Announcements 4-1-15

Wellness Wednesday


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Explorer's 2nd and 3rd Graders do the Crazy Santa Dance for Indoor Exercise

Mrs Cox's students found the (Just Dance 2) Crazy Christmas Santa Clones video to exercise to.  It starts moderately and then the pace picks up dramatically.  Give it a try.

 Here is the Just Dance Video:

Walking Wednesday - TODAY!

Parents -please urge your kids to join one of the walking school buses that passes near your home.  Please feel free to join in as well.  

Band

6th grade violin is rehearsing today at 12:30.

Full Orchestra is tomorrow morning at 8.

Lessons this morning include Forrest, GG, Maya, and Avery.

Fitness Team Practice


Practice this week will be on Thursday 4/2 from 3:20-4:30
If taking the 4:45 bus, please sign up by 1:00 at the front desk.

Please dress accordingly for the weather. We will be running outside!

If you have any questions please contact Meg Jarvis at 527-0565 ext. 5002

Welcome to Kindergarten - TONIGHT!

Open Doors

The following Open Doors classes meet today, Wednesday, April 1^st:

• Hip Hop
• Glee  
• Girls on the Run

      All session A students taking Glee go to the cafeteria at 2:45 dismissal.

All session A students taking Hip Hop will meet Miss Katie in the hallway outside of the cafeteria. 

Lunch Menu for Wednesday April 1st

Meatball Sub 

Side Caesar Salad 

Fruit and Veggie Bar 

Vegetable Soup Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza 

Fresh Milk 

Announcements 3-31-15

News from Band and Chorus

Students in Chorus and Band performed on Friday and Saturday at Missisquioi Valley Union High School in Swanton, in the Northern VT Music Educators Middle School music festival. City School had students from Miss Gelfon's chorus and Mr. Mehaffey's band performing in the festival Chorus, Concert Band, and Wind Ensemble. Twenty students from City School participated. Last weekend, two former City School students performed in the All New England Band and Orchestra in a fantastic concert in Keene, NH. Camille and Nate Gunter were in New Hampshire for three days, in rehearsals and concerts. We are very proud of their work.

Walking Wednesday

Last year on April 4th 202 people came out on a 25 degree morning.  It should be nearly 20 degrees tomorrow, so please join us in trying to surpass this turnout. Everyone is welcome: students, parents, teachers. Coffee and oatmeal available in the cafeteria for parents and volunteers who join in.

Band

Jr. Band is rehearsing today at 12:15.

8th grade violins are at 11:30.

Beginning strings lesson is this afternoon at 2:45. 

6th grade violins are tomorrow.

Open Doors

The following Open Doors classes meet today Monday, March 30th 

• Ready, Set, Cook
• Bubble Bonanza
• Girls on the Run

 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.  

Field Trip

Discovery is going to Shelburne Farms today.

Four Winds

SACS has science enrichment curriculum exploring how different birds build nests, lay eggs, and care for their young.  Please contact Heather Smith smithh@fcsuvt.org 

to coordinate this exciting science unit in your classroom.

Amazing Fact:

Owls are among the earliest nesters, often incubating their eggs in February and March, when there is still snow on the ground. (Stokes Guide to Bird Behavior)

Below is a live link to a Great Horned Owl nest. You can also watch archived video of the owlets hatching and growing courtesy of Cornell University.

http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/46/Great_Horned_Owls/

Lunch Menu for Tuesday March 31st

Macaroni and Cheese 

Steamed Carrots 

Fruit and Veggie Bar 

Vegetable Soup 

Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza 

Fresh Milk 

Announcments 3-30-15

Mindful Monday

Here is a mindful exercise for you to try this morning:

source: gozen.com

Band

Jr. Band lessons are happening today for sax, oboe, clarinet, flute, trumpet and trombone. Please be on time.

Jr. Band is rehearsing tomorrow.

Beginning violin and cello are not having practice this afternoon. Those students may leave their instruments in the band room this afternoon, and we will have a make up lesson tomorrow afternoon.

