SACS Summer hours: 7:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

School Board Meeting for the Maple Run School District

Wed, July 20, 5:00pm – 7:30pm St. Albans City School, in the Library Presentation Space

SACS Summer Programs

6/29 and 6/30/16 (Friday, Wednesday, Thursday) A World of Difference Institute 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Acceptance letters were sent home the first week of June)

7/11-7/14/16 (Monday - Thursday) Humanities Camp 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

7/11 - 7/15/16 (Monday - Friday) Open Doors STEAM Camp & Theater Camp 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Acceptance letters were handed out 6/8)

7/18-7/21 (Monday - Thursday) SACS Summer School 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

7/18-7/21 (Monday - Thursday) Humanities Camp 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

7/18 - 7/22 (Monday - Friday) Open Doors Theater Camp 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Announcement 6-20-2016

SACS Summer hours: 7:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

School Board Meeting for the Maple Run School District

Wed, July 20, 5:00pm – 7:30pm St. Albans City School, in the Library Presentation Space

SACS Summer Programs

6/20 - 6/24/16 (Monday - Friday) Open Doors Healthy You. Healthy Community. Healthy World. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Acceptance letters were handed out 6/8)

6/24, 6/29 and 6/30/16 (Friday, Wednesday, Thursday) A World of Difference Institute 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Acceptance letters were sent home the first week of June)

7/11-7/14/16 (Monday - Thursday) Humanities Camp 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

7/11 - 7/15/16 (Monday - Friday) Open Doors STEAM Camp & Theater Camp 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Acceptance letters were handed out 6/8)

7/18-7/21 (Monday - Thursday) SACS Summer School 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

7/18-7/21 (Monday - Thursday) Humanities Camp 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

7/18 - 7/22 (Monday - Friday) Open Doors Theater Camp 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Announcement 6-13-2016

MONDAY

Grades K,3,6 Last Day of School - Step Up Day

K to 1st

8:15-10:15 a.m.

Current kindergartners will come in on their regular bus, get breakfast and eat in the cafeteria. They will sit at their assigned lunch table (the one they sit in for lunch).K teachers will distribute wristbands of various colors (GREEN - IMAGINATION, YELLOW - EXPLORERS, BLUE- INVESTIGATORS, PURPLE- TRAVELERS) to their students according to their new Learning Community. Mrs. Andrews will dismiss students from the cafeteria by Learning Community/Color. (All K-3 staff need to be in the cafeteria to help and assist students during this transition.) Children will spend the next two hours getting to know their new teachers and classmates. A snack will be served in the 1st grade classrooms.

At 10:10 students will be dismissed from their classrooms - chimes will ring. K teachers will be outside at busses to ensure the students go on their regular bus.

3rd into 4th and 6th into 7th

7:45-9:45 a.m.

Students will come in on the bus and go directly to the cafeteria. (Session B students will ride with session A and will arrive at 7:30). Students going into grade 4 will sit in the front half of the cafeteria. Students going into grade 7 will sit in the back half. They will have the option of having breakfast in the cafeteria. Grades 4-8 staff will be in the cafeteria to meet and greet their new students. At 7:45 Mrs. Andrews will dismiss students from the cafeteria by Learning Community. At 9:40 chimes will signal dismissal.

Here is a collection of pictures and videos from various Open Doors programs that ran throughout the 15-16 school year, we hope you enjoy!

SACS Summer Programs

6/20 - 6/24/16 (Monday - Friday) Open Doors Healthy You. Healthy Community. Healthy World. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Acceptance letters were handed out 6/8)

6/24, 6/29 and 6/30/16 (Friday, Wednesday, Thursday) A World of Difference Institute 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Acceptance letters were sent home the first week of June)

7/11 - 7/15/16 (Monday - Friday) Open Doors STEAM Camp & Theater Camp 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Acceptance letters were handed out 6/8)

7/18-7/21 (Monday - Thursday) SACS Summer School 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

7/18-7/21 (Monday - Thursday) Humanities Camp 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

7/18 - 7/22 (Monday - Friday) Open Doors Theater Camp 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.




Some final art for the year

Announcements 6-10-2016

FRIDAY

Joke of the Week   Link to Video

Outside Activities
We have another cool day in store for us.  Reduced wind means it will be nice to get outside.

Grades PreK,1,2,4,5,8 This is Your Last Day of School this School Year







Band
Sr. Band members in 6th and 7th grades are reminded that we are playing in 8th grade graduation tonight. 6th and 7th graders should be in the band room at 5:30 this afternoon. Graduation starts at 6.







8th Grade Graduation is this Evening
6:00 to 7:00 PM
Dance until 9:00 PM

Thank You Mr. D!

St. Albans Representative Corey Parent stopped by to share a resolution to honor Mr. DesLauriers for his 42 years of teaching and his many contributions to the St. Albans community.  Team USA is proud of Mr. D and his many accomplishments. Thank you for all you do for our community.  Good luck!

