Saturday, April 30, 2016

Announcements 5-2-2016

MONDAY





No School Today.  Some Learning Showcases will happen instead









Open Doors

Open Doors Session 5 will begin Monday May 9th, and enrollment forms will go out Tuesday May 3rd. Please contact Alisha Sawyer with any questions - 527-0565 x.1103.







Fitness Team Practice
The last Fitness Team practice will be on Tuesday this week.  The competition will be this Thursday at Norwich University.








UNIVERSAL LUNCH MENU -no school today
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Thursday, April 28, 2016

Announcements 4-29-2016

FRIDAY



Joke of the Week                      Link to Video












Joke of the Week (Extra Joke)   Link to Video



















Open Doors

Students, did you participate in Open Doors this year? Take this quick survey to tell us what you liked and what you think we could better: http://goo.gl/forms/g3K8GnnhgT

Parents, if your child has participated in the Open Doors program this year please take a few minutes to fill out this survey: http://goo.gl/forms/UCiFc09fOc

Thank you!

Open Doors Session 5 will begin Monday May 9th, and enrollment forms will go out Tuesday May 3rd. Please contact Alisha Sawyer with any questions - 527-0565 x.1103.








Band

Could all of the Middle School District Music Festival students from City, please come to the band room at 8:30 AM









VMEA Middle School District Music Festival is happening today and Saturday

Many of our musical students and staff will be involved in this great event.









Outside Recess

We have another brilliant day ahead of us.  Find a way to get outside.









Walking Contest

The walking contest will begin Tuesday next week.  Be ready to participate regularly around our walking path and on Walking Wednesdays. Our contest kick's off will begin with a Blue Cross/Blue Shield walk at lunch event. Stickers will be handed out to all walkers.








Month of May Daily Walking School Bus for the Messenger Street (Senior Center) Area. Other Walking school bus routes will occur once a week, each Wednesday of May.

St. Albans City School is experimenting with one daily walking school bus route that will start next Tuesday and go through the first four weeks of May. It will follow the B-session green route and times listed on the Walking Wednesday maps. SACS students and parents that want to join this specific walking school bus are welcome. Two parents are scheduled to lead the group to school each morning of the week throughout May. If you have questions contact Mitch Craib at craibm@fcsuvt.org.







2016 Franklin County Art Show
Come see all the outstanding artwork by K-12th grade students from SACS and surrounding schools.
  • Location: Collins Perley Sports Complex
  • Dates: May 2nd to May 9th
  • Please join the opening reception and snacks on May 2nd from 5:30 to 7:00 PM









Geography Team
This school year, a team of 5th-8th graders have been preparing for the Vermont Regional Geo-Bee Competition.  The Geo-Bee team consists of Daniel Hill, Jackson Hayes, Isaac Bittner, Colin White, James Emerson and Nick Crespin.  We will be competing April 30th at BFA Fairfax against Fairfax and A.D. Lawton.




Autism Month
Can you name these famous people with autism.  Scroll down to see the answers


Dan Aykroyd: James Durbin: Dan Harmon:
Saturday Night Live, Singer and guitarist Creator and producer
Ghostbusters I and II, who won 4th place on of the tv show
The Blues Brothers movie Season 10 of American Idol The Community









We have bananas for snacks today

  • Bananas grow in large, hanging bunches.
  • A row of bananas is sometimes called a 'hand', while a single banana is called a 'finger'.





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




Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Announcements 4-28-2016

THURSDAY



After school programming
Open Doors:
  • Homework Club
Drama
  • Full cast until 5:15
Open Doors Session 5 begins May 9th.

Students, did you participate in Open Doors this year? Take this quick survey to tell us what you liked and what you think we could better: http://goo.gl/forms/g3K8GnnhgT

Parents, if your child has participated in the Open Doors program this year please take a few minutes to fill out this survey: http://goo.gl/forms/UCiFc09fOc

Thank you!






Baseball
Boys 7/8 Baseball - Practice today from 3:30-5:00 on the baseball field.






Fitness Team Practice
Fitness Team will practice today Thursday from 3:15-4:40
If you plan on riding the 4:40 bus please sign up by 12:00








Outdoor Recess
It is another good day to get outside and play








Team Triumph Celebrated a Wacky Wednesday 4-27-2016

























Yearbook
Attention all 8th graders, the yearbook committee (Mrs. Nadeau or Mrs. Perrault) need all forms, baby pictures and money by the end of today, Thursday, April 28th







Sally Lawyer's Kindergarten Class Celebrated a Birthday 4-26-2016

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Kaleidoscope Parents Night Tonight
5:30 to 7:30
Location: Cafeteria & Gym








Mrs William's Kindergarten Class made Mozzarella Cheese on Tuesday 4-26-2016

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Autism Month

Characteristics of Autism- Repetitive Behaviors


Repetitive Behaviors Activity: Have the class watch this video about counting to ten in German. While watching the video have students try a repetitive behavior (flapping, foot tapping, gently jumping in place).  Behaviors are meant to be used to help students learn while moving.  However, they should repeat the same behaviors the whole time.  Students: don’t let yourself get silly, or else this activity may not work!!!


