RAUC Newsletter: June 28, 2022
Published on Jun 28, 2022 16:28

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   June 28, 2022

Greetings

Dear RAUC families,

Thank you for your partnership and support throughout this past year! Please watch the video below or scroll down to read some updates for the final newsletter of this school year! 
Message from family liaison
As always, please feel free to contact Family Liaison Julia Ho at [email protected] or phone at 617.352.5781 if you have any questions. Have a great summer!                                              

Best,
Julie Craven, RAUC Principal
Julia Ho, RAUC Family Liaison

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Reminder: Last day of school & Early Release

Please note that tomorrow, June 29, is our last day of school! It will be an early release day at 12:55PM. Students will still have lunch at school..

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Report cards on Aspen TOMORROW 6/29


You can view your child’s report card on Aspen tomorrow, June 29th.

  • Need help logging in to Aspen? Please contact Julia Ho.
  • Need a transcript? Please contact our school clerk Linette Maloney.

We will also be mailing the report card to your home. Please look out for it!

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Summer communication & looking ahead to the Fall

This summer, you can expect…

  • A welcome letter (~Tuesday, August 23rd)
  • Back to school potluck
    • Tentative date: Wednesday, August 31
    • Please look out for more details in the welcome letter
  • Communication from the district about a new communication platform called Parent Square

Have questions during the summer?

  • Contact our school at 617.349.4060.

Important dates for the next school year:

  • 1st day of school: Tuesday, September 6
  • Click here>> for the full 2022-2023 district calendar.

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Fun-filled Block Party- Thank you FRAUC!

Many students shared how much fun they had at our block party this past Friday! Our family volunteers also shared how grateful and polite our students were. A special thank you to Families of RAUC (FRAUC) who organized the event (see photos below)!

Block Party

Throughout this past year, FRAUC has helped to build up our community and enrich our students’ educational experiences in many other ways including…

  • canobie lakeProviding teacher and staff grants to support classroom projects and enhance our after school program
  • Helping make our end of year trips affordable for all students
    • Photo on left: 7th grade teachers also had fun at Canobie Lake!
  • Organizing staff appreciation events

Check out FRAUC’s website>> for more details and photos. Thank you again FRAUC and all of our parents and caregivers - you have made a difference!

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Congrats RAUC 8th graders! We will miss you!

Congratulations to all our RAUC 8th graduates! We’re so proud of you and will miss you! We know you’ll continue bringing joy, inspiration, and insight to your new school community!
RAUC GraduationCaption: RAUC 8th grade graduation ceremony

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7th graders experience Zero Gravity through Virtual Reality

Learning kept going throughout the school year. Recently, RAUC 7th graders experienced a Zero Gravity flight through virtual reality! This is part of developing partnership with MIT engineers and scientists. Shout out to 7th grade science teacher Mr. Mahoney for all his work helping build this partnership with MIT!
Virtual Reality
Captions from left to right: MIT pHD students answer questions about their Zero-G flight; 7th grader experiences Zero-G flight in virtual reality; 7th graders explore developing space suits
 

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In case you missed it: Welcome Letter & Classroom Supply List for next Fall

Wondering what materials your student needs for next school year? Check out these lists from the teachers below!

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Updated Incident Reporting System

Speakfully QR codeAll members of the school community can report any incident of inappropriate conduct, such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying, other civil rights violations or other areas of concern through SpeakfullyNow.

To learn more about the Incident Reporting System, policies, and procedures, click here or scan the QR code to the right.

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 Banana Ice Cream 

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RAUC Upcoming Events

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

Last day of school
June 29
Early release at 12:55PM

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

RECESS is back:
FREE summer program!
Tues.-Fri., 7/19-8/12 | 1-5PM
FREE summer program at Hoyt Field. Open to young people going into 5th grade and up to 9th grade. Enjoy dance, sports, drumming, arts, STEAM, crafts and more! Learn more here>>
Register now for one day or all four weeks. Register here >>

William Lawrence Camp for Boys

Summer camp for boys ages 8-16 in the Lakes region of New Hampshire. 2-, 3-, and 4- week sessions available starting June 26th. Learn more here>>

Middle School Activities Club End-of-year Celebration: Movie TONIGHT
Tuesday, June 28, 6-10:30pm at the Russell Youth Center (680 Huron Ave.).
Watch Spiderman: No Way Home and enjoy free dinner, karaoke and other activities with middle schoolers from around the city! Permission slip due by June 24th. Learn more here>>


Moses Youth Center Teen Programs

Check out this flyer>> for information about summer programs for middle school youth at the Moses Youth Center!

Boston Writing Project: Become a student fellow!
Get paid to create a summer learning experience for teachers who serve diverse students in the Greater Boston Area! Hosted by the The Boston writing Project (BWP) and the Museum of African American History (MAAH).
Learn more and apply here>>

For Families


City of Cambridge MBTA Bus Network Redesign Survey
The MBTA is proposing major changes to its bus network. The city of Cambridge wants to hear from Cambridge residents who take the bus about their thoughts on these changes.
Learn more here>>
Share your feedback here>>

Virtual Research Study about Children’s Summer Reading Development
For students completing 4th, 5th or 6th grade. Participants earn up to $40 in gift cards. Score reports will be available to parents/guardians. Learn more here>>

Special Events @ O’Neill Library
Check out the calendar for more details on special events in June at the O’Neill Branch!
View calendar >>

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70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
rindgeavenue.cpsd.us  •  617.349.4060
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