Thursday, January 31, 2013

Announcements 2-1-13

SACS Joke of the Week with Mrs. Biggie


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Band

Please remember that there are no band lessons today and that 7-8 district band people should be in the band room at 8:30.

Box Tops Competition

Well Done on another great week in our competition, City School Community!  Week 3 resulted in 1,304 Box Tops Collected!  Now here is your math challenge:  Week 1 = 2,191 collected.  Week 2 = 1,747 collected.  Week 3 = 1,304 collected.  After three weeks, what is the average number of Box Tops collected each week?

Here is the competition breakdown by Learning Community:


Once again, Bright Beginnings is holding on to the lead, but there are many teams hot on their tails and working hard to support this school-wide sustainable fundraising effort.  We are halfway through the competition, and a lot can happen, so keep clipping those Box Tops!  Good luck to all communities in the upcoming weeks.  Everyone is doing a great job!


Open Doors

The Open Doors Brochure was distributed on Thursday, January 31st.

Please complete the registration form and return right away!  Classes fill up quickly.


Drama Club

3:15-5:00

High School District Music Festival

The concert is tonight at 7:00pm in the BFA gym. 

Cheer Challenge

The 6th annual Academy Cheer Challenge will take place Sat. Feb 2 at the Collins Perley Sport Complex. The doors open at 10 am and the competition begins at 12 pm.  The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for students. There are 25 cheer teams from around the state competing including our own 5/6 Raiders and 7/8 Raiders as well as 37 k-4 kids. Many of those are from our school. 

Hot Lunch Entree for Friday February 1st


Chicken and Biscuits 
Steamed Peas 
Two Potato  Mash 
Fresh Fruit 
Fresh Milk

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Announcements 1-31-13

Unified Arts Night








Unified Arts Night was a huge success.  Students brought their families to show them all the amazing and diverse activities they get to experience during Art, Music, P.E., Family and Consumer Science and Tech Ed.  There were opportunities to try out an obstacle course, attend a live jazz concert, stroll through an art gallery, program a robot and check out the how, what and why's of food.  Thanks to all the families who attended.

If you haven't had a chance to fill out the survey please take a moment to click on the following link:  UA Night.  It is a very quick survey.  Thanks so much.

Band

Jr. Band is rehearsing today at 12:15.

Full orchestra is not rehearsing after school today.

On Friday, which is tomorrow,there are no band or string lessons.


News from The Voyagers



Every morning, and again at the end of the day, a small group of students get together to create videos, puppet shows, and poems about the skills that you need to be a successful student and friend. These productions will be used to help younger students make good choices. We call these groups the Skill Builders!

High School District Music Festival

Rehearsal starts this afternoon at 4:00 at BFA. Mr. Mehaffey is conducting and bringing nine members of our own 7/8 Senior Band. The concert takes place tomorrow (2/1) evening at BFA.

Hot Lunch Entree for Thursday January 31st


Ham & Cheese Toastie On Soft Flour Tortilla 
Creamy Tomato Soup 
Roasted Broccoli 
Fresh Fruit 
Hood Milk

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Announcements 1-30-13

SACS Morning Meeting



SACS Morning Meeting from Team USA on Vimeo.

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A morning meeting involving all the grade 7- 8 communities and the Travelers. Dynamic Design, Renaissance, Team USA and the Travelers met for 15 minutes in the library to check out the morning announcements and sing a few songs to start the day.

SACS French

My name is Alana Torraca and I am originally from Ottawa, the capital of Canada. I speak French and Japanese. I am teaching French to the seventh grade students in unified arts and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:45-11:15, I invite anyone who would like to come to the French room for "La table francaise" (the French table), where we can speak in French and I can answer questions about French and help with French homework. A bientot!

Band

The full orchestra will not be rehearsing tomorrow afternoon, Thursday. 

BFA Informational Course Selection

Tonight (1/30) at 6:30 in the SACS Cafeteria. For 8th grade students and their families.

Hot Lunch Entree for Wednesday January 30th


Homemade Cheese or Veggie Pizza 
Side Caesar Salad 
Celery Sticks 
Fresh Fruit 
Hood Milk

Monday, January 28, 2013

Announcements 1-29-13

Unified Arts Night Tonight! (Tuesday 1/29)

Unified Arts Night Schedule

Astronomy - Cafeteria / Band Room

City School All Star Jazz Band will perform some astronomically cool
music at 6:00. After the concert, Mr. M will be setting up a tele-
scope display outside by the basketball courts, so dress warmly. If
the clouds are out, the telescopes and some interesting accessories
will be in the band room on display. (Mr. Mehaffey being one of the
interesting accessories). The telescopes will be set up during the UA
night regardless of the weather.

