Announcements 11-1-12

News from The Incredibles

Vermont Supreme Court

Inside the Governor's Office

Last Friday, The Incredibles went on a field trip to Montpelier. They were able to visit the Vermont State House and take a tour, The Vermont Historical Museum, and The Vermont Supreme Court where they participated in a mock trial. 

Band Announcement

Full orchestra is rehearsing today at 2:30 for grades 5 thru 8.

News from Renaissance

There will be a Seventh Grade Parent Information Night on Thursday,  November 1st from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in the Renaissance Community.  Topics to be covered include:  homework, website management, student responsibilities, expectations, and PowerSchool.  We hope to see you there.  If you are unable to attend, but would like to meet with us at another time, please call the Renaissance Community.

Odyssey of the Mind

Meeting tonight at 6:00pm in Room A3

Hot Lunch Entree for Thursday Nov. 1st


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

Announcements 10-31-12

Happy Halloween!

No Tutoring or Open Doors today

Red Ribbon Week

Today is crazy hair today and the last day of Red Ribbon Week. 

Hot Lunch Entree for Wednesday Oct. 31st. 


Homemade Cheese or Veggie Pizza 
Fresh Carrot Sticks 
Hummus Dip 
Fresh Fruit 
Hood Milk

Announcements 10-30-12

News from The Explorers

On October 12, 2012, the 3rd grade Explorers had a pizza party to celebrate the end of NECAP"s.  In order to share their celebration with the rest of the community, the 3rd graders wrote a story about the party.  Please stop and read the story, which is hanging on the wall outside the Explorer classrooms.

Storm Preparation

The City and Town Joint Emergency Management Team met Monday morning. Representatives from major employers  the hospital, Amcare and emergency services were in attendance. The parties are working in close collaboration to prepare for the storm. City Hall and SATEC will open as emergency shelters should the need arise. For information or questions you can call central dispatch at 524-2166 or 524-2167. 

Open Doors & Tutoring Reminder

There will be no Open Doors or Tutoring tomorrow Weds. Oct. 31st. 

Field Trip

The Discovery Community field trip to Montpelier, originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 30th, has been postponed due to inclement weather. Parents will be notified as to when the trip will be rescheduled. Thank you for understanding.


Red Ribbon Week

Today is inside-out day. Tomorrow is crazy hair day.


Hot Lunch Entree for Tuesday Oct. 30th

Sloppy Joe On a Roll 
Roasted Root Vegetables 
Side Caesar Salad 
Fresh Fruit 
Hood Milk

Announcements 10-29-12

SACS Weekly Wellness



Take a break and do the "Jellyfish" with Ms. Stacie and The Travelers. 


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Band 

Could all the 4th and 5th grade violins and cellos who are starting lessons this afternoon, please bring your instrument to Mr. M in the new band room right now, he needs to mark your instruments before your lesson. Violins at 2:30 and cello at 3.

News from Team USA

To St. Albans City School Community,

Team USA is working with Northwest Access TV (Channel 15 & 16) on a variety of projects.  One of the projects includes conducting a poll.  We are interested in finding out who watches Channel 15 & 16, and find ways to improve our local TV station.   We encourage any person 18 years or older, to complete our poll. The poll can be completed online at: http://tinyurl.com/Channel15-16poll. 

Thanks you for helping us. 

Red Ribbon Week 
Today is oversized t-shirt day. Tomorrow is inside out day. 

Hot Lunch Entree for Monday Oct. 29th

Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets w/Dipping Sauce 
Roasted Sweet Potatoes 
Green Pepper Sticks 
Banana Bread 

Hood Milk

Announcements 10-26-12

Estimators Cup Winners

The winners of the Estimator Cup, 2nd Grade Imagination and 4th Grade Discovery.  Read about their winning strategies in this weekend's Messenger.

PAG 2013

Wreath Orders are going home today with 8th graders. Forms can be found in your community. Please make sure and get your order form and money in to Mrs. Gunter by 11/5/12. If you don't have a form you can pick one up at lunch. All money raised goes to benefit the 8th graders end of the year activity.

