Announcements 6-20-14

Happy Step Up Day!

Summer at SACS

Today may be the last day of school, but SACS will be open all summer. Not only will there be camps and summer school going on, but SACS is open for breakfast and lunch every day. All children 18 and under eat free, there is no paperwork or registration - all you have to do is show up! There are other open sites in St. Albans as well as noted on the poster below. If you have any questions please call 527-0565.

Sixth Grade Bike Trip

The Sixth Graders had a very successful bike trip to the Abbey and back on Tuesday June 18th.  It was a warm and sunny day for a great picnic and time to socialize and exercise with 6th graders and Staff from different teams.  Thanks to the P.E. staff for making this event happen.

Computer Drawing Winners




Have a Safe and Happy Summer!

Announcements 6-19-14

Good Luck 8th Graders!

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After nine years, it's time to say goodbye. Graduation is tonight (6/19) in the Big Gym at 6:00pm.

From Kindergarten to eighth grade - former students from Mrs. Williams Kindergarten class helped out current students at the Team USA Kindergarten carnival!

News from The Explorers



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The first grade Explorers had a visitor, Bob Engstrom, a couple of weeks ago to help them start up their worm farm. Please watch our video to learn about a different way to compost!

News from The Travelers

The Travelers traveled to Mt. Philo for a field trip in Charlotte VT.

Step Up Day Plan

On Friday, June 20, only grades K, 3, 6 and 7 will attend school for their Step Up Day which means they will be in a new community next year. They will get to meet their new teachers and the students who will be in their new community.

Buses: Kindergarten buses will run at the same time for pickup in the morning. They will leave the school for home at 10:15. Please be sure to be at the stop to meet your child.

Grades 3, 6 and 7– Buses will be picking up A and B sessions together. Buses will start picking up A 
session at approximately 7:00 am then will start picking up B session immediately after so that both A and B will arrive at school at 7:30. Breakfast will be served and students will be in their classrooms by 7:45. Both sessions will leave together at 9:45 for home.

Library Wall Restoration Project

On Wednesday, a plaque was put up to honor the restoration work done by DD from 2011-2014.

Raider Report


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A Note for 8th Grade Parents

Baby pictures that were submitted for the yearbook were returned to students today.  Please make sure they got home & returned to you!  (Yearbooks will be distributed following graduation rehearsal on Thursday.)


News from Sustainable Fundraising

When supporters of City School register their Price Chopper AdvantEdge card online, SACS earns points every time that card is used to shop.  This year, our points earned every Learning Community a brand new kickball to continue our school's Health & Wellness initiatives!

Lunch Menu for Thursday June 19th

Last Day BBQ
Hamburger or Hot Dog
Fresh Fruit 
Fresh Milk

Announcements 6-18-14

News from Band

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Greater St. Albans Middle School Band on Monday night at the Lake Monsters Game. The band was able to raise $813.00 for the trip to Washington on June 23rd.

Full Orchestra will be rehearsing tomorrow morning at 8 am for tomorrow nights 8th grade graduation ceremony.

News from The Investigators

The Investigators have finished planting cucumbers and dill in hopes of making pickles in the fall. Skyler made a garden sign that shows the pickle people doing the pickle dance!

Culminating Events

Field Trip

Discovery is going to the pool today.

Open Doors

Open Doors first camp begins Monday, June 23rd. Did you take your acceptance letter out of your backpack?

If you are taking the bus, your pick-up time and drop-off times are being mailed home this week. Most likely, you would receive it on Saturday.  Please call 752-6029 if you have any questions.

 Baby Sitter’s Training ( 5^th-8^th grade) offered July 23rd and July 24th

Through hands on activities, interactive video and lively discussions, this course will teach students how to care for children and infants. Students will be trained in problem solving, how to stay safe, handle emergencies, and write resumes for jobs.

This class will be offered on 

Wednesday, July  23rd and Thursday, July 24th from 9:00-12:30

You need to attend both days to receive your certificate.

Please call Open Doors at 752-6029 to sign up for the class offered at no charge and to get further details.  We will work with you on your transportation needs.

Please note: 5th graders are welcome to sign up for the training.

Kindergarten Graduation Tonight - 6/18

The Kindergarten graduation is tonight at 6:00pm in the Big Gym.

Good luck, Kindergarten!

Lunch Menu for Wednesday June 18th

Cheesy Breadsticks 
Marinara Sauce 
Minestrone Soup 
Garden Slaw 
Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Salad Bar Or Pizza 
Fresh Fruit 
Fresh Milk

Announcements 6-17-14

News from the Travelers

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Team Travelers spent three weeks building rockets before launching them on Friday June 6th. Quite a few people came out to watch the flight of the many rockets the students built. The whole experience was a great success.

Summer Meals

Important End of the Year Information

On Friday, June 20, only grades K, 3, 6 and 7 will attend school for their Step Up Day which means they will be in a new community next year. They will get to meet their new teachers and the students who will be in their new community.

