Announcements 2-3-15

Wellness Month - Mindfulness Day One

This week we will be learning about mindfulness and the part it can play in keeping us feeling good and doing our best. Each day there will be a short video posted in the announcements. Take a few minutes and follow along and see what a great start it can be to your day.



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Thank you to Mrs. Easterday for all of her work in making these videos for our school!

What is Mindfulness?

Paying attention to the here and now - other people, the environment, a concern, or challenge - in a kind, nonjudgmental way. Each day this week we will learn about how our five senses help us be mindful, and practice a mindfulness activity.

Tuesday Sense: Hearing

Fact: The brain never stops working, even when people are asleep the ear continues to hear sounds, but the brain shuts them out.

Mindful Practice: Sit comfortably and close your eyes for 30 seconds, carefully listen to all the sounds you can hear in the classroom, the hallway, and elsewhere inside and outside of the school. What sounds did you hear? How did it feel to sit and listen quietly? Were you surprised by all of the sounds you heard? Those sounds are always there, but we have learned to tune them out when we are focused on our school work.

Band

Jr. Band will be rehearsing after lunch today and Thursday.

Today is drum lesson day for Sr. Band. Mr. M will be getting lesson tickets out to everyone this morning.

8th grade violin has a lesson this morning at 11:30.

Open Doors

Open Doors Tuesday classes have ended. Did you bring your completed registration form back? Classes are filling up so make sure you select a first, second or third choice, (if you can) in case the class of your choice is full. .

Walking Wednesday 2/4/15

It looks like temperatures on Wednesday may be warm enough for us to hold our once a month Walk-to-School day. Dress for the weather and meet the walking school bus leaders at your normal locations. Wrist bands and pencils will be handed out to all student walkers. There will be coffee and oatmeal for adults in the cafeteria.

Four Winds Nature Institute Presents:  
SNOWFLAKE SCIENCE UNIT

Learn science, explore nature, become a part of your child's learning.  Please contact Heather Smith at smithh@fcsuvt.org

For more information about Four Winds visit www.fourwindsinstitute.org

Teachers:  If you would like this science unit presented to you for extension teaching please contact Heather Smith to arrange a date/time.  Snowflake Science and Teaching Standards

Amazing Fact:  #3  Fresh snow is a good thermal insulator because it is 90-95% air.  (Discover Magazine December 2007).  Ten inches of fresh snow (7% water) has an insulating capacity equivalent to 6 inches of fiberglass insulation, R-18.  (US Dept of Energy Website)

Lunch Menu for Tuesday February 3rd

Oven Baked BBQ Chicken
Fruit and Veggie Bar
Homemade Soup
Dinner Roll
Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza
Fresh Milk 

Announcements 1-30-15

Wellness Week - Water Day Five
featuring Mrs. Biggie with the Joke of the Week


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Tile Vote Results

Boys bathroom tile winner with 111 votes!

Girls bathroom tile winner with 77 votes!

The black and white tile for girls got 34 votes.

The khaki tiles for boys got 18 votes.

The blue tile which was an option for boys are girls got 89 votes from boys and 40 votes from girls. 

Thanks for voting!
Potato Pancake Recipe

On Unified Arts night, many parents and family members tried potato pancakes. Here is the recipe so you can make them at home:

Potato Pancakes**  (makes 12 pancakes)

3 cups of leftover mashed potatoes

1 eggs lightly beaten

1/2 cup of shredded cheese

3 Tablespoons of flour

2-3 Tablespoons of chopped scallions, onions or any fresh herb

note:  if you wish to use dried herbs, reduce amount by half.

Mix all ingredients together and form 3 Tablespoon sized rounds.  Place the rounds in a plate of flour and gently press with a floured hand to flatten.  Using a skillet or frying pan on medium heat, butter or lightly oil the pan and add the pancakes.  Flip after 2-3 minutes or when golden brown.  

Pancakes can be served on a bed of greens, reheated as an after school snack, or as an addition to any meal.

**recipe adapted from Just a Taste Potato Pancake Recipe

The dressing we served with the pancakes on Unified Arts night was:

Homemade Buttermilk Ranch

1/2 cup mayonnaise*

1/4 cup sour cream*

1/2 cup chopped fresh dill

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

a little salt and pepper to taste

thin mixture with real buttermilk to desired consistency

mix well and refrigerate

*this recipe can be made with low fat/fat free options for heart health.

