Announcements for Winter Break 2019

WINTER BREAK FEB 23rd - MAR 5th

IMPORTANT BUSSING INFORMATION: Bus changes to start March 6, 2019 There are NO changes to Kindergarten and PreK Buses. Due to overcrowding, we have had to make some changes to the Grades 1-8 buses: Stop Old Bus New Bus Approximate AM Pick Up Approximate PM Drop Off So. Main & New St. 4 7 (Stephanie) 7:00 2:55 Stowell & Allen 5 3 (Pam) 7:00 3:12 100 Lake St. 4 3 (Pam) 7:00 3:10 Cadillac Motel 3 4 (Caitlyn) 7:10 3:10 BFA Live Y’ers (PM) 5 6 (Heather) --- 3:10

OPEN DOORS *SESSION 4 BROCHURE MISTAKE:* There is a mistake on the recent Open Doors brochure in regards to bussing. There WILL be bussing all Open Doors days- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. There is no bussing on Tuesday's. ALL programs are full for Session 4 Open Doors except for Kids on the Move. *SESSION 4 ACCEPTANCE LETTERS WILL GO HOME  MARCH 6TH*

IMPORTANT DATES Drama Rehearsals for Beauty and the Beast Thursday, Jan 3rd - Thursday, April 11th. Mon, Wed, Thu. 3:15 to 4:30 PM. Location Large Gym and Music Rooms FEBRUARY Public Hearing on our State Budget Monday, February 25th. 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Location: Library MARCH MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, March 6th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: Central Office Parent Community Council Meeting Thursday, March 7th. 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Location: Professional Library Voyagers and Triumph Field Trip to Jay Peak Tuesday, March 12th. 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM. Transportation: Bus Walking Wednesday. This is the only scheduled walk for March Wednesday, March 13th. 6:45 to 7:30 AM. Link to Walking Routes and Meeting Times. St. Albans Little League Coaches Meeting Thursday, March 14th. 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Location: Library Stewardship Committee Meeting Friday, March 15th. 7:45 to 8:15 AM. Location: Professional Library 4-6 Dance Sponsored by Discovery Friday, March 22nd. 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Location: Cafeteria. Wellness Committee Meeting Wednesday, March 25th. Time TBD. Location: TBD MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, March 20th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: BFA Parent Community Council - SURVIVermont Thursday, March 28th. 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Location: Cafeteria, Library February 25th - 28th. Winter Break. No School March 1st - 4th Winter Break. No School March 5th - Town Meeting Day. No School March 25th - Teacher/Staff Inservice Day. No School

PICTURES AND REPORTS IDEAS FOR WHAT TO DO OVER BREAK DANCE AND CHORUS SHOWCASES At the end of each Unified Arts Trimester, students in dance, chorus, and sometimes band perform for families. Here are pictures from the dance portion of the event held on Thursday evening 2021-2019.  LINK TO 25 PICTURES  These were kindly shared by Mr. Kelly and were taken in low-light conditions. NAEP TESTING OF 4TH GRADERS As planned, the 4th graders took turns visiting the library for their on-line assessments. Hallways nearby were quiet as the students concentrated on their work. 2-22-2019 DISCOVERY FUN FRIDAY ACTIVITY On Friday Fun (Discovery Time as we call it) Discovery classrooms have been doing an on-going Minute-to-Win-It style tournament, and this week's activity was definitely fun 2-22-2019. The teams tried to build a specific 10-story tower out of index cards in under 1 minute. Check the pictures out.  LINK TO 22 PICTURES provided by Discovery. TARRANT INSTITUTE VISIT Representatives from the Tarrant Institute at UVM visited our school today on Thursday 2-22-2019. Their purpose was to take video of the makerspace being used to create a virtual makerspace tour for their site. Makerspace staff and students were interviewed to hear their thoughts on the value of the makerspace at our school.  It is hoped that what we do with our makerspace can inspire other Vermont schools to do something similar. Thank you to all the students who shared their experiences with the visitors.