Announcements 8-28-2018

TUESDAY AUGUST 28th

BREAKFAST

LUNCH

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING ATTENTION ALL FALL ATHLETES! Bring ALL sign-up sheets filled out/signed and bus requests noted that are handed out on Wednesday, August 29th, 2018 to your next practice to participate. THERE IS NO BUSSING ON FRIDAY’S. Soccer practices to begin on Thursday, August 30th 5/6 girls: 4:30-6:00 pm 7/8 girls: 4:30-6:00 pm 7/8 boys: 3:00-4:30 pm 5th/6th boys soccer and cross-country practice will begin on Friday, August 31st 5/6 boys: 3:00-4:30 pm 5th-8th grade: 3:00-4:00 pm * NOTE: ALL STUDENTS WHO NEED THE 4:30 BUS MUST LET THE FRONT DESK KNOW BY 12 PM* REMINDER: THERE IS NO BUSSING ON FRIDAY’S! *Your schedule for the season will be handed out at your first practice*

IMPORTANT DATES AUGUST 1st-8th Grade: First Day of School. This is a HALF DAY.  Wednesday, August 29th. 7:25 AM to 10:55 AM. Includes a Resource Fair for Families 7:15 to 8:45 AM. SEPTEMBER Everyone: Labor Day - No School Monday, September 3rd. PreK and Kindergarteners and Family representatives: First (HALF) Day of School. Thursday, September 6th. 8:30 to 10:15 AM. A family member should attend with each student. Thank you. The first full day of school will be Friday, September 7th. Pre-K Cottage (Part Time Sessions) Orientation Schedule: Monday, September 6th. 12:00 - 1:00 PM Morning Session Orientation (Meet at the cottage) 1:30 - 2:30 PM Afternoon Session Orientation (Meet at the cottage) The first "official" day for these groups of kids will be Monday, Sept.10th. The morning session runs from 8:15 -10:45 AM and the afternoon runs from 11:15 AM - 2:00 PM Kindergarten Navigators/Dreamers/Adventurers: Field Trip to Hackett’s Orchard Friday, September 28th. 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Transportation: Bus Everyone: St. Albans City School Open House Thursday, September 27th. 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Locations: Library, Large Gym, Small Gym CALENDAR FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR

EVENTS AND NOTICES ORCHESTRA New Orchestra teacher, Mr. Rusty Charpentier came by St. Albans City School to see how he could let you know about joining the district orchestra. He decided that a short video might be best as a way to get the information across to you. Would you be interested in playing in the Maplerun Unified School District Orchestra? If so, check out this brief video he made.  LINK TO 2-MINUTE LONG VIDEO Here is another offering you might want to consider from Mr. Charpentier: "New at SACS and all MRUSD schools this year, students may now enroll in Orchestra! In Orchestra students can learn the skills necessary to play the violin, viola, cello, or bass. If you're curious about playing an orchestral instrument, come to the instrument "petting zoo" on September 5th any time between 4-6pm in the SATEC Kiva. You'll get to see performance demonstrations, try each of the orchestral instruments, and learn about how to participate in your school's orchestra program. Follow the link to see and share the PETTING ZOO FLYER.  If you already know you'd like to join, you can fill out this ORCHESTRA REGISTRATION FORM and Mr. Charpentier will contact you with further information. Contact Alex "Rusty" Charpentier at acharpentier@maplerun or 802-752-2777 with any questions.

REPORTS AND PICTURES TEACHERS PLAYED RECESS GAMES On the last day of teacher in-service (Friday 8-24-2018) teachers moved outside and played some recess games popular with or unfamiliar to students. The game that attracted the most teachers was the new gaga ball pit. Quite a few teachers got dusty feet leaping around while trying to avoid getting hit by the gaga ball. Other games that proved popular were the cornhole bean bag toss, foursquare, and croquet. Students, now you know that teachers like to play and move at recess time too.  LINK TO 37 PICTURES PARAEDUCATOR MENTORING PROGRAM AT SACS St. Albans City School is working with representatives from the Vermont National Educators Association (NEA) and Maple Run Unified School district to help new paraeducators acclimate to their jobs. Seasoned paraeducators paired up with new paraeducators to advise and support them during the upcoming school year. The hope is to optimize their job success and to improve retention for these important educators. On Monday (8-27-2018) both sets of paraeducators came in on their own time to participate in a workshop that clarified their duties, expectations and limitations. The workshop The seasoned mentors Workshop Instructors