Announcements 10-1-12

Exciting Opportunity -- Codesmyths Programming Class 

SACS is very excited to offer a programming class for students in grades 4-8. Space is very limited so interested students must apply. For details on the class and how to apply please go to: Codesymths Application Form

Open House - Thank You!

Thank you to all parents and families who joined us Thursday evening for our annual Open House & Harvest Dinner. It was a huge success with over 1000 people in the building. Open House Feedback surveys will be going home in Friday Folders. Please fill them out send them back to school with your student. 

Walk to School Day

Dear Families,

On Friday October 5th the students and teachers of St. Albans City School will participate in WALK TO SCHOOL day to promote fitness and health.  We have created a plan so all students can participate.

1st-8th Graders:
Bused “A” session students will be dropped off at 7:25 AM in the parking lot of Holy Angels church (7/10 of a mile from school) where they will meet with staff who will walk them to school. Bused “B” session students will do their walk in the afternoon at 2:45 PM by walking to the parking lot of Holy Angels church.  From there they will be bused home at the normal time.   

Kindergarteners:
Kindergarten students will arrive at school as usual.  Those being bused will be escorted at 2:00 PM on their walk from school to the Public Works complex.  The kindergarteners will then get on the bus to go home at the normal time.

We welcome other family members to join our walk. One-way is about 7/10 of a mile. Contact Mitch Craib at craibm@fcsuvt.org or 527-0565 if you have any questions.

Mitch Craib -Wellness Coordinator

Band Announcement

Beginning band lessons for 5th grade will be starting on Monday morning. 5th and 6th grade music students should make absolutely sure that they remember their instruments for lessons, before, during and after school.

5th grade beginning band students are reminded to come to the band room at the time which is posted in their classrooms. It is your responsibility to come to music lessons every time, even if you do not have an instrument with you.


There will be no 6th grade Jr. Band rehearsal tomorrow, Tuesday. Any beginning 6th grade lessons that are before school, like beginning trumpet and flute, however, are on for this week.

Athletics (10/1/12)

7/8 Boys & Girls Soccer Home vs. SATEC at 4:15

5/6 Boys & Girls Soccer at SATEC at 4:15

Hot Lunch Entree for Monday Oct. 1st

Waffle Sticks w/ Warm Syrup  
Scrambled Eggs 
Sweet & White Home Fries 
Green Pepper Strips  
Fresh Fruit 
Hood Milk

Announcements 9-28-12

News from The Voyagers

Being a Voyager is electrifying! Voyagers do love their recess and don't even mind a little static- hair and there!

For 5th & 6th Grade Band Students

5th and 6th grade music students are reminded that there is a schedule of all Beginning Band and Jr. band lesson times in all of the teams classrooms. Please remember your lesson and rehearsal times are your responsibility.

National Takeback Rx Day Event

 

The Swanton Police and Swanton Rexall are sponsoring a takeback opportunity for unwanted and expired prescription medication on Saturday September 29 from 10 AM to 2 PM.  This is a community opportunity to clean your home of medications you no longer need so they do not become part of the problem of prescription drug abuse.  Additionally, the Saint Albans Police Department at 32 Lower Welden Street  will take back prescription medication at any time.

PTO Fundraiser

The PTO fundraiser packets are due today. Please make sure that students have their first and last names on their individual packets. Packets are handed in to homeroom teachers and the PTO will collect them from homerooms.

Book Fair - Last Day!

It's the last day of The Book Fair -- be sure and stop by. It's open todat from 7:45am-3:30pm

Field Trips

Kindergarten is going to Hackett's Orchard

The Explorers are going to Hard'ack

Vermont Kids Against Tobacco

This is the last day to get your applications in for VKAT. Please get them to Mrs. Gunter or Mrs. Trainer by the end of the day! 

Hot Lunch Entree for Friday Sept. 28th

Italian Pasta Bake

Fresh Carrot Sticks 

Hummus Dip 

Dark Green Garden Salad 

Wheat Bread Slice 

Fresh Fruit 

Farm Fresh Milk

Announcements 9-27-12

Open House, Harvest Dinner & Resource Fair

Parents and families are invited to attend SACS annual Open House and Harvest Dinner from 5:00-7:00pm tonight (9/27). Come and see all of the exciting things happening at school! Stop by The Resource Fair in the gym to learn about different programs and opportunities available to students and families. Dinner is served in the cafeteria to all families at no charge. We hope to see you there!