Drama - Cafeteria - 5:10-5:30

Students from the Drama Club will perform selections from
the up-coming musical "Beauty and the Beast".

Library - 5-5:45

The Learning Commons will showcase some of our favorite
science videos. There will be a display of science materials
and resources available through the Learning Commons and
the State of Vermont.

Tech Ed -Tech Ed Room –5-5:45

Come explore the world of STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math) in the Tech Ed Room. You will
have an opportunity to try your hand at programming a
robot, making the slowest marble run or figuring out
how to maximize your air in a balloon powered car.
Grades K, 4-6, and 7/8 will be highlighted.

Visual Art - Gallery (Upstairs and Down)- 5-5:45

There will be ongoing displays of artwork in the Gallery
outside the Cafeteria and in the adjunct Gallery outside the
Art rooms upstairs : Grade 2 kites and butterflies, Grade 3
weavings, Grade 5 paintings and photostories, Grade 7/8
kites and wreaths, and a variety of artwork from K, 1, 2.

Family and Consumer Science –AC210 5-5:45

What is Fuel Up For 60? Do you know how far your food
has traveled? What is the Dirty Dozen? What does an
emulsifier do? Come to FACS in room AC210 to find the
answers to these questions and more.

Music– Cafeteria - 5:45 - 6:00

Join Travelers 1st grade, Explorers 2nd grade and imagination
2nd grade in a mini concert in the cafeteria. Also, please join
us in the music room (AC213) to see our created instruments.

Physical Education

Welcome to the Heart Adventure Challenge Course! This is a
fantastic journey designed so that the student can move
through the four chambers of the heart in a larger than life
setting. This course incorporates a general understanding of
the heart and its function as well as the importance of
exercise in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 5-5:45 - Big Gym

Grades K, 1 and 2 only: Little Gym
Come and razzle dazzle your parents with your awesome
tumbling and balancing skills.
5:00-5:20 - 2nd Grade
5:20-5:40 - 1st Grade
5:40-6:00 - Kindergarten


Band

Jr. band is rehearsing today at 12:15. Do not forget to come, even if you do not have your instrument. It is your responsibility to be responsible.

There are no 6th grade lessons this morning, and no beginning trombone lessson. But remember, band is still on.

5th grade violin lessons are not happening after school today, but our performance is tonight.

Tonight is the Unified Arts small concert for the Orchestra and Jazz Band. Mr. Mehaffey will be serving pizza in the band room at 5:30, and the Jazz Band will be playing at 6 and the orchestra at 6:15. We will be done by 6:30

All orchestra people in 5,6, 7 and 8 should be in the band room at 5:30 before the Unified Arts concert at 6 to 6:30. Don't forget.

Tech Squad

There is no Tech Squad after school today. 

News from Music Class




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Maggie and Olivia in 6th Grade Triumph Music Class with Ms. Jarvis composed this song using MixCraft software. They wanted to share it with everyone. Nice job, girls!

Cheer Challenge





The 6th annual Academy Cheer Challenge will take place Sat. Feb 2 at the Collins Perley Sport Complex. The doors open at 10 am and the competition begins at 12 pm.  The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for students. There are 25 cheer teams from around the state competing including our own 5/6 Raiders and 7/8 Raiders as well as 37 k-4 kids. Many of those are from our school. 



Box Tops for Education Fact of the Week



Schools around the country can earn CA$H by clipping Box Tops coupons from more than 240 product brands including Cheerios, Kleenex, Ziploc, Avery, Pillsbury, Progresso, Betty Crocker, and more. NEW products are being added to the program ALL the time.  There are also new coupons on the website every month to save on Box Tops products.  For more information, visit www.btfe.com.

Remember to keep clipping Box Tops. There are only 23 days left to bring in Box Tops for our Collection Contest!


Hot Lunch Entree for Tuesday Jan 29th


Italian Pasta Bake 
Fresh Carrot Sticks 
Hummus Dip 
Dark Green Garden Salad 
Snickerdoodles 
Fresh Fruit 
Hood Milk


Thursday, January 24, 2013

Announcements 1-28-13

News from The Explorers



First graders Mikayla, Stephen and Luka display the models of the human spine that the Explorers built out of wooden beads, felt and yarn.  Building the models was a great way for the students to understand how the human skeleton supports, protects and moves the body. 

Estimators Cup

The Estimator's Cup is asking a hidden question this time. We know that with your Marvelous Math Minds each of you can answer the hidden questions. The hidden questions are:

When we walk a certain distance, do we use more, less or the same number of steps when we walk fast and when we walk slow?

If your class wants to get a Marvelous Math Minds Award, create a way to present your thinking to answer the hidden questions. Presentations of your class's math thinking need to be done before February 15th. Make an appointment with the Marvelous Math Minds Committee by contacting Ms. Cavallo.

