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Spirit Week ended with Blue and White Day and a Pep Rally attended by the entire school. The Senior band played, while we celebrated contest winners and played fun games. The Pep Rally closed with all of us coming together to sing our new SACS song.
Box Tops Collection Contest
Congratulations to the winner of our School-Wide Winter Box Tops for Education Collection Contest - Bright Beginnings! They collected 1,890 Box Tops.
As a school, in just six weeks, we collected 8,126 Box Tops, which equals $812.60.
Well done, St. Albans City School!
Please remember, this contest may be over but we collect Box Tops all year round, so imagine what we can raise in a year if everyone keeps clipping! Thanks for your support!
Students vs. Teacher Basketball Game
Thursday March 7th at 4:00pm in the Big Gym. Everyone is invited. Admission is $2/a person or $5/family. Snack and drinks will be available for purchase. Come watch your favorite teachers vs. The 7/8 Basketball Teams.
Imagination 1 -11:30 with potluck following Imagination 2 and 3 - 10:45am - 11:30am Investigators -8:30-9:30AM Discovery -10:15-11:45 AM Incredibles - 7:30-8:30AM Voyagers -10:00-11:30AM Dynamic Design -8:30-9:30AM USA - 11:30-12:15
Band Could sr. band please report to the bandroom at 1pm, their normal time, to get ready for the assembly. If your team is doing something together before the assembly, please excuse the band students at 1:15, so they can get set up without chaos ensuing. Thank you.
All 5th and 6th grade instruments should be taken home today, nothing should be in the upstair classrooms or hallways at the end of school.
Spirit Week Today is the last day of Spirit Week! It's Blue and White Day and we will all get together for the Spirit Week Pep Rally at 1:30 in the Big Gym.
Triumph
Kindergarten
Dynamic Design
Team USA
Travelers
Kindergarten
Energy Committee The SACS Energy Committee is asking everyone to go on a "Hibernation Vacation" over February break. A Hibernation Vacation happens when everyone shuts down their computers, and unplugs EVERYTHING. Don't forget to pull down your shades also! Staff, Over the vacation, please clean out all refrigerators, and pull the plug before you depart on Friday, you might prop the door open as well to avoid mold. Any fridges found plugged in, will be unplugged and will need a major cleaning upon your return. Thank you Energy Committee (With Ms. Cavallo and Mr. Pelkey's support)
News from Box Tops for Education
The Dynamic Design Box Tops Committee created a "contest within a contest" for our Winter Box Tops for Education Collection Contest. Students and/or Learning Communities were challenged to design a "Green" Box Tops Collection Container. The entries were judged based on the following criteria: Explanation of design and use of only repurposed/reused/recycled "green" materials, creativity, eye-catching nature, aesthetic appeal, and representation of the Box Top Program.
Congratulations to Anna, Ian, & Cooper from Team Triumph for their winning creation. They won Principal Cavallo's Bonus Bag full of Box Tops for their Learning Community! Their design won for overall score, and they led the categories for creativity, being eye-catching, and the explanation of the design and use of "green" materials with this description:
"Our Box Top Collector is somewhat of a marble run but for Box Tops! Our Box Top Collector is green because the tube the Box Tops go down is made out of recycled newspaper and a paper towel roll. The top, which is a replica of a funnel, is where you insert the Box Tops. The Box Tops fall through the tube and into the container. The container where they land is a used pretzel bin! Our stand is made of 100% recycled cardboard. Our Box Top sign and this paragraph is printed on recycled paper. To add some fun to it, we designed the tube to look like a real machine. We added buttons and things to try to give it a technical look and we named it The Green Machine. It has two meanings. One, that it is made out of all recycled materials. Second, it brings us green (money)."
The entry from Bright Beginnings took the high scores for being aesthetically pleasing and its representation of the Box Tops Program. Team Imagination's design had the high score for use of entirely repurposed/reused/recycled "green" materials.
Thanks to all participants for your awesome creativity and design skills!
