Announcements 10-31-2019

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31st

PICTURES AND REPORTS TIME CAPSULE Answers to Time Capsule Questions From 4th, 5th and 6th graders: Cornerstone opening? The majority said the opening behind the 1968 stone is small Shape of the Time Capsule?     rectangle, square, cylinder     Maybe there is no time capsule!! Material is it made of?     metal, granite, steel, wood, cement How much does it weigh?     It is light at 1/2 a pound, 2 pounds, or 5 pounds Dimensions?     the size of a shoe box, the size of a brick, the same size as the stone WALKING WEDNESDAY RESULTS Ninety-six students and thirteen adults walked into school on Wednesday morning. Even though it was overcast, it was very pleasant outside making it a great day for walking to school. The Investigators had the largest turnout for a learning community, which is always an impressive result. LINK TO 13 PICTURES of Walking Wednesday CIDER SERVED ON WALKING WEDNESDAY HOPE (hands-on practical education) students and staff served some of the cider made by PreK and Kindergarten students the previous day. All the people who walked on Walking Wednesday were invited to have a cup to drink. The sweet cider was well received. 10-30-2019 BAND PRACTICE PICTURES 10-24-2019 LINK TO 32 PICTURES CIDER MAKING: DREAMERS Here are some photos of Ms. Gina LeBlanc's morning preschool class from the cottage. The kids did an amazing job sitting, listening, watching and participating in the cider-making process. They loved the taste too! NAVIGATORS Ms. Laidman's students went into the HOPE learning space to crush apples and press apple juice, otherwise known as cider.  LINK TO 19 PICTURES provided by Ms. Asato-Ditch 10-29-2019 THE KINDNESS COMMITTEE CREATES AGAIN The Kindness Committee from Team USA (several were not available for photographs) prepared a meal for teachers staying late for conferences. The meal included a hearty bowl of chili, tasty cornbread and a few small cookies for dessert. 10-30-2019.  The students  got a chance to try out the food they put together prior to bringing it to the teacher's room. BOOK FAIR WINNER One of our 2nd-grade students was the winner of the book basket from the Book Fair. She picked up her basket on Tuesday afternoon this week. TWINS DAILY STUDENT-LED WALKING SCHOOL BUS PROGRAM Consider giving it a try.  This program will run until Thanksgiving. LINK TO MAP & TIMES FOR ALL THREE STUDENT-LED ROUTES

BREAKFAST MONDAY 28th Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread  Slice  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese  WG Asst. Cereal  Graham Crackers TUESDAY 29th Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread Slice  Homemade  Blueberry Muffin  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese WED 30th Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread  Slice  Homemade  Breakfast Round  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese THURSDAY 31st Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread Slice  Danimals w/granola  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese FRIDAY 1st No School SNACK FRIDAY - Green beans MONDAY - Oranges TUESDAY - Apples LUNCH MONDAY 28th North Coast  Seafood  Fish Sandwich Tartar Sauce  Crinkle-Cut  French Fries  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar TUESDAY 29th Taco Shepherd's  Pie  Homemade  Cornbread  Garden Salsa  Rice Pilaf  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar WED 30th Meatball Sub  (Beef & Chicken Meatballs  on a Bun)  Roasted Sweet  Potato Wedges  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar THURSDAY 31st Oven-Baked Chicken Nuggets  Roasted Potato  Wedges  Daily Soup  Homemade Dinner  Roll  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar FRIDAY 1st No School

WEATHER Rain is expected throughout most of the day, particularly in the afternoon and evening.

ATHLETICS The Fall athletics season has ended. OPEN DOORS There are no Open Doors/Tutoring programs running on Thursday, 10/31 due to Halloween. Below are the dates for Open Doors Session One: Monday: (Program will run: 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11) Extreme Hip Hop Drama Open Doors Explorers Pottery Wednesday: (Programs will run: 10/2,10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13) Dungeons and Dragons/Pathfinder  Drama Open Doors Explorers Books with Bashaw Thursday: (Programs will run:10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14) *programs will not run on 10/31* Kids on the Move Drama Open Doors Explorers If your student did not get into Session One, they have been placed on a waiting list for the next session and will automatically be enrolled.