Band

Beginning band students are reminded of lessons today, and beginning strings this afternoon.

Athletics




Congratulations to the 7/8 Basketball Teams on their wins against Fairfax at the last home games of the season!

Field Trip

The Voyagers are going to Jay Peak at 8:30am.

Drama Club

3:15 - 5:00 

Bright Beginnings


Celebrating lost teeth on Friday!


Hot Lunch Entree for Monday Jan. 28th


Dress Your Own Burger  
Sliced Tomato and Lettuce
Oven Baked 
Potato Wedges 
Fresh Fruit 
Hood Milk

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Announcements 1-24-13

News from Team USA


Team USA continues to work on their e-Cybermission projects!  eCYBERMISSION is a web-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) competition free for students in grades six through nine where teams can compete for State, Regional and National Awards while working to solve problems in their community.  USA students have been busy generating ideas and exploring the scientific method.

On Friday morning, the three middle school teams will hold a joint morning meeting at 8:15 to 8:30 in the library. We will share acmorning song! If anyone in ear shot wishes to join us, please feel free. Everyone is invited.

Following that meeting Captain Brian Dubie will be speaking in Team USA


Band

5th and 6th Jr. Band will be rehearsing today at 12:15, Jazz Band at 1, and full orchestra at 2:30. 5th grade flutes also have a lesson at 2 today.

Student Information

Please make sure we have your current address and phone number on file in the office. If you have made any recent changes please contact Mrs. Biggie at 527-0565 ext. 1101 as soon as possible.

Athletics


St. Albans Little League baseball and softball will begin ONLINE registration on February 1st for the 2013 season for boys and girls ages 5-12 and for registration for our pre-season baseball and softball clinics (ages 7-9 and 10-12).  Visit our website at www.stabaseball.org to register.  We will also hold live registrations on Wednesday, March 6th; Thursday, March 7th; and Friday, March 8th at St. Albans Town Educational Center from 6-8pm.   For more information contact Rob Green at 524-7167.

The 7/8 Boys and Girls Basketball Teams have their last home game of the season vs. Fairfax this afternoon. Go Raiders!

Hot Lunch Entree for Thursday Jan. 24th

Taco Bar w/ The Works Seasoned Taco Meat, Cheese Sauce, Lettuce, Salsa & Soft Flour Tortilla Rice Pilaf Rainbow Slaw Fresh Fruit Hood Milk

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Announcements 1-23-13

Estimator’s Cup Challenge

WALKING CHALLENGE PROBLEM

How many steps does our wellness coordinator, Mr. Mitch Craib, take in a two mile hike at two different speeds?  Mitch is 5 feet 11 ½ inches tall. 

How many steps does Mitch take in his first mile covered in 15:40?
How many steps does Mitch take when he goes faster in his second mile in 13:00?

If you need a walking map to cover 1 mile, or a pedometer, please have your teacher contact Mr. Craib.

Entries are due on February 19th by noon. Entries need to include:  

Learning Community name: 
Estimator grade level (one per grade per Learning Community):
steps at first speed (1 mile):
steps at second speed (1 mile): 
total steps (for both miles):


 News from Team Triumph



5th and 6th graders from Team Triumph created a tessellation quilt during their WIN Time.  Some of the other exciting WIN groups have included:  Debate team, Public Speaking, Math Games, Documentary editing, Junior Great Books, Solar System Mural, and Reader's Theater




5th graders on Team Triumph use Base Ten Cubes to understand the value of decimals.

Cold Weather This Week


It may be too cold for recess this week, but don't forget to bundle up and wear hats and gloves while waiting for the bus or walking to school!

Box Tops for Education Video of the Week



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Our Box Tops Collection Contest continues - remember to keep clipping!

Thank you for your support of this school-wide sustainable fundraising effort.  


Hot Lunch Entree for Wednesday Jan. 23rd


Cheesy Breadsticks 
Marinara Dipping Sauce
Roasted Zucchini Sticks 
Steamed Carrots 
Fresh Fruit 
Hood Milk

Monday, January 21, 2013

Announcements 1-22-13

News from The Cafe






SACS students were treated to live music during lunch on Monday by The Smokey Newfield Project featuring our very own rock star Mrs. Gottschalk!

Band

There is not a lesson for 6th grade drums this morning at 8:30, all the other 6th grade lessons are on. Junior Band is at 12:15 today.

Unified Arts Night Schedule




For a schedule of events and the brochure please click the link below:
Unified Arts Night Program

Box Tops for Education

Box Tops for Education Fact of the Week:
In 1996, General Mills proudly launched the Box Tops for Education program in California on cereals like Cheerios®, Total® and Lucky Charms®.  By 1998, just two years later, Box Tops for Education had become a nationwide fundraising program with more than 30,000 participating schools.  Today, more than 90,000 schools have earned more than $400 million from the program.  For more information, visit www.btfe.com.