Yogurt may be substituted for the sour cream.

variations:  

add 1 heaping tablespoon of spicy brown or whole grain mustard

add 1-2 cloves of minced fresh garlic

Athletics

The 7/8 Basketball Teams have an away game this afternoon.

Open Doors

Open Doors Friday classes have ended.

Did you bring back your completed registration form back to Open Doors?

Lunch Menu for Friday January 30th

Chicken Chili
Nacho Chips w/ Layered Dip
(Salsa, Sour Cream, Topped with Lettuce and Tomato)
Fruit and Veggie Bar
Homemade Soup
Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza
Fresh Milk 

Announcements 1-29-15

Wellness Month  - Water Day Four

In the frigid weather, Kindergarten students did a fun science experiment with hot and cold water. Watch the video below to see the results - they may surprise you!


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Unified Arts Night

 Thanks to all of the families who came out in snowy weather to enjoy Unified Arts Night on Tuesday night. Over three hundred people were treated to concerts and demonstrations presented by the art, music, PE, band and tech teachers.


Band

Jr. Band will be rehearsing today at 12:15.

Full Orchestra is not rehearsing today.

Jazz Band will not be rehearsing on Friday.

Bathroom Tile Vote

On Wednesday, students in grades 4-8 had a chance to vote on new bathroom tile. Watch for the results in tomorrows announcements!

Open Doors

Open Doors Thursday classes have ended.

Did you bring back your completed registration form back to Open Doors?

Rotary Club Ski and Ride Program

The program has been canceled for Saturday due to the extremely cold weather expected.

Lunch Menu for Thursday January 29th

Hot Turkey Sandwich w/Gravy
Homemade French Fries
Fruit and Veggie Bar
Homemade Soup
Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza
Fresh Milk 

Announcements 1-28-15

Wellness Month - Water Day Three

If you are feeling tired or have a dry mouth, try drinking some water. These can be signs that you are dehydrated. 

Luckily, here at SACS fresh, filtered water is available in filling stations located throughout the school and every student has been provided with a special SACS water bottle. It's very important to keep hydrated throughout the day, especially during active times like PE and recess. 


Water Riddle Answers:

What lives in Winter, dies in Summer and grows with it's root upward?

An icicle.

What kind of bank needs no money?

A Riverbank.

What runs, but never gets tired?

Water from the tap.

Open Doors

Open Doors Wednesday classes have ended. Did you receive a new Open Doors brochure yesterday?  Feel free to stop by the Open Doors office and pick one up. Or, you can pick one up downstairs in the lobby.  You can also print one out from the Open Doors webpage located under the Family Resource tab (just click on Open Doors and go to brochure).

Mangahigh Math Competition

St. Albans City School is currently in a Fai-to on Mangahigh.  Play any of the Mangahigh games or complete teacher challenges to earn points for our school.  The first school to win five rounds is the champion.  

Athletics

The 7/8 Teams have home games this afternoon.

Field Trip

Second and Third grade Team Imagination students are going to Shelburne Farm today.

Lunch Menu for Wednesday January 28th

Cheesy Breadsticks
Marinara Sauce
Hearty Country
Vegetable Soup
Fruit and Veggie Bar
Homemade Soup
Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza
Fresh Milk 

Announcements 1-27-15

Congratulations Cheerleaders!

Congratulations to the Raiders Cheerleaders and the SYA Cheerleaders for both taking first place at the Academy Cheer Challenge over the weekend! Way to go, Raiders!


Wellness Month - Water Day Two

Here are some water riddles - see if you can figure them out and let Mrs. Trainer and Mrs. Gunter know if you have the answer at lunch!

What lives in Winter, dies in Summer and grows with it's root upward?

What kind of bank needs no money?

What runs, but never gets tired?

If you can't figure them out - not to worry, the answers will be in tomorrows announcements!

Band

Could the students in 6-7-8 Orchestra please come to the bandroom tonight at 6:30 to get ready for our performance in the cafeteria at 7 pm tonight.

Today, Mr. Mehaffey will be having extra lessons for strings, after lunch for 7th and 8th grade. Mr. M be giving out lesson tickets during lunch today. Could 7th grade violins please come at 1 pm today, that is for Kayleigh, Jaylin, Caleb, Hailey, Mioka, and Andrew.

Maia and Anna will be having lessons at 1:30 today. 

Jr. Band will be rehearsing at 12:15 today.

Unified Arts Night TONIGHT!