Estimator Cup Challenge - Water Filling Stations

Our new water filling stations are amazing. It is wonderful to see so many students drinking fresh water and not using plastic bottles that pollute our environment. A healthy, green choice is being made every time we fill up our water bottles.

Our challenge to start the year is designed around  our water filling stations. We are offering two challenges:

1) There is a cube shaped vase in the lobby. How many seconds would it take to fill the vase to the top, where one more drop would overflow?   The jar cannot be taken off the shelf. It can be measured without removing it.  (This is only available for k-3)


__________________  Seconds are needed to fill the vase until it is ready to overflow.

2) Looking at the table below of number of bottles filled per station on Wednesday Morning September 26th, what do you predict that number will be on Friday Morning October 12th? The fountains were put in use late this summer and were only used consistently when school started.

Filling Station Location	Number of fills on Morning of September 26th	Number of fills on Morning of October 12th
2nd Floor	5,449
1st Floor by front entrance	4,679
1st Floor Cafeteria	1,969
1st Floor on way to lunch line	2,977

Remember there is only one entry allowed by homeroom. Entries are due by October 10th at 5:00pm. Place your answers in the form above.

Name of Team: ___________________________

Name of Homeroom Teacher: _________________________

*Forms are available at the Front Desk

SACS Weekly Wellness

**videos not available in email, please go to: http://sacsannouncements.blogspot.com/ to view them

Try these quick exercises to shake you up and get ready for more learning



Quick Exercises using Chairs (2.5-Min) from Mitchell Craib on Vimeo.

Quick Jumping Movements followed by Relaxation (3-Min) from Mitchell Craib on Vimeo.

Toe Taps and Boxing (2-Min) from Mitchell Craib on Vimeo.

5th Grade Students

Tonight is instrument pick up night in the Band Room at 6:00pm. Make sure you hand in your forms today!

Book Fair

The Book Fair will be open 7:45am - 7:00pm today. 

Hot Lunch Entree for Thursday Sept 27th


Chicken or Cheese Quesadilla on Soft Flour Tortilla  
Brown Rice Pilaf 
Warm Black Beans 
Steamed Peas 
Fresh Fruit 
Farm Fresh Milk

Announcements 9-26-12

SACS celebrates our own "Breakfast Month"

We are excited and proud to announce that October will be "Breakfast Month" here at SACS. We are going to spend the month celebrating the importance of the first meal of the day and we are able to offer full pay students breakfast at a reduced price of $ .60 a day for the entire month of October. Students that receive free and reduced price lunch will continue to get breakfast and no charge.

Grab & Go

Last week we rolled out Grab and Go breakfast at the front desk. Walkers and students who are dropped off at the front door can pick up a breakfast from Mrs. Gunter on their way to class. 

Poster Challenge

We are asking students to make posters about why Breakfast is so important.
Starting Monday we will have supplies available for poster making in the cafeteria. Students have until 10/12 to get their posters in to Mrs. Andrews. 

Breakfast activities

Look for some fun activities during breakfast in October!

News from The Explorers

1st grade Explorer Landon did not have a tie for picture day because his tie broke.  As it happened, the school superintendent was visiting City School and he let Landon borrow his tie for picture day.  Thank you superintendent for sharing your tie, and thank you Landon for sharing your smile.

7/8 SPELLING BEE TRY-OUTS 

Wednesday 9/26/12

During 7/8 Lunch @ 10:45

Any 7th or 8th Grade students interested in trying out for the 2012 Spelling Bee Team should please come to the Dynamic Design classrooms during lunch (bring your food) on Wednesday to try out for the team.  Please see Ms. Maguire or Mrs. Draper in Dynamic Design if you have any questions or cannot make it to the tryout.  We hope to see many of you there!

A Notice to 5th Graders

5th grade students who wish to play in the beginning band are reminded to get their forms back in to their teachers today and tomorrow. The instrument hand out night is at 6 pm,  in the band room tomorrow night during open house.

