Announcements 9-1-15

News from Renaissance

After a summer of sun and moisture, the St. Albans City School rain garden areas were covered in weeds. On Friday the 28th, Renaissance started the big task of ripping up grass and other undesirable plants so that the recently established wetland plants can thrive instead. Students were reminded of the importance of rain gardens for preventing nutrient-rich runoff from parking lots and roofs from entering the drainage system into Lake Champlain.  As a school, we want to minimize our negative impact on lake water quality.

Band

Band lessons for Sr. Band are starting this week. Students are reminded to check their times on the sheet from Mr. M.

Full Orchestra for all string players is starting on Thursday afternoon at 2:45 to 3:30 in the band room. All beginning violins and cello, and all of the returning veterans are reminded to bring their instrument to the band room on Thursday. You will be getting your lesson times on Thursday. String lessons will be starting next week.

Travelers Team Night

When: Tonight at 5:00pmS9/1/15eptember 1st at 5:00pm
The Traveler community would like to invite all Traveler parents and guardians to join us for an informational night tonight We plan to go over expectations, plans for the year, and answer any questions you might have. There will be time at the end of the session to meet and mingle with other parents. The presentation will start shortly after. This is a great way to start the school year and is a perfect time to make connections with teachers and other parents. We hope to see you there!

Four Winds Volunteers Needed

SACS is in need of parent volunteers to assist with the Four Winds Science program for grades K-6.  We meet every other month and learn cool things about our natural world from the amazing people at Four Winds Nature Institute.

http://www.fwni.org

This year the theme is ECOSYSTEMS.  Our first meeting is Tuesday, September 8th, 830am-1030am at St Albans Town School (SACS and SATEC share tuition).  We will learn the content and then you coordinate a time to present the content (about 45min) to your child's class.  All materials are provided and there is scripted content for those of us who are a tad shy.  The kids LOVE this program!!!  This is an excellent way to volunteer at school while accommodating your schedule.  If you are interested, but cannot make the 9/08 meeting, please contact me.  smithh@fcsuvt.org

Please spread the word about this wonderful science enrichment.

An aside:  SACS FOUR WINDS PROGRAM COORDINATOR NEEDED

I am looking to mentor a dedicated volunteer this school year.  Responsibilities include:  attending the meetings (5 throughout the year), bringing the materials provided to school from the training meetings, recruiting volunteers.

**Meeting dates for 2015/2015:  9/08/15, 10/13/15, 11/10/15, 01/12/16, 03/15/16**

All meetings are held at SATEC (Town School) in the library.

Lunch Menu for Tuesday September 1st

Homemade Cornbread 
Macaroni and Cheese 
Fruit and Veggie Bar 
Vegetable Soup 

Announcements 8-31-15

News from the SACS Kitchen

We are excited to announce that we are no longer using bottled salad dressing at lunch! All of the salad dressings served are homemade with love by our kitchen staff - some even use fresh herbs we have grown right here at SACS! Give them a try the next time you choose some fresh veggies at lunch.

Band

Sr. Band is rehearsing today and forever at 2:00pm.  Make sure you are there, even if you don't have your instrument.

Athletics

Soccer practices start today at 3:30 for all SACS Soccer Teams.

5/6 Boys soccer will practice this week Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5:00 to 6:30.  Please bring your player forms to practice by Monday night at the latest!

Helmet Order for Safe Biking, Skiing and Snowboarding

Students and Parents can place an order for a low cost bicycle or ski helmet in the next few weeks. Orders forms and checks are due by 9/11. There will not another helmet order placed before the winter holidays, so please get your order in now. Bike helmets are less than $9.00 and ski helmets are less than $27.00.  Order forms can be found on the bulletin board of the school's lobby and with teachers.

Lunch Menu for Monday August 31st

Hand Cut French Potatoes 
Dress Your Own Hot Dog On a Bun 
Cherry Tomato and Corn Salad 
Fruit and Veggie Bar 
Vegetable Soup

Other Options: Cabot Yogurt Parfait or Deli Sandwich or Pizza 
Offered with all Meals 
Vegetable/Fruit Bar Fresh Fruit, Fresh Hood Milk

Announcements 8-28-15

SACS Joke of the Week with Mrs. Biggie


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

SACS PTA is now FSACS

SACS PTA members voted to become Friends of St. Albans City School at the last meeting adopting a new mission statement and bylaws.