Unified Arts Night
Tuesday January 27, 2015
5:00-7:30PM

The Unified Arts teachers will be sponsoring a family night to allow students to showcase their achievements and activities in art, music, family and consumer science, languages, physical education and technology education. There will be musical performances, art activities, physical education activities, and taste testing occurring throughout the evening. A schedule of activities will be available at the front desk on the evening of the event. 

We hope to see many families tonight!

Four Winds Nature Institute brings Science to SACS

Five times during the school year a group of parent volunteers learn about science, bring it to SACS and share with students and teachers.  Teaching materials and many hands on activities are provided geared for K-6.   We have seen a drop in volunteers committed to sharing these exciting science lessons.  Become a part of your child's education by volunteering.  Please contact Heather Smith at smithh@fcsuvt.org

For more information about Four Winds visit www.fourwindsinstitute.org

Teachers:  If you would like this science unit presented to you for extension teaching please contact Heather Smith to arrange a date/time.  Snowflake Science and Teaching Standards

Upcoming Four Winds Science Unit:  Snowflakes!!!  

Amazing Fact:

The largest snowflakes are made up of many (as many as 100) individual snow crystals.  (World Book Encyclopedia)  The Guinness Book of World Records claims that the largest snowflake ever recorded fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, in 1887.  It was 15 inches across!  (Discover Magazine December 2007)

Lunch Menu for Tuesday January 27th

Spaghetti w/ Meat or Marinara Sauce
Fruit and Veggie Bar
Homemade Soup
Garlic Breadstick
Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza
Fresh Milk 

Announcements 1-26-15

Wellness Month Begins TODAY!

For the next four weeks, we will be focusing on a different wellness theme each week. This weeks theme is water. 

Here are some water facts:

Did you know that every cell in your body depends on water? You could survive for weeks without food but only for few days without water.

The skin is your largest organ - and it's made up of 70% percent water!

All living things need water to live.

Band

Jr. Band lessons are on for today for flutes, sax, trumpet, trombone and clarinet, at their normal lesson times. Please be on time.

The Unified Arts Team will be presenting an evening of music, artwork, and fun, on Tuesday night, starting at 5 pm. The 5th Grade Beginning Band, 4th grade recorder class, chorus and Orchestra will be performing concerts, and presentations by the Unified Arts classes will be featured. 

Beginning violin and cello have lessons this afternoon.

Door Decorating Contest

We are celebrating wellness with a door decorating contest! Each week decorate a portion of a door in your learning community in the spirit of the weeks theme. At the end of the four weeks, we will announce the winner of the contest in the announcements. Good luck!

Open Doors

Open Doors Monday classes have ended.

If all goes well today, the Open Doors Brochure will be ready for distribution tomorrow!

Drama

DRAMA REHEARSAL IS CANCELLED TODAY (Monday).

We will have full rehearsal on Wednesday.

Field Trips

Imagination Grade 1 is going to Shelburne Farms today.

The Voyagers are going to Jay Peak today.

Lunch Menu for Monday January 26th

Chicken Nuggets w/Dipping Sauce

Honey Parsnips

Fruit and Veggie Bar

Homemade Soup

Dinner Roll

Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza

Fresh Milk 

Announcements 1-23-15

SACS Joke of the Week with Mrs. Biggie 


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Band

Jazz Band is rehearsing today at 2.

All the lessons for cello in grade 6-7-8 are today at 12:30. That is for Margot, Robert, Isey, Maia, and Anna.

Jr. Band lessons are on for Monday, even with the ski trip going on. Do not forget your instrument.

Athletics

Good luck to the 5-8 Cheerleaders who will compete at The Academy Cheer Challenge at the complex on Saturday!

Wellness Month

On Monday, we will kick off four weeks of wellness with a different theme each week. All Learning Communities are invited to participate in a door decorating contest in four different parts that will coordinate with our weekly theme. Keep reading the announcements for all of the information and details!

Lunch Menu for Friday January 23rd

General Tso’s Chicken
Vegetable Fried Rice
Fruit and Veggie Bar
Homemade Soup
Dinner Roll
Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza
Fresh Milk 

Announcements 1-22-15

Congratulations!

On Monday On Monday night ,the VFW Post 758 and the Ladies Auxiliary hosted an  Award Ceremony and Dinner.  SACS' own Mr. Deslauriers was awarded the Teacher of the Year!  There were also three Patriots Pen essay winners from SACS: Aria G, Bella B. (not pictured), and Emma B. Congratulations!