Thank you and congratulations to the students in chorus and band who participated in this weekends district band and chorus festival. The groups performed great, and we are proud of our City School musicians.

Walking  Wednesdaydnesday

Walk/Bike to School is this week on Wednesday!  The weather is predicted to be relatively warm and dry.  Come and join us.  We want as big a turnout as possible.  Ask your parents to join the walk.  Teachers, consider parking a mile away on one of our routes and join in or, park at school and then walk out to join a group heading into school.

Open Doors

The following Open Doors classes meet today Monday, March 30th 

• Ready, Set, Cook
• Bubble Bonanza
• Girls on the Run

 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.  

Lunch Menu for Monday March 30th

Chicken Patty Sandwich w/Lettuce and Tomato 

Magenta Root Slaw 

Fruit and Veggie Bar 

Vegetable Soup Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza 

Fresh Milk 

Announcements 3-27-15

There is no school for students on Friday March 27th due to Learning Showcases.

Announcements 3-26-15

News from The Incredibles


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The Incredible 6th grade class worked hard on a recent unit and decided to take a few minutes to come together and have a little fun.  Students and teachers released a little energy by having a Lip Sync battle.  The battle was debuted on Fun Friday to the rest of the team and each member voted on the top six acts.  Enjoy.

Autism Awareness

As you know April is Autism Awareness month, Kaleidoscope wants to involve one and all!  We are doing Au-some things for awareness during April!

Door Decorating contest!!!- Share your knowledge, creativity and awareness by decorating your classroom door! Starting on April 1st we challenge you to find a way to make your door AU-SOME.  The Kaleidoscope team will be by on Friday April 3rd to judge the doors, and the winner will be announced on Monday April 6th. The winning class will receive all the goods for a spectacular Ice Cream Party!!!!

Drawing Contest! We invite all of you to show us your art skills by decorating a puzzle piece, all the puzzle pieces will be displayed in local restaurants and businesses on April 2nd for Light it up Blue day!  The students can pick up a puzzle piece paper starting on Thursday, March 26th from the table near the Autism Kaleidoscope room, and return them into the entry box by Monday, March 30th located in the same hallway.

Look for more Au-some things to come!

Band

Students in band and chorus who are participating in the District Music Festival tomorrow and Saturday, should be in the band room tomorrow morning by 8:15.

Jr. Band is rehearsing today. 

The 5th grade B Win time beginning band is having a short recital this afternoon at 2:45, in the band room.

Jazz Band will not be able to meet today because of Mr. M needing to get the band room set up for the concert.

Fitness Team

Fitness Team information

Tryouts for the 5-8 fitness team will be held today.

Tryout time is 3:20-4:30 in big gym. Please dress for the weather and activity

If taking the late bus home, please sign up by 1:00 on the day you will be riding. 

Session A students need to report to cafeteria until 3:15

Questions please contact Meg Jarvis at 527-0565 ext 5002 

Birthday Fun

Ms. Lawyer and Ms. Macy's class gave Mrs. Biggie a special birthday present. She got her very on dance called the Biggie Jiggie!



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Open Doors

The following Open Doors classes meet today, Thursday, March 26^th:

• Lets Beat the Djembe Drum
• Djembe Drummers Play it Again
• Master Steve Ferraris will be visiting the drumming program today.

Please note:  Start date for the language classes will be set if there are enough students for the classes.  If you are interested in taking Spanish or French classes at BFA please let Open Doors know.

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. 

Lunch Menu for Thursday March 26th

Nachos Supreme 
Seasoned Taco Meat, Cheese Sauce , Salsa, Lettuce, and Corn Tortilla Chips 
Fruit and Veggie Bar 
Vegetable Soup 
Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza 
Fresh Milk

Announcements 3-25-15

Wellness Wednesday



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Have you ever joined a walking school bus on Walking Wednesday? Your next chance is on Wednesday April 1st. 

Band

Jr. Band and Full Orchestra are rehearsing tomorrow.