Athletics

X-Country has a meet in Georgia at 3:00

5/6 Boys and Girls Soccer have home games vs SATEC at 4:00pm

7/8 Boys and Girls Soccer have games at SATEC at 4:15pm

News from Open Doors

Open Doors Music Class:

Please be informed that:

Crazy for Lines and Spaces recorder class is now open to 4th grade.  Class is being offered
on Wednesday from 3:15-4:30.

From The St. Albans Rec Dept.

These activities are available for City residents through the St. Albans Recreation Department

Please contact 524-1519

RUNNING CLUB FOR KIDS!  

The final details are being put together for a running club for kids!  The program is designed for school age kids to get them moving and to develop a love of running.  Fun, encouraging atmosphere for kids who have never run to those who are already running. 

Instructors:  Shari Bashaw

Wednesday afternoons - 4:30pm at St. Albans City Poolhouse

Starts Sept 26 through Oct 24 - 5 weeks.

Details for fees and registration at www.stalbansrec.com soon!

Dodgeball - For kids in grades 3-5

Monday, Oct 1 through Monday November 19  6-7pm at St. Albans City Hall Gym

Join us for rousing games of dodgeball at City Hall Gym. The perfect way to start the week and burn off a little energy. Supervised craziness on Monday evenings! Program runs for 8 weeks.

For kids in grades 3,4 & 5  $30 residents, $36 non residents.

Supervisor: Isaac Bashaw

VSO presents Symphony of Whales 

A family concert by the VSO Saturday Oct. 20th at th at the BFA Performing Arts Center at 4:00pm. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for kids and seniors. $15 a family. For more info on this and other Vermont Symphony Orchestra events go to vso.org.

Book Fair

The Book Fair is open today from 7:45-3:30pm. This is the only Book Fair we will have this school year so don't miss out!

Girls Mini Metro Basketball Try-outs are coming!!

When: September 29^th and 30th 

Time: 2 – 3:30pm   5^th/6^th grade

          3:30 – 5pm   7^th/8^th grade

Where: BFA – St. Albans Gym

If you are interested in learning more about Mini Metro, please contact Glenn Johnson  at 802-309-8690 or glennj312@comcast.net

Hot Lunch Entree for Wednesday Sept. 26th

Sloppy Joe On Whole Wheat Roll 

Roasted Root Vegetables 

Side Caesar Salad 

Fresh Fruit 

Farm Fresh Milk 

Announcements 9-25-12

Walking with SACS


Team Renaissance has built a 15 minute "Walk for Fitness" into their daily schedule. The video below highlights the many benefits of the walk.



Daily 15 Minute Walk with Team Renaissance from Mitchell Craib on Vimeo.


Dynamic Design starts its day with a "Walk and Talk" session around the school building.  Building social skills is the primary goal along with getting some exercise.

Walk and Talk Introductions (2-Min) from Mitchell Craib on Vimeo.



New from Athletics

The 7/8 Raider Girls play Westford on Friday
Final Score: Westford - 3 Raiders'- 2

The 5/6 Boys and Girls Soccer Teams play at home vs. Fairfield at 4:00pm

The 7/8 Boys and Girls Soccer teams play at Fairfield at 4:00pm

PAG 2013 Mum Pick Up

If you ordered mums from the PAG, they will be here for you to pick them up from 5:00-7:00pm by the gym doors.

Book Fair

The annual Scholastic Book Fair starts today in the Library. It will be open from 7:45am-3:30pm all week. On Open House night, the hours are extended until 7:00pm

Note from the Health Office

Due to the increase of  pertussis (whooping cough), the Vermont Dept. of  Health is encouraging people who have regular contact with infants and young children to update their vaccines.  The DOH will be offering free vaccines, Tuesday, September 25 from 11 AM to 2 PM and 4 to 7:30 PM, at the District Office at 20 Houghton St. in St. Albans. 

News from Open Doors

Open Doors classes that are still open:

Crazy for Lines and Spaces (5th-8th) (begins 10/10)

Improve your music skills by learning to play

 the recorder Learn about making music, reading notation, building vocabulary, composition, improvisation, and ensemble work.