Discussion:  Many people with autism have sensory sensitivity and may be overstimulated or understimulated to sights, sounds, smells, tastes and touches. This sensitivity can also affect people’s balance ('vestibular' system) and body awareness ('proprioception' - knowing where our bodies are and how they are moving). Repetitive behaviour can be a way to deal with sensory sensitivity, help calm your body and support your learning.










Preparation for the Lion King Play continues...

























For snacks today we have ugli fruit

Ugli fruit is a cross between a grapefruit, a Seville orange and a tangerine, and is available from late November through April. The large citrus fruit is packed with certain vitamins and minerals, and has only 45 calories per serving





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


Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Announcements 4-27-2016

WEDNESDAY



After school programming
Open Doors:
  • HW Club
Drama
  • Full cast until 5:15
Open Doors Session 5 begins May 9th.








Band 
Congratulations to the Jr. Band for a great concert last night. Mr. Mehaffey and everyone there is very proud of your work and effort to put together so much music.
  • Win time band for B 5th graders is on for today.
  • Full orchestra is rehearsing tomorrow morning, and Sr. Band is this afternoon. 
  • On Thursday, Sr. Band will not be rehearsing.







Baseball
Boys 7/8 Baseball - Practice today from 3:30-5:00 on the baseball field.








First School Classroom Visit Day
Today we will have people walking around our school observing in the PreK to third grade classrooms. They are here with a group called First School, and they have been working with us all year.










Fitness Team Practice
Fitness Team will practice tomorrow -Thursday from 3:15-4:40










Outside Recess
It will be cool and sunny.  A great day to get outside.








 

















Friends of St. Albans City School Meeting tonight
This is the parent and teachers organization for our school.  Meetings are informal and fun. Parents and teachers are invited to have some input into happenings at school.

Time: 6:00 PM
Location:  Library




Yearbook
Attention all 8th graders,  the yearbook committee (Mrs. Nadeau or Mrs. Perrault) need all forms, baby pictures and money by Thursday, April 28th at the end of the day. 








Discovery News

No, they're not playing Tug-o-War!  Just before vacation, some Discovery students worked to clear grapevine and other roots and brush from the plot of land for the Tree Farm. New evergreen trees will be arriving any day now, so the team is preparing the land for planting.  Look for the changes as you travel the walking path!

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Autism Month
10 things someone with autism wishes you knew…
7. Transitions are difficult, routines and given expectations are helpful
8. Criticize gently
This is so absolutely true.:
9. Offer real choices — and only real choices
10. It takes longer to process what was said as well as how to respond
Thank you for supporting Autism Awareness!







2016 WALKING CONTEST (Starting Tuesday May 3rd -Ending Friday May 27th)



The annual Walking Contest will be held over four (not six) weeks in May and will have three components to it:


  1. Determine which community has the largest turnout for Walking Wednesday events held once a week over May.
Incentives to participate - group photo in daily announcements and an hour and a half of time with Rise VT and their smoothie bikes (June 3rd).


  1. Determine which community completes the most walking path laps each week.  
Incentive to participate - win the right to display the golden shoe award for the week.  A picture of the team with the award will be taken and posted on daily announcements.


  1. Determine which community completes the most laps over the four weeks.
Incentive to participate - $200 to spend on recess equipment (kickballs, basketballs, soccerballs, tennis balls etc.)



A few Rules
All laps must be completed on the ½ mile gravel walking path.  Laps indoors around the gyms or beyond the school campus on field trips will not count!

On Walk at lunch day (May 3rd) and SBAC testing days all laps around the walking path count double towards the contest.








How to Play 4 Square and Tetherball
Ever wondered how to play Foursquare (1 1/2 minutes long) or Tetherball (2 1/2 minutes long)? Watch these videos and learn!


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Strawberries are for snacks today
1. Strawberries aren’t true berries, like blueberries or even grapes. Technically, a berry has its seeds on the inside. Each seed on (the outside of) a strawberry is considered by botanists to be its own separate fruit. 

2. Strawberries are members of the rose family.  They smell as sweet as they taste.






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