News from Raider Athletics

Thank You to all of the athletes, coaches and parents for a wonderful Fall sports season. St. Albans City School is very proud of our athletes for their personal and team achievements. Fall Sports Awards Evening will be held on October 30, 2012 at 6pm in the Cafe'.

Grades 5-8 Basketball Sign-ups are happening now.

Grades 5-8 Cheerleading sign-ups will be next week starting on October 29th.

If you have any questions please call Wendy Trainer at 527-0565 ext 1102.

Dance Tonight

Get ready to boogie! Team Triumph is hosting a dance! 4th - 6th graders, come to the cafeteria TONIGHT from 6-8. This Halloween themed dance will have games, prizes, contests, and snacks for sale! Halloween costumes are welcome. Come ready to have a great time! 

Arrival and Dismissal from Dances:

Students  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.

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

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.

Band Announcement

All beginning violin and cello students in 4th grade will have their first lesson on Monday at 2:30 for violin and 3 for cello. Students should bring their instrument to Mr. Mehaffey's room as they come to school in the morning so that Mr. M can prepare their violin or cello. Please do not forget your lesson book, if you already have one.

Field Trip

The Incredibles are going to Montpelier to The Vermont State House from 8:30 - 2:30

Red Ribbon Week

Dynamic Design supports Red Ribbon Week by wearing their hats on Thursday!

Mrs. Williams' Class & their hats!

Today is favorite sports team day. Monday is oversized t-shirt day.

Hot lunch Entree for Friday Oct. 26th

Meatball  Sub

Spinach Salad 

Rainbow  Slaw 

Fresh Fruit 

Hood Milk

Announcements 10-25-12

News from Team USA



Team USA Leadership Series Col. Michael Colburn from Team USA on Vimeo.

Team USA welcomed Colonel Michael Colburn to speak to our community and the 7th and 8th grade band. Col. Colburn is St. Albans native and is the conductor of The President's Own Marine Band. Col. Colburn shared his story about how he grew up in St. Albans and made his way to the most prestigious position in instrumental music. He finished his visit by conducting the City School Band.

Energy Captains Meeting

The Energy Club will be having another meeting on Tuesday, October 30th. The meeting will be in Mr.Cioffi's room in Team USA at 1:45.

Cheer Competition

The BFA St. Albans Cheerleaders will be hosting a cheering competition on Sunday, October 28th at 11 am at the BFA Gymnasium.  There are 10 teams competing including two teams made up of mainly City school kids.  The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for kids.  Come support the Steeler Cheerleaders as well as other teams from Franklin County.

Red Ribbon Week

Today is wear a hat day -- tomorrow is wear something from your favorite sports team. Be sure and take the pledge at lunch if you haven't already!

Odyssey of the Mind

The team meets at 6:00pm in room A3.

Hot Lunch Entree for Thursday Oct. 25th


Chicken and Biscuits 
Mashed Sweet and White Potatoes 
Taste Test: 
Roasted Broccoli
Fresh Fruit 
Hood Milk

Announcements 10-24-12

News from Dynamic Design and Renaissance


Math-Related Walking Field Trip 2012 from Mitchell Craib on Vimeo.


Renaissance and Dynamic Design teamed up during NECAPs to have their 7th graders take a math-related walking field trip

Red Ribbon Week

SACS Students take the pledge and show off their red ribbons!

Today is wear red day. Tomorrow is wear a hat day. Remember if you wear a hat that it should stay on your head only - No sharing hats for health and sanitary reasons!

Spelling Bee

Congratulations to the 5/6 and 7/8 spelling bee teams.  They competed in the District Competition on Monday.  Both competitions were extremely close! The 5/6 team came in 1st place and will now move on to the Regional competition on November 3rd.  The 7/8 team placed slightly behind Fairfield and St. Albans Town.  Both teams did a great job representing our school!

Dance

Get ready to boogie! Team Triumph is hosting a dance! 4th - 6th graders, come to the cafeteria this Friday night from 6-8. This Halloween themed dance will have games, prizes, contests, and snacks for sale! Halloween costumes are welcome. Come ready to have a great time! 

