RAUC Newsletter: April 26, 2022
Published on Apr 26, 2022 16:07

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   April 26, 2022

Greetings

Dear RAUC families,

We hope your students had a restful April break! Please watch the video below or scroll down to read some updates for this week's news:
Message from family liasion
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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Progress Reports live on Aspen on Friday

Please make sure to check Aspen this Friday for your student’s progress report. We will also mail progress reports home. Need help logging into Aspen? Please contact Family Liaison Julia Ho or call 617.352.5781.

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8th grade graduation

graduation cap8th grade families: Our 8th grade graduation date has been confirmed for Monday, June 27th at 1PM. Please mark your calendars and note…

  • June 27th is an early release day for all students with dismissal at noon.
  • The ceremony will be approximately an hour.
  • It will be held outdoors at RAUC, so all are welcome to join.
  • The Mayor will be present.
  • There will be no food at the event.
  • If it rains
    • The ceremony will be held indoors at RAUC.
    • There will be a limit of two guests per graduate.
    • Guests must be fully vaccinated and masked.

As we get closer to the date, please look out for more information on caps and gowns and more details on the ceremony.

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MCAS Make-up Days & Remaining Dates


In case your student missed the MCAS ELA test, make-up days for the ELA test will be today, Tuesday, April 26 - Thursday, April 28th. Please see the calendar below for the remaining MCAS testing dates:
MCAS May Calendar

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New RAUC spring sports starting this week!

Soccer BallThe weather’s getting warmer and it’s time for some spring sports! Starting this week, students have the option to join new spring sports:

  • Soccer with Coach Tino
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays after school
  • Orienteering with Navigation Games
    • Thursdays after school
  • Track with Coach Kup & Suchy
    • Wednesday and Thursday after school

How can students join? Sign up here on the activities portal.

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FRAUC (Families of RAUC) Meeting THIS Thursday, 4/28

Thursday, April 28 | 8AM | Bergin Park
This Thursday, 4/28 at 8AM FRAUC (Families of RAUC) will be holding its monthly meeting IN-PERSON at Bergin Park (next to our school). All families are welcome to join! Topics for discussion: volunteer opportunities, updates on funding & trips.
 

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RAUC students raise over $600 to help Ukrainians

Before the April break, our students raised over $600 for Direct Relief, a charity that helps Ukrainians, through their bake sale! Thank you for all your support! A special shout out to our student council who organized this event and to all who donated delicious baked goods!Ukraine Bake Sale

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CPS Lunch & Breakfast Menu - April Week 4

Click here for the full menu >>Lunch Menu

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Healthy Snack of the Week

Sliced bell pepper & corn chips with mashed avocadoSliced Bell Pepper & Corn Chips with Mashed Avocado!

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RAUC Upcoming Events

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



Families of RAUC (FRAUC) Meeting
Thursday, April 28 | Bergin Park

NO SCHOOL in Observance of Eid Al-Fitr
Monday, May 2

School Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 3 | 8AM
Register for link >>

Early Release Day
Wednesday, May 11

Spring Unity Concert
Wednesday, May 18 | 6-7:30PM

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 (FNH) THIS Friday
Friday, April 29 | 6-9PM
Join THIS Friday at the CRLS War Memorial Field House (1640 Cambridge St.) for music, mentorship, sports, food, fun activities and more. 
Registration closes Thursday, April 28th.
View flyer >>
Sign up here >> 

Middle School Activities Club
May 3rd - June 20th, 2x/week
After-school program for Cambridge youth 6th-8th grade at Russell Youth Center (680 Huron Ave.).

View flyer >>

Future Steminist
May 21 | 9:30AM-4:00PM | Roxbury Community College
FREE STEM project-based activities for 6-12th grade BIPOC girls. Learn more >>

For Families


O’Neill Branch New Hours & Open House
Starting May 2, the O’Neill Branch library is adding Tuesdays, 10AM-8PM, and Saturdays, 1-5PM, to its hours of operation.
View new regular hours >>
-- Next Tuesday, 5/2, 10AM-8PM, the O’Neil Branch is also hosting an Open House with activities and refreshments. Learn more >>

Earth Day Events Calendar
FREE in-person, virtual and hybrid events in celebration of Earth Day. Volunteer, learn and create change! View calendar of events >> 
 

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Rindge Avenue Upper School
70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
rindgeavenue.cpsd.us  •  617.349.4060
CPS Mobile App >>
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