Thursday, August 3, 2023

Announcements 8-7-2023 Updated



IMPORTANT DATES - Link to the full list of 2023/2024 important dates



Remember, camps are held Monday-Thursdays only. Campers need to remain with their families on Fridays.



AUG
MRUSD Board Meeting
Wednesday, August 16th.  6:00 to 9:00 PM.  Location: Collins Perley. 890  Fairfax Road. St. Albans.

Staff In-Service Days
Thursday, August 24th - Tuesday, August 29th

First Day of School for K-8 Students
Wednesday, August 30th.


SEPT
Labor Day Holiday. No School
Monday, September 4th

First Day of preK
Tuesday, September 5th.

MRUSD Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 6th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: Central Office. 28 Catherine Street. St. Albans.

Walking Wednesday
Wednesday, September 13th. 6:45 to 7:30 AM. Link to map, meeting points and meet-up times.

MRUSD Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 20th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: Fairfield Center School. 57th Park St., Fairfield.



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7/24 - 8/3 - Summer Camp Session Two: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM  Monday - Thursdays


8/24 - 8/29 Staff Inservice


8/30 - First day for K-12 


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NEWS AND PICTURES



FIRE ALARM
A fire alarm went off late morning on the final day of camp (8-3-2023). All campers and adults filed out to the end of the building they were closest to in a quiet and orderly fashion. Everyone waited patiently until the all-clear was given. Smoke from a cooking project had briefly set off the alarm. There was no fire. Everyone was soon back at their normal end-of-camp day schedules.


CALVES VISITED THE FARM CAMP

Ms. Montagne managed a farm-focused camp for PreK and Kindergarteners. For the culminating event of the camp, she invited local farmer, Jenny Howrigan to bring two of her Holstein calves up for all the SACS campers to meet and pet. Her farm is called Nelson Dairies West. Campers took turns bottle-feeding the young bovines. It was also fun watching her very young son, Holland Howrigan, lead around one of the calves. Link to 14 Pictures. 8-3-2023. Most of the campers shown in the pictures were associated with Ms. Culligan and Mr. Lewis' camp.






JAZZ BAND CAMP CONCERT (8-3-2023)
The performers, their leader, Mr. Kelly, and an audience of families and friends met for an end-of-camp concert at St. Albans Bay Park. The St. Albans public was welcome to attend. In spite of very windy and cool conditions, the band kept their composure under a large flapping tent and played admirably. There were five pieces presented with numerous opportunities for solos from all the musicians. Many proud family members and teachers in the audience clapped and whistled as each piece or solo ended.

The conditions were good for still pictures of the musicians. There are two sets.
Link to 85 Pictures
Link to 115 Pictures - Thank you, Ms. Sarah Brooks


The conditions were terrible for video sound quality. Nevertheless, for those interested, the video of the concert can be viewed through this link.




VARIETY CAMP
Ms. Trudy's camp has had an ocean focus for all of their craft work. When campers completed different craft pieces they were pasted up outside of their classroom space. To celebrate their completed work, the group met in the hallway next to their display. 8-3-2023

 
BASKETBALL CAMP TEAM PICTURES  8-3-2023





HIP HOP DANCE CAMP FINAL PERFORMANCE
The dancer worked hard over the last two weeks to perfect two routines for the audience. When they finished their exciting performance, the camp leaders gave each camp participant awards and words of appreciation. Link to 9-minute video. Link to 20 Pictures. 8-3-2023



CHEER CAMP 2 FINAL PERFORMANCE
The 5th and 6th graders in this camp showcased their skills in the little gym in front of their peers and family members. They were polished and the audience appreciated their sharp routines. Link to 9-minute Video.  Link to 46 Pictures. 8-3-2023




ATHLETICS


INTERESTED IN SOCCER OR CROSS COUNTRY THIS FALL?

Click on this Link to let our athletic director know that you are.



DETAILS FOR MEALS PROGRAM LISTED BELOW

Link to page with information about the program at St. Albans City School
Link to page with other meal access locations


Find open summer meal sites serving children 18 and under by visiting the USDA Meal Finder, by calling 2-1-1 or by texting FOOD to 304-304.  Information about summer meal sites will start to populate in these locations next week and will be updated on a weekly basis throughout the summer.  In addition, consider looking at Stretch Your Budget with Vermont Food Programs”, one page resource for households.  This handout provides information on summer meal sites as well as many other food resources.   





Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Announcements 8-3-2023



IMPORTANT DATES - Link to the full list of 2023/2024 important dates



Remember, camps are held Monday-Thursdays only. Campers need to remain with their families on Fridays.