Open Doors

The following Open Doors classes meet today Thursday, January 22^nd

·         Language Sampling  at BFA  Session B students taking Language Sampling at BFA will board bus #3 at 3:10.   Students will check in with Open Doors at bus #3 before boarding the bus. If parents are picking up their children at BFA, please pick-up at the south side of BFA (where the big sign is) This is the last day of the language class.

• Kindness Center Creations-This is the last day of Kindness Creations

Chemistry, CHOMP for Families and Drumming for Success has ended.

All session A students taking Open Doors classes go to the cafeteria at 2:45 dismissal. It is very important that all students riding the buses after school follow the bus expectations. 

Band

Full Orchestra is rehearsing this afternoon.

Jr. Band is meeting today at 12:15.

Make up lessons for Jr. Band are going to happen this morning with the same lesson times as for Monday with two exceptions. All clarinets will be having their lesson together at 10:30. So alto sax is at 10, clarinets at 10:30, flutes right after band, and trumpets and trombones together at 1:30.

Jazz Band will be meeting on Friday.

Athletics

The 7/8 Basketball Teams have home games today,

School Board Meeting

Tonight at 6:00pm in the SACS Learning Commons.

Lunch Menu for Thursday January 22nd

Nachos Supreme

Seasoned Taco Meat, Cheese Sauce, Salsa, Lettuce, and Corn

Tortilla Chips

Fruit and Veggie Bar

Homemade Soup

Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza

Fresh Milk 

Announcements 1-21-15

Raiders Got Talent Finale

On Monday we were all treated to an incredible concert by our resident rockstar Mrs. Cameron - Muscente and her band The Smokey Newfield Project. They performed songs by The Beatles, The Monkees, and many more. We are so lucky to be able to end another year of Raiders Got Talent with this very special show!

Culminating Event

The Investigators are having their culminating event this evening at 5:00pm.

Band

8th grade violin has lessons today at 12:30. 7th grade violin is tomorrow.

Full Orchestra is Thursday afternoon, and Jr. Band is also rehearsing tomorrow. 

Open Doors

Open Doors Wednesday classes which include Hip Hop, Drumming for Success and Playwriting and Puppet Workshop have ended.

Attention 3rd and 4th Graders

Indoor soccer starting soon for boys and girls in 3rd and 4th grade. Practices will be held at City Hall. Call the St. Albans Recreation Department for more information at 524-1550 ext 266.

Lunch Menu for Wednesday January 21st

Ham and Cheese or Veggie and Cheese
Filled Calzone
Fruit and Veggie Bar
Homemade Soup
Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza
Fresh Milk 

Announcements 1-20-15

News from Team USA

Malaika DosRemedios, a full time yoga instructor from the Burlington area, lead the Team USA community in a yoga session during their physical education time.  She lead the class of 70 students and staff in some basic stretches and then ended the class with a Yoga Nidra practice.  The session left the students and teachers impressed with the benefits of taking a few minutes to focus on ourselves.  Benefits from a session could include improvement of sleep, relief from chronic pain, release of stress, plus others.

Band

Mr. M is in the building and has come down for breakfast, so Jr. and Sr. Band are on for today.

Jr. Band lessons for drums and bass are this afternoon.

6th grade violin are tomorrow, and full orchestra is on Thursday afternoon.

Make up lessons for Jr. Band clarinets, flute, sax, trumpet, and trombone will be on Thursday, at the same time as the Monday lessons.

Open Doors

The following Open Doors classes meet today Tuesday, January 20^th

• Archery (Session B students will board Bus #2 at their dismissal time)

VerMONEY has ended

Lunch Menu for Tuesday January 20th

Macaroni andCheese

Maple SeasonedParsnips

Fruit and Veggie Bar

Homemade Soup

Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly  Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza

Fresh Milk 

Announcements 1-19-15

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day - to learn more about why today is important, you can watch the following short video: MLK Jr.

Drama

Drama Rehearsal TODAY 1/19/15 is ONLY for the following characters:

Lost Boys

Indians

Wendy

Open Doors

The following Open Doors classes meet today Monday, January 19^th

• SPARK
• Reading Can Be Fun
• Monsters, Myths and Legends

 Leadership at BFA has ended.

 All session A students taking Open Doors classes go to the cafeteria at 2:45 dismissal. It is very important that all students riding the buses afterschool follow the bus expectations. 

Athletics

The 7/8 Basketball Teams have away games today.

Band

There is no band or lessons today.

Lunch Menu for Monday January 19th

Dress Your Own Burger on A Bun

Homemade French Fries

Fruit and Veggie Bar

Homemade Soup

Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza

Fresh Milk