Box Tops in Action! Seen and heard around the SACS building: Box Tops reminders on morning messages, communities using collection sheets to count and display Box Tops, Box Tops being used as a math activity in Kindergarten, and more!

Please continue to clip and collect Box Tops!


Drama Club

3:15 - 5:00pm

Hot Lunch Entree for Tuesday Jan 22nd

Meatball Sub
Spinach Salad
Italian Bean Salad
Fresh Fruit
Hood Milk


Friday, January 18, 2013

Announcements 1-21-13

News from Team USA & Dynamic Design                                                                                        


USA-DD Morning Meeting 011813 from Team USA on Vimeo.
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 Team Dynamic Design and Team USA shared a song during their joint Friday Morning Meeting. The teams meet on Friday mornings to strengthen the bond between them.  It was fun and loud!


Important Calendar Notes

There has been some confusion regarding some dates on our school calendar. School is in session Monday January 21st and also on Friday February 22nd. For the most accurate and up to date calendar, please use the link to the school calendar from our homepage at sacsvt.org.

Band

Beginning Band students are reminded of lessons today and 5th and 6th grade Junior Band tomorrow and Thursday. Beginning String students in 4th grade will be having their lessons together for today at 2:30, so violin and cello will start at 2:30.

Athletics

No 7/8 Boys Basketball practice tonight.

Raiders Got Talent




Raiders Got Talent comes to it's conclusion today with a very special surprise performance for all students at lunch time. Congratulations to all of our talented students! Look for Raiders Got Talent 2014 next January. 

Drama Club 

3:15- 5:00

Hot Lunch Entree for Monday January 21st


Oven Roasted Chicken
Roasted Butternut Squash
Green Pepper Sticks 
Honey Apple Crisp 
Fresh Fruit Wedge 
Hood Milk

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Announcements 1-18-13

News From Team USA - Raider Report

The latest edition of Raider Report has been delivered to Northwest Access TV and has been published on our Vimeo Channel - https://vimeo.com/channels/raiderreport.  Check out the latest news and reports from City School

With the start of a new trimester the committees have been reorganized in Team USA, but Raider Report will continue to report on the news and events coming from City School.  If any learning communities or classes would like to be included in our next show, please contact, Sophia or Mr. Cioffi from Team USA.  You will see us at work during the up coming Unified Arts night and we will be looking for classes willing to be recorded saying the Pledge of Allegiance.  We also hope to take advantage of the green screen technology in our next show.

Raider Report - Winter 2012 from Team USA on Vimeo.

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Raider Report - Winter 2012 from Team USA on Vimeo.
The Team USA Raider Report crew completed their second show of the school year. The coverage includes stories about the SACS Pencil Challenge, culminating events, fundraising and other topics.

KUDOS to City School Students and Staff on a Textbook Practice Lockdown

As part of our safety plan and continued efforts to keep our students and staff prepared in the event of any type of emergency, St. Albans City School (working with the Police Department and the Fire Department) conducted a planned lockdown drill on Thursday, January 17th.

Staff and students were notified earlier in the week that we would be performing this drill so they could review Lockdown Protocol and answer questions or address concerns.  The drill was conducted in a matter of fact way, much the same way as our fire drills are conducted.

From beginning to end, the drill lasted a little over five minutes.  It was agreed that our students and staff did an excellent job in following directions and doing exactly what was expected of them in a quiet and efficient manner.


Box Tops Competition

Well Done, City School Community, this competition is off to a running start!  Can you believe it?!  Week 1 resulted in 2,191 Box Tops Collected!  Now here is your math challenge:  At $0.10 per Box Top, how much money did we raise this week?  If we keep going at this rate, about how many Box Tops and about how much money will we collect in all after Week 6?

Here is the competition breakdown by Learning Community:




Congrats to Bright Beginnings for leading Week 1.  Good luck to all communities in the upcoming weeks.  Everyone is doing a great job working toward being a part of this school-wide sustainable fundraising effort.  There are still 5 weeks to go, and a lot can happen, so keep clipping those Box Tops!


Athletics

The 7/8 Boys and Girls Basketball Teams have Home games vs. MVU starting at 4:00pm.


Countdown to Unified Arts Night


IMPORTANT REMINDER

School *IS* in session Monday January 21st!


Hot Lunch Entree for Friday Jan 18th

Pancakes w/Warm Syrup Twin Sausage Links 
Sweet and White Home Fries 
Celery Sticks 
Fresh Fruit 
Hood Milk