All SACS parents and families are invited and encouraged to join us! The next meeting is Wednesday September 30th at 6:00pm in the SACS Library. The meeting will start with short parent training on child internet safety presented by Prevent Child Abuse Vermont. For more information contact Chad Spooner at chaddyvt@gmail.com.

Band

Students in Sr. Band who would like to play in the City Jazz Band are reminded that there is our first rehearsal today at 2.

Sr. Band will be starting to play on Monday, make sure you have your band instrument with you. You may leave it in the band room for the day.

Meals at SACS

Just a reminder that meals are FREE for every student at SACS!


SACS Band

Our first and largest fundraiser for the 2016 Band Trip to NYC has officially begun. For more information, or if you would like to purchase a card, please contact Desiree Gunter at gunterd@fcsuvt.org.

Lunch Menu for Friday August 28th

Sweet & White Home Fries 
Pancakes w/ Branon’s Maples Syrup 
Sausage Links 
Fruit  Veggie Bar 
Vegetable Soup

Entrée Options Main Meal or Cabot Yogurt Parfait or Deli Sandwich or Pizza 
Offered with all Meals Vegetable/Fruit Bar Fresh Fruit, Fresh Hood Milk

Announcements 8-27-15

Off to a Great Start!

The Annual Parent Resource fair was held on Wednesday to welcome SACS families to the new school year. It was full of information, and opportunities for students and parents within the school and the community! The resource fair will be repeated during SACS Open House on Thursday September 24th from 5:00 - 7:00pm. 

Band

All members of sr. band from 6-7-8 will be meeting today at 2:00pm for a non playing 1st rehearsal. We will be starting to playing Monday afternoon.

Bus Passes

For the safety of students, this year we will be implementing a new policy regarding bus passes. If a student needs bus change, parents must call Mrs. Biggie before 10:00AM on the day of the change to let her know. If calls are made after 10:00AM the bus pass will require administration approval.

Extended Day/Open Doors

The SACS SunRise Club and the SACS Homework Club will officially begin September 8th, 2015.

If students need to access one of these programs prior to that date please contact Alisha Sawyer sawyera@fcsuvt.org or Georgie Andrews andrewsg@fcsuvt.org

First Day Packets

Have you returned your complete first day packets? If so, you have been entered into a raffle for a $75.00 Amazon gift card. There is still time to enter - the drawing will happen during SACS Open House so be sure and get your forms in.

Traveler’s Information Night

When: September 1st at 5:00pm
The Traveler community would like to invite all Traveler parents and guardians to join us for an informational night on September 1st. We plan to go over expectations, plans for the year, and answer any questions you might have. There will be time at the end of the session to meet and mingle with other parents. The presentation will start shortly after five o’clock. This is a great way to start the school year and is a perfect time to make connections with teachers and other parents. We hope to see you there!

Meals at SACS

Reminder: Meals and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks are FREE to all SACS students! Students are all entitled to one breakfast and one lunch per day. There will NOT be second meals available for purchase. All students have access to unlimited fruit and vegetables in the cafeteria.  

Lunch Menu for Thursday August 27th

Taco Bar 

Hard or Soft Shell 

Seasoned Taco Meat, Mozz. Cheese, Lettuce, Salsa, Cabot Sour Cream 

Soft Flour Tortilla 

Rice Pilaf 

Fruit snd Veggie Bar 

Vegetable Soup 

Announcements 8-26-15

Welcome Back!

We are so excited to welcome parents, families and students to the 15-16 school year.

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.

• Sign up for Daily Announcements
• Make sure you get turn in information/forms and enter the raffle for a $75 Amazon card!
• Learn to navigate our website
• Fill in Volunteer Background-Check form
• Sign-up for Extended School Day programs
• Sign-up to join Friends of SACS (formerly SACS PTA)
• 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

Meals on the First Day

Wednesday August 26th is a half day for students. A session is from 7:45 - 10:45 and B Session is from 8:15 - 11:15. Lunch will not be served today - breakfast is served free of charge to all students starting at 7:30am.