From Books to Movies: What’s the Difference?

(begins 10/8) (5th-8th)

Read books that have been made into movies and watch the movie versions.  Compare and contrast the two using Venn Diagrams. Which is your favorite? Cast your vote and write reviews.

Raiders Knitting Club (5th-8th) (begins 10/9)

Visit a St. Albans business What a Yarn and learn the basics of knitting. 

Knit a hat for a local charity and create something for yourself to take home. 

Odyssey of the Mind (6th-8th) begins 10/25

   Looking for 6th-8th grade students that are interested in being a part of a creative problem solving  competition.  Your team will select a problem, create a solution, then compete against other teamsfrom other schools.

Open Doors will be at the Open House on Thursday if you would like to stop by

and register your child.        

Hot Lunch Entree for Tuesday Sept. 25th


Sweet & Sour Meatballs 
Brown Rice Pilaf 
Roasted Zucchini Sticks 
Fresh Fruit 
Farm Fresh Milk 

Announcements 9-24-12

Ms. Cavallo Goes to Washington!

Ms Cavallo has spent the last few days in Washington DC. She spent Thursday on Capitol Hill representing St. Albans City School. Her pictures and update are below:

The first stop was Senator Sanders. He met with Tom Ferenc (High School Principal of the Year from Vermont) and I. Senator Sanders promised to visit our school when in Vermont. 

The second stop was Representative Welch. He met with us and listened as we shared successes from our schools. He was really impressed with what we are doing.

The final stop was Senator Leahy. It was great to get a few minutes with him before he had to be on the Senate floor for a roll call. He wants to Skype with our school some day soon.

Athletics

5/6 Boys & Girls Soccer Home vs. Alburgh at 4:00pm

7/8 Boys & Girls Soccer at Alburgh at 4:15pm

Hot Lunch Entree for Monday Sept. 24th

Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets w/Dipping Sauce 

Roasted Sweet Potatoes 

Green Pepper Sticks 

Banana Bread 

Fresh Fruit 

Farm Fresh Milk

Announcements 9-21-12

Picture Day Today!

Put on your best smiles -- it's picture day!

The Picture Day schedule is below:

8:00: Team USA A session and Triumph A session
8:15: Team USA B session and Triumph B session
8:30: Mrs Edelstein, Mrs. Scott, Ms. Laidman, Ms. Lawyer, Mrs Walsh
8:50: Mrs. Williams, Discovery and Preschool AM
9:10: Mrs. Boardman, Renaissance, and Preschool PM
9:30: Imagination and Dynamic Design
10:00: Explorers and Travelers
10:20: Mrs. DiMercurio, Investigators and Mrs. White
10:40: Voyagers and Incredibles

Beginning Band

Fifth grade students are reminded to get their band instrument signup forms back to their teachers by next week. There will be the band instrument rental night next Thursday, and lessons will be starting right after that.


Dance Tonight - Hosted by Team USA
For Grades 6,7 & 8 6:30-9pm
Cost: $3


Arrival and Dismissal from Dances:

Students are to enter through the gymnasium doors and sign themselves into the dance.

School Expectations (Safe, Achieving, Caring) remain at all evening events and that includes dances.

Dismissal from dances:  At the end of our dances chaperones and staff will walk students through the building to our front lobby. We will dismiss from there.

After all the parking lot changes we have noticed that the flow of traffic is natural and more light is provided. Safety is important and this change will be safer for all participants.

Please be prompt for pick up as staff and chaperones need to get home too. If your student does not have a ride home please don’t send them to our dances unless they have made arrangements before coming to the dance.

SACS VKAT

VKAT stands for Vermont Kids against tobacco. Our VKAT team is a group of leaders in our school to help educate and promote healthy choices. If you are in 6th, 7th or 8th grade and are interested in becoming a part of SACS VKAT, please fill out this application and give it to Mrs. Trainer or Mrs. Gunter by 9/28.
https://docs.google.com/a/fcsuvt.org/document/d/10RGIrT-yuNki7QEPsQu5nLEWtVRp2c4odH4n32FmyC0/edit

You can also pick up an application at lunch.