Open Doors The Open Doors classes that begin on Friday, February 22nd are:
Board Games Extravaganza
Spanish class begins March 8th. Hot Lunch Entree for Friday February 22nd Dress Your Own Burger (Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, Onions and Pickles) Garden Pasta Salad Summertime Dessert Fresh Watermelon Fresh Milk
Man in the Mirror: 55 PLU stickers Keep your Head Up: 126 PLU stickers SACS performed by Team USA: 229 PLU stickers
Please practice our new SACS school song in your classroom and we will all sing it together at the Pep Rally on Friday!
Reminder School is in session on Friday Feb. 22nd. Band Full orchestra is rehearsing today at 2:30, Jr. Band at 12:15, and please be on time for your band lesson. News from MathCounts
MathCounts students fueling up before the big competition!
On Saturday February 9th, students from MathCounts went to participate in the Chapter Competition where they competed against 13 other schools. The competition consisted of individual and team rounds and ended with a very exciting countdown round. During the countdown round 2 students face off against each other. Students are given a question on the project and it is also read. They buzz in when they know the answer. If no one buzzes in after 30 sec. they move on to the next question. Often students answer before the question is finished being read. Here is an example of a Countdown Round question:
A circular pool is being built inside a rectangular region 12 ft by 18 ft. If the pool is to be as large as possible, and the edge of the pool must be at least 2 ft from each edge of the rectangle, what is the maximum possible value for the radius of the pool, in feet?
Congratulations to everyone who competed. We will continue to have our meetings every Wed during WIN time and we always welcome new members. Culminating Events Renaissance 12:15-1:00PM Explorers 1:30-2:30PM Travelers 3:30-5:00PM
Explorers and Voyagers are both studying the Human Body. On Wednesday, the Explorers went on a field trip to explore the older student's projects. PAG 2013 The raffle tickets are due to Mrs. Gunter TODAY! Open Doors The Open Doors classes that begin on Thursday, February 21st are:
Thursday Hip Hop Magic Flute Odyssey of Mind continues from session one. Box Tops for Education Video of the Week (and it's a really cool one!!)
Today was our final collection day for the SACS' Box Tops Winter Collection Competition.
Winners will be announced at the Pep Rally on Friday. Stay tuned for the final totals.
Wacky Wednesday Fun!
Dynamic Design
Triumph
Team USA
Renaissance
Hot Lunch Entree for Thursday Feb 21st Nachos Supreme Seasoned Taco Meat, Cheese Sauce ,Salsa, Lettuce, and Corn Tortilla Chips Rice Pilaf Warm Black Beans Steamed Green Beans Fresh Fruit Fresh Milk
SACS had a school wide practice evacuation drill on Tuesday. Thank you to all students and staff who did an outstanding job.
News from The Voyagers
Not only do the Voyagers have heart, last week they dissected one! Ms. Pallas led the Voyagers in a very hands on exploration of the heart. Everyone was excited for the chance to take a very close look at the working of the heart. This exploration was a part of our exploration of the circulatory system! We got the beat. Band Mr. Mehaffey is in today, and would love to see all his lessons. These include 6th flutes, 5th drums and 6th violins.
Could the 5th grade violins have a makeup lesson today at 12:30-1?
It's that time of year again--Doodle 4 Google (Google's annual logo-design competition) is open and waiting for your drawings!
This year's theme is
"My Best Day Ever..."
Remember, anyone at SACS may enter. If you want assistance from any of the Art teachers, please make an appointment for help. E-mail is the best way to schedule a time without interrupting a regular Art class. Send e-mails to gallet@fcsuvt.org, brownk@fcsuvt.org, orhabermanm@fcsuvt.org.
Please visit the SACS Doodle 4 Google information site for more details about how to submit your drawings, and for tips and tricks from the Art teachers.
Contest deadline is March 22,2013
Now get doodling!
