Announcements 11-14-2016

MONDAY

BREAKFAST MENU Students may take two fruit servings with each meal. They must take at least one.

SNACKS Grapefruit and Kiwis are the snack possibilities for Monday and Tuesday Grapefruit Facts Grapefruit is a hybrid originating in Barbados as an accidental cross between two introduced species, sweet orange (C. sinesis) and pomelo or shaddock (C. maxima), both of which were introduced from Asia in the seventeenth century. http://indianriverselect.com/13-fun-facts-grapefruit/ Kiwi Facts Kiwifruit is considered a “nutritional all-star”. A Rutgers University researchers found that kiwifruit has the best nutrient density of 21 commonly consumed fruits. The fuzzy fruit is also sky-high in both soluble and insoluble fiber, both of which are essential for promoting heart health, regulating digestion, and lowering cholesterol levels—that’s a winning trifecta. http://appforhealth.com/2013/09/ten-surprising-facts-about-kiwifruit/

LUNCH MENU

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING Tutoring Hip Hop (Cafeteria) Drama (Music Rooms) HW Club

BAND This week's band lessons for 7/8 Sr. Band are posted outside USA and Renaissance. Lessons include Tim, Peter, Aria and beginning flute, baritone and alto and tenor saxes from Jazz Band this afternoon. Jr. Band will be rehearsing tomorrow.

WEATHER Get outside sometime today if at all possible. It is super nice out there.

ATHLETIC INFORMATION for 5-8TH GRADERS Raiders 5-8 Cheerleading The first practice will be held on Mon. November 14 TODAY at 3:30 PM. Please call Mrs. Trainer with any questions at 527-0565 ext 1102. Raiders 7/8 Boys Basketball Coach Smith will be hosting Open Gyms for the 7-8 Boys Basketball Team on the following dates: November 15, 17 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Please do not arrive before 5:45 PM. Dress for playing. Call Mrs. Trainer with any questions at 527-0565 X1102

IMPORTANT DATES Parents and Staff: Friends of St. Albans City School Meeting November 14th TODAY 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the Library Parents: Operation Happiness United Way will again be sponsoring Operation Happiness by providing a basket of food and toys for children in the family (16 and under). If you are in need of this service you can call 393-4443 M-F, Nov. 14th to Nov. 18th from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. And Nov. 21 and 22 from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm Parents: Parent Math Night 1st - 2nd - 3rd Graders. Tuesday November 15, 2016.  5:30 - 7:00pm SACS library.  See further information in next blog section. Everyone: Thanksgiving Feast Families, students, teachers are welcome to take part in the Thanksgiving Feast offered at lunch time on November 17th.  See notice below this section for details. Everyone: Chorus Concert Date St. Albans City School will have a chorus concert on November 17th at 6:30 in the Library. We will have both the elementary chorus and the middle school chorus performing. Everyone: Drama This fall's musical production, "Nutcracker" will be presented on Thursday, December 1st at 6:30 in the big gym. There is no admission cost. Please bring family and friends to see and hear a timeless classic put on by our amazing cast!

MISCELLANEOUS Codesmyths Office Hours Signup Dear Codesmythies:  There are still a fair number of students who have not filled out their Office Hours Signup (either completely or at all).  Please come to class today prepared to fill out the form.  You will need to know which classes you are missing during all Codesmyths class times.  Class times can be found on left side of the Codesmyths web site:  www.codesmyths.org. Thank you! PARENT MATH NIGHT 1st - 2nd - 3rd Grades Tuesday November 15, 2016 5:30 - 7:00pm SACS library Join us for a night of learning and creating as we dive into math for grades 1-3! We will begin the evening with a presentation about our math curriculum, how we teach math, and mathematical strategies. We will finish the night with an opportunity for you to explore, make, and take different games and materials home for you and your family.    **This meeting is intended for parents only.  Childcare will be available in the cafeteria for families who need it.  Please you the attached form if you plan to use childcare.  Children must be signed up ahead of time.  Please bring children to the cafeteria**

PICTURES AND REPORTS Veterans Day On Friday 11-11-2016 students and staff of St. Albans City School walked over to Taylor Park to celebrate Veterans day with the local community and people from the other schools in our district  Our school members enjoyed the veterans parade and then listened respectfully as selected students and adults honored USA and Vermont veterans, past and present. Brisk winds and low temperatures did not deter our school from participating in the largest Veterans Day celebration in Vermont.