Announcements 12-6-2019

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6th

PICTURES AND REPORTS DAY OF CODE IS HERE CHECK OUT THIS WEBSITE for more information. OPERATION HAPPINESS UPDATE. There are only 48 items needed to reach our goal.  All the donated food will be transported to the Hannaford Shopping complex today. COMPLETED EVACUATION DRILL 12-5-2019 Each year the school practices several evacuation drills. On Thursday at 9:15 AM all the St. Albans City School students headed to the section of the building containing the gymnasiums. There are multiple exit doors at that end of the school and buses would swing by to transport students and staff away from school in the event of a genuine emergency. Instead, each learning community quietly headed into the gyms, PreK & Kindergarten into the little gym and everyone else into the large gym. Once everyone was assembled and accounted for, they were released back to their classrooms. This drill was noted for the quiet and orderly way everyone participated. It took 3 1/2 minutes for the youngest kids to assemble in the little gym and 2 1/2 minutes for them to leave the gym for their classrooms. It took 12 minutes for the much larger group of older students to gather in the large gym and 7:45 minutes to exit the space. Thank you to everyone who made this a successful drill. EXPLORERS MATH Ms. Fenton carefully explained how numbers can be rounded up or down to the nearest 10. Then, students went to work on a series of rounding tasks. Ms. Halvorson co-taught the class with Ms. Fenton. 12-4-2019  LINK TO 34 PICTURES RENAISSANCE MATH AND SCIENCE Pictures were taken in Mr. Jetter's and Ms. Loucy's classrooms. LINK TO 10 PICTURES USA Students were photographed working in Mr. Cioffi's and Mr. Kittell's classroom space. LINK TO 7 PICTURES OPEN DOORS EXPLORERS  -AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING  Here are a couple of photos of the holiday tree decorated by the Open Doors Explorers and Ms. Sue Bessette. This tree will be displayed at City Hall for the St. Albans Festival of Trees. All ornaments on the tree were created by the students in the Open Doors Explorers program. The second photo is two of our wonderful maintenance men, Gil and Richard, helping carry the tree to the lobby! The last photo is of Ms. Beck and Ms. Seymour saran wrapping the tree for transport up to Main street. DREAMERS KINDERGARTEN - WILLIAMS CLASSROOM Ms. Borst introduced these kindergarteners to the concept of programming. One student dressed as a robot and Ms. Borst provided that person with movement instructions using code. 12-4-2019 TWINS JOKE OF THE WEEK LINK TO VIDEO

WEATHER The weather today is expected to be similar to what we have had earlier in the week.

BREAKFAST MON - 2nd Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread  Toast  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese  WG Asst. Cereal  Graham Crackers TUE - 3rd Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread Toast  Homemade  Blueberry Muffin  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese WED - 4th Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread Toast  Homemade  Breakfast Round  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese THU - 5th Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread Toast  Danimals  w/granola  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese FRI - 6th Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread Toast  Whole Grain Donut  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese SNACK FRIDAY - Strawberries MONDAY - Clementines LUNCH MON - 2nd BBQ Pulled Pork  Sandwich  Hand-Cut French  Fries  Daily Soup  VT Blueberry Cups  Fresh Fruit &  Vegetable Bar TUE - 3rd Beef Taco Bar w/  The Works  Garden Salsa  Rice Pilaf  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Vegetable Bar WED - 4th Honey Lemon  Chicken  Baked Potato  Homemade Dinner  Roll  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Vegetable Bar THU - 5th Cheesy Rotini  Bake Spaghetti  Squash  Garlic Breadstick  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Vegetable Bar FRI - 6th Cheesy Breadsticks  Marinara Dipping  Sauce  Cheddar Broccoli  Soup  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Vegetable Bar

