Announcements 8-30-2019

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30th

JOKE OF THE WEEK LINK TO VIDEO

BUSING INFORMATION This information is subject to change. ALSO, This information does not include Kindergarten and Preschool. There will be another route for these buses. MORNING ROUTES - Bus leaves at 7:00 AM from the school AFTERNOON ROUTES - bus leaves at 2:54 PM from the School

BREAKFAST No School No School WEDNESDAY Pancakes  Fresh Strawberries Breakfast Round Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese  THURSDAY Pancakes  Fresh  Strawberries  Danimals  w/granola  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese FRIDAY Pancakes  Fresh  Strawberries  Iced Honey Bun  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese SNACK No School No School WEDNESDAY Apples THURSDAY Bananas FRIDAY Grapes LUNCH No School No School Half Day THURSDAY Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce Garlic Breadsticks Daily Soup Fresh Fruit & Veggie Bar FRIDAY Pancakes Real Maple Syrup Sweet & White Homefries Twin Sausage Links Daily Soup Fresh Fruit & Veggie Bar

ATHLETICS Registration forms have been handed out and all paperwork needs to be turned into Ms. Beck, the athletic director, as soon as possible and before Wednesday, Sept 4th. Ms. Beck has extra registration forms if you need one. There is an informative parent meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, September 3rd in the cafeteria where all of the paperwork can be turned in and the athletes can meet their coaches. All Fall athletics will begin on Wednesday, September 4th.  Fall schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12IiRxtC76PTj_cuY-J7krGqq2j3enpFT/edit  There will be two 5/6 girls soccer teams- white and navy, 5/6 boys soccer, 7/8 girls soccer, 7/8 boys soccer and cross country for 5th-8th graders. Most 5/6 girls soccer practices will be scheduled together but games will be played separately. OPEN DOORS Session One brochures will come out the week of September 9th and are due back by September 16th. Acceptance letters will then go out the following week and Open Doors will begin September 30th.

CHORUS 5th and 6th-grade chorus will start next week on Wednesday, Sept 4th. Regular chorus rehearsals will be from 7:30-8:15 every Wednesday and Thursday in the big music room.  7th and 8th-grade chorus rehearsals will start next week on Tuesday, Sept 3rd. Regular chorus rehearsals will be from 2:00-2:45 every Tuesday and Wednesday in the big music room. There will be an optional ShowChoir starting soon for those already involved in chorus. This is open to 5th-8th graders and will be Friday mornings from 7:30-8:15.  It is not too late to sign up for chorus!

IMPORTANT DATES SEPTEMBER Labor Day - No School Monday, September 2nd. First Day of School for PreK and kindergarten - HALF DAY Tuesday, September 3rd. 8:00 to 10:00 AM. Resource Fair for PreK and Kindergarten Families Tuesday, September 3rd. 8:00 - 10:00 AM. Location: Library. Athletes and Family Members: Meeting with the Athletic Director and Coaches Tuesday, September 3rd. 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Location: Cafeteria MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, September 4th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Location: Central Office. 28 Catherine St. Welcome to Explorers Night. 1st Grade Only. Tuesday, September 10th. 5:30 - 6:30 PM. Location: Explorers Classroom B3 MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, Sept 18th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Location: Bellows Free Academy, 71 S Main St. Library Triumph Field Trip to Hard'ack Friday, September 20th. 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Transportation: Walking 8th Grade Lake Champlain Event Field Trip Friday, September 20th. 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM St. Albans City School Open House Thursday, September 26th. 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Location: Library, Gyms, Cafeteria 4th Grade Lake Champlain Event Field Trip Friday, September 27th. 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM OCTOBER School Picture Days (by Cold Hollow) Tuesday-Thursday, October 1st-3rd. 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Location: AC206 Professional Library MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, October 2nd. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: Central Office. 28th Catherine St. RiseVT Measurement Day. 1st, 3rd, and 5th Grades Tuesday, October 8th. 8:30 to 10:30 AM. Location: 2nd Floor Art Gallery. St. Albans City School 1st-3rd Grade Math Night Tuesday, October 15th. 5:30 to 7:30 PM 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. Conference week PreK - 8th Grade Monday - Friday, October 28th - November 1st.

EVENTS AND NOTICES PreK-K RESOURCE FAIR Tuesday, September 3rd 8am-10am - Location: Library Come and talk to staff on a wide range of topics Busing Nursing - medical questions Chaperoning field trips - background checks Walking school bus - Maps, dates and volunteering to be leaders Signing up for daily announcements via email Abbey Food Organization Free and Reduced / Universal meals More... COMPLETED PAPERWORK NEEDED Families, your child should have returned home with a folder of papers to fill out and return to the school. The completed forms are vital to the function of the school.  Please send them in to your student's teacher as quickly as possible. Verification Form: This form asks for essential contact information in case we need to reach you during the school day. Health Form: Our nurses need information about health issues, medications, and vaccinations. Technology Use Form: We need to know that you and your student agree to all the guidelines listed for the use of technology in the school (computers etc.). Free and Reduced Meal Form: This form should to be filled out by every family regardless of need. It is the way the school qualifies to receive free breakfasts, snacks, lunches and afterschool meals. Schools that have a substantial portion of their students who qualify for free and reduced cost meals can receive money for free summer meals for those 18 and under. These schools also get support for farm to school programs. In summary, your participation ensures that every child has access to healthy food. Thank you. SHARE FRIDGE ORGANIZATION Let's do our part to keep the Share Fridge organized! Stack or place things neatly, keeping similar foods together (like juice with juice, bagels with bagels, etc.). Thanks for your support on this. Share fridge like this Share fridge not like this Y AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM COMING TO ST. ALBANS CITY SCHOOL The Y has decided there is enough interest to support an afterschool program at St. Albans City School. Registration link:  https://gbymca.wufoo.com/forms/20192020-y-before-and-after-school-registration/ Info about the Program: The hours children spend outside of the classroom are critical to their growth and development. The Y is committed to providing children with a safe, enriching and fun environment during out-of-school time, where we foster positive physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. Our curriculum complements the school day with extended learning opportunities that include sports, outdoor play, the arts, skill-building clubs, STEM, literacy and more. Each Y School Age program is available to all children in grades K-6. Our full-week options and hours are designed to meet the childcare needs of working families. Our flexible enrollment schedule encourages children to participate who may need enrichment, exercise or a supervised environment with positive adult role models just a few days each week. The program runs from dismissal until 6pm daily, Monday- Friday Afterschool Rates: 1 day $35 2 days $59 3 days $71 4 days $82 5 days $92 Additional After-School Opportunities: St Albans Rec Dept: Here are the links for the Afterschool program and Vacation/ Inservice Camps.  The Rec Dept will be working on a first come first serve basis. https://stalbansvt.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29917  (Afterschool) https://stalbansvt.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29947   (vacation and in-service)

PICTURES AND REPORTS PRACTICING HALLWAY EXPECTATIONS All the learning communities have been practicing how to assemble and walk through hallways as quietly as possible. There is a tendency to forget that the classrooms we pass by are filled with students trying to learn. Older kids especially need to be aware of the example they a providing as they make their way through the hallways. The silent assembly and passing in the hallways on the second day of school was amazing to witness. Discovery practices lining quietly up after exiting the cafeteria Here are the Explorers doing the same thing RECESS ON DAY TWO LINK TO 14 PICTURES DISCOVERY STUDENTS VISITED THE SCHOOL CHICKENS