Monday, November 13, 2017

Announcements 11-14-2017

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 14th
STANDARD BREAKFASTS

Monday- Cereal or Bagel
Tuesday- Homemade Muffin or Bagel
Wednesday- Breakfast Round or Bagel
Thursday- Yogurt Meal or Bagel
Friday- Cinnamon Bun or Bagel
SNACKS
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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LUNCH
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EXPECTED RECESS WEATHER

Recess weather will be almost identical to yesterday.

It would be appreciated if learning communities could collect the recess equipment students have used during their recess time and return it to the recess shed before heading inside.  Thank you.
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IMPORTANT DATES

NOVEMBER

1-3 Parent Math Night - Take 2
Tuesday, November 14th. 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Location: Library

Community: MRUSD Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 15th. Location: BFA St. Albans Library

Everyone: Fine Art Showcase
Thursday, November 16th. 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Location: Large Gym

1-3 Fun Night. Must have a permission slip to attend.
Friday, November 17th. 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Location Cafeteria.

Everyone: Thanksgiving Break - No School
Wednesday, November 22nd to Friday, November 24th.

Students and Staff: Drama Performance - Pirates Past Noon
Thursday, November 30th.  9:30 to 10:30 am. Location: Large Gym



DECEMBER

Everyone: Drama Performance - Pirates Past Noon
Friday, December 1st.  6:00 to 7:00 pm. Location: Large Gym

Everyone: Day of Code
Thursday, December 7th. 7:30 to 2:55 pm. Locations: School-Wide

PCC Meeting
Thursday, December 7th. 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Location: Professional Library.

School Mall:
December 14th. 4:00 to 6:00 pm.  Locations: School-Wide


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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING


OPEN DOORS:
(this is the final week of Session 1, Session 2 begins 11/27/17 and enrollment letters for that will go home on 11/21/17)


Tuesday - Homework Club

Wednesday - Chess Club, Kids on the Move, Magic, Drama, Homework Club

Thursday - Tinkering, Drama, Homework Club


ATHLETICS:

Tuesday (11/14)
5/6 Girls Basketball, 4:30-5:45 (large gym)
7/8 Girls Basketball, 5:45-7:00 (large gym)
8th Grade Boys Basketball, 6:00 - player meeting (cafeteria), practice to follow, 7:00-8:15 (large gym)

Wednesday (11/15)
5-8 Cheer, 3:00-4:30 (small gym)
WINTER ATHLETE PARENT MEETING - 5:00 p.m. (library)
7th Grade Boys Basketball, 5:45-7:00 (large gym)
8th Grade Boys Basketball, 7:00-8:15 (large gym)

Thursday (11/16)
5-8 Cheer, 3:00-4:30 (small gym)
5/6 girls, 7th and 8th grade boys will NOT practice on 11/16 because of fine arts night using the large gym.

Friday (11/17)
5/6 Girls Basketball, 4:30-5:45 (large gym)
7/8 Girls Basketball, 5:45-7:00 (large gym)
7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball, 7:00-8:15 (large gym)

Students who need to take the late bus must register for it before 12:00 noon - there is no late bus on Fridays.

Please contact Alisha Sawyer with any questions or for more information. asawyer@maplerun.org.


BAND

Beginning violins, group 2, have lessons today after school. Beginning cello, group 1, have their lesson tomorrow.

Sr. Band clarinets will get their pizza lunch on Thursday instead of today. Mr. Mehaffey can't get to the pizza store in time for lunch today.

Tomorrow, the Jazz Band will be having a special rehearsal in the morning, from 9:30 to 10:45.

Could Dakota Hoague and Galen Schad come to the band room at 1 pm today. Other lessons include Jeremiah, Drake, Issac, Paul, Kaitlin, Bella and Kaylie.

Faith and Amber are at 1:30.

I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.
Thomas Jefferson 


EVENTS OR NOTICES

Parent Math Night
1st - 2nd - 3rd


Tuesday, November 14, 2017
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**



Open ...1st-3rd Fun Event
Where:  St. Albans City School
When: Nov. 17,  3-4:30 pm
Who:  Students in Grades 1-3
What:  Fun games with BFA students
Cost: $2 (proceeds donated to Hannaford’s Helping Hands Boxes)


Please sign the permission slip below and return to your child’s teacher.  There will be NO transportation so you will need to pick up your child by 4:30 in the lobby.


I give permission for my child _____________________ to attend the 1-3 Fun Event.  I will pick my child up at 4:30. The number to reach me during the event in case of emergency is _________________________.

LINK TO SINGLE PAGE PERMISSION SLIP FOR THE 1-3 EVENT












DAY OF CODE

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December 5-11 is computer science week, a global event with over 180 countries participating! This special week will be highlighted to raise awareness around computer science and programming.

On Thursday, December 7th, we will be celebrating and participating in Day of Code! We challenge YOU to spend at least 1 hour (or more!) on this day, learning about programming and coding. We will have resources for iPads, tablets, Chromebooks, and other activities that require no technology at all!

If you are feeling adventurous, check out the resources at the Hour of Code site for some more information.

Also here's a video for inspiration: Worldwide Day of code

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Borst or Ms. Bertucci.


PICTURES AND REPORTS


RENAISSANCE
Renaissance received their team shirts on Monday, November 13th and assembled to have a team picture taken.




VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
A turnout of veterans, their families, students, local residents, and dignitaries attended the 2017 Veterans day gathering at Bellows Free Academy St. Albans.  As usual, students featured prominently in the speaking lineup.  

LINK TO 16 PICTURES Thank you Mr. Cioffi and Ms. Stacie Rouleau.



IMAGINATION
Ms. Smith's students manufactured product for the school mall on Friday 11-10-2017. Student created pictures were carefully pasted onto rocks.  Check out the pictures of the process.   LINK TO 20 PICTURES



NORMAL SCHOOL HOURS
3 & 4-year-old Pre-K students
Session 1. 8:00 A.M. - 10:45 A.M.
Session 2. 11:15 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Full Pre-K (4-year-olds) and Kindergarten 8:00 A.M - 2:00 P.M.
1st - 8th Grade 7:30 A.M - 2:50 P.M.
Half Day School Hours are 7:30 A.M. - 10:50 A.M.