Field Trip

Team Imagination's 2nd and 3rd graders will be on a field trip to the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge from 8:30-1:30.

Open Doors & Tutoring

There will be no Open Doors or Tutoring on Halloween-Wednesday, October 31st.


There will be no Open Doors on Thursday, November 8th however, there will be Tutoring on November 8th.

Odyssey of Mind Open Doors team begins Thursday, October 25th.

Open Doors had 100% attendance on Monday!

Congratulations to all the students for being committed to their classes! 

Band

5th grade beginning drums are reminded of lessons this afternoon.


Athletics

The 7/8 Boys and Girls Soccer teams are playing in Westford at 4:15.

Raider Clothing

Orders are due Friday. This is your last chance to order this year so don't miss out!

Hot Lunch Entree for Wednesday October 24th


Nachos Supreme 
Seasoned Taco Meat, Mozzarella Cheese, Salsa, Lettuce, & Corn Tortilla Chips 
Rice Pilaf 
Warm Black Beans 
Steamed Corn 
Fresh Fruit 
Hood Milk

Announcements 10-23-12

News from Team Discovery

Discovery students have been using a useful website called LearnZillion.  LearnZillion is a learning platform that combines video lessons, assessments, and progress reporting. Each lesson highlights a Common Core standard, starting with math in grades 3-9. Students at all different levels find the lessons needed that coincide with their own math goals. These sixth graders, equipped with ear buds, watch an interactive math video with models to review adding and subtracting fractions. After the lesson, they move to guided practice problems.

Red Ribbon Week Kickoff

Red Ribbon Week starts TODAY! Remember tomorrow (Weds. 10/24) to wear RED!

Athletics

The 7/8 Boys & Girls Soccer are playing Georgia at home at 4:00pm.

Registration forms for the 18th Annual Johnson State College Small Fry Basketball Clinic can be found in Mrs. Biggie's office.

A Note from The SACS Energy Committee

 In an effort to reduce the Carbon footprint of this community, could you please shut your car off if waiting outside of the school for more than 30 seconds. Research shows that this saves gas, reduces pollution and has no adverse effect on the engine.

Thank you

City School Energy Committee

Lunch Accounts

Please be sure to keep your lunch account current. You can pay at school or online here: http://www.abbeygroup.net/school-stacity.php 

You can apply for Free and Reduced lunch at any time during the school year, even if you have already applied. You can find an application here: http://education.vermont.gov/documents/EDU-Child_Nutrition_FRL_Meal_Application.pdf.
If you would like one mailed to you or you need more information please contact Desiree Gunter at 527-0565 ext. 3006 or by email: gunterd@fcsuvt.org. 

Correction

The murals painted for the cafeteria were painted by 7/8 Band plus students, Discovery's 6th grade class from last year along with Dynamic Design students.

Hot Lunch Entree for Tuesday Oct. 23rd


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

Announcements 10-22-12

Congratulations SACS "Lunch Ladies"!

The whole school came together on Thursday morning in the gym to honor the amazing group of women who work in the SACS kitchen. They were nominated and won 2012 GREET THE CHALLENGE AWARD for Excellence in Providing Outstanding Food and Customer Service to our Students and Community.

During the school wide assembly, the senior band played and students spoke and held up signs thanking Beth, Erica, Melissa, Wendy, Barb, Lucy, Micki and Pat.  Lastly, new murals for the kitchen were unveiled painted by Dynamic Design students. We are so thankful and proud of our "Lunch Ladies"!

Spelling Bee

On Thursday, the 7th/8th Spelling Bee Team had their last practice together as a group.  They have been working hard for many weeks to prepare, and they will compete in the District Spelling Bee against teams from Fairfield and St. Albans Town on Monday (at Fairfield Center School).

Good Luck to Nate, Skylar, Lonna, Gabbi, Camille, and Abby!

