Announcements 10-24-2019

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24th

PICTURES AND REPORTS UVM BASKETBALL PLAYERS VISITED SACS Three UVM Varsity basketball players and an assistant coach came to St. Albans City School to talk to 6th, 7th and 8th graders. In their presentation, they discussed the importance of making good choices regarding friends and behaviors, as well as the need to maintain focus on gaining strong academic skills. They noted that while each of the athletes presenting has worked extremely hard on their athletic skills, they also realize that basketball is not an activity most people can make a living from well beyond college. Having a plan, and the work ethic to reach one's goals, is essential to being a success as an adult beyond school. LINK TO 8 PICTURES OF THE TALK  After fielding questions about basketball and their backgrounds, the four men repaired to the outdoor basketball court to shoot some hoops with the students. That was a very popular activity, in spite of the fact that it took away much of their lunch time.  LINK TO 14 PICTURES of the basketball play outdoors. BFA STUDENTS SET TO WORK ON SACS WETLANDS TRAILS Mr. Jacob Holzberg-Pill toured to wetlands with a number of BFA students to consider making trail upgrades. The goal is to help the Voyagers community make the wetlands accessible to all St. Albans City School students. Right now the existing trails are very overgrown and soggy in places.  These BFA students plan to come to City School in the upcoming weeks to remove invasive trees and plants that are crowding the pathways and that don't belong there. They may also be able to make slight changes in trails to avoid wet spots. Mr. Holzberg-Pill is extremely knowledgeable about Vermont botany and ecology. Several of our former students were in the group that visited. 10-22-2019 LINK TO 14 PICTURES WALKING WEDNESDAY RESULTS 110 students and 11 adults walked into school on Wednesday morning. Team Triumph had the largest turnout as is often the case. It is impressive to see such a strong team commitment to physical activity. It helps if everyone who walks signs in. Large numbers help us get support from RiseVT and other organizations for pencils, stickers, and reflective vests among other things. CORRECTION: In the past three Walking Wednesday reports, the PreK and kindergarten walking data were omitted by mistake on the graphs. This was an unfortunate st of errors because we definitely want to recognize all students who walk. The corrected graphs can be seen below. On Wednesday morning, seven PreK and kindergarten students walked to school. Picture below. FORMER STUDENT IN UNIFIED HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Attached is a picture of Kaleidoscope’s Jim Naylor and former student Riley Bascomb with his gold medal from a unified sports soccer event. Jim coaches the Unified Sports teams at BFA, along with his wife Kasia, and got Riley involved in this program as well as guided him through Wednesday’s competition. Riley attended St. Albans City School for years and is sorely missed. CONNECTIONS Ms. Pizzaro shared a few Connections students working together. TWINS DAILY STUDENT-LED WALKING SCHOOL BUS PROGRAM Consider giving it a try.  LINK TO MAP & TIMES FOR ALL THREE STUDENT-LED ROUTES

BREAKFAST MONDAY 21st French Toast  Sticks  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese  WG Asst. Cereal  Graham Crackers TUESDAY 22nd French Toast  Sticks  Homemade  Blueberry Muffin  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese WED 23rd French Toast  Sticks  Homemade  Breakfast  Round  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese THURSDAY 24th French Toast Sticks  Danimals w/granola  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese FRIDAY 25th French Toast  Sticks  Iced Honey Bun  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese SNACK WEDNESDAY - Grapes THURSDAY - Watermelon LUNCH MONDAY 21st Buffalo Dip  w/Chips  Roasted Broccoli  Wild Maine  Blueberry  Cups  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar TUESDAY 22nd Cheesy Ravioli  Bake  Garlic  Breadsticks  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar WED 23rd Cheesy  Breadsticks  Marinara  Dipping Sauce  Chicken  Noodle Soup  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit & Veggie Bar THURSDAY 24th Hearty Chicken  and Biscuits  Homemade  Cape Cod  Cranberry Sauce Steamed Peas FRIDAY 25th Whole Grain  Waffles  Twin Sausage  Links  Sweet & White  Homefries  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar

WEATHER It will be clear enough to go out for outside recess. Notice that it will be windy with cool temperatures.

ATHLETICS Practice and Competition Schedule: October 21st - 25th. 21   MAKEUP GAME: 5/6 Navy & 5/6 B HOME vs. G.I., 4 pm XC Meet @ Enosburg, 3 pm 7/8 G Practice- 3:30-5 p 7/8 B Practice- 5-6:15 p 22  7/8 G & 7/8 B @ FAIRFIELD, G: 4:00 , B: 5:00 pm XC Gathering, 3-4 pm 23  MAKEUP GAME: 7/8 G & 7/8 B @ GEORGIA, 4 pm 24  25  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 A 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 Alto/Tenor Saxes 6th Grade  Flutes Lessons 8:45-9:15 6th Grade Trumpets 6th Grade Clarinets Lessons 9:30-10:00 5th Grade Trumpets 5th Grade Flutes Lessons 10:00-10:30 5th Grade Low Brass 5th Grade Clarinets Lessons 10:30-11:00 6thGrade Low Brass 6th Grade Percussion 5th Grade Percussion 5th Grade Alto Saxophones 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 A 7th and 8th Grade Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Lessons 9:30-10:00 Faith Q. & Cheyenne C. Dakota H. Lessons 10:00-10:30 Alyssa P. & Mackenzie S. Jeremiah W. Lessons 11:45-12:15 Chris H. Lessons 12:00-12:30 Dylan S. & Gavin M. Lessons 12:15-12:45 Kiannah P. Tomas Z. Lionel D. Lessons 12:30-1:00 Jacob S. Lessons 12:45-1:15 Kodee B. & Anna S. Grayson M. & Charlie L. Evie K., Sam O., & Natalie C. Kaitlin N.  Lessons 1:15- 1:45 Isaac D. & Drake R. Tyler B., Leo M.,  & Emily D. Igz P. & Faith M. Sophie W. & Angus A. 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 A

IMPORTANT DATES OCTOBER Abenaki Museum - A display of cultural artifacts  Monday, October 21st - Thursday, October 24th. 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Location: Professional Library Walking Wednesday Wednesday, October 23rd. 6:45 - 7:30 AM. LINK TO ROUTES AND TIMES Voyagers 4-6 Dance LINK TO DANCE PROTOCOL Friday, October 25th. 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Location: Cafeteria 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 - Mass participation by the entire school Monday, November 11th. Location: Taylor Park. Transportation: walking. Busing back for the very youngest students. 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 8TH GRADE PICTURE IN THE LIBRARY FOR THE YEARBOOK WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30th 11:15 AM right after lunch and before UA Electives HALLOWEEN DANCE VOYAGERS SPONSORED GO TO THIS LINK FOR MORE ENTRY FORMS AND INFORMATION Please mail entry forms directly by Dec 20th or submit your content to  Ms. Jamilah by December 10th