Tutoring There will be no After School Tutoring on Wednesday March 6 and Thursday March 7. News from Team USA On Monday evening, members of the Team USA met at the Cosmic Bakery with City leaders, specialized contractors and staff from Energy Efficiency Vermont. The Team has been asked to help the City as it enters the Whole Community Energy Challenge. It is a way for community home owners to invest in their homes and save money and energy in the process. Team USA will act as the PR for the City's Energy Team. Anyone interested in helping, please contact us.
Team USA would like to nominate Jensen for best hair day!
News from Open Doors
The Open Doors classes that begin on Wednesday, February 20th are:
Wed Hip Hop Music Around the World Wed Outdoor Play and Exercise continues from last session Odyssey of Mind is also meeting on Wednesdays.
Sprouts begins March 6th and Girls on Run begins March 25th (this class meets Mondays and Wednesdays)
Dynamic Design has Spirit!
Spirit Week Today is Wacky Wednesday. Tomorrow is Sports Team Day! Today is the last day to vote in the cafeteria for the SACS School Song!
Incredibles have Spirit!
Renaissance has Spirit!
Team USA has Spirit!
Mrs. Williams Class has Spirit!
Hot Lunch Entree for Wednesday Feb 19th Cheesy Breadsticks Marinara Dipping Sauce Hearty Homemade Soup Fresh Fruit Fresh Milk
Spirit Week Day 2 It's Crazy Hair/Hat day! Tomorrow is Wacky Wednesday. Don't forget your school spirit! St. Albans City School Wins Fai-To!
St. Albans City School won the latest math challenge on Mangahigh. The Raiders challenged the Holloway School from the United Kingdom. Some of the round heros included, Camille, Jackson, Hannah, Sophia, and Reace. Nice job City School!
Band
Mr. Mehaffey is out for today, Tuesday. There will be no lessons for 4-5-6 and senior band should stay with their teams at 1. Could the 5th grade Violins please leave their instruments in school tonight, and Mr. M will try to get a makeup lesson in tomorrow.
Unified Arts Night
Did you miss SACS's first annual Unified Arts Night? You can see the highlights in the video below thanks to Team USA's Raider Report.
*video will not play in email. Please Click Here to view.
Athletics
Congratulations 7/8 Cheer Team for winning the 2013 NVAC Spirit Award!
Open Doors
The Open Doors classes that begin on Tuesday, February 19th are:
Lego Challenge In the Kitchen Raider's Knitting CHOMP at BFA and Archery begin Tuesday, March 12th.
Box Tops for Education Fact of the Week
Schools can earn up to $60,000 per year – up to $20,000 respectively from the Clip, Marketplace and Reading Room program components – to spend on anything they need. For more information, visit www.btfe.com.
Our SACS Collection Contest has only a few days left! Keep clipping those Box Tops to help us earn a portion of our allowable $20,000 from the Clip program!
Culminating Event Triumph has their event today at 1:15pm.
Hot Lunch Entree for Tuesday Feb 19th
Italian Pasta Bake Side Garden Salad Steamed Corn Fresh Fruit Fresh Milk
The Competition is on! All adults who participate must check in daily at the front desk. Teachers must keep a count of how many of their students participate each day and give the list to Mrs. Gunter. At the end of the week we will calculate who had the highest percentage of participation, staff or students -- and the winner will be announced at the Pep Rally! Today is Team Color/T-Shirt Day. Tomorrow is Crazy Hair/Hat Day. News from Bright Beginnings
Each February, the American Dental Association sponsors National Childrens Dental Health Month. Developing good habits at an early age and regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Dr. Grace Dickinson-Branon visited the Bright Beginnings Kindergarteners today. She talked about caring for our teeth and keeping them for life. The children learned how important is is to brush their teeth 2 times a day for 2 minutes, floss daily and foods to eat to keep,our teeth healthy. They enjoyed a video about fighting cavities and met her special dragon that showed us his "pearly whites"! Each student received a special bag with goodies for their teeth.
Dr Grace grew up in St Albans and was a student here at City School. She is a dentist at Dickinson & Branon Dental Care here in St Albans. Band Beginning Band and some 6th grades lessons and after school orchestra is on for today.