Buses: Kindergarten buses will run at the same time for pickup in the morning. They will leave the school for home at 10:15. Please be sure to be at the stop to meet your child.

Grades 3, 6 and 7– Buses will be picking up A and B sessions together. Buses will start picking up A 
session at approximately 7:00 am then will start picking up B session immediately after so that both A and B will arrive at school at 7:30. Breakfast will be served and students will be in their classrooms by 7:45. Both sessions will leave together at 9:45 for home.

Kindergarten graduation will be on Wed. June 18th starting at 6:00 pm. 8th grade graduation will be on Thurs. June 19, starting at 6:00 pm. The front entrance is the main entrance to use. The side entrance near the gym will be used for handicap and special needs parking where these people will be buzzed in.

Culminating Events

Field Trips

Sixth Grade has their annual Bike Trip to The Abbey.
The Travelers are going to to Mt. Philo State Park.
Team Imagination is going to The Spirit of Ethan Allen.
The Explorers are going to Houghton Park.
Kaleidoscope is going to Hoss' Dogg House and Houghton Park.
The Voyagers are going to Indian Brook Reservoir, Essex VT
Dynamic Design is going to Knight Point State Park.

News from Sustainable Fundraising

The results are tallied, and City School did an awesome job!  All together, we collected over 4,000 points in Box Tops for Education and Labels for Education!  Five Learning Communities collected over 500 - well done!  As a school, we submitted over $2,000 worth of Box Tops alone in the 2013-14 school year.

Thank you for your support!  Please remember to clip and collect Box Tops all summer long!

Walking Challenge Results - Final Week

There were some interesting results last week.  Team Discovery out"walked" all other teams, including Incredibles.  So Team Discovery gets to have the Golden Shoe award for the Week.  Some other teams also put in notable miles (Bright Beginnings, Voyagers, Incredibles and Travelers) in spite of experiencing rainy weather.  Last week field trips and other happenings got in the way of the walking contest, resulting in a few teams with reduced numbers.

Everyone should be proud of the 29,115 miles we walked (biked) as a school.  Really, really impressive!!!

Because Incredibles were so dominant with their overall contest total, they will get to hang on to the Golden Shoe award during the next school year until the next contest.

Thank you everyone for participating.

Ranked by Total Miles for the Week of 6/19-6/13
Team Name	Members	4/30-5/2	5/5-5/9	5/12-5/16	5/19-5/22	5/27-5/30	6/2-6/6	6/9-6/13	Total Miles
Discovery	60	236	280	473	367	387	521	736	3000
Bright Beginnings	84	200	427	322	254	342	442	585	2572
Voyagers	63	184	414	475	246	440	471	544	2774
Incredibles	66	378	652	616	495	587	790	489	4007
Travelers	67	320	417	499	260	548	505	443	2982
Renaissance	46	29	226	280	175	398	239	318	1665
Investigators	63	143	290	344	260	297	372	245	1951
USA	49	220	291	396	245	225	332	200	1909
Explorers	58	39	152	353	238	192	219	189	1382
Imagination	58	192	266	236	200	382	255	163	1694
Motionally Challenged (staff)	28	198	366	300	222	124	167	131	1508
Triumph	62	140	356	528	489	446	341	81	2381
Dynamic Design	46	183	165	228	168	118	397	31	1290
Total									29115
Ranked by Total Miles for the Whole Contest
Team Name	Members	4/30-5/2	5/5-5/9	5/12-5/16	5/19-5/22	5/27-5/30	6/2-6/6	6/9-6/13	Total Miles
Incredibles	66	378	652	616	495	587	790	489	4007
Discovery	60	236	280	473	367	387	521	736	3000
Travelers	67	320	417	499	260	548	505	443	2982
Voyagers	63	184	414	475	246	440	471	544	2774
Bright Beginnings	84	200	427	322	254	342	442	585	2572
Triumph	62	140	356	528	489	446	341	81	2381
Investigators	63	143	290	344	260	297	372	245	1951
USA	49	220	291	396	245	225	332	200	1909
Imagination	58	192	266	236	200	382	255	163	1694
Renaissance	46	29	226	280	175	398	239	318	1665
Motionally Challenged (staff)	28	198	366	300	222	124	167	131	1508
Explorers	58	39	152	353	238	192	219	189	1382
Dynamic Design	46	183	165	228	168	118	397	31	1290

Congratulations BFA Class of 2014

SACS Alumni got together to pose for a picture on Graduation Day!

Coming this Summer

SACS's own Rosie is in a band and they have been chosen to perform at the Waterfront for the Independence Day Celebration on Thursday July 3rd.

Lunch Menu for Tuesday June 17th

Spaghetti w/ Meat or Garden Marinara Sauce 
Chopped Green Salad 
Garlic Breadstick 
Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Salad Bar Or Pizza 
Fresh Fruit 
Fresh Milk