Field Trip

Team USA is going to Hard'ack at 9:15

Saturday:

X-Country U-32 Invitational Race in Montpelier 

Athletics

7/8 Boys and Girls Soccer Home vs. Westford at 4:15

Hot Lunch Entree for Friday Sept. 21st


Meatball Sub
Spinach Salad 
Rainbow Slaw 
Fresh Fruit 
Farm Fresh Milk

Announcements 9-20-12

Weekly Wellness

Follow this exercise video for 30 seconds to refresh yourself from sitting too long.



30 Second Shakedown with Team Triumph from Mitchell Craib on Vimeo.


Jazzersize with Team Triumph (3-Min) from Mitchell Craib on Vimeo.

Book Fair

The Book Fair starts Tuesday Sept. 25th and goes until the 28th. The hours are 7:45 - 4:00pm except for Thursday it will be open 7:45am-7:00pm. The theme this year is All Star Book Fair!
Hope to see you there!

Scholarship Opportunity

The Beth Casavant Athletic Scholarship Fund was established in March 2012 by friends of Beth Casavant as a memorial to her work with youth in Franklin County. In Beth’s name, we are establishing the Beth Casavant Athletic Scholarship Fund to provide hockey equipment for children in Franklin County who cannot afford the essential protective equipment necessary to help them be successful athletes. The Beth Casavant Athletic Scholarship fund will be presented each year to 10 Franklin County youths. This scholarship is open to any youth from Mite (6) to Midget (18) hockey level that may be in need of equipment.

For more information on the scholarship or to apply go to:  

http://files.leagueathletics.com/Text/Documents/4762/36667.pdf.

Athletics

7/8 Boy & Girls Soccer at Grand Isle at 4:30

Discovery Parent Night

Tonight (9/20) at 5:00pm

Hot Lunch Entree for Thursday Sept. 20th

Chicken & Biscuits 
Mashed Sweet & White Potatoes 
Taste Test: Squash Smiles
Fresh Fruit 
Farm Fresh Milk

Announcements 9-19-12

Odyssey of the Mind at SACS!

Hey Kids! Do you think you could build a radio out of coconuts? How about build
a boat with 20 milk cartons, a cardboard box, and a coat hanger? Have you ever
tried?

If you like to sing, act, dance, paint, draw, build stuff, solve puzzles, Mad Libs, or
are generally curious about the world around you, then Odyssey of the Mind is for
you!

Odyssey of the Mind is a creative problem-solving competition for students of all ages,
kindergarten – 12th grade. Teams of students select a problem, create a solution, then present
their solution in an eight minute skit to a panel of judges; competing against other teams
from around the state or even the world. The best part is, you and your team can do almost
whatever you can think of, the only rule is: NO ADULTS ALLOWED!

Here’s an example problem from this year’s competition.

The problem is to design, build, and run three vehicles that will deliver parts to an Assembly
Area. The team will create a signal that lets the audience know which vehicle is about to travel
and deliver a part. The parts will be assembled into a pet animal. Once assembly is completed,
the animal will perform a trick. The theme of the presentation must include the delivery of the
parts, the assembly, and the pet animal.

If this sound like fun to you, come check out the OM table at open house or have your parents
contact Chris Lenox at clenox@gmail.com or 524-9810 for more information.

Parents

Teams are forming now, if this sound like something your child would be interested in please contact me
for more information. If your child is in 6th-8th grade you can sign up for Odyssey of the Mind through
Open doors now. The state competition is Saturday March 23rd 2013, please be sure you and your child
can commit for the entire season. Team practices are generally once/week for 1-2 hours. Also if you are
interested in volunteering, I am looking for coaches for a 3rd-5th grade, Division I team. All you need to be a
coach is 1-2 hours/week of spare time and a little patience.

