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Greetings
 Dear RAUC families,
Please watch the video or scroll down to read some updates for this week’s news:
As always, if you have any questions or comments about the news or anything else, please don’t hesitate to email email Family Liaison Julia Ho at [email protected] or phone at 617.352.5781.
We look forward to seeing you in a couple days!
Best,
Julie Craven, RAUC Principal
Julia Ho, RAUC Family Liaison
Important information from the
School Nurse
Please see this document from Bella Abshir, our school nurse with important information. It includes information on medications, immunizations, health screenings, as well as information on what to do if your student is sick.
Please also note the nurse’s contact information:
Phone: 617.349.6530 | Fax: 617.349.4470
[email protected]
Literacy & STEM Blocks are starting!
 Literacy and STEM Blocks are an exciting component of our academic program at RAUC. These blocks aim to (further) develop interest in and enjoyment of literacy and STEM. Your student will have one semester of Literacy Blocks and one semester of STEM Blocks. These classes occur once a week on Tuesdays.
In September, we will establish the purpose and routines of these classes as well as explore and develop key literacy/STEM and critical thinking skills. At the end of these foundational sessions, your student gets to choose their next literacy/STEM block from a menu of options offered by our literacy/STEM teachers. All choices will build on the joy, skills, and practices of the first sessions, but each will have a unique twist. Some Literacy Block options may include current events, acting and drama, fan fiction. Some STEM options might include coding, math and art, and engineering challenges. Your students will be informed of their choices on 9/28. Then, their new literacy or STEM block will start in the first week of October and will run for 8 weeks.
Introducing School Council
What is School Council?
- School Council is a meeting with representatives from families, staff, and the family liaison and principal
- It needs a minimum of three family and three staff reps.
- Even if you are not a member, the meetings are open to all--they are governed by open meeting laws.
- The council supports the principal in an advisory role in making school decisions by providing their perspectives, questions and feedback
When does School Council meet?
- School Council meets on the first Tuesday morning of every month (8-8:40AM)
- All meetings are virtual--as an open meeting, links will be made available to the entire school community
Please join us for the first meeting on October 5th!
- We have two returning family representatives but would love to have enough interest to have an election. If you are interested in joining as a representative, please contact Julia Ho.
- At our first meeting we will be discussing some ideas and norms for school council this year. We hope to see you there!
- Please look out for a link to the meeting on Monday, October 4th. You can also register in advance (registration is not required) at this website >> (select 2021-10-05).
Fall Listening Conferences
Reminder that you can expect:
- To hear from your student's advisor by this Friday, September 24 with an introduction and information on how to sign up
- Conferences will be scheduled between September 27 and October 15--exact time slots will vary by advisor
- Student AND an adult family member should plan to attend the conference! If you schedule a conference during the day, we are happy to give your student a pass so they can attend.
Reminder that this Wednesday, September 22 is an Early Release Day
- School ends at 12:55PM.
- Students will have lunch before dismissal.
- All walkers will be released from the recess fields behind the school
- All buses will run the regular route, just at an earlier time. For more information about busses, please visit our district transportation page >>
Curriculum Nights
They are next Wednesday and Thursday--see the poster!
HELP: If you haven’t yet...we still need...
Laptops & chargers: please return them!
- On Monday, September 27, ICTS will LOCK all Chromebooks that are being used outside the CPS Network (so those still at home). Students will not be able to log into the Chromebook and instead will see a message indicating that they need to bring the Chromebook and charger back to school.
COVID-19 Testing Forms
- You can fill out at the CPS Family Portal or by filling out this PDF and returning it with your student.
- If you have any questions or hesitations, please contact our school nurse Bella Abshir or Julia Ho or call the school directly and ask for one of them (617.349.4060).
Back-to-School Forms: essential for student safety!
- Log on to the CPS Family Portal to complete these important annual back-to-school forms.
- Questions or need help logging in? Please reach out to me.
After School Clubs
We’ve received many questions about after school clubs. Please note that…
- We are excited that we will definitely be able to offer some after school in-person clubs and intramural sports this year.
- We’re still getting some information from the district about logistics but we will be reaching out soon with more details about specific dates, choices, and how students can sign up. Please look out for more information in future newsletters!
 Healthy Snack of the Week
Italian Herbed Tomatoes! Chopped tomatoes mixed with mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of dried oregano or basil. Tip: Try fresh basil or other herbs and spices your kids like. Let kids sprinkle on the herbs for added fun!
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