Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Announcements 5-16-2019


THURSDAY, MAY 16th
BREAKFAST
MONDAY
Whole Grain
Bagel
Cream Cheese
Assorted Cereal
Graham
Crackers

TUESDAY
Homemade
Blueberry Muffin
Whole Grain
Bagel
Cream Cheese
WEDNESDAY
Homemade
Breakfast Round
Whole Grain
Bagel
Cream Cheese

THURSDAY
Danimals
w/granola
Whole Grain
Bagel
Cream Cheese
FRIDAY
Iced Honey Bun
Whole Grain
Bagel
Cream Cheese
SNACKS
TUESDAY - Bananas
WEDNESDAY - Broccoli
THURSDAY - Cantaloupe

LUNCH
MONDAY
Chicken Patty
Sandwich Crinkle Cut 
French Fries
Daily Soup
Fresh Fruit &
Veggie Bar
TUESDAY
Taco Bar w/ 
The Works Garden Salsa
Rice Pilaf 
Daily Soup 
Fresh Fruit &
Veggie Bar
WEDNESDAY
Pancakes 
Real Maple 
Syrup 
Sweet & White Homefries 
Twin Sausage
Links 
Daily Soup 
Fresh Fruit & 
Veggie Bar
THURSDAY
Homemade 
Goulash 
Caesar Salad 
Garlic Breadsticks
Daily Soup 
Fresh Fruit & Veggie Bar

Featuring Local 
Beef from 
Choinere 
Family Farm
FRIDAY
Hearty Chicken 
Biscuits 
Roasted 
Zucchini 
Daily Soup 
Fresh Fruit & Veggie Bar

RECESS WEATHER


It is so helpful when people return the recess balls back to the shed at the end of the day. Thank you.

Cool temperatures. It will be dry enough to get outside for walking laps and exercise.

To see totally up-to-date weather information you can go to THIS LINK

OPEN DOORS

ALL OPEN DOORS PROGRAMS ARE FULL FOR SESSION 5!


ATHLETICS
LINK TO ONLINE ATHLETICS CALENDAR

Softball practice and games:
MONDAY 5/13

Softball game @ Georgia,
4 pm
TUESDAY 5/14

POSTPONED to Wed: Softball HOME vs.
Sheldon/Bakersfield, 4 pm
WED. 5/15

Game (5/15) at Enosburg 
Falls beginning 
at 4:30 pm 
with a 3:30 pm 
bus.
THURSDAY 5/16

Softball HOME vs.E. Fairfield,
4 pm
FRI. 5/17

Practice
3:30 to 5:00 pm



MUSIC PRACTICE WITH MR. KELLY

Week B

Thursday:
7:25-8:15   5th/6th Grade Band (Woodwinds)
8:15-8:35   Jason Longe
8:35-8:55   Madison Gould
8:55-9:25   Igz Perez
9:30-10:00   Sarah McElree
10:00-10:30   Angus Ackel
11:15-11:45   Derrick Rouleau
11:45-12:15   Landon Underwood
12:15-12:45   Addison Hamilton, Grayson Mergenthal, Charlie Luneau, Noah Morgan,
Ella Dunigan, Alan LaRose, & Leah Mitchell
12:45-1:15    Kyla Abair, Sophie Carswell, Noelle LaClair, Kayden Levine-Owen, &
Alexis Swann
1:15-1:45   Bentley Hamilton, Marie DeSorgher, Alyssa Payne, & Mackenzie Smith
1:50-2:45   7th/8th Grade Band


Friday:
7:25-8:15   5th/6th Grade Band (Brass & Percussion)
9:30-10:00   Orion Ward & Galen Schad
10:00-10:30   Isaac Ditch & Drake Remillard
11:15-11:45   Lyla Rouleau
11:45-12:15   Lexi Smith
12:15-12:45   Jaedyn Allen, Riley Cross, Daniel Mojica, & Alex Steiner
12:45-1:15   Ryan Blouin, Ava Giroux, & Tayah Paquette
1:15-1:45   Emily Ackel, Adam Boomhower, Natalie Cronin, & Sam Olsen
1:50-2:45   7th/8th Grade Band


IMPORTANT DATES

MAY
SBAC Testing
May 6th-10th and 13th-17th.

Stewardship Committee Meeting
Friday, May 17th. 7:45 to 8:15 AM. Location: Professional Library

Drama/Music Field Trip to Lake Morey Resort
Friday, May 17th. 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Transportation: Bus

Maple Run Staff Walk/Run CANCELED
Saturday, May 18th. 10:00 AM. Location: Starts and ends at Town School. 129 South Main Street.

Makerspace Dynamic Landscapes/Champlain College Field Trip
Tuesday, May 21st. 10:45 AM to 3:30 PM.

Science and PE Testing
May 20th - 24th.