Jazz Band is rehearsing  on Thursday, and there is no Sr. Band.

6th grade violins are not having lessons this afternoon.

Fitness Team

Fitness Team information

Tryouts for the 5-8 fitness team will be held today.

Tryout time is 3:20-4:30 in big gym. Please dress for the weather and activity

If taking the late bus home, please sign up by 1:00 on the day you will be riding. 

Session A students need to report to cafeteria until 3:15

Questions please contact Meg Jarvis at 527-0565 ext 5002 

Open Doors

The following Open Doors classes meet today, Wednesday, March 25^th:

• Hip Hop
• Glee  
• Girls on the Run

      All session A students taking Glee go to the cafeteria at 2:45 dismissal.

All session A students taking Hip Hop will meet Miss Katie in the hallway outside of the cafeteria.

Lunch Menu for Wednesday March 25th

Cheesy Breadsticks 

Hearty Country Vegetable Soup 

Marinara Dipping Sauce 

Fruit and Veggie Bar 

Vegetable Soup 

Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza 

Fresh Milk 

Announcements 3-24-15

News from Bright Beginnings

A student in Mrs Adams class tastes seaweed in honor of the Chinese New Year. The class had a lesson, a taste test, and made their own dragons.


Fitness Team

Fitness Team information

Tryouts for the 5-8 fitness team will be held Wednesday 3/23 and Thursday 2/24 this week.

Tryout time is 3:20-4:30 in big gym. Please dress for the weather and activity

If taking the late bus home, please sign up by 1:00 on the day you will be riding. 

Session A students need to report to cafeteria until 3:15

Questions please contact Meg Jarvis at 527-0565 ext 5002 

Band

Jr. Band is rehearsing today at 12:15. 

Sr. Band members are having extra rehearsals for district music festival today and tomorrow. Tickets for lessons will be handed out today.

Beginning Band for B Win time teams, Triumph and Voyagers is this Thursday afternoon at 2:45.

Open Doors

The following Open Doors classes meet today Tuesday, March 24^th

·         Archery Winter 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

·         Knitting

Session B students taking Knitting will board bus #6 at 3:10. Knitting students will check in with Open Doors before boarding the bus and will wait until the bus driver is ready for them to board the bus.

Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 31^st which will be the first day of CHOMP.

Spring Archery will naturally begin when winter archery ends.

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. 

Birthday

Today is a very special day -Happy Birthday Mrs. Biggie!!

Lunch Menu for Tuesday March 24th

Pasta w/ Meat or Marinara Sauce 

Fruit and Veggie Bar 

Vegetable Soup 

Garlic Breadstick 

Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza 

Fresh Milk 

Announcements 3-23-15

Mindful Monday

Ever wonder what is happening in your brain when you get angry? Watch this short video to learn how to calm yourself and your brain down just by breathing.


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Drama

Monday drama rehearsal goes until 4:45 today, NOT 5:30.  Please make sure you arrange a ride home at 4:45.

Open Doors

The following Open Doors classes meet today, Monday March 23rd:

• Ready, Set, Cook
• Bubble Bonanza
• Girls on Run begins today! (Girls on the Run also meets on Wednesday)

 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. 

Lunch Menu for Monday March 23rd

Dress Your Own Burger 
French Fries 
Roasted Beets 
Fruit and Veggie Bar 
Vegetable Soup Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza
 Fresh Milk 

Announcements 3-20-15

Reminder

There is no school for students on Friday March 20th.

Announcements 3-19-15

News from Renaissance

Would you give up your phone for a day? What if you got a waffle or pancake to sweeten the deal? Renaissance students were encouraged to turn in their electronics for a day. "So, Look up from your phone, shut down the display, take in your surroundings make the most of today. Just one real connection its all it can take, to show you the difference that being present can make!



Band

Jazz Band is rehearsing today at 2, and Jr. Band is after lunch today.

5th Grade beginning band is definitley on for this afternoon's WIN time. Thank you for being flexible yesterday.

