Friday, February 3, 2012

Announcements 2-6-12

Spotlight on Team Renaissance
Check out Renaissance's cool new t-shirt design!


Renaissance students doing a scientific inquiry to determine the relationship between air temperature and the density of the snow.


 Yesterday, Renaissance 8th grade math students had the opportunity to speak and work with a Manager from Citizens Bank concerning their Financial Fluency Unit.

We invite anyone to join us from 11:30 to 12:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays to participate in our community time where students lead committees and are working on a career unit.

St. Albans City School presents WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN!

St. Albans City School would like to welcome all incoming Kindergarteners (children who will be 5 before September 1st, 2012) and their parents to the 2012-2013 school year.  You are invited to visit us in the Kindergarten on Tuesday, March 27th  and Wednesday, May 9th from 6 pm to 7 pm.   Registration material for Kindergarten screenings will be available.  Your child’s social security numbers, immunization records and birth certificate are required.  For more information, call Helene Biggie at 527-0565 @ ext. 1101.

Odyssey of the Mind

SACS Division 2 team will be competing in the unofficial scrimmage at the Town School on Saturday from 1:30pm-3:30pm.

Attention 8th Grade Yearbook Staff: 

There will be NO Yearbook meetings next week, on Monday 2/6 or Tuesday 2/7.  All Yearbook staff members should please check in with Ms. Maguire next week.



Junior Iron Chef Team


Meet on Monday 2/6 in Ms. Cavallo's office at 1:45 for final recipe plan.


Academy Cheer Challenge




The 7/8 cheer team working on some team building skills
Come and support the SACS cheerleaders! The Challenge starts at 12:00 on Saturday 2/4 (doors open at 10:00) it's $6 for adults and $4 for students. 

Drama Club

Saturday practice 2:00-4:00pm

Monday practice 3:15-5:15pm

Athletics

5/6 Basketball games at home starting at 7:30

News from Team USA

Every Friday Team USA joins Kindergarten for lunch to mentor. This week, they surprised their buddies with a special song!




Team USA Sings The Good Bye Song from Team USA on Vimeo.


Mrs. Lawyers Class on "PJ" Day!



Brainstorm Adventure Brain Fit Tip of the Day


Omega 3 fatty acids increase serotonin levels and thus improve our moods.


Use your brain for a Creativity:


What if...the moon could talk? What would it say?


WordMasters Word of the Day
From the 7th grade list:



subtle
Function: adjective
1 a : DELICATE 1, elusive <a subtle fragrance> b : difficult to understand or distinguish
<subtle differences in vowel sounds>
2 : marked by a keen ability to understand <a subtle mind>
3 : SLY 1a, crafty <subtle flattery>
4 : working slowly but effectively : INSIDIOUS <a subtle poison>
I gave my friend a subtle hint from across the room.


Hot Lunch Entree for Monday February 6th



Grilled Chicken Sandwich on Wheat Roll 
Zesty Lemon Couscous 
Fresh Carrot Sticks w/Dip 
Fresh Fruit
Farm Fresh Milk