyer for an invitation to discuss the recommendations of a joint report from the Cambridge Education Association and CPS Administration, which proposes extending the length of the school day.
Let's Connect!
Stay in the loop by joining our social media communities.
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RAUC EVENTS
Spring Clubs End
May 24
No School:
Memorial Day
May 28
School Site Council Meeting
May 30
Out of Ruins Musical
May 31 & June 1 | 7PM
STORIES ROCK! TELL US YOURS!
The Cambridge Public Library is full of stories. Add to Cambridge history by telling us yours. Families may sign up for a five minute recording session to interview each other at any Cambridge Public Library location. This will become part of our CPL Cambridge Room historical archive. Ask your librarian for more information.
MATH/ELA SUMMER PROGRAMS
Looking for summer academics? CPS offers FREE summer math & writing programs for students entering grades
6-8! Details: http://bit.ly/2KtdcJd
Questions: 617.349.7762
BOYS TO MEN LEADERSHIP BRUNCH
Saturday, June 2 | 12-3PM
Putnam Ave. Upper School
100 Putnam Ave. (enter on Kinnaird St.)
All Cambridge men and boys are invited to come learn about leadership, the health of boys and men of color, community building, and more.
Register: http://bit.ly/2rGZLyA
More info: 617.665.3830, [email protected]
This event is a collaboration of the Men's Health League (Cambridge Public Health Department), the Men of Color Task Force, and the Putnam Avenue Upper School.
2018 SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE
Get started on planning a summer of fun!
Learn more >>
MINDFUL PARENTING / TALLER RESPIRA
June 4 | 7-8:30PM
Amigos School
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:
cottage cheese with pineapple.
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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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