Red Ribbon Week

Dear Families:

Over the next two weeks we will celebrate Red Ribbon Week at St. Albans City School. Red Ribbon Week is celebrated October 23-31, in schools across the country to increase public awareness of drug abuse and to promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The theme for this year is “The Best Me is Drug-Free”.

Red Ribbon week is dedicated to Federal drug enforcement agent Enrique Camarena, who was killed by drug traffickers in Mexico in 1985. In response to his death, angered parents across the country began wearing Red Ribbons to symbolize their commitment toward the creation of a drug-free America.

Our Vermont Kids Against Tobacco (VKAT) group have developed themes and activities that will be implemented during the week to promote a drug-free, smoke-free, healthy community. You can get involved at home by helping to reinforce the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and saying “No” to drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.

Each day during the week children and staff will support Red Ribbon Week through various activities and dressing up for theme days. Please refer to the themes listed below.

Tuesday (10/23): Kick off Red Ribbon Week – Sign pledge and hand out red ribbon stickers
Wednesday (10/24): “The Best Me is Drug-Free” – Wear Red Day
Thursday (10/25): “Put a Cap on Drugs” – Wear a hat Day
Friday (10/26): “Team up and just say No to drugs” – Wear your favorite sports team shirt day
Monday (10/29): “Be big, say No to drugs” – Wear an oversized tee-shirt day
Tuesday (10/30): “Don’t let drugs turn you inside out” – Wear clothes inside out day
Wednesday (10/31): “Be crazy without drugs” – Crazy hair day

If you have any questions please feel free to contact any of the VKAT coordinators, Lori Cutting, Desiree Gunter, Wendy Trainer, or Kristen Hersey

The winners of the Estimator Cup are:

Imagination - Mrs. Konrad's class with 43 seconds - the actual test was 63 seconds.

Discovery - Mrs. Wather's 4th Grade Class - see the table below:

Filling Station Location	Number of fills on Morning of September 26th	Actual Number of fills on the Morning of October 12th	The answer provided by Mrs. Walther’s Class
2nd Floor	5,449	8,498	8,666
1st Floor by front entrance	4,679	6,815	6,851
1st Floor Cafeteria	1,969	2,220	2,220
1st Floor on way to lunch line	2,977	4,598	4,522

Congratulations to our winners - we will bring the cup around for a picture on Monday.  Thank you to all of our students and teachers who tool part in our challenge. We are so proud of your work.

News from Bright Beginnings

Bright Beginnings traveled to Hudak Farm and decorated pumpkins last week. 

Dress up time in Mrs. Williams' Class!

Codesmyths

The application is due next Monday 10/29. Codesmyths is an opportunity for students in grades 4-8 to learn how to program computers.  The main focus of this course will be programming for the iOS operating system (which runs on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch). The application can be found here: Codesmyths Application

Hot Lunch Entree for Monday Oct. 22nd

Fish N Chips 

Fish Sticks & Potato Wedges  

Roasted  Potato Wedges  

Fresh Broccoli  & Carrot Salad 

Zucchini Muffin

Fresh Fruit 

Hood Milk

Announcements 10-18-12

SACS Weekly Wellness



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Reminder

There is no school on Friday October 19th. Enjoy the long weekend!

Odyssey of the Mind

The team meets tonight at 6:00pm in Room A3.

Bus Riders of the Week

Our bus drivers acknowledged some students last week for following expectations on the bus. They were presented with certificates at lunch. Keep up the good work!

Hot Lunch Entree for Thursday Oct. 18th

Spaghetti  w/ Meat or Garden Marinara Sauce
Chopped Green Salad
Garlic Bread
Fresh Fruit
Hood Milk

Announcements 10-17-12

News from Team USA



Shumlin Open Doors from Team USA on Vimeo.

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Team USA welcomed a impromptu visit from Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin. We welcomed the few minutes he had to spare. He answered questions from the kids and then took the time to give an interview to the Raider Report.

Team USA Senate Candidate Debate

Vermont Senate Candidates Debate - Students will lead this political debate.  General public is welcome.

