Announcements 6-1-2016

WEDNESDAY

Huge Walking Wednesday on Stewardship Day -TODAY

If you have never joined one of the walking school buses, or done so rarely, today is a day where we urge you to do so.  You will be a part of something special -the biggest walking & biking turnout in school history. We want this to be a fun social experience. Check the map below for routes and meeting times.

PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN IN

Band
Could Orchestra members please get your instruments from the band room, and bring them to the library at 1 pm today, to prepare for the concert at 1:30.







Stewardship Day (Today Wednesday) Big-Picture Schedule
6:55-8:15       Massive Participation in our Final Walking Wednesday
9:00 AM         Presentation in the Gym
10:30 AM       Entire School Photograph
           
                      Localvore Lunch
                      Visit and Explore Stewardship Projects Around School

1:15 PM         Orchestra Assembly









Summer Open Doors 
There are still a few spots available for Summer Open Doors, get your forms in soon to reserve a spot. https://sites.google.com/a/fcsuvt.org/open-doors/brochure









The Walking Contest Winners are the Voyagers
The Voyagers now have $200 to apply towards recess equipment!  Congratulations

LAPS COMPLETED IN THE FINAL WEEK OF THE CONTEST

TOTAL LAPS COMPLETED BY EACH TEAM

The Investigators planted pumpkin seeds and plants on Tuesday 5-31-2016

The Investigators cleaned up the entry way to the school...
in preparation for Stewardship Day.  Thank you.

Teddy lost a tooth.  Everyone knows what that experience is like.  How many of you have lost one recently?

Check out the special lunch menu scheduled for today

We have very special locally sourced chicken. SACS and the Abbey are making a major effort to find local suppliers for the food we eat. Whenever possible we connect with Vermont farmers who can share their bounty with us. Please give the chicken a try today.

This amazing banner was created by students working with Ms. Tagliamonte

UNIVERSAL LUNCH MENU 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 5-30-2016

MONDAY

It is Memorial Day. There is no school.  See you Tuesday.

Announcements 5-31-2016

TUESDAY

Band
A reminder that Jr. Band is not rehearsing today or having lessons. Jr. Band is rehearsing on Thursday.








Walking Wednesday on Stewardship Day
If you have never joined one of the walking school buses, or done so rarely, tomorrow is a day where we urge you to do so.  You will be a part of something special -the biggest walking & biking turnout in school history.  It will be a great way to start of our celebration of Stewardship Day where we demonstrate our interest in the environment and sustainability.

If you are used to riding in with your parents, please consider joining a walking school bus or getting dropped off away from the school where you have to do a little walking.  We want this to be a fun social experience. Check the map below for routes and meeting times.

PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN IN

Thank you.     Mitch Craib -Wellness & Stewardship Coordinator

Stewardship Day (Tomorrow) Big-Picture Schedule
6:55-8:15       Massive Participation in our Final Walking Wednesday
9:00 AM         Presentation in the Gym
10:30 AM       Entire School Photograph on the Front Steps
           
                      Localvore Lunch -Barbecued Chicken and other good food
                      Visit and Explore Stewardship Projects Around School

1:15 PM         Orchestra Assembly

Discovery Stewardship News

Discovery students are working hard to continue improving their Tree Farm.  On Thursday, they transported and spread wood chips over burlap to keep grass and weeds down so the trees can grow!

Learning about Embryology and Life in Mrs. Williams Kindergarten Classroom

Stewardship Song
We will be singing this song as a school at our assembly on June 1st, Stewardship Day. This video can help you practice for it.   Link to Video   1.5 minutes long

For Snacks today we have Baby Carrots

Have you ever wondered how baby carrots are "made"?

To make "baby-cuts," large sweet carrots are machine cut into 2-inch sections, then abraded (scraped) down to size, their ends rounded by the same process.  Much more detail is presented below for those who are interested:

1. In the field, two-story carrot harvesters use long metal prongs to open up the soil, while rubber belts grab the green tops and pull. The carrots ride up the belts to the top of the picker, where an automated cutter snips off the greens.
2. They're trucked to the processing plant, where they're put in icy water to bring their temperature down to 37 degrees to inhibit spoiling.
3. They are sorted by thickness. Thin carrots continue on the processing line; the others will be used as whole carrots, juice, or cattle feed. An inspector looks for rocks, debris or malformed carrots that slip through.
4. The carrots are shaped into 2-inch pieces by automated cutters. An optical sorter discards any piece that has green on it.
5. The pieces are pumped through pipes to the peeling tanks. The peelers rotate, scraping the skin off the carrots. There are two stages: an initial rough peel and then a final "polishing."
6. The carrots are weighed and bagged by an automated scale and packager, then placed in cold storage until they are shipped.

UNIVERSAL LUNCH MENU 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 6-3-2016

FRIDAY

Joke of the Week   Link to Joke

Band
The Music Department is presenting the Mongo Concert at 1:30 in the big gym, which will feature the Chorus, Jr. Band, Jazz Band, and Sr. Band. All grades are invited.

Could all Jr. and Sr. Band members please come to the band room at 1 pm today.

Outside Recess
It looks like a nice day to get on outside and move.

The Investigators have a field trip to Kill Kare State Park today.  Enjoy.

Congressman Peter Welch will be visiting today

Team USA and Renaissance will be hosting US Representative Peter Welch in the library for a short discussion. He will be here from 11:15 to 12:00.  Due to limited space, the visit is open to all 6th graders to attend if their teachers agree. All 7th and 8th graders will be attending.




















Summer Open Doors
There are still a few spots available for Summer Open Doors, get your forms in soon to reserve a spot. https://sites.google.com/a/fcsuvt.org/open-doors/brochure









Explorers toured the Wetlands on Stewardship Day
We went exploring the wetlands and really enjoyed looking at the tadpoles.

Stewardship Day Concert 6-1-2016
Many students and staff had the opportunity to listen to a concert on Stewardship Day afternoon.

One of our students, Miss Bean, has been working on some art she wanted to share

For Snacks today you could receive any one of these possibilities
Peaches, carrots, grapes, tomatoes and green peppers.

UNIVERSAL LUNCH MENU 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 5-27-2016

FRIDAY

Joke of the Week    Link to Video

Today is BFA Step Up Day for 8th Graders










Walking Contest
Today, Friday, is the last day for the walking contest this school year.  Be sure your team's walking tally sheet is up to date, and either on the table outside, or in Mr. Craib's mailbox by the end of the school day.  Results will be posted in next Tuesday's daily announcements. Thank you.









Stewardship Song
We will be singing this song as a school at our assembly on June 1st, Stewardship Day. This video can help you practice for it.   Link to Video   1.5 minutes long

Walking and Biking to School on June 1st -Stewardship Day- is a goal
Other schools have managed to keep their parking lot empty one day a year. We want to try and do the same. And, we want to minimize student drop offs by parents and ridership on the buses. We would love to have everyone who can walk or bike to school do so on June 1st. Parents, please consider finding a way for your child to join in on this school event. 

A few pictures of students eating Nachos made with locally produced beef from Choiniere's Family Farm

Yoga with Travelers (3rd Grade)
The Travelers were visited by Jessica Frost from RiseVT.  She went from classroom to classroom in Travelers teaching yoga and then reading a story.  These pictures were taken of the 3rd grade students.

Snacks for today are peaches

• This fruit originates from China and they were introduced to the West through Persia.
• In China this fruit is a symbol of good luck, protection and longevity.
• This fruit is a member of the Rosaceae family and is a close relative of almonds.

UNIVERSAL LUNCH MENU 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