Bus Passes

For the safety of students, this year we will be implementing a new policy regarding bus passes. If a student needs bus change, parents must call Mrs. Biggie before 10:00AM on the day of the change to let her know. If calls are made after 10:00AM the bus pass will require administration approval.

Announcements 8-25-15

Universal Meals At SACS

Parents and Guardians:

A few years ago, St. Albans City School started offering breakfast for all students at no charge. Starting this school year, we are excited to announce that all students will also eat lunch at no charge. All children enrolled in our school can eat for free each day. Even though there is no application required to participate, we ask that each family please fill out of the household income form that arrived with the first day packets so that we can continue to offer this, along with many other programs that benefit our school and students. If you need a form or you have questions, please contact Desiree Gunter at 527-0565 or gunterd@fcsuvt.org.

Part of what will help our meal program be successful is having every student participate. This benefits not just the student, but our school culture and helps to put more money into our program from the federal government resulting in higher quality food.

We are thrilled be able to offer this program and hope you will encourage your students to participate in school meals each day. Please feel free to contact the school with any questions or to discuss dietary needs.

First Day - Wednesday August 26th

School begins for students in grades 1-8 on Wednesday August 26th. It's a half day for students.
A session: 7:45 - 10:45
B session: 8:15 - 11:15

Families are invited to attend our Parent Resource Fair on the August 26th. The fair will be going on from 7:30 - 8:30 and again from 9:30 - 10:30. The resource fair will repeat during SACS Open House on September 24th from 5:00 - 7:00pm.

First day packets have been mailed out. The packets contain your students health form, media permission form, student information form, and household income form. These all need to be completed and returned to the office. Packets that are returned with all forms completed by SACS Open House on Thursday September 24th will earn a parent or guardian a raffle ticket for a chance to win a $75 Amazon.com gift card!

Announcements 8-24-15

It's Almost Time!

School begins for students in grades 1-8 on Wednesday August 26th. It's a half day for students.
A session: 7:45 - 10:45
B session: 8:15 - 11:15

Families are invited to attend our Parent Resource Fair on the August 26th. The fair will be going on from 7:30 - 8:30 and again from 9:30 - 10:30. The resource fair will repeat during SACS Open House on September 24th from 5:00 - 7:00pm.

First day packets have been mailed out. The packets contain your students health form, media permission form, student information form, and household income form. These all need to be completed and returned to the office. Packets that are returned with all forms completed by SACS Open House on Thursday September 24th will earn a parent or guardian a raffle ticket for a chance to win a $75 Amazon.com gift card!



From the Health Office

Parents:
If you have medication to bring into the health office for your child, the nurses will be in on Monday August 24th and Tuesday August 25th to take it and help you complete the required paperwork for school medication administration. These times are in addition to the first day of school.  Please be sure all medication is in the original labeled bottle or container.  As always, call us with any questions, 527-0565, ext. 1116 or 1117.  

SACS is closed to visitors on Friday August 21st

St. Albans City School is closed to all visitors tomorrow, Friday August 21st with no exceptions. We will be conducting safety drills along with professional development.

PTA Meeting this Tuesday!

PTA Meeting

The next PTA Meeting is Tuesday August 18th at 6:00pm in the SACS Library. Please join us as we continue to design the PTA and get ready for the 2015-2016 school year. We welcome and encourage new members and hope to see you there!

August 17 - 20 at SACS

Reminder

SACS is closed on Friday August 14th and Friday August 21st to visitors. This includes the office. Please plan accordingly.

PTA Meeting

The next PTA Meeting is Tuesday August 18th at 6:00pm in the SACS Library. Please join us as we continue to design the PTA and get ready for the 2015-2016 school year. 

SACS Band

Our first and largest fundraiser for the 2016 Band Trip to NYC has officially begun. For more information, or if you would like to purchase a card, please contact Desiree Gunter at gunterd@fcsuvt.org.

August 10-13 at SACS

Important - Please take note

SACS will be closed on Friday August 14th and this includes the office.

SACS will be closed to the public on Friday August 21 for professional development. The office will be closed as well.  

Summer Meals

Summer Meals end on Thursday August 13th.

SACS PTA

The next PTA Meeting will be on Tuesday August 18th at 6:00pm in the SACS library.