Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Announcements 8-7-2019

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7th

CHECK THIS BLOG FREQUENTLY FOR INFORMATION 
ABOUT SUMMER PROGRAMMING



IMPORTANT DATES


AUGUST
Voltage Soccer Camp
Monday, August 19th. 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Location: St. Albans City School Soccer Fields

MRUSD Board Meeting
Wednesday, August 21st. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Location: Central Office. 28 Catherine St.


Teacher Inservice Days
Wednesday - Friday, August 21st-23rd.

First Day of School for 1st - 8th grades - HALF DAY
Wednesday, August 28th. 7:30 - 10:55 AM.


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.

MRUSD Board Meeting
Wednesday, Sept 4th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Location: Central Office. 28 Catherine St.

MRUSD Board Meeting
Wednesday, Sept 18th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Location: 
Bellows Free Academy, 71 S Main St. Library

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.

Conference week PreK - 8th Grade
Monday - Friday, October 28th - November 1st.



EVENTS AND NOTICES



POSSIBILITY OF AFTER SCHOOL YMCA CHILDCARE AT ST. ALBANS CITY SCHOOL
We are looking to partner with the YMCA to bring full afterschool care to St. Albans. They would be at City school. To make this happen, we will need interest from our families. If this is something your family would be interested in, please contact Stephanie Beck at sbeck@maplerun.org 802 527-0565 x3706 

Description of YMCA 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 staff members 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.

Who is the program for?
Each Y School Age program is available to all children in grades K-6. The full-week options and hours are designed to meet the childcare needs of working families. The Y’s 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.

Days and Times
The program runs from dismissal until 6 pm daily, Monday- Friday

Afterschool Rates
1 day $35
2 days $59
3 days $71
4 days $82
5 days $92





St. ALBANS CITY SCHOOL OFFERS SOCCER THIS FALL. HERE IS AN ADDITIONAL FREE SOCCER OPPORTUNITY TO CONSIDER
Saint Albans Youth Soccer Club (SAYSC) Fall 2019 Soccer registration is open. Our fall program is designed to complement Rec Dept and school soccer. Registration is free ($0), including the tournaments. U8 Boys, U8 Girls, U10 Boys, U10 Girls, U12 Boys, U12 Girls, U14 Boys, and U14 Girls; birth years 2006 through 2013. We will have a fall program for every age/gender, regardless of player numbers. Town/state of residence doesn’t matter. See https://www.stalbanssoccer.org/fall-2019-soccer for the details and to sign up online.
     


PICTURES AND REPORTS


SPINR MERRY-GO-ROUND ACCESSIBILITY
During the installation of the new equipment, we ran into a legal requirement that the Merry-go-round had to be placed at least nine feet away from any other structure. For that reason primarily, it got placed at the bottom of the playground. This location put the equipment in a spot that was not immediately accessible by wheelchair or stroller. Our maintenance staff are in the process of remedying that situation by creating a firm pathway leading up to the merry-go-round.  With a load of finely crushed gravel and a few more heavy rubber mats, everyone should be able to access the merry-go-round.








DREAMERS KINDERCAMP
The rising Dreamers kindergarteners joined some of the kindergarten teachers in Ms. Adams room to play. Kindercamp is a time for children to acclimate to their new classrooms and to connect with their new peers. Time with their teachers for a week in summer helps students be ready for the new year and new expectations they will have as kindergarteners. LINK TO 30 PICTURES





A FEW DREAMERS KINDERCAMP RECESS PICTURES









SACS WILDLIFE
Spotted by Carolyn Pelkey while taking care of the School gardens 8-6-2019





MAKERSPACE
Ms. Borst stopped by the Makerspace with her daughter, Eliza, and son, Miles, to work with staff on planning for the new year.






More painting underway