JULY
Summer Camp Session Two
Monday, July 24th - Thursday August 3rd. 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.


AUG
Last Day of Summer Camp Session Two
Thursday, August 3rd8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

MRUSD Board Meeting
Wednesday, August 16th.  6:00 to 9:00 PM.  Location: Collins Perley. 890  Fairfax Road. St. Albans.

Staff In-Service Days
Thursday, August 24th - Tuesday, August 29th

First Day of School for K-8 Students
Wednesday, August 30th.


SEPT
Labor Day Holiday. No School
Monday, September 4th

First Day of preK
Tuesday, September 5th.

MRUSD Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 6th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: Central Office. 28 Catherine Street. St. Albans.

Walking Wednesday
Wednesday, September 13th. 6:45 to 7:30 AM. Link to map, meeting points and meet-up times.

MRUSD Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 20th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: Fairfield Center School. 57th Park St., Fairfield.



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NEWS AND PICTURES



BASKETBALL CAMP GAME

The second camp session basketball camp put on an energetic game for the rest of the camp community to enjoy. The athletes were divided into red or blue squads for the friendly competition. It was impressive to see the skills demonstrated by these players who have worked so hard together over the last week and a half.  Link to 62 PicturesLink to 35-minute video.




CHEERLEADING CAMP

The cheerleaders are expected to put on an expedition for families and other campers this Thursday. Even so, they took the time to support the basketball players by cheering from the sidelines and putting on a show at halftime. It was special to have them there. Link to 26 PicturesLink to 2-minute video.




ATHLETICS


INTERESTED IN SOCCER OR CROSS COUNTRY THIS FALL?

Click on this Link to let our athletic director know that you are.





Please contact Mr. Kelly with any questions. 


SUMMER CAMP MENUS

Breakfast

Lunch


BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

BIRTHDAYS FOR CAMPERS IN THE LAST WEEK OF JULY/AUGUST CAMPS, 2023

FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

BIRTHDAY

Teghan

Felisko

07-31

Ayden

St. Francis

07-31

Landen

Blanchard

07-31

Josephine

Bruce

07-31

Natalee

Robtoy

07-31

Omnia

Bouti

07-31

Nathan

Chadwick

08-01

Nicholas

Whitten

08-01

Kayden

Farmer

08-01

Clarence

Johnson

08-01

Mason

Brunelle

08-02

Shelbie-Grace

Savage

08-02

Jayla

Smith

08-03



STAFF
There are no staff birthdays during the last four days that camp is in session


Link to Birthdays this Summer


INFORMATION ABOUT TEMPORARY SUMMER FOOD BENEFITS

FOR ALL STUDENTS


All students at our school will be receiving the Summer P-EBT benefit of $120 which can be spent on food at the grocery store, farmers markets, and some convenience stores and online retailers.

  • If your family has previously received a P-EBT benefit or receives 3SquaresVT, the summer benefit will be added to your existing card in late July or early August. If you have lost or thrown away your card, please call 1‐800‐479‐6151, option 7 for a replacement card.

  • If you have never received a P-EBT benefit for any children in your household, you will be mailed a new card in late July or early August. You will be mailed instructions for activating the new card in a separate letter. These instructions include a 9-digit number that you will need to use instead of your social security number when you activate the card or when you call the call center. It is not a real social security number. To activate the card, enter the last four digits of the number in the letter when you are asked for the last four digits of your social security number. You will also need to enter the date of birth of your oldest child listed in the letter using 8 digits in a MM/DD/YYYY format. Please look for the letter in the mail and do not throw it away. Both the card and the letter will be mailed by the Vermont Department of Children and Families.

 
If your address changes over the summer, please call 1‐800‐479‐6151, option 7 to update your address.

All students at our school are entitled to receive this benefit. If you do not wish to use your benefit to buy food for your own family, we encourage you to use it to buy food for a local food pantry. Benefits that are not used will be sent back to the federal government. You may not give your card to anyone else, but you may buy food for others with the card.

If you have more questions about P-EBT, please visit the P-EBT website.


DETAILS FOR MEALS PROGRAM LISTED BELOW

Link to page with information about the program at St. Albans City School
Link to page with other meal access locations


Find open summer meal sites serving children 18 and under by visiting the USDA Meal Finder, by calling 2-1-1 or by texting FOOD to 304-304.  Information about summer meal sites will start to populate in these locations next week and will be updated on a weekly basis throughout the summer.  In addition, consider looking at Stretch Your Budget with Vermont Food Programs”, one page resource for households.  This handout provides information on summer meal sites as well as many other food resources.