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Greetings
Dear RAUC families,
Please watch the video below 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 Family Liaison Julia Ho at [email protected] or phone at 617.352.5781.
Best,
Julie Craven, RAUC Principal
Julia Ho, RAUC Family Liaison
February Break Testing Plan
 You should have received an email from the district with information about the testing plan. Here is a summary:
- The school will give ALL students a FREE at-home test next week
- Advisors will distribute and keep track of who has been given a test.
- We will send a communication on the day that happens so you can be aware!
- If a student is absent on the day the tests are given out, they can ask their advisor the next day they are in school.
- NO caregiver may pick up a test for a student; we are only allowed to distribute one test to each student directly.
- ALL students and staff are expected to use the at-home test on Sunday morning, February 20th
- IF your student has tested positive for COVID within the last three months
- They will still be given a test
- They should ONLY take the at-home test IF they have any COVID-19 symptoms on Sunday
- Otherwise, save the test for a future use!
- If your student tests positive on Sunday, please notify the school immediately and follow our covid protocols.
Listening Conferences happening this week and next
 The goal of these conferences is to check in on how students are doing and work together to support a successful second semester.
- If you have already had your conference, wonderful!
- If you have not yet scheduled it, please reach out to your student’s advisor.
- Report cards are available now on Aspen. We are also mailing them home- please look out for it!
- Can’t get it on Aspen? Here are some options!
- Ask your advisor at the conference–they can review it with you.
- Reach out to Linette Maloney or Julia Ho or call the school (617.349.4060) for help accessing your Aspen account.
Equity Update
 Caption: 6th grade students created door art installations to combat racism as part of a culminating project in their Social Studies class. In the unit, students explored how art has been used as a tool to change people's perspectives throughout history. You can see these all around RAUC!
Here are some other highlights for RAUC equity work this month:
- Equity self-assessment: Our school council, which includes students, parents and caregivers, educators, and community members, will be beginning an equity self-assessment this month. This process involves individual assessments of our school policies, school climate, staff and more; group discussion about our individual assessments; and brainstorming on next steps. Interested in learning more? Check out our most recent school council notes here or email Julia Ho.
- Advisory lessons: This month, in our advisory lessons, we are focusing on celebrating and honoring Black joy, beauty, achievement, and resilience. We encourage you to ask your students what they’re learning this month!
FRAUC Meeting Next Thurs. 2/17
Have ideas for the school-wide #RAUCBlockparty in June? Want to know the plans so far? Come to the next FRAUC meeting, Thursday 2/17, 8am-9am over Zoom. We are kicking around a bunch of ideas, and we’ll be involving students, staff, RAUC caregivers and parents! The meeting zoom link will be sent out to RAUC caregivers the day before.
Can’t make the meeting? Have input or questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected] of FRAUC.
In case you missed it: February Learning Previews
Please visit the links below for more information from your student’s teachers about what your students will be learning this month:
Click here for a printable version. In these learning previews, you can also find some conversation starters and questions you can ask your students about what they’re learning.
Safe Media for Parents
February 17 | 7PM
Habits and Feelings about technology and social media. Join us for a discussion about how some parents and students think about and use technology and social media. Register to attend >>
Questions? Contact Matt Mena-Landry.
CPS Lunch & Breakfast Menu - February Week 2
Click here for the full menu >>
 Healthy Snack of the Week
Nutty Yogurt Dippers. Greek yogurt with nut butter drizzled on top, served with apple or pear slices to dip and scoop!
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