Announcements 10-8-2019

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8th
WALKING WEDNESDAY IS TOMORROW

PICTURES AND REPORTS ADVENTURERS APPLEPALOOZA The PreK and kindergarten teams associated with the Adventurers gathered in Ms. Bachand's and Mr. Lewis' classrooms for a mega-apple celebration. It is the apple harvest time-period of the year and Vermont is an excellent place to grow apples.  Students made lots of apple-related art and got to peel and chop apples, taste fresh apple sauce, and try an apple dessert. Mentors from 7th and 8th grades were present to assist the primary instructors. It was a very successful festive event. The pictures captured came from the last 15 minutes of the event.  LINK TO 35 PICTURES BOYS 5/6 SOCCER AGAINST GEORGIA These pictures were taken on September 30th by one of our parents, Sarah Allen.  LINK TO 39 PICTURES STONE SOUP Various kindergarten classrooms planted vegetables at the end of the last school year and this year the current PreK and kindergarten students are harvesting the produce. They are making stone soup with what they picked (learn about the stone soup story on Wikipedia). Making stone soup is an important farm-to-school experience for our youngest students. Planting, harvesting and preparing a meal on-site establishes the connection between growing and eating healthy food.  This group of harvesting pictures was taken a week ago (Williams and Barker). 21 previously unpublished pictures were just added to the album. There was one particularly fun moment with Mr. Barker's group worth recounting. When Mrs. Smith was showing students how to harvest celery she handed out several stalks of celery to nearby students. Then, as she was bending down to get more, those students started shaking the dew droplets from the stalks onto her. Mrs. Smith decided to give every student a celery wand so that they could then give her and each other a celery droplet shower. Lots of joyful laughter accompanied the shower. LINK TO 46 PICTURES OF HARVESTING 9 PICTURES OF Ms. WALSH'S STUDENTS PREPARING SOUP 12 PICTURES OF MS. WILLIAMS' STUDENTS PREPARING AND EATING SOUP THE ELM STREET (HOUGHTON PARK) WALKING SCHOOL BUS ROUTE WELCOMES MORE WALKERS There is a really strong group of student walking leaders on this route and they want more people to join them. They walk to school every school day. At least two students lead the front of the group while two stay in the rear to make sure no one is left behind. Consider taking advantage of the opportunity to enjoy some good social time while getting some easy exercise walking to school. You will arrive at school in about the same time it takes to bus there. Elm Street (Houghton Park) Walking leaders Kayli L’Esperance Cynthia Rolfe Quinton Nicholas Amelia Pinkham Adam Boomhower Syeed Khan LINK TO STUDENT-LED WALKING SCHOOL BUS MAP AND TIMES FIRE ENGINE VISIT PreK and Kindergarten students stepped out to the front of the building and got a tour of one of the St. Albans Firetrucks. Since it was raining, clusters of three students and an adult took turns walking out to the truck and examining its interior. The rest waited patiently on the steps for their turn to be lifted up and into the truck. These pictures came from Ms. Stanton's classroom group. CONNECTIONS Ms. Patty kindly shared some pictures of her students. MAGNUM P.I. LOOK-ALIKE TRIPLETS (Voyagers) Note: This cultural reference may only make sense to seasoned members of the school.

BREAKFAST MONDAY Pancakes  Fresh Blueberries  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese  WG Asst. Cereal  Graham Crackers TUESDAY Pancakes  Fresh Blueberries  Homemade  Blueberry Muffin  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese WEDNESDAY Pancakes  Fresh Blueberries  Homemade Breakfast Round  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese THURSDAY Pancakes  Fresh Blueberries  Danimals w/granola  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese FRIDAY Pancakes  Fresh Blueberries  Iced Honey Bun  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese SNACK MONDAY - Peaches TUESDAY - Pears WEDNESDAY - Broccoli LUNCH MONDAY Chili Cheese Dog  (Chili, Cheese &  Hot Dog on a  Bun)  Oven Crisp  Tater Tots  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar TUESDAY Taco Bar w/ The  Works  Rice Pilaf  Garden Salsa  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar WEDNESDAY BBQ Chicken  Mashed Sweet  Potato  Homemade  Dinner Roll  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar THURSDAY Spaghetti w/Meat  Sauce (Ground  Beef)  Kale Apple Salad  Garlic Breadstick  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar FRIDAY Pancakes  Real Maple Syrup  Scrambled Eggs  Sweet & White  Homefries  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar

WEATHER Beautiful weather is expected for the whole school day.

ATHLETICS Practice and Competition Schedule: October 5th-12th. 5  SAT 5/6 G White & Navy @ Fairfield Jamboree Navy: 9:35 & 11:35 am White: 10:05 & 11:05 am 5/6 B @ City Jamboree Boys: 9am  field 1, 9:35am field 2, 10:05am field 1 7 MON 5/6 G Navy & 5/6 B @ Fairfield, G:4, B:5 pm 7/8 G & 7/8 B @ GEORGIA, 4 pm XC Practice 3:00-4:00 p 8 TUES XC Meet @ Fairfax,3:30 pm 7/8 G Practice - 3:30-5 p 7/8 B Practice - 5-6:15 p 9 WED 7/8 G & 7/8 B @ Folsom, G: 4 pm, B: 5 p 5/6 B Practice, 4-5:15 pm 10 THUR XC Practice 3:00-4:00 p 7/8 G Practice - 3:30-5 p 7/8 B Practice - 5-6:30 p 11 FRI 7/8 G & 7/8 B @ Town,4 p 5/6 B Practice, 4-5:15 pm 12 SAT 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 RiseVT Measurement Day. 1st, 3rd, and 5th Grades Tuesday, October 8th. 8:30 to 10:30 AM. Location: 2nd Floor Art Gallery. Walking Wednesday Wednesday, October 9th. 6:45 - 7:30 AM. LINK TO ROUTES AND TIMES Incredibles Field Trip to the UVM Ropes Course Thursday, October 10th. 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Transportation: Bus 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. Walking Wednesday Wednesday, October 30th. 6:45 - 7:30 AM. LINK TO ROUTES AND TIMES

EVENTS AND NOTICES MEASUREMENT DAY RISE VT Measurement Schedule Students will enter the 2nd-floor art gallery from the Incredibles hallway and exit into the Discovery Hallway. Schedule for Tuesday, October 8th 8:00  Discovery 5th grade 8:10 Incredibles 5th grade 8:25 Triumph 5th grade 8:35 Voyagers 5th grade 8:50 Explorers 3rd grade 9:00 Imagination 3rd grade 9:15 Incredibles 3rd grade 9:25 Imagination 1st grade 9:40 Travelers 3rd grade  9:50 Explorers 1st grade 10:05 Travelers 1st grade 10:15 Incredibles 1st grade 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 OPPORTUNITY FOR 6/7/8th GRADE GIRLS St. Albans City School continues  with the 50th Birthday Celebration In 1970 Mrs. Lamb was a 7th-grade student here at City School. She remembers a time capsule being placed behind the 1968 stone during the school dedication ceremony. After some research, we did confirm there is something behind the 1968 stone. We will be removing the time capsule this fall. The contents will be revealed 50 years later during Unified Arts Night on February 20, 2020. Put the date on your calendar and join us for UA night and more 50th Birthday celebrations!