Friday, August 30, 2013

Announcements 9-3-13

SACS News




Have you noticed how the beautiful school grounds and gardens are looking? Thanks to summer volunteers, and staff who worked so hard even when school wasn't in session!

Reminder

School is closed on Monday Sept. 2nd for Labor Day.

Forms

Please return all of your first day forms ASAP. This included your Health Form, Emergency Contact Form, Lunch Form, and Home to School Compact.

Athletics

Please return your completed Athletic packet to Mrs. Trainer. 

Lunch Menu for Tuesday Sept. 3rd

Dress Your Own Hot Dog On a Bun 
Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter & Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Salad Bar Or Pizza
Oven Baked Homemade French Fries 
Baked Beans 
Fresh Fruit 
Fresh Milk

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Announcements 8-30-13

News from Open Doors

Open Doors has the opportunity to provide golf lessons (5th-8th grade) for students beginning Monday, September 9th or 16th and ending Monday, October 7th or 14th depending upon the weather. Please contact Suzanne at 802-752-6029 if your child is interested.

Open Doors is working on its fall program brochure with other programs
beginning week of October 7th. The golf program will end around the time when the other programs begin.


Registration forms are available here: Open Doors Website or see Mrs. Gunter at lunch.

Lunch Menu for Friday August 30th

Pancakes w/ Warm Syrup 
Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter & Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Salad Bar Or Pizza
Sausage Links 
Sweet & White Home Fries 
Celery Sticks 
Fresh Fruit 

Fresh Milk

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Announcements 8-29-13

First Day Success!

Thank you to all of the families who came to our First Day activities at school. It was such a great way to start the year for everyone! If you missed our Family Resource Fair it will be happening again at  SACS Open House on September 26th from 5:00 - 7:00pm.

Parent Registration

This year we are asking all parents to register as a parent in our school. It's a quick form and can be found here: SACS Parent Registration.

Lunch Menu for Thursday August 29th

Chicken Patty Sandwich 
Lettuce, Tomato & Cheese 
Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter & Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Salad Bar Or Pizza
Rice Pilaf 
Roasted Zucchini Sticks 
Fresh Fruit 
Fresh Milk 

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Announcements 8-28-13

Welcome Back!



The first day of school is Wednesday August 28th. It is a half day for students. A session is from 7:45 - 10:45 and B is from from 8:15-11:15. Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria for students starting at 7:30. Breakfast is free for all students!

We are so excited to welcome students back to our much improved school. The Family Resource Fair is in the Big Gym from 7:30 - 8:30 and 9:30 - 10:30. There is also time to visit your students Learning Community. The first day is always a great time for parents and families to meet teachers and staff and get important information for the school year.

Have a great first day!

Monday, August 26, 2013

Announcements 8-27-13

Countdown to School


Resource Fair

When you come to school on Wednesday for the first day, we will be holding our annual Resource Fair in the large gym from 7:30 - 8:30 and 9:30 -10:30. It's a one stop shop to help you find out important information to help your student be successful all year long, and also a way to find out how to get involved in our school. The Resource Fair is full of so much information, we have provided a checklist below so you don't miss anything.


  • Register as a parent at our school
  • Sign up for Daily Announcements
  • Make sure you get your information/forms for the new year
  • Learn to navigate our website - or apply for paper copies of information
  • Fill in Volunteer Background-Check form
  • Fill in paperwork for Free and Reduced Lunch
  • Set up an account with the Abbey Food Service
  • Sign-up for Extended School Day tutoring or programs
  • Sign-up to join PTO
  • Sign-up for Fall Athletics
  • Sign-up to be part of our Farm to School program or Four Winds
  • Meet with nurses for immunization checklist
  • Turn in emergency form information with contact information

Safe Routes to School

To help encourage students to walk and bike safely, we are working with partners from St. Albans City and Vermont Safe Routes to School. One important step in our work is to get input from parents. Please take a moment to provide your input to help us move forward in creating a safe and healthy community. 

Friday, August 23, 2013

Announcements 8-26-13

Countdown to School

Important Dates 

Here are some important dates for the first few weeks of school:


August 28 First Day of School - half day
September 2 - Labor Day No School
September 11 - Kindergarten Transition Day
September 12- Kindergarten First Day
September 23 - Picture Day
September 26 - Open House

Please remember that the most up to date calendar is always on the SACS webpage at www.sacsvt.org.




Thursday, August 22, 2013

Announcements 8-23-13

Countdown to School

Fall Athletics


Grades 5-8 Cross Country and Soccer sign-ups will start Wednesday 8/28 and continue through Friday August 30th.  Please stop by the athletic table at the resource fair or sign up during lunch.

Please call Mrs. Trainer with any questions at 527-0565 ext 1102 or email trainerw@fcsuvt.org

Please take a moment to look at the CDC site for facts and information on student athletes and concussions http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/youth.html.

Any grades K-4 students interested in participating in athletics should contact the St. Albans City Recreation Dept. www.stalbansrec.com. 

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Announcements 8-22-13

Countdown to Back to School

Meals at School

We are so pleased to be able to offer breakfast to every student at no charge again this year. The cost of lunch for students is $1.75. The Abbey offers many choices every day along with the main meal so that there is something for everyone! Every lunch comes with a trip to the fresh fruit and vegetable bar.

Free and Reduced Lunch

Starting this year, ALL students who qualify for school meals will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost. That means that even if you qualify for reduced price lunch, your meals will be free. We are hoping every family considers filling out an application. You can find an application in your first day packet, by contacting Desiree Gunter at 527-0565 gunterd@fcsuvt.org or by clicking here. If you have questions or need help with your application, please contact Desiree Gunter.

School Lunch Accounts

The Abbey has made it easier than ever to manage your school meals account. You can visit http://www.abbeygroup.net/ to learn more. There you can set up your child's account where you can sign up for emails when your balance is low, pre-pay for your meals with a credit or debit card, and even check out what your child is choosing for lunch each day.

The Abbey staff will be at our First Day Resource Fair if you need help setting up your online account. 

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

SACS will once again provide every student with a fresh fruit or vegetable snack in their classroom each day.

Expanded Snack

Expanded snack will once again be offered to every student enrolled in an after school program. There is no charge for expanded snack. More information about this program will be available when after school programs begin.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Announcements 8-21-13

Countdown to Back to School

Getting to School Safely

The City of St. Albans has made many improvements over the summer to make it safer to walk and bike to school.

Also, St. Albans City School staff members will be at the four major crossings closest to school in the morning and afternoon to assist walkers and bikers for the first two weeks.  

Here are some tips to keep you safe from Vermont Safe Routes to School:

For Walkers:

Always walk on the sidewalk; if there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic.

Don't assume vehicles will stop; make eye contact with drivers, don't just look at the vehicle.

Don't relay solely on pedstrian signals, look before you cross the road.

Be alert to engine noise or backup lights on cars when in parking lots and near on street parking spaces.

Be safe and be seen: make yourself visible to drivers.

Stand clear of buses, hedges, parked cars or other obstacles before crossing so drivers can see you.

Walking and Biking to school is not only good for you, it's good for the environment too!


Monday, August 19, 2013

Announcements 8-20-13

Countdown to Back to School

The first day is school is Wednesday August 28th. It will be a half day for students. On Monday, we welcomed all of the new staff and teachers to SACS. They are excited and ready to meet all of you and begin the school year! 

The finishing touches are being put on the building and we can't wait for you to see all of the new improvements when you return next week.

If you are interested in seeing the construction progress this summer, you can view the SACS Construction Blog here: http://sacsconstruction.blogspot.com/