Link to video of the presentation (2 minutes long) - https://goo.gl/photos/i9SGfkug2pdPf6Gs8

Lost and Found Jewelry (and other items)
Over the school year the front desk has accumulated a large amount of jewelry (bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings). We also have one watch, two sunglasses, two keys and one pedometer. All items remain unclaimed. If you lost any of these items during the school year, please stop by the front desk and describe what you lost. After the school year, unclaimed items will be considered part of the lost and found.






Open Doors Video/slideshow
Here is a collection of pictures and videos from various Open Doors programs that ran throughout the 15-16 school year, we hope you enjoy!   3 minutes long.   Link to Video

Exemplary Codesmyths Work
We would like to present the work which a Codesmyths student, who wishes to remain anonymous, was involved in this past year. Not only is it a great Haiku reflection, it does a great job describing what most Codesmyths students got to work with and teach themselves how to use this year. It also shows the student's own ability to learn (as she taught herself how to make this video), and her persistence (as she had to rework the video many times until she got the result she wanted). Two solid qualities of a life-long learner: the enthusiasm to try new things, and the determination to do it well. Enjoy!

—Ms. Tagliamonte, Mr. Roland, and Ms. Bertucci
Link to Video

Kindergarten Video/Slideshow
All kindergarten classroom groups are represented -pictures from throughout the 2015/2016 school year.  Nine minute long video.  Link to Video

Book Giveaway!
When: Thursday, June 9 and Friday, June 10
Times available between 8:30 and 2:15
Where: Upstairs art gallery hallway outside Ms. Haberman's room
Why: Take books for your summer reading or your classroom libraries!
Lots of levels available.

Teachers, you can sign up for a time to visit the book giveaway on the document sent to your email on Tuesday or email Dayl Walther.






PE students using complex thinking and problem solving skills in class!

The Incredibles Braved Cold Temperatures on 6-9-2016
Temperatures in the 50s and lots of wind did not deter these students from swimming. Wow!

Team USA Students Put Finishing Touches on Their Houses
Weeks of hard work show in these amazing houses.  6-9-2016

Kindergarten (Lawyer) Made Homemade Mozzarella Pizzas on 6/9/2016
Mrs. Lawyer's students tried making mozzarella with Mrs. Smith for the second time, this time with great success. This mozzarella was added to english muffins with tomato sauce. Quite a few students gave the homemade mozzarella a try while others preferred to stick with the more familiar store-bought option.

Fruit Salad for Snacks Today

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 6-9-2016

THURSDAY

Outside Activities
It will be a colder and windier than yesterday.  Dress warmly.

Explorers Field Trip to Rock of Ages
The team departs at 8:30 AM and returns at 4:00 PM.






Discovery Overnight Trip to Cabot
Depart Thursday 8:45 AM
Return Friday at 1:45 PM






Triumph Overnight Trip to Camp Abnaki
Depart Thursday 8:30 AM
Return Friday at 2:00 PM






Incredibles Field Trip to City Pool
Depart 12:15 PM
Return 2:15 PM






Incredibles "Take a Trip Around the World" Food Festival
Students researched representative foods in a state or country and then prepared samples of those foods for students and staff to try.  The food was very tasty and a gave students motivation for learning about different peoples and their cultures.

Book Giveaway!
When: Thursday, June 9 and Friday, June 10
Times available between 8:30 and 2:15
Where: Upstairs art gallery hallway outside Ms. Haberman's room
Why: Take books for your summer reading or your classroom libraries!
Lots of levels available.

Teachers, you can sign up for a time to visit the book giveaway on the document sent to your email on Tuesday or email Dayl Walther.





Money Makers Sustainable Fundraising Update!

Watch this short video clip to find out the winners of the Spring Box Tops Collection Sheet Contest, including the raffle winner and the bonus prize to the community with the most completed sheets!

Link to Video

Ms. Maguire will be in touch with the winning community teachers soon so you can spend your prize points!

Next Year's School Calendar Can Be Viewed Now
Link to Calendar

Renaissance and Autism Awareness

Jason McElwain at the ESPY's with Stuart Scott

On Tuesday, June 7th, as part of our community focus to continue to learn about acceptance, autism awareness, and career opportunities, the Renaissance Community held a video presentation with Jason McElwain.

At the age of 3, Jason was diagnosed with autism. His love of basketball and "proving people wrong" gave him the drive to reach his dream of playing on the varsity basketball team at his local high school. In 2006, at the age of 19, he won ESPN's ESPY Award for "Best Moment in Sports" after a video of went viral of Jason scoring 20 points in four minutes, including 6 3-point baskets, in a game.

Since his senior year, Jason has run in 3 Boston marathons, along with dozens of other race events, including half-marathons, marathons, and ultra-marathons. Additionally, he has played on a local professional basketball team and volunteers as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Greece Athena. Most importantly, Jason has been active in raising awareness around autism and has been involved with many fundraising events.

Jason spoke with the students about living with autism, the value of perseverance, and working to make dreams a reality. His advice was straightforward: "Don't worry about what people think or say about you, just follow your dreams and do whatever it takes to make them a reality."

For snacks we have grapes

• The average person eats eight pounds of grapes per year.
• Grapes help minimize the risk of heart attacks because they increase the levels of nitric acid in the blood thereby reducing the risk of developing blood clots that can clog up heart blood vessels.

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