Monday, May 11, 2015

Announcements 5-12-14

News from Renaissance

Julie Moore, from Stone Environmental inspected our rain garden.   Watch below to learn how it works.

 
*video will not display in email - click here to view.


Walking Wednesday


As usual, we want a large turnout. If you have not joined in before, check out the walking school bus map for routes and times. Parents are welcome to join in. 

There will be no organized biking group, but you can still bike in if you want to.  All bikers (and scooter riders) should remember that that expectation is for you to wear helmets and walk across crossings.




Here are some safety tips:



Walking to School:
·       Walk on the sidewalks and use the crossings
·       Make sure that you look both ways and do not walk in the street
·       Respect the railroad lights
·       Walk with at least one other person
·       Report any suspicious activity to home or school

Biking to School:
·       Wear a bike helmet
·       Make sure that your bike is working properly including brakes and is the right size for you, the rider
·       One person on the bike unless it is a bicycle made for two
·       Follow the rules of the road
·       Stay clear of buses and pedestrians
·       Respect Railroad lights
·       Bring a bike lock as we are not responsible for theft
Skateboarding/Scooters:
·       Wear a helmet
·       Follow the City ordinances
·       Stay clear of buses, pedestrians and bikes
·       Respect Railroad lights
·       Follow the rules of the road



St. Albans City School values the safety of all students.  They will be Safe, Achieving, and Caring no matter where they are within our community.

Band

Students who play violin, viola, and cello in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, should be in the library at 8:30 this morning with their instruments.

There is no Jr. Band, Sr. Band, or 5th grade beginning band rehearsals or lessons today.

Walking Contest Results





Bright Beginnings is the Golden Shoe Award winner for Week Two.  Excellent work Kindergarten team!  Triumph was not far behind.

District String Festival

The string festival is happening all day today in the SACS Learning Commons with a concert tonight at 7:00PM.


Art Show



Open Doors

The following Open Doors classes meet today Tuesday, May 12th

·         Spring Archery class
      Session B students taking Archery will board bus #2 at 3:10.  Archery students   will check in with Open Doors at bus #2 before boarding the bus and will wait until the bus driver is ready for them to board the bus.
  
·         Professional Dodgeball- held at City School
·         CHOMP –Today is the last day of CHOMP

·        Knitting 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. 

Parents of 8th Graders


On Thursday, May 14th, 2015, your eighth grader will be walking to BFA for Freshman Orientation. This is an annual event to introduce eighth graders to the  expectations associated with their upcoming ninth grade year. This is always an exciting day. The students will receive a mock schedule.  BFA staff and students will be on hand to guide the eighth grade students through the orientation program.  Additionally, it is an opportunity to meet fellow eighth graders from the other sending schools.

On that day, lunch will be provided by BFA. Your eighth grader will be dismissed from BFA at 2:00 P.M. and will be walking home.  If you choose to do so, you may pick your child up at BFA at that time. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to give us a call or contact our school counselor David Gale at galed@fcsuvt.org or 527-0565 ext 2306

Rummage Sale - This Saturday!



Lunch Menu for Tuesday May 12th

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