ATHLETICS  Here is an updated calendar of all changes for the entire season: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BtPBMIt3d_aHZwdQx-zoC2E8-sxSpj9R/edit  Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2  7/8 G 4:30-6 pm CANCELLED: 7th B 6-7:30 8th B 7:30- 9 pm Cheer 5/6 3-4:30 pm Cheer 7/8- 4:30-6 pm  3  5/6 B 4-5 pm 5/6 G 4:45-5:45 pm 7/8 G 5:45-6:45 pm 7th B 6:30-7:45 pm 8th B 7:30-8:45 pm Cheer 5/6 3-4:30 pm Cheer 7/8- 4:30-6 pm  4  5/6 G 3-4:15 pm 5/6 B 4:00-5:15 pm 7/8 G 5:15-6:30 pm 7th B 6:30-7:45 pm 8th B 7:45- 9 pm Cheer 5/6 3-4:30 pm Cheer 7/8- 4:30-6 pm 5  Cheer 7/8 630-8 @ Complex 6 7/8 G and 7 B @ Westford, G: 4 pm, B: 5 pm 5/6 G 3-4:15 pm 5/6 B 4:15-5:30 pm 8th B 5:30-6:45 pm Cheer 5/6 3-4:30 pm Cheer 7/8- 4:30-6 pm 7  5/6 Games Girls @ Milton, 12 pm Boys @ SATEC, 2 pm A quick note to share, Fairfax has to cancel the GIRLS game for Jan 7th at 4 pm. WIth this, the 8th grade boys will STILL play but have a 4 pm start, rather than 5 pm. OPEN DOORS Below are the dates for Open Doors Session Two: Monday: (Program will run: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16) Extreme Hip Hop  Drama  Pottery Open Doors Explorers   Wednesday: (Programs will run: 12/4,12/11,12/18) Tiny Dungeons and Dragons  Drama Books with Bashaw  Open Doors Explorers    Japanese Club Thursday: (Programs will run:12/5, 12/12, 12/19) Super Hero High RPG  Drama Kids on the Move Open Doors Explorers   SESSION THREE brochures will come out on Monday, December 9th and due back by the 16th. Acceptance letters for these programs will be handed out on January 6th, when we come back from vacation and the session will begin on January 13th. DRAMA There will be auditions for 5-8th Grade Drama, Wizard of Oz- Starting Session 3 but auditions will be prior!  Auditions will be held on Dec 16th (M), 18th (W) and 19th (Th). Students must attend these dates. Students can take the activities bus at 4:30 or get picked up.  Questions should be directed to Ms. Hartman

MUSIC PRACTICE WITH MR. KELLY LINK TO LIST OF STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUAL OR BAND LESSONS WEEK A 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 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 WEEK A 7th and 8th grades 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

STRING LESSONS WITH MR. CHARPENTIER LINK TO FULL SCHEDULE Week A

IMPORTANT DATES DECEMBER Day of Code Friday, December 6th. Location: All day. All around the school. Renaissance Field Trip to Hannaford Plaza to deliver Operation Happiness Food Friday, December 6th. 9:15 to 10:15 AM. Transportation: Bus 4-6 Dance Sponsored by Discovery - LINK TO DANCE PROTOCOL Friday, December 6th. 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Location: Cafeteria For 8th Graders: Check out the BFA Experience Monday, December 9th. 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Location. BFA Gymnasium Martin Luther King Poster - Essay Contest Entries due: Tuesday, December 10th to Ms. Jamilah, or mailed entry forms due December 20th GO TO THIS LINK FOR ENTRY FORMS AND INFORMATION SACS Drama Performance. Nutcracker for students and teachers Thursday, December 12th. 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Location: Large Gym Dreamers Winter Concert Friday, December 13th. 11:15 - 11:45 AM. Location: Library. SACS Drama Performance - Nutcracker for families Friday, December 13th. 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Location: Large Gym Explorers Winter Gala Monday, December 16th. 2:00 to 2:30 PM. Location: Cafeteria Wetlands Meeting Wednesday, December 18th. 2:00 - 3:00 PM. Location: Voyagers Classrooms. MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, December 18th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Location: SACS Navigators Family Gingerbread Event - PreK and kindergarten Thursday, December 19th. 12:30 - 1:30pm. Location: Cafeteria. JANUARY Triumph & Voyagers Field Trip to Jay Peak Monday, January 6th. 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Transportation: Bus December 23 - January 3rd. Winter Holliday. No School.  January 2-3. Inservice days. No School January 20. Martin Luther King Day. No School

EVENTS AND NOTICES COME TO THE WINTER BALL! 4-6 Dance Hosted by Discovery Friday, December 6, 2019 5:00-7:00PM  Come dressed to impress in your best! Admission: $5.00 (includes snacks)