Announcements 10-15-2019

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15th
WALKING WEDNESDAY IS TOMORROW

PICTURES AND REPORTS 1st-5th GRADES' MONO-CHROMATIC (one color) SELF PORTRAITS If you are up in the hallway near the Incredibles classrooms, then check out the art on the walls near Ms. Martinson's classroom. There are some great self-portraits. These are just a few samples that are hanging there. TRIUMPH. ART WITH MS. MARTINSON LINK TO 20 PICTURES DISCOVERY WRITING Students in Mr. Cook's class worked diligently on a writing task interspersed with bites of celery sticks, the snack of the day. 10-11-2019  LINK TO 17 PICTURES Some of the pictures were taken by a student in the class, Kayli L'Esperance. DISCOVERY MATH Students visualized numbers and math challenges with counting blocks in Ms. Lucas' classroom. 10-11-2019 DREAMERS BUTTERFLY RELEASE Ms. Bessette's group released the painted lady butterflies that had metamorphosed in their classroom. 10-10-2019   LINK TO 12 PICTURES DISCOVERY STUDENTS WITH THE SCHOOL CHICKENS PICTURES FROM FIREFIGHTER NATE'S VISITS.  Click on the following links. WALSH/BESSETTE CLASSROOM (7 pictures) WILLIAMS AND BACHAND (23 pictures) KOSKI (29 pictures) LAIDMAN (8 pictures) BARLOW STREET COMMUNITY CENTER STUDENT-LED WALKING ROUTE: HAPPENING DAILY. The light green route is shown on the map below. This picture was taken several weeks ago walking down Upper Weldon street. 9-27-2019.  Come join this team walking to school. LINK TO MAP OF ALL THREE STUDENT-LED ROUTES Barlow Street Community Center Student-led walking school bus Alexis Lafreniere Natalie Cronin

BREAKFAST MONDAY Scrambled  Eggs  Wheat Bread  Slice  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese  WG Asst. Cereal  Graham Crackers TUESDAY Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread  Slice  Homemade  Blueberry Muffin  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese WEDNESDAY Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread  Slice  Homemade  Breakfast Round  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese THURSDAY Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread  Slice  Danimals  w/granola  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese FRIDAY NO SCHOOL SNACK TUESDAY - Strawberries WED - Sugar Snap Peas THURSDAY - Cucumbers LUNCH MONDAY Dress Your Own  Hot Dog  Roasted Sweet  Potato Wedges  Baked Beans  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar TUESDAY Chicken Tacos  Garden Salsa  Rice Pilaf  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar WEDNESDAY Macaroni and  Cheese  Homemade  Cornbread  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar THURSDAY Cape Cod Fish &  Chips  Crinkle-Cut  French Fries  Creamy Coleslaw  Homemade  Dinner Roll  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar FRIDAY NO SCHOOL

WEATHER Expected weather on Tuesday: Cool and clear. Enjoy the nice weather.

ATHLETICS Practice and Competition Schedule: October 14th-18th. 14  7/8 G & 7/8 B HOME vs. Alburgh, 4:15 pm XC Meet @ Fairfield, Girls, 4 pm Boys, 4:30 pm 15  XC NO PRACTICE 7/8 G Practice- 3:30-5 p 7/8 B Practice- 5-6:30 p 16  5/6 G White & 5/6 B @ G.I., B:4, G:5 pm 7/8 G and B HOME vs. Westford, 4 pm RESCHEDULED: XC Meet @ Georgia, 4 pm Girls, 5 pm Boys 17  5/6 G White & 5/6 B HOME vs. Highgate, G:3:30  pm/B:4:30 p XC Practice 3:00-4:00 p 7/8 G Practice- 3:30-5 p 7/8 B Practice- 5-6:30 p 18  INSERVICE NO SCHOOL LINK TO THE GOOGLE SPORTS CALENDAR (updated daily) OPEN DOORS ALL programs are FULL for Session One. Open Doors began on September 30th. Below are the dates for Open Doors Session One: Monday: (Program will run: 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11) Extreme Hip Hop Drama Open Doors Explorers Pottery Wednesday: (Programs will run: 10/2,10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13) Dungeons and Dragons/Pathfinder  Drama Open Doors Explorers Books with Bashaw Thursday: (Programs will run:10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14) *programs will not run on 10/31* Kids on the Move Drama Open Doors Explorers If your student did not get into Session One, they have been placed on a waiting list for the next session and will automatically be enrolled.