Chris (Division I coach and school coordinator )

Important Dates
Thursday September 27: SACS Open House (come check out the OM table!)
Thursday October 4th: OM Informational night, SACS Library 6:00-7:00
Wednesday October 17th: Coaches Training , SATEC 6:00-8:30 PM

News from Athletics

5/6 Boys & Girls Soccer home game vs. Georgia at 5:30pm


X- Country Burlington HS Invitational Results

Girls (174 participants) Grade Time Place
Kylie N                     5 17:04:00 93
Macy                6 18:51:00 135
Sheyenne 6 15:51:00 59
Samantha 7 18:20:00 128
Lillian 7 17:23:00 102
Adia 8 17:13:00 98
Claire 8 21:31:00 162
Elizabeth 8 23:48:00 169

Boys (230 participants)
Declan 6 19:13:00 213
Xaviar 7 15:13:00 137

Girls 7/8 Soccer game Tuesday score: MVU - 3 Raiders- 2 

Hot Lunch Entree for Wednesday Sept. 19th


Nachos Supreme 
Seasoned Taco Meat,  Nacho Cheese Sauce, Salsa, Lettuce, &  Corn Tortilla Chips 
Brown Rice Pilaf 
Warm Black Beans 
Steamed Corn 
Fresh Fruit 
Farm Fresh Milk

Announcements 9-18-12

News from Athletics

Browns River Middle School Cross Country Race from Mitchell Craib on Vimeo.

X-Country Results

Browns River Middle School, Jericho VT

Girls   123 Participants     1.8 miles
Grade  Name                Place     Time

8th      Adia                      82     16:43
7th      Lillian                  117     22:32
7th      Samantha            118     22:32
5th      Kylie                      79     16:40
5th      Elizabeth             120     
5th      Kylie                 
6th      Macy                     98     19:05
6th      Sheyenne              50     15:05

Boys  136 Participants   1.8 Miles 
Grade  Name                Place     Time

8th      Dillon                    67      13:34
6th      Declan                 128      19:18
6th      Danny                  136      23:48
8th      Noah                   137   
7th      Xaviar                   98      14:51
8th      Alek                    133      22:30

5/6 Soccer Boys & Girls Soccer Home vs. Sheldon at 4:00pm

X-Country at MVU at 4:00pm

7/8 Soccer Boys & Girls at Sheldon at 4:30pm



SUSTAINABLE FUNDRAISING by DYNAMIC DESIGN

The Dynamic Design Learning Community is continuing our stewardship project, sustainable fundraising, to benefit St. Albans City School.  This fundraising effort allows us to raise a significant amount of money without selling items or making direct requests for money from those in our school community.  This fundraising is in addition to what the PTO already has in place for this year’s fundraisers.  

The sustainable fundraisers that we collect are: Box Tops for Education, Labels for Education, Hannaford Helps Schools, Price Chopper Tools for Schools, and the Tyson A+ Project. Keep your eye out for videos and more details about these programs in future announcements. 

Last year, we raised just under $2000.00 for the school and this was shared equally among learning communities.  The money raised will continue to be allotted this way in 2012-2013.

Each trimester we will have a collection contest and the winners will be announced at the Pep Rallies.  The winning community will receive a certificate and a prize of choice from the Labels for Education catalog. Contest details coming soon!

So let's get clipping and increase our earnings this year!!

Health Notice

Due to the increase of  pertussis (whooping cough), the Vermont Dept. of  Health is encouraging people who have regular contact with infants and young children to update their vaccines.  The DOH will be offering free vaccines, Tuesday, September 25 from 11 AM to 2 PM and 4 to 7:30 PM, at the District Office at 20 Houghton St. in St. Albans. 

Request from Team USA

If any teacher, parent, family member, or friend is a veteran and agrees to volunteer to help City School celebrate Veterans Day~ Please contact Team USA at 527-0565 ext. 4018 

US Marine Band


The Presidents Own, United States Marine Band, under the direction of St. Albans own,  Michael Colburn, will be presenting a free concert on October 10 at the Collins Perley Sports Complex. Tickets are free and available at the St. Albans Messenger office. This is the worlds best band, and should be a memorable concert.

PAG 2013

Pick up for mums is next Tuesday September 25th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm by the gym doors.

Hot Lunch Entree for Tuesday September 18th


Chicken Parmesan Sandwich on Toasted Wheat Roll
Fresh Carrot Sticks
Hummus Dip
Fresh Fruit
Farm Fresh Milk