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 Greetings
Dear RAUC families,
I hope you’re enjoying the warm weather these days! To watch or listen to some highlights from this week's news, please click the image.
As always, if you have any questions or comments about the news or anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me by email at [email protected] or phone at 857.244.0730.
Best,
Julia Ho, RAUC Family Liaison
Message from Ms. Craven: Extended Medical Leave
Dear RAUC Families,
I am writing to let you know that I am extending my medical leave through the end of July. Unfortunately long covid seems to really be emphasizing the "long" with me and I have not yet recovered enough to take on the leadership of the school. I am grateful to be in the care of good doctors and to be able to take this time for my health.
My decision was made easier knowing that the school is in good hands. Teresa Sanchez will continue as acting Head of School in my absence, and our instructional coaches Katie Gribben and Sara Helmes will continue with instructional leadership. That said, I will be involved in specific decisions that will affect next year, such as making final hiring and scheduling decisions.
I so miss the RAUC community--the wonderful individuality of our students and the joys of watching them learn and create; the engaged and inspired educators; the support folks who keep the school running smoothly; and you, the families who partner with us to make learning happen. But I know the school is moving forward and I know I will be back.
Until then, may you all stay safe and well.
Julie Craven
Portfolios Presentations & Final Listening Conferences of the Year
This year, we are happy to continue an exciting part of the student experience at Rindge Avenue Upper School: student-created portfolios.
- In their portfolios, students will…
- Thoughtfully reflect on this past year
- Collect examples of their work
- Present their work and reflections to their advisors and caregivers during our final listening conferences of the year.
- Click here for more information about portfolios and the content and process for this year.
Families / caregivers: Your advisors will be reaching out to you next week starting June 1st about scheduling a conference.
- In addition to student portfolio presentations, during these conferences, we also hope to hear from you about how your year went and your students’ summer plans.
- Please look out for their communication and respond.
Reminder: Updated Mask Policies for Families of In-Person Students
- Masks Now Optional for Students When Outdoors:
Starting yesterday, students are no longer required to wear masks outdoors, including during recess, lunch, physical education, outdoor learning, and sports. They can still continue to wear masks outside if they would like to but again, it is not required. Adults must continue to wear masks outdoors if they cannot maintain 3 feet distance.
- Masks Still Required Inside Schools: All adults and students must continue to wear masks inside school buildings. (no change)
- Masks Still Required on School Buses: All adults and students must continue to wear masks when riding school buses. (no change)
Student Council comes to RAUC!
Starting next year, RAUC students will have a new opportunity to have their voices heard with the creation of a Student Council. This June rising 7th & 8th graders have the opportunity to nominate themselves for Student Council Leadership and vote on said leadership in preparation for the 2021-2022 school year. Rising 6th graders will have an opportunity to learn more and join the Student Council in September.
Summer Opportunities for Students
This week, during community connections groups, teachers will be sharing slides with grade-level specific summer opportunities with students. Here are the links to the slides:
We know that looking for summer opportunities can sometimes feel overwhelming; if you would like some specific recommendations for summer opportunities for your student, please feel free to reach out to Julia Ho to schedule a time to talk about your students’ specific interests and get recommendations.
Chromebooks
All chromebooks and chargers will need to be returned to the school prior to the last day of school. Please look for more information in the coming weeks.
Tech Corner
 Storage for School Laptops at School: In-person students can now leave their school laptops at school instead of bringing them back and forth. Students who want to leave their laptop at school must first bring their laptop chargers with them to school from home and give it to their teacher at the beginning of the day. If they'd prefer to keep taking the computer home at night and bringing it in charged every day, that is also fine! (All computers and chargers will be collected at the end of the year.) Any questions? Please email Ms. Musher, Library & Tech Teacher.
If your laptop isn't working, the quickest fix is still to bring it to the Help Desk, Mon-Fri. 12-4, on Felton St. at the high school.
Icon: Laptop by Zahroe from the Noun Project.
 Healthy Snack of the Week
Green Smoothie! Blend: 1/2 cup plain unsweetened yogurt, 1/2 banana (frozen if possible), 1/2 cup frozen berries, 1/2 cup spinach, and 1-3 ice cubes.
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