PAG 2013

Meeting in the Library tonight at 6:00pm

Bucket Fillers


Bucket Fillers will be meeting today from 2:45 – 3:15 in the guidance room upstairs. Be
prepared to fill some buckets!!!

VKAT


VKAT will hold its first meeting today at 1:30 in the guidance office upstairs. All
students that are interested are invited to come!



Hot Lunch Entree for Wednesday Oct. 17th


Grilled Cheese Sandwich  
Hearty Country Vegetable Soup 
Fresh Fruit  
Hood Milk

Announcements 10-16-12

News from Team Triumph

During lunch on Thursday, October 11th. Team Triumph students had the opportunity to watch a live webcast with JK Rowling. Our favorite part was listening to Ms. Rowling read aloud her favorite part in the Sorcerer's Stone. She also answered many questions about the characters she created and where she comes up with her ideas for writing.

Band Announcement 

Could all of the 4th grade students who are going to play violin, please make sure that Mr. Mehaffey takes your arm measurement this week, when you are in music. We will be starting violin and cello lessons as soon as everyone gets their instrument.

Open House Survey Results

Dear Families, 

Thank you to the many families that returned a survey. We received 57 surveys. Here is a summary of the results. If we received two similar comments, they are included. 

30 surveys were from families that attended more than one SACS Open House
14 were from new families at their first SACS Open House
13 were not new families and at their first SACS Open House

Things that worked: 

• Dinner (convenient and delicious)
• Book Fair
• Resource Fair
• Freedom to walk around - no rigid schedule
• Meeting teachers and seeing student work
• How well prepared Learning Communities were
• Seeing students use technology and learning about Team Webpages
• Parking attendants

Things we could improve:

• More room for Book Fair
• Signs and maps to direct new families
• Having only a few grades each night so it is less crowded
• More notices with details so people know what to plan for (maybe the Friday before)

Was this a convenient date and time: 

• 41 felt it was fine to great
• 10 did not answer this question
• 6 would have preferred a Friday or Weekend

Thank you for our support and feedback. We will look at this next year as we do our planning.

Spelling Bee

The 5th/6th grade Spelling Bee team has been very busy practicing for the District Competition on October 22nd.  They have been studying the words every day during WIN time. They will be competing against Fairfield and St. Albans Town. 

Athletics

X-Country has a race in Milton at 3:50pm. 

Raider Clothing for Sale

Order forms for Raider hoodies, tees, PJ pants and cinch sacks went home last week.

Please return order forms to your PE teacher by October 26th.

Hot Lunch Entree for Tuesday Oct. 16th

Localvore Day

Baked Potato Bar W/Local Potatoes Chili, Cabot Sour Cream  & Fresh  Chives  

Steamed Broccoli 

Hearty  Cornbread

Fresh Local Apple 

Hood Milk

Announcements 10-15-12

News from Band

Senior Band had an exciting week! On Wednesday, they were able to meet Col. Michael Colburn, Director of The President's Own Band and they had a chance to not only hear him speak and ask questions, but be directed by him in playing The Star Spangled Banner. On Friday, The US Marine Band Clarinet Quartet came to give them a recital. When a student asked about the next big concert the band would play, he was informed that it would be The Presidential Inauguration in January!

CodeSmyths

Codesmyths is an opportunity for students in grades 4-8 to learn how to program computers.  The main focus of this course will be programming for the iOS operating system (which runs on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch). The application can be found here: Codesmyths Application

News from Open Doors

Open Doors Beginners Lego Class is not meeting on Monday 10/15. All other classes are running as scheduled.

Open Doors will be celebrating Lights On After-school the week of October 15th. 

Lights On is an annual celebration of the importance of after-school programs.

All are welcome to visit programs 3:30-4:30 during the week. For specific information, please call Open Door at 527-0565 extension 1103.

Breakfast Month Fact of the Day

Radishes were a common breakfast item for the Pennsylvania Dutch. (They still are in Japan).

Hot Lunch Entree for Monday October 15th


Grilled Chicken Sandwich  w/Sliced Tomato and Lettuce 
Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes  
Baked Beans 
Fresh Fruit  
Hood Milk