MUSIC PRACTICE WITH MR. KELLY LINK TO LIST OF STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUAL OR BAND LESSONS WEEK B 5th and 6th grades Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Full Band 5th Grade  7:30 - 8:15 6th Grade  7:30 - 8:15 6th Grade 7:30 - 8:15 5th Grade 7:30 - 8:15 6th Grade 7:30 - 8:15 Full Band 5th Grade 8:30 - 9:25 Lessons 8:15-8:45 6th Grade Low Brass 6th Grade Trumpets Lessons 8:45-9:15 6th Grade Percussion 6th Grade Alto/Tenor Saxes Lessons 9:30-10:00 5th Grade Flutes 5th Grade Trumpets Lessons 10:00-10:30 5th Grade Clarinets 5th Grade Low Brass Lessons 10:30-11:00 6th Grade Flutes 6th Grade Clarinets 5th Grade Alto Saxophones 5th Grade Percussion WEEK B 7th and 8th grades Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Lessons 9:30-10:00 Kiannah P. Tomas Z. Lessons 10:00-10:30 Kodee B. & Anna S. Grayson M. & Charlie L. Lessons 11:45-12:15 Tyler B., Leo M., & Emily D. Lessons 12:00-12:30 Evie K., Sam O., & Natalie C. Lessons 12:15-12:45 Isaac D. & Drake R. Dakota H. Sophie W. & Angus A. Faith M. & Igz P. Lessons 12:30-1:00 Lionel D. Lessons 12:45-1:15 Alyssa P. & Mackenzie S. Jeremiah W. Dylan S. & Gavin M. Jacob S. Lessons 1:15- 1:45 Faith Q. & Cheyenne C. Chris H. Kaitlin N. Full Band/ Jazz Band 7th & 8th Grade 2:00-2:45 7th & 8th Grade 2:00-2:45 7th & 8th Grade 2:00-2:45 7th & 8th Grade 2:00-2:45 7th & 8th Grade 1:00-1:45

STRING LESSONS WITH MR. CHARPENTIER LINK TO FULL SCHEDULE

IMPORTANT DATES OCTOBER Yearbook Committee Meeting to determine yearbook cover. Thursday, October 31st. 7:45 to 8:15. Location: Library Conference week PreK - 8th Grade Monday - Friday, October 28th - November 1st. Explorers conferences Monday, October 28th. 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Location: Explorers' classrooms. Walking Wednesday Wednesday, October 30th. 6:45 - 7:30 AM. LINK TO ROUTES AND TIMES NOVEMBER K-8 Conferences - No School Friday, November 1st.  Fanfare Brass Trio from the VSO Monday, November 4th. 9:00 to 9:45 AM. Location: Library Walking Wednesday Wednesday, November 6th. 6:45 - 7:30 AM. LINK TO ROUTES AND TIMES MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, November 6th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Location: 28 Catherine Street. Veterans Breakfast organized by Team USA Friday, November 8th. 7:30 to 11:00 AM. Location: Library Veterans Day Event - Mass participation by the entire school Monday, November 11th. Location: Taylor Park. Transportation: walking. Busing back for the very youngest students. Winter Sports Information Meeting Tuesday, November 19th. 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Location: Cafeteria MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, November 20th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Location: Northwest Technical Center St. Albans City School Unified Arts Showcase.  Thursday, November 21st. 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Thanksgiving Break. No School. November 27th - 29th.  DECEMBER Martin Luther King Poster - Essay Contest Entries due: Tuesday, December 10th to Ms. Jamilah, or mailed entry forms due December 20th GO TO THIS LINK FOR ENTRY FORMS AND INFORMATION October 18th. In-service. No School. November 1st. Student-led conferences. No School. November 27-29th. Thanksgiving.

EVENTS AND NOTICES Yearbook Committee Meeting THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31st   7:45 AM - 8:15 AM Library Steelers 7/8 football students be prepared for a group photo. Come with your black jerseys Thursday, October 31st at lunchtime Drake Remillard- USA Corey McNulty- USA Masyn Mercure- USA  Gavin Mullis- USA Landon Underwood - REN Kodee Barrett- REN Maverick Kane- REN  Jason Seip- REN Ryen Blouin- REN John Tatro- REN