Walking Wednesday
Wednesday, May 22nd. 6:45 to 7:30 AM. Link to walking routes and times

Bright Beginnings PreK/K Field Trip to the Welden Theater
Wednesday, May 22nd. 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Transportation: Walking

Imagination Field Trip to Spare Time
Thursday, May 23rd. 8:45 AM to 12:45 PM. Transportation: Bus

Team USA & Renaissance Field Trip to BFA for Move-Up Day
Friday, May 24th. 10:30 AM to 2:15 PM. Transportation: Bus

Local Motion Bike Trailer Visit
Monday, May 27 through Friday, June 7th.

Walking Wednesday
Wednesday, May 29th. 6:45 to 7:30 AM. Link to walking routes and times


JUNE
Dreamers Field Trip to Shelburne Farms
Monday, June 3rd. 9:00 AM to 1:15 PM. Transportation: Bus

Stewardship Day Whole School Walk/bike to School
Wednesday, June 5th. 6:45 to 7:30 AM

Stewardship Day - Whole School
Wednesday, June 5th.

Shriners Club visit to the school parking lot
Wednesday, June 5th. Time range to be announced

Adventurers Field Trip to Shelburne Farms
Thursday, June 6th. 9:00 AM to 1:15 PM. Transportation: Bus

8th Grade PLP Night
Thursday, June 6th. 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Location: USA and Renaissance Classrooms.

Bike Trip on the Rail Trail for all 6th Graders
Friday, June 7th. 8:30 AM to 2:15 PM. Transportation: Bus. If Friday looks bad
weather-wise the ride will be held on Thursday, June 6th.

Kindergarten Dairy Farm Trip to Green Wind Farm.
Friday, June 7th. 9:00 to 11:30 AM. Transportation: Bus

Travelers Field Trip to Mt. Philo State Park
Friday, June 7th. 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Transportation: Bus

USA Field Trip to Georgia Beach
Friday, June 7th. 9:45 AM to 2:15 PM. Transportation. Bus

Renaissance Field Trip to Killkare State Park
Friday, June 7th. 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Transportation: Bus

8th Grade Trip Night on the Spirit of Ethan Allen Boat
Friday, June 7th. 5:45 to 9:15 PM.

Triumph Camping Trip at Camp Abnaki
June 11th and June 12th. 8:00 AM Tuesday to 2:00 PM Wednesday. Transportation: Bus

Graduation Day for 8th Graders
Wednesday, June 12th. 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Location: Large Gym and Cafeteria.

Investigators Field Trip to St. Albans Bay Park
Wednesday, June 12th. 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Transportation: Bus

Navigators Field Trip to Shelburne Farms
Wednesday, June 12th. 9:00 AM to 1:15 PM. Transportation: Bus

Incredibles Field Trip to Covenant Hills
Wednesday, June 12th - Thursday, June 13th. 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Transportation: Bus

PreK - Cottage Group End of Year Event with Families (Morning Group)
Wednesday, June 12th. 9:15 to 10:00 AM. Location: Library

PreK - Cottage Group End of Year Event with Families (Afternoon Group)
Wednesday, June 12th. 12:45 to 1:30 AM. Location: Library

Last Day for Ms. Gleason's Pre-K
Thursday, June 13th.

Dreamers Field Trip to Shelburne Farms
Thursday, June 13th. 9:00 AM to 1:15 PM. Transportation: Bus

Discovery Field Trip to Covenant Hills
Thursday, June 13th - Friday, June 14th. 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Transportation: Bus

Voyagers Field Trip to Camp Abnaki
Thursday, June 13th - Friday, June 14th. 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Transportation: Bus

Last Day for Pre-K Full Day Program
Friday, June 14th.

Last Day for Kindergarten
Friday, June 14th. Time range to be announced.

Cabot Cheese tasting test. Try out a whole range of cheeses.
Friday, June 14th. Location: Cafeteria.

Kindergarten Step Up To Grade 1 Day
Wednesday, June 19th. Time range to be announced.

Step-Up-Day for students moving to Kindergarten, 1, 4, 7 & 8
Wednesday, June 19th.
Students moving into grades 4, 7, and 8 arrive at 7:30 AM and depart at 10:30 AM.
Children moving into kindergarten and 1st grade arrive at 8:00 AM and leave at 10:00 AM.

Last Day of School
Wednesday, June 19th.

END OF SCHOOL DATES
The last day of school this year will be June 19 providing we do not have any more school closings. Add a day for each that we have. 

Graduations will remain the same. Fairfield, SACS and SATEC will be June 12 and BFA will be June 15 as Scheduled.

May 3rd. Parent Teacher Conferences
May 27th. Memorial Day. No School.
Notice: Last Day of School has been moved
from the 13th to the 19th.