Could Abbie Casey and Chloe Rouleau please see Mr. Mehaffey this morning, when you have a chance. 

Open Doors

The following Open Doors classes meet today, Thursday, March 19^th:

• Lets Beat the Djembe Drum
• Djembe Drummers Play it Again

Please note:  Start date for the language classes will be set if there are enough students for the classes.  If you are interested in taking Spanish or French classes at BFA please let Open Doors know.

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. 

Lunch Menu for Thursday March 19th

Taco Bar w/ The Works 

Seasoned Taco Meat, Mozz. Cheese, Lettuce, Salsa & Soft Flour Tortilla 

Rice Pilaf 

Fruit and Veggie Bar 

Vegetable Soup Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza 

Fresh Milk 

Reminder:

Friday March 20th is a teacher inservice day and there is no school for students.

Announcements 3-18-15

Wellness Wednesday

How about a break from regular school work.  Try this fun group game.  It requires several beach balls.  Discovery demonstrates the game.




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Band

Band lessons include Forrest, GG, Maya, and Avery this morning.

6th grade violins are not having lessons today because of the afternoon assembly.

Jr. Band is rehearsing tomorrow, and full orchestra is Thursday morning at 8 am.

Classes should plan on getting to the big gym early, to facilitate seating for the 40th Army Band rock band performance at 1 pm. Remember, to be early is to be on time, and to be on time is to be late.

Sr. Band will be rehearsing after the assembly, and Jazz Band will be rehearsing tomorrow, instead of the Sr. Band.

Tutoring

There will be no Tutoring the week of March 23 due to Learning Showcases. 

Our last day of Tutoring for this year will be Wednesday, April 15. 

If you are interested in Summer School for your child, please check with your child’s teacher during your Learning Showcase.

Please go to our web page https://sites.google.com/a/fcsuvt.org/ses-at-sacs/ to fill out the Parent Survey.

Open Doors

The following Open Doors classes meet today, Wednesday, March 18^th:

• Hip Hop
• Glee  

      All session A students taking Glee go to the cafeteria at 2:45 dismissal.

All session A students taking Hip Hop will meet Miss Katie in the hallway outside of the cafeteria. 

Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 25^th which will be the first

Wednesday meeting of Girls on the Run.

Lunch Menu for Wednesday March 18th

French Toast Sticks w/ Warm Syrup 
Scrambled Eggs 
Sweet and White Home Fries 
Fruit and Veggie Bar 
Vegetable Soup 
Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza 
Fresh Milk 

Announcements 3-17-15

News from Team USA



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Team USA held their culminating event last Thursday evening.  Students made presentations to the school board and then hosted the parents for a movie premiere for the short film, "The Power of Our Actions."  Students recorded interviews with parents as they walked down the red carpet to the event.  Parents were escorted to their discussion groups and discussed kindness and how it can impact our community.  Parents and students were encouraged to post feedback and an act of kindness they plan on completing on our wall.

Pi Day

Seventh graders Isabelle, Kayleigh and Mioka celebrated Pi Day (3-14-15) over the weekend in the best way - by baking a Pi-Pie!

Band

Jr. Band will be rehearsing today, after lunch.

Tomorrow, everyone in school is reminded that the Army National Guard rock band, the Power of 10, will be presenting a performance for City School at 1 pm in the large gym, and will also be performing with other groups Wednesday evening at 7. Admission to the evening performance is free, and open to the public.

Open Doors

The following Open Doors classes meet today Tuesday, March 17^th

·         Archery Winter 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

·         Knitting

Session B students taking Knitting will board bus #6 at 3:10. Knitting students will check in with Open Doors before boarding the bus and will wait until the bus driver is ready for them to board the bus.

Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 31^st which will be the first day of CHOMP.

Lunch Menu for Tuesday March 17th

Luck of the Irish Shepherd’s Pie 

Leprechaun’s Caesar Salad 

Pot of Gold Cornbread 

Fruit and Veggie Bar 

Vegetable Soup Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza 

Fresh Milk