Monday, October 28, 2019

Announcements 10-29-2019

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29th
TOMORROW IS A WALKING WEDNESDAY
PICTURES AND REPORTS


First Graders made predictions about the time capsule:


Most of the 1st graders think the time capsule is huge!
The shape of the time capsule is….
Triangle Rectangle Square
Cylinder Oval Skinny rectangle
Hexagon Diamond Circle

The time capsule is made of….
Brick Plastic Steel
Paper Metal Stones
Tin Foil Gold Cement
Wood with a lid that opens like a treasure chest Rusty metal
Aluminum Diamonds

The time capsule is….
6 feet tall                 12” X 12” square The size of a shoe box
3 inch square As tall as a first grader 3 foot long rectangle
Bigger than a laundry basket As big as a door

The time capsule weighs….
3 pounds 40 pounds 50 pounds

85 pounds 91 pounds 200 pounds







HALLOWEEN DANCE PICTURES
These photos were shared by the Voyagers team who sponsored last Friday's dance. Consider checking them out.  LINK TO 37 PICTURES







CROSS COUNTRY MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS AT HARD'ACK
Five boys and one girl from St. Albans City School attended the state middle school championships held on Sunday, October 27th. The conditions were really tough with pouring rain and cold temperatures. Here are a few pictures provided parent Chris McVicar.  
Link to results from the boy's race
Link to results from the girl's race




MISC. PICTURE

Mr. Deslauriers and a student








DAILY STUDENT-LED WALKING SCHOOL BUS PROGRAM
Consider giving it a try.  This program will run until Thanksgiving.

THERE IS A TEMPORARY HALT TO THE DAILY SCHOOL BUS COMING FROM HOUGHTON PARK AND GOING UP ELM STREET TO SCHOOL. WE HOPE TO HAVE IT RUNNING AGAIN AFTER THIS WEEK'S WALKING WEDNESDAY

LINK TO MAP & TIMES FOR ALL THREE STUDENT-LED ROUTES


BREAKFAST
MONDAY 28th
Scrambled Eggs 
Wheat Bread 
Slice 
Whole Grain 
Bagel 
Cream Cheese 
WG Asst. Cereal 
Graham Crackers
TUESDAY 29th
Scrambled Eggs 
Wheat Bread Slice 
Homemade 
Blueberry Muffin 
Whole Grain Bagel 
Cream Cheese
WED 30th
Scrambled Eggs 
Wheat Bread 
Slice 
Homemade 
Breakfast Round 
Whole Grain 
Bagel 
Cream Cheese
THURSDAY 31st
Scrambled Eggs 
Wheat Bread Slice 
Danimals w/granola 
Whole Grain Bagel 
Cream Cheese
FRIDAY 1st
No School

SNACK
FRIDAY - Green beans
MONDAY - Oranges
TUESDAY - Apples

LUNCH
MONDAY 28th
North Coast 
Seafood 
Fish Sandwich
Tartar Sauce 
Crinkle-Cut 
French Fries 
Daily Soup 
Fresh Fruit & 
Veggie Bar
TUESDAY 29th
Taco Shepherd's 
Pie 
Homemade 
Cornbread 
Garden Salsa 
Rice Pilaf 
Daily Soup 
Fresh Fruit & 
Veggie Bar
WED 30th
Meatball Sub 
(Beef & Chicken Meatballs 
on a Bun) 
Roasted Sweet 
Potato Wedges 
Daily Soup 
Fresh Fruit & 
Veggie Bar
THURSDAY 31st
Oven-Baked Chicken Nuggets 
Roasted Potato 
Wedges 
Daily Soup 
Homemade Dinner 
Roll 
Fresh Fruit & 
Veggie Bar
FRIDAY 1st
No School



WEATHER

It should be fine to go outside for recess today.


ATHLETICS

The Fall athletics season has ended.



OPEN DOORS
There are no Open Doors/Tutoring programs running on Thursday, 10/31 due to Halloween.

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.



MUSIC PRACTICE WITH MR. KELLY

WEEK B 5th and 6th grades

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

WEEK B 7th and 8th grades

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


STRING LESSONS WITH MR. CHARPENTIER
LINK TO FULL SCHEDULE




IMPORTANT DATES


OCTOBER

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










Please mail entry forms directly by Dec 20th or submit your content to 
Ms. Jamilah by December 10th