Update from Rindge Avenue Upper School | June 11, 2019
Published on Jun 11, 2019 09:41

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  June 11, 2019
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  • 8th Grade DC Trip: Tuesday, June 11 - Friday, June 14

  • 6th Grade community trip to Kimball Farm: Thursday, June 13, all day

  • 7th Grade community trip to Canobie Lake:
    Friday, June 14, all day

  • 8th Grade Graduation: Monday, June 17 at 1PM
    (8th graders released by 10:30AM after rehearsals) --Early release day for ALL students at 12:00PM

  • LAST DAY of SCHOOL: Early release Tuesday,
    June 18 at 12:55PM

Thanks for Supporting Our First Ever Portfolio Breakfast!
We had a great turnout of families (and food!) for our 6th and 7th grade portfolio breakfast last Friday. We know there are areas to improve AND we are delighted to have started the journey! Students worked so hard to prepare, motivated by the awareness that they would have a real audience of peers and families. Your presence sent the important message that their reflection on their learning matters. We were impressed by student willingness to present in front of so many, no small feat. If you did not have a chance to really sit down and look through your student’s portfolio, please be sure to do so--they are worth exploring. If you have any feedback on the experience, feel free to share it with Taraneh Ahmadi or Julie Craven. Teachers will take it into consideration as we reflect on this pilot year at our whole staff meeting the day after school ends. We are ready for an even stronger year 2!

RAUC-on Soccer Stars!
Coach Chris Moore reports below on the results of last Tuesday’s upper school co-ed soccer tournament:
The competition was no match for RAUC Soccer! After winning the first two rounds of the tournament, we then faced off with CSUS for the city championship. It was through cohesion and togetherness that RAUC was victorious over CSUS in the championship, 4-2. Ellie, Danielle, and Junee stood out with a great defensive effort, amongst other 8th grade players that shone: Samuel, Tanmay, Rayn, Edwin, Peter. Also, we can't forget our 7th graders: starting with Jalen Chu who held down the goal, Yosuke, Alexander, Ameir, Josef, and Sal! I am super proud of them!

Return Library Books, Please!
Please look under beds, behind doors, and on bookshelves for any RAUC library books. Thank you!!

Welcome Letters and School Supplies for Next Year!
Teachers are looking forward to welcoming their new students in the fall. Families will receive notification in August when new schedules are available in Aspen. In the meantime, grade level teams have written letters introducing themselves and listing supplies students should come prepared with.
6th grade
7th grade
8th grade

Summer Math and Reading
Reading:
Students are all asked to read five books this summer, and they have packets to support that reading. Ms. Musher, our library teacher, has posted reading suggestions by grade on our website. The goal is to choose books you enjoy, and stretch your brain!

Math: Math summer work packets will be distributed to students. You will also be able to find these on our website! Additionally, student will have access to their IXL and ALEKS accounts this summer and can continue working through both online programs.

Pride Parade
GSA Youth Pride Parade
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! To celebrate, our GSA (Genders & Sexualities Alliance) attended Boston Youth Pride at the end of May. We had a joyful day parading around the Common and cheering with our friends from the other CPSD Upper School GSAs. Thanks to all our GSA families for your support all year! 

Out of School Opportunities
*All flyers and registration forms are available at RAUC. Students or families can contact Justin McNulty: [email protected]

Cambridge Public Library Teen Room Summer Events
Where: 449 Broadway Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Ages: 12-18
Cost: Free
Register: 617.349.4027 or at the Teen Desk in the Main Library

D&D for Teens
When: June 24
Time: 3:00PM

Fundamentals of Cell Phone Photography
When: July 18
Time: 6:00PM

In Our Community and District

Night at the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture
Summer Solstice Celebration 2019

June 21 | 5-9PM
11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge
Free admission to all four museums. Music, circus performers, flower crowns, hands-on activities, food trucks, and more!
See details >>

Hoops 'N' Health
June 15 | 10AM-6PM (Health Fair: 12-4PM)
Hoyt Field (Gilmore & Western)
Free games and activities for the whole family!
See details >>

Beauty and the Beast
Beyond the 4th Wall presents "Beauty and the Beast", fantastically performed by the youth of Cambridge!
At the CRLS Auditorium, June 13-15th at 7PM and June 16th at 3PM.
Tickets: $10 for children, $15 for adults. Purchase online >>

2nd Annual Reader Prom

June 15 | 7:30PM | Dilboy VFW, Davis Square
The Porter Square Books Foundation, who brought George O’Connor and Jerry Craft to speak to the students of the Cambridge Schools this year, is hosting their 2nd Annual Reader Prom. All the proceeds will go to the Foundation and will help us bring more events and books to the students of Cambridge. Dress up in your finest prom fashion and bring a copy of your favorite book as your date to donate to a local nonprofit. (It’s the only prom where you’re supposed to dump your date right away!) There will be free snacks and soft drinks, a cash bar, music, dancing, “after-prom” style games and activities, and, of course, “chaperones.” You’ll also be able to get a formal prom picture with your “date” from and a bookish corsage. 
Tickets and more information >>

Have You Seen These Bus Ads?
The Cambridge Public Health Department launched a bus ad campaign at the beginning of May & wants to hear from you! Please take their 2-minute survey to provide input on their ad.
Survey >>

Recycling & Composting
Here are some handy reminders!
Learn more >>

CPS Summer Math & ELA Programs
Hear all about our summer programs for students entering grades 6-8!
Details >>

MSN Summer Resource Guide
Get a jump start on your summer plans. Check it out! 
Visit the website >>

Free Markets
Check out any one of these FREE Markets that are held throughout the City of Cambridge. All you need is a grocery bag! View the flyer >>

Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Sessions
Learn about the eligibility requirements and application process for the following programs Cambridge Rental and Homeownership Programs: Inclusionary Housing Rental Program for studios, 1BR, 2BR, & 3BR units throughout Cambridge, Homeowner Resale Pool, First-Time Homebuyer Workshop, Downpayment Assistance, and HomeBridge. Open to all. No RSVP Necessary. Learn more >>

Immigration Legal Screening Clinics
3rd Wednesday each month, 5:15-7:15PM
Free consultations with an immigration attorney for Massachusetts immigrants and their families
Community Legal Services & Counseling Center (CLSACC)
90 Third St., Cambridge
617.349.4396; [email protected] 
 

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END-OF-YEAR EVENTS
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See list of events over on the left! 

DHSP SCHOOL YEAR RESOURCE GUIDE
The 2018-2019 DHSP School Year Resource Guide contains information about programs and services offered by the Department of Human Service Programs and other community organizations throughout the school year.
Details >>

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HEALTHY SNACK OF THE WEEK 
Here's Cambridge in Motion's Healthy Snack of the week suggestion:
Strawberries over Greek yogurt!

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