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Update from Rindge Avenue Upper School | September 11, 2018
Published on Sep 11, 2018 10:10
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Greetings from Julie Craven
Dear RAUC Families,
It was wonderful to welcome students back last week and to see many of you as you dropped off or picked up your students. On Friday, we wrapped up the week of community building with a whole school assembly. Volunteers from each grade level shared their I am from poems and the staff serenaded the students with a rollicking parody of Havanah – aka The Hallway, courtesy of the lyric-writing talents of Ms. Phillips and Mr. DeWitte. We take the time to build community because the more comfortable students feel with their peers and teachers, the more willing they are to take the academic risks necessary to learning. Ask your student what their favorite part of the week was!
This week students follow their regular schedule. We encourage you to use the learning previews to help you engage in conversations about classes with your student. Students do better in school when they see their families and school are connected.
Here’s to a year of strong home-school partnership in support of each student’s success!
Julie Craven, Head of School
Back to School Night is Coming!
Remember to mark your calendar for Thursday, September 27, 6-8PM. Dinner will be included! More information will be provided in next week’s newsletter.
Learning Mindfulness Together at RAUC
Four CPS Mindfulness Teachers will be delivering an intensive introduction to mindfulness for the whole school during the Aim High blocks in September. Mindfulness is the skill of bringing the attention back to the present moment with curiosity and kindness. This skill helps us manage difficult emotions and improves focus, self awareness, and impulse control while decreasing anxiety and stress. We can look forward to learning new ways to practice mindfulness, a chance to share how we've been using these tools, and engaging fun activities!
Meet RAUC's New Family Partnership Coordinator!
Hello families! My name is Taraneh Ahmadi and I am the Family Partnership Coordinator at RAUC. Beginning this year, all Upper Schools in Cambridge will have this role and I feel very fortunate that I get to work with our families. As your Family Partnership Coordinator, it will be my goal to assist the school administrators with strategies, activities, and overall efforts to strengthen the school partnerships with every RAUC family. Hear more >>
7th Grade Learning Previews
See what our students are going to be studying this month! Read more >>
French Teacher Update
We have offered the position to an energetic, creative, skilled teacher--and he accepted! Once the contract is officially signed, we will introduce this newest member of our staff to you. Students can expect a substitute at least through this week and possibly into next week. Fortunately, one person has picked up the work for the week so there is consistency. The World Language Department continues to provide lesson plans to support the substitute.
Public Library Information for Families
Welcome back, RAUC families! The O’Neill Branch of the Cambridge Public Library is open Mondays 10-8, Wednesdays 10-8, Thursdays 10-6, and Fridays 10-6 (closed Tuesdays and weekends). We are open during school vacation weeks as well as half-days! If your middle schooler is looking for a place to spend time in the afternoon, they are welcomed to stay in the library without family adult supervision. Children under the age of 7 however, must be supervised at the library. We have 15 computers that are available for use by anyone with a Minuteman Library Network card. Library cards are free and for people under the age of 14 do not require any identification or proof of address. If your child has lost their library card, we will replace it for free. If you or your child have concerns about overdue or lost library materials, please come and talk to us – we are happy to figure out a solution that works for your family!
Clara Hendricks – Youth Services Librarian – O’Neill Branch
New Opportunities
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!
Middle School Network Fall Resource Guide
The new guide is hot off the press and packed with resources for middle schoolers! See resource guide >>
Shine for Girls (see flyer)
When: Mondays, September 17- November 26
Where: MIT Campus, 77 Mass Ave, Cambridge MA 02139
Time: 3:30-6:00PM
Grades: 6-8 Girls
Application: https://form.jotform.com/53437229544156
Contact: http://www.shineforgirls.org/massachusetts/
Kesher After School (see flyer)
When: Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday
Where: 13 Garden Court, Somerville, MA 02143
Ages: 5-12
Cost: $300
Contact: https://www.kesherschool.org/ 617-576-0830
Cambridge Public Library Teen Room Events
(FREE events are in the Teen Room; ages 12-18)
Cost: Free
Register: 617.349.4027 or at Teen Desk in Main Library
Cartoon Afternoon - 9/7/2018 3PM
Teen Advisory Board - 9/17/2018 5PM
Afternoon Movie: Sleeping Giant - 9/20/2018 3PM
D&D for Teens - 9/24/2018 3PM
Cambridge Family Microsoccer (see flyer)
When: Saturdays, starting Sept 8th to Mid November
Where: Raymond Park
Time: 9AM - 12PM
Age: 4-6
Cost: $75 per session
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.microsoccer.org
Girls Who Code (see flyer)
When: Saturdays, September 15 - December 8
Where: Harvard Northwest Building, 52 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Time: 1 - 2:30PM
Grade: 7th and 8th Girls
Cost:Free
Register: Due by September 12th
https://goo.gl/forms/SCbcKO86BhemaZCA2
MIT’s CodeIt (see flyer)
When: Saturdays, October-December
Where: MIT
Time: 11AM-3PM
Grades: 6-8 Females or Non-Binary
Contact: codeit.mit.edu or [email protected]
Application: https://tiny.cc/codeit-app-f18
Deadline to Apply: September 7th at 11:59PM
Let's Connect!
Stay in the loop by joining our social media communities.
RAUC Facebook >>
District Social Media >>
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UPCOMING EVENTS
See full RAUC calendar >>
School Council Meeting
September 12 | 7:30AM
RAUC Conference Room
We will review the school’s self-assessment of our School Improvement Plan from last year as well as plans for the coming year. All are welcome.
Families of RAUC September Meeting
September 13 | 6PM
RAUC Library
Details below
Back to School Night
September 27 | 6-8PM
Includes a community dinner!
ALL-CITY MUSIC PROGRAM
Does your upper school child play an instrument or sing? Perhaps the All City Music program is for them! Join us on Monday, September 17th at 6:45PM in the CRLS Band Room (0607) to learn more! Students are welcome to attend!
FAMILIES OF RAUC MEETING
September 13 | 6PM
Welcome back meeting!
FRAUC members new and old, please join us to learn about our organization, meet other parents and caretakers as well as school staff, and get involved! Coming to FRAUC meetings is a great way to stay connected to your child’s school. We will be planning upcoming fundraisers, student events, and ways to support the school. If you'd like to help but can't attend meetings there are plenty of jobs - just ask us! –Deirdre Logan and John O'Neil, Families of RAUC 2018-19 Co-Chairs
Contact [email protected] for more information.
View agenda >>
MIDDLE SCHOOL NETWORK FALL RESOURCE GUIDE
Take a look at the new resource guide for middle schoolers!
Details >>
3-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM
Have younger children?This is a friendly reminder that registration for the Cambridge Public School's 3-Year-Old Program Lottery for the September 2019 school year starts on October 1 and ends on October 31. More info >>
LUNCH TIME
Pre-pay for lunch & see what's on the menu.
Details >>
BACK TO SCHOOL INFO & ANNUAL FORMS
Here's some handy info to take a peek at.
Details >>
HEALTHY SNACK OF THE WEEK
Here's Cambridge in Motion's Healthy Snack of the week suggestion:
radishes with Greek yogurt.
MOBILE APP
Stay informed via our FREE mobile app!
Details >>
FIND IT
Looking for things to do in Cambridge? Take a peek at Find It Cambridge!
www.finditcambridge.org
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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