RAUC Newsletter: February 15, 2022
Published on Feb 15, 2022 18:46

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   February 15, 2022

Greetings

Dear RAUC families,

We hope your week is off to a good start! Please watch the video below or scroll down to read some updates for this week's news:
message from family liaison
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

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At-home tests - February Break

February Break - COVID Testing Plan

  • The school will give ALL students a FREE at-home test TOMORROW
    • If your student is absent on Wednesday, they can ask their advisor for one the next day they are in school.
  • Students: Use the at-home test on Sunday morning, February 20th
    • IF your student has tested positive for COVID within the last three months…
      • They should ONLY take the at-home test IF they have any COVID-19 symptoms on Sunday
      • No symptoms? Save the test for a future use!
  • If your student tests positive on Sunday, please notify the school immediately and follow our covid protocols.

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Don’t miss your chance to get free at-home COVID-19 tests!

At Home Rapid Testing ProgramSign up to “opt-in” to the new testing option by Friday, February 18

  • When you “opt-in,” your student will receive at-home rapid tests for each week after the February break.
  • This will start after February break.
  • Learn more about the new testing plan here.

How to sign up:

  • ONLINE at the Family Portal. Visit Family Portal >>
  • Fill out the paper form:
    • We gave your student a paper form. To opt-in, you can fill it out and send it back with your student. Your student can give it to their advisor or drop it off in the main office.

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Please Complete our Family Survey!

  • Family SurveyFamilies: If you haven’t already yet, please complete our brief family survey (5-10 minutes). So far, we’ve heard from about 40% of our families. We would love to hear from all of you! You can complete it...
    • ONLINE
    • OR by filling out this paper form and sending it back with your student.
  • Please complete the survey only once. (i.e. If you already filled it out, please do not fill it out again).
  • This survey will help our school council to identify major themes and action steps we can take to make our school more welcoming and responsive.

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FRAUC Meeting THIS Thurs. 2/17

February 17 | 8-9AM | Zoom
Come to the next FRAUC meeting, TOMORROW! We will email the Zoom link to all families on Wednesday.

Topics for discussion:

  • End of year school-wide event
  • End of year trips

Can’t make the meeting? Have input or questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected] of FRAUC.

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Did you receive your student’s report card?


We mailed a paper copy of your student’s report cards last Wednesday. Please check your mail for it. Haven’t received it or can’t access it on Aspen? Please contact Julia Ho.

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Activities for February Break


Looking for more activities for your middle schooler over February Break? Please check out the Middle School Network’s ‘What’s Happening After School’ slideshow (see slides 23-27).

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CPS Lunch & Breakfast Menu - February Week 3

Click here for the full menu >>
February 2022 Lunch Menu Week 3

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Healthy Snack of the Week

Veggie Pita Pockets
Veggie Pita Pockets! Pita bread quartered with hummus and chopped veggies inside! Tip: try bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, etc.

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RAUC Upcoming Events

Mark Your Calendars!
RAUC calendar >>
CPS district calendar >>



Families of RAUC (FRAUC) Meeting
Thursday, February 17 | 8AM
Link will be emailed.
February Break / No School
Monday, February 21 - Friday, February 25

RAUC School Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 1 | 8-9AM
Register here for link.

In Our District & Community

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Visit Find It Cambridge for lots of great resources! You can also call/text 617.686.2998 or email Andrew for help. 

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See a curated list of programs, events, and resources within our district & community! See list >>



FEATURED EVENTS


For Students


Friday Night Hype THIS Friday
February 18 | 6-9:30PM
Celebrate Black History Month & enjoy fun activities, food, music. Open to all middle school students in Cambridge.
More details >>
Register here >>

MIT CodeIt
Multiple Dates & Times
Weekly sessions run by MIT students on learning how to code. Anyone who identifies as a girl or non-binary - it’s better if you have no experience (or very little experience) w/ computer science.
Application due Feb 18th.
More details >>
Apply here >>


For Families


Cambridge Families of Color Coalition Community Gathering
Tuesday, March 8 | 6:30-8PM
Connect and share resources with other caregivers of color around the district in an informal and supportive space. Sign up for link.

Register here >>

Cambridge Food Resources
Click here for an updated guide on where to find free or low-cost food around Cambridge. SNAP shoppers are now also able to use their SNAP benefits to order online from The Daily Table (684 Mass Ave). Free delivery is available within a 2 mile radius of the store.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic 2/16 @Reservoir Church
February 16 | 3-6PM
The clinic will offer free COVID-19 vaccines (first, second and booster doses). Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available to those who are eligible.
More details >> 
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70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
rindgeavenue.cpsd.us  •  617.349.4060
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