BAND with Mr. Kelly WEEK B 5th and 6th grade Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Full Band 5th Grade  7:30 - 8:15 6th Grade  7:30 - 8:15 6th Grade 7:30 - 8:15 5th Grade 7:30 - 8:15 6th Grade 7:30 - 8:15 Full Band 5th Grade 8:30 - 9:25 Lessons 8:15-8:45 6th Grade Low Brass 6th Grade Trumpets Lessons 8:45-9:15 6th Grade Percussion 6th Grade Alto/Tenor Saxes Lessons 9:30-10:00 5th Grade Flutes 5th Grade Trumpets Lessons 10:00-10:30 5th Grade Clarinets 5th Grade Low Brass Lessons 10:30-11:00 6th Grade Flutes 6th Grade Clarinets 5th Grade Alto Saxophones 5th Grade Percussion 5th Grade Flutes - Luca Boyea, Brianna Chaplin, Lihn Doan, Taylor Grant, Serena Longley, Talyiah Patterson Clarinets -  Xander Cartwright, Samuel Luneau, Annabelle Peak, Lily Zekos Alto Saxophones - Olivia Costella, Skyla Cross, Devin Dale, Elliot DesLauriers, George Remillard,  Emma Walker  Trumpets -  Tiara Betournay, Nicolas Boozan, Alexandrea Gorman, Lily Hockhousen, Kaiden LaVallee, Brandon Payne, Gavin Putzier, Jude Sato, Damian Walker Low Brass - Nevajean Cusson, Maddison Deso, Cameron Gosselin, Davion Jones, Camden Lareau, Gabe Mergenthal, Frank Pelkey, Amani Yates Percussion - Luc Gonyeau, Johnathon Robtoy, Dominick Solomon 6th Grade  Flutes - Kyla Abair, Sophie Carswell, Marie DeSorgher, Isha Junaid, Mckenna Adams Clarinets - Emily Ackel, Jared Mitchell Alto/Tenor Saxophones - Megan Gonyeau, Isabell Johnson, Jayden Thompson, Angel Falcon Trumpets - Ella Dunnigan, Alan LaRose  Low Brass - Molly Bernard, Maggie Dunnigan, Leah Mitchell, Dublin Sheltra Percussion - Jaedyn Allen, Ava Giroux, Noelle LaClair, Tayah Paquette WEEK B 7th and 8th Grade Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Lessons 9:30-10:00 Kiannah P. Tomas Z. Lessons 10:00-10:30 Kodee B. & Anna S. Grayson M. & Charlie L. Lessons 11:45-12:15 Tyler B., Leo M., & Emily D. Lessons 12:00-12:30 Evie K., Sam O., & Natalie C. Lessons 12:15-12:45 Isaac D. & Drake R. Dakota H. Sophie W. & Angus A. Faith M. & Igz P. Lessons 12:30-1:00 Lionel D. Lessons 12:45-1:15 Alyssa P. & Mackenzie S. Jeremiah W. Dylan S. & Gavin M. Jacob S. Lessons 1:15- 1:45 Faith Q. & Cheyenne C. Chris H. Kaitlin N. Full Band/ Jazz Band 7th & 8th Grade 2:00-2:45 7th & 8th Grade 2:00-2:45 7th & 8th Grade 2:00-2:45 7th & 8th Grade 2:00-2:45 7th & 8th Grade 1:00-1:45 7th/8th Grade Flutes - Cheyenne Cross, Kiannah Partlow, Alyssa Payne, Faith Quintin, Mackenzie Smith Clarinets - Tyler Bessette, Natalie Cronin, Lionel Dawson, Emily Dibler, Evelyne Knight, Leo Millette, Kaitlin Nicholas, Sam Olsen Alto/Tenor Saxophones - Kodee Barett, Isaac Ditch, Drake Remillard, Anna Smith, Tomas Zemianek Trumpets - Charlie Luneau, Faith Marshall, Grayson Mergenthal, Igz Perez Trombones - Dakota Hoague, Chris Hockhousen, Jeremiah Wood Percussion - Angus Ackel, Gavin Mulliss, Dylan Sweeney, Sophia Williams Bass - Jacob Spooner ORCHESTRA with Mr. Charpentier Week B

IMPORTANT DATES OCTOBER St. Albans City School 1st-3rd Grade Math Night - Postponed. Change of date to be announced later. Originally scheduled for Oct. 15th Walking Wednesday Wednesday, October 16th. 6:45 - 7:30 AM. LINK TO ROUTES AND TIMES MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, October 16th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: Fairfield Center School, 57 Park St. Teacher Inservice Day. No School Friday, October 18th. Walking Wednesday Wednesday, October 23rd. 6:45 - 7:30 AM. LINK TO ROUTES AND TIMES Conference week PreK - 8th Grade Monday - Friday, October 28th - November 1st. Explorers conferences Monday, October 28th. 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Location: Explorers classrooms. Walking Wednesday Wednesday, October 30th. 6:45 - 7:30 AM. LINK TO ROUTES AND TIMES NOVEMBER K-8 Conferences - No School Friday, November 1st.  Fanfare Brass Trio from the VSO Monday, November 4th. 9:00 to 9:45 AM. Location: Library Walking Wednesday Wednesday, November 6th. 6:45 - 7:30 AM. LINK TO ROUTES AND TIMES MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, November 6th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Location: 28 Catherine Street. Veterans Breakfast organized by Team USA Friday, November 8th. 7:30 to 11:00 AM. Location: Library Veterans Day Event Monday, November 11th. Location: Taylor Park. Transportation: walking MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, November 20th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Location: Northwest Technical Center St. Albans City School Unified Arts Showcase.  Thursday, November 21st. 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Thanksgiving Break. No School. November 27th - 29th.  October 18th. In-service. No School. November 1st. Student-led conferences. No School. November 27-29th. Thanksgiving.

EVENTS AND NOTICES Walking Wednesday Wednesday, October 16th. 6:45 - 7:30AM. LINK TO ROUTES AND TIMES YEARBOOK COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday, October 15th at 7:45 AM Location: Library Yearbook Cover Contest We are looking for artists in the 7th or 8th grade to create a cover for the 8th-grade yearbook Please have all entries in color and with your name on the back The cover can be either handmade or a digital image. One entry per person Deadline: October 18, 2019 Grade eligible: 7th and 8th Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 in Please contact: axauer@maplerun.org or mcraib@maplerun.org