EVENTS AND NOTICES


ROCKS IN OUR FIELDS - A REAL PROBLEM
We want to enlist all students to help keep rocks next to the sidewalks and not in the fields. 

Pick up rocks you see and return them to the sides of the sidewalks. Thank you.

In recent weeks, many dozens of rocks have been tossed into the grassy areas beside the sledding hill and the playground. These rocks become dangerous missiles when the lawnmower hits them, and the lawnmower hits rocks every time the grass needs to be mowed. Check out this 1-minute video to get an idea of how bad rocks can be for a lawnmower and people's safety. Our lawnmower is 10 times more powerful than the one shown in this video.  LINK TO VIDEO







CODESMYTHS
Due to SBAC testing, there will be no Codesmyths classes on Monday the 13th and Thursday the 16th. Office hours between Monday the 13th and Friday the 17th will also be canceled.






ART SHOW FOR
FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS 

The Franklin County Art Show will be held at the Collins Perley Complex from Tuesday, May 14-Sunday, May 19. Come see student artwork from many schools in Franklin County including St. Albans City School! Artwork will be on display throughout the week and are available for viewing during Collins Perley Complex hours. Please bring your families and come to support the arts!











MOVE UP DAY
Parents and Families of 8th Graders

On Friday, May 24th, 2019, your eighth grader will be taking a bus to BFA for Move Up Day. This is an annual event to introduce eighth graders to the expectations associated with their upcoming ninth grade year. This is always an exciting day. BFA staff and students will be on hand to guide the eighth-grade students through the orientation program. Additionally, it is an opportunity to meet fellow eighth graders from the other sending schools.

Lunch will be provided by BFA. Your eighth-grader will be dismissed from BFA at 2:00 P.M. and will be walking home from there.  If you choose to do so, you may pick your child up at BFA at that time. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact your eighth-grade learning community or contact school counselor, Allison Goldsmith, at agoldsmith@maplerun.org or 527-0565 ext. 3874.






Middle School Peer Leadership Three day camp
July 15, 16 and 17, held at St. Albans City School from 8AM-3PM.  

Students entering grades 7 and 8 in Fall 2019 are invited to join our Peer Leadership program,
Student Empowerment for Equity and Diversity (SEED), formerly known as AWOD.  
Students on this team meet weekly to learn together and to plan and teach activities in grades
6-8 to address bullying, bias, and equity.  All students who complete the training will be
included in a peer leadership group throughout the 2019-20 school year. The group is
co-facilitated by Jamilah Vogel, School Counselor, and Alan Salit, Team USA Special Educator.

This program is being offered free of charge, and busing and lunches are provided. To register
students can pick up a registration form in the School Counseling office, or
email jvogel@maplerun.org for an electronic copy.
What we will learn:
  • Language and vocabulary related to equity and anti-bias
  • History of inequity and civil rights
  • Facilitation and leadership skills
  • Public speaking
  • How to be an ally
Registration is open now through the end of May.  Registration is limited to 20 students.
There are currently 16 spots left.
Students interested in this group but unable to make it to the three-day camp please come talk
to Ms. Jamilah.



PICTURES AND REPORTS


WALKING WEDNESDAY RESULTS
Fourteen adults and 169 students turned out for this week's Walking Wednesday event. Team Triumph had more than half their student population walk or bike in (35 students total). Excellent human-powered locomotion this week by Triumph. 

Triumph is definitely in the lead for the pool party. It is still possible for other teams to catch up in the remaining weeks. However, it will take a serious commitment by most people on a team to make that happen.



Note that the grownups are not participating in the pool party contest even though they are listed below.

Walk to school participation by learning community over the last two weeks
5-8-20195-15-2019Total thus far
Triumph 243559
Renaissance162036
Discovery161531
Adults151429
Pre-K Kindergarten181129
Investigators151328
Voyagers121527
Incredibles121426
Imagination121426
Team USA161026
Travelers141024
Explorers111223

LINK TO 12 WALKING WEDNESDAY PICTURES  Mostly from Ms. Benedict's route starting at Russel street. 5-15-2019




ART (HABERMAN)
Students worked on kites, and coloring and painting. Tuesday, 5-14-2019












INCREDIBLES LIP SYNC BATTLES
Each year Mr. Clark assembles an array of 6th-grade students (and sometimes teachers) to create a lip sync music video. Groups battle each other to do the best job of lip-syncing to a song of their choice. Mr. Clark has provided links to the 2017 and 2018 videos. On Friday we will show the 2019 lip sync battle video. 

2017 (This year's 8th graders)   


2018 (this year's 7th graders)






FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE - GRAINS
Ms. Lamb had students engage in a fun food activity with grains and vegetables as the focus. Each student assembled an "aquarium using rice cakes, vegetables, and a few goldfish crackers. Check out these completed projects.  LINK TO 7 PICTURES