Announcements 10-21-2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21st

IMPORTANT DATES OCTOBER Walking Wednesday - Link to Schedule and Map Wednesday, October 27th. 6:45 -7:30 AM. Patriots Pen Writing Contest Due Date. Sunday, October 31st. Link to more information about the contest. NOVEMBER MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, November 3rd. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Location: Central Office. 28 Catherine St. Walking Wednesday - Link to Schedule and Map Wednesday, November 3rd. 6:45 -7:30 AM. Conferences - No School Friday, November 5th.  MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, November 17th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Thanksgiving Break - No School Wednesday, November 24th - Friday, November 26th.

PICTURES WALKING WEDNESDAY RESULTS Given the recent run of wet and cold weather, Wednesday morning’s turnout was excellent. One hundred and seventy-one people walked to school - 148 students and 23 adults. The morning was crisp, calm, and beautiful. Teams USA and Voyagers deserve recognition for their high participation rates.  Link to 38 Pictures. 10-20-2021 FRANKLIN COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL XC CHAMPIONSHIP RACES St. Albans City School hosted the first Franklin County Middle School XC Championship races on Tuesday afternoon, 10-19-2021. Our school staff partnered with BFA Coach, Mike Mashtare, and the St. Albans Recreation Department to put together a 1.75-mile race course around the Hard’ack fields and cross country trails. Numerous volunteers assisted with the races. Six schools showed up to participate. Next year we hope to double the school participation rate from Franklin county middle schools.  Almost all the cross-country runners from our school (3rd grade-8th grade) tested themselves over the grassy terrain. Here is a Link to 48 Pictures from the boys’ and girls’ races.  CIDER MAKING WITH H.O.P.E. Experiences like making cider can often ignite a student’s interest in being at school and learning. There are so many aspects of turning apples into a liquid that beg to be understood. Most students are excited to be a part of the process. Mr. Deslauriers and Mr. Hoben collected donated apples from Shelburne Orchards a week ago with the purpose of giving kindergarteners a hands-on learning experience and offering time for them to ask questions. On Wednesday, 10-20-2021, two groups made batches of cider. Check out their pictures. The cider is filtered and pasteurized before serving to students. The extra cider is being shared with the cafeteria to make apple muffins that will be served to students. Dreamers (Dupont) Link to 48 Pictures. Navigators (Lawyer) Link to 49 Pictures.

ATHLETICS Thursday 10/21 XC practice dismissal-4:00 5/6 Girls practice 3:00-4:15 5/6 Boys practice 3:15-4:15   Friday 10/22 5/6 Girls HOME vs. SATEC 4:00 (No bus) 5/6 Boys HOME vs. SATEC 4:00 (No bus) Saturday 10/23 XC VT State Championships @ Catamount Outdoor Center (Williston) Athletes should arrive at 10:15 Girls race is at 11:00  Boys race is at 11:40 NO BUS

MEALS Link to the Abbey Website with menus BREAKFAST MENU MON 18th TUE 19th WED 20th THU 21st FRI 22nd WG Iced Honey Bun OR Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Homemade Fruit Filled Muffin OR Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Breakfast Round OR Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Nutri Grain Cereal Bar String Cheese OR Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety WG Asst. Cereal Graham Crackers OR Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety LUNCH MENU MON 18th TUE 19th WED 20th THU 21st FRI 22nd Cheesy Breadsticks Marinara Dipping Sauce Kale Apple Salad OR Cheese Pizza OR Egg Salad Sandwich Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla Garden Salsa Seasoned Black Beans Rice Pilaf OR Cheese Pizza OR Deli Turkey Sandwich Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Hot Ham & Cheese Pinwheels Steamed Carrots Seasoned Green Beans OR Cheese Pizza OR Buffalo Chicken Wrap Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets Homemade Dinner Roll Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges Maple Baked Beans OR Cheese Pizza OR Chicken Caesar Salad Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Homemade Beef Goulash Garlic Breadstick Steamed Corn OR Cheese Pizza OR Deli Ham Sandwich Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Please advise us if special meal accommodations are required for allergens or other special dietary needs.

WEATHER TODAY WEATHER OVER THE NEXT FOUR DAYS

BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER 18TH - 24TH STUDENT FIRST NAME LAST NAME Natalie Johnson Oliver Laddison Dominick Solomon Teaghan Stewart Hadlee Brunelle Kamden Muir Carter Smith Kolby Rogers Ellyahna Begnoche Isabelle Cook Jailyn Hoben STAFF FIRST NAME LAST NAME Ms. Melissa Hayden-Raley

COVID 19 PRECAUTIONS Stay home if:  You are sick, or exhibit any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19:  Fever (100.4), cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose, lack of smell/taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, muscle aches, headache You are currently in quarantine or believe to have been in close contact with a person positive with COVID-19 If you are waiting for the results of a COVID-19 test When in doubt, keep your student home and give us a call in the nurse's office with questions. 802-527-0565 #3 on the main menu Your student may be sent home due to symptoms associated with the Vt Department of Health guidance related to COVID-19 that is used statewide. Please provide SACS with any updated phone numbers throughout the year for ease of communication. Returning to school after symptom(s) If symptoms last 24 hrs or more, a negative COVID test, alternative diagnosis from the physician or quarantine for 10 days is required If symptoms last less than 24 hrs, remain home until an additional 24 hrs have passed since the symptom(s) resolved. Feel free to email or call the Nurses with questions.

NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION?   Have you recently moved or changed your phone number? Please be sure and update your student's information that we have on file. To update, let us know by calling the school at 802-527-0565 and we will send you a new verification form. Please remember to sign the form so that we can make the change in our system.

Educational Support Personnel Jobs Open at St. Albans City School If you love working with kids and need a job with benefits during school hours (7:25am to 2:55pm) then please consider applying to join the staff at St. Albans City School. We have openings for people who are good at collaborating with team members and who enjoy children. An ability to support students in feeling that they belong and are held accountable is what we are looking for in our staff. We will help you with the paperwork involved in becoming employed.  Contact Stacie Rouleau at srouleau@maplerun.org or call 527-0565 ext 3799 Substitute Teacher Employment Not sure if five days a week is right for you?  Consider adding your name to our substitute list.  Although there are no benefits associated with this position, you do get to choose when and how often you would like to work. Contact Jen Seymour at 527-0565, ext. 3736 and she can walk you through the process.