Estimators 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):
Culminating Event Week
Bright Beginnings in the News
The St. Albans Messenger came to interview Kindergarten students on Valentines Day. Look for the interview online at The St. Albans Messenger Facebook page.
Open Doors
The Open Doors classes that begin on Monday, February 18th are:
Paper Mache Sculpture Monday Outdoor Play and Exercise
Lego Challenge is only meeting on Tuesdays and Horseback Riding begins Monday, March 11th.
Hot Lunch Entree for Monday Feb. 18th
Chicken Nuggets w/Dipping Sauce Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes Baked Beans Dinner Roll Fresh Fruit Fresh Milk
SACS Joke of the Week With Mrs. Biggie *video will not play in email. click here to view.
Band Sr. Band is rehearsing today and lessons are on for today.
Estimators 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):
Doodle 4 Google 2013
It's that time of year again--Doodle 4 Google (Google's annual logo-design competition) is open and waiting for your drawings!
This year's theme is
"My Best Day Ever..."
Remember, anyone at SACS may enter. If you want assistance from any of the Art teachers, please make an appointment for help. E-mail is the best way to schedule a time without interrupting a regular Art class. Send e-mails to gallet@fcsuvt.org, brownk@fcsuvt.org, orhabermanm@fcsuvt.org.
Please visit the SACS Doodle 4 Google information site for more details about how to submit your drawings, and for tips and tricks from the Art teachers.
Contest deadline is March 22,2013
Now get doodling!
Spirit Week
Next week is Spirit Week and each day we will have a theme. Monday: Team Color Day or Team T shirt day
Tuesday: Crazy Hair and Hat Day
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday
Thursday: Sports Team Day
Friday: Blue and White Day This year, it's Students vs. Teachers -- lets see which group has the highest participation! Don't forget to vote for the school song you want to sing at the pep rally. You can use your PLU stickers from snack to vote as well -- just bring them with you when you come to lunch.
Athletics The 5/6 boys teams have games this weekend here at City School. The first game begins at 8:00 a.m. and the second game begins at 10:00. They would love to see you there. Wish the 5/6 Raiders good luck today. Box Tops Competition
Well Done on another great week in our competition, City School Community! There seemed to be a slow down in the momentum in Week 5, but we still collected 424 Box Tops!
Here is the competition breakdown by Learning Community:
Now here is your math challenge: Our leading team (Bright Beginnings) has collected 1,590 Box Tops. The next closest team (Investigators) has collected 1,232 Box Tops. How many Box Tops do the Investigators need to collect in the 6th and final week of the competition to take the lead?
Keep clipping those Box Tops and good luck to all communities. Everyone is doing a great job supporting this school-wide sustainable fundraising effort. Remember, this is the last week to collect for the contest! But don't forget about our contest within the contest:
Are you looking to get a boost for your Learning Community's Box Tops for Education Collection Totals?
Ms. Cavallo has a special bonus bag full of Box Tops! Would you like to win it for your Learning Community?
Here’s how:
Create a “Green” Box Tops Collection Container
The collection container could be for your classroom or somewhere in the building.
Your entry must include the collection container and a written description explaining how/why it is “green.”
Judging Criteria
Made entirely out of repurposed/reused/recycled materials.
Creativity
Eye-catching
Aesthetically pleasing
Representation of the Box Top Program
Entries will be judged by The Dynamic Design Box Top Representatives using a point-scale rubric. (Blind judging - no names/L.C. shared during judging)
Deadline for entries: Monday, February 18th. Entries should be delivered to Dynamic Design.
Field Trip Team Discovery is going to Shelburne Farms at 8:30am Drama Club 3:15- 5:00 Valentine Dance Tonight for Grades 6, 7 and 8 PAG 2013 is hosting the Valentine Dance tonight. It's from 7:00-9:00pm and it's $3 to get in. We will have a photo booth, and some games to play along with great music and fun snacks for purchase. 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.
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