Announcements 11-4-2019

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4th

PICTURES AND REPORTS Veterans Day Education & Songs St. Albans City School Family - In honor of Veterans Day, Team USA is sharing some information about this important day.  We feel it is important to honor all the men and women who have served in all branches of the military. Please take a few minutes each day to share these videos and songs. Monday Veterans Day Announcement Bet You Didn't Know: Veterans Day | History (2 minutes) Patriotic Music The Green Berets (2.5 minutes) Made In America - Toby Keith (3 minutes) TIME CAPSULE GUESSES Here are 3 cardboard models of what our time capsule might look like. Which one do you think is the actual size and shape of our time capsule? The models will be on display in the cafeteria this week. WELL INSTALLATION AT THE VEGETABLE GARDENS St. Albans City School has long relied on water tanks filled by the fire department to water the gardens. This year RiseVT supplied funding to install a shallow well system on the East side of the gardens. A 500-gallon tank was buried seven feet down and drainage pipelines will gradually fill the tank with groundwater. In the spring and hand-pump will be installed to allow students and community gardeners to water their plants.  LINK TO 11 PICTURES connected with the well water project. St. ALBANS STEELERS ARE IN A CHAMPIONSHIP GAME  This Saturday, November 2nd, 9:30am at Essex High School. You are welcome to come and cheer on these St. Albans City School students. ADVENTURERS WERE VISITED BY SERGEANT TALLEY We had a visit from Officer Talley today to talk to us about how to become a police officer, his uniform, his favorite part of the job, his vehicles, and the police department. 10-31-2019  From Ms. K. Bachand IMAGINATION PE WITH MS. WIGHT The students in Ms. Jessica Bachand's classroom enjoyed their physical education session with the black lights set up to change the atmosphere.  LINK TO 8 PICTURES provided by Ms. Pizzaro. STAFF TRAINING ON INSERVICE DAY Paraeducators, teachers and administrators underwent equity, diversity and mental health inservice training on Friday, 11-1-2019. Other teachers met with families and students to review student portfolios. TWINS SEXTUPLETS LOST AND FOUND 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

NOVEMBER CAFETERIA OFFERINGS

BREAKFAST MONDAY 4th French Toast Sticks Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese WG Asst. Cereal Graham Crackers TUESDAY 5th French Toast Sticks Homemade Blueberry Muffin Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese WED 6th French Toast Sticks Homemade Breakfast Round Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese THURSDAY 7th 7 French Toast Sticks Wheat Bread Toast Danimals w/granola Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese FRIDAY 8th 8 French Toast Sticks Whole Grain Donut Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese SNACK - waiting for information LUNCH MONDAY 4th Dress Your Own Burger Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges Daily Soup Fresh Fruit & Veggie Bar TUESDAY 5th Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla Garden Salsa Rice Pilaf Daily Soup Fresh Fruit & Veggie Bar WED 6th  Hearty Chicken & Biscuits Steamed Green Peas PJ'sCranberry Sauce Daily Soup Fresh Fruit & Veggie Bar THURSDAY 7th Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce (Ground Beef) Garlic Breadstick Daily Soup Fresh Fruit & Veggie Bar FRIDAY 8th Cheesy Breadsticks Marinara Dipping Sauce Minestrone Soup Daily Soup Fresh Fruit & Veggie Bar HARVEST OF THE MONTH St. Albans City School celebrates Harvest of the Month where one Vermont-grown vegetable or fruit is celebrated and served in our cafeteria. This month sweet potatoes are the focus.  November | Sweet Potatoes Happy November!  The leaves have fallen, the temperatures are dropping, and the daylight is disappearing.  What better time to nourish your body with this sweet and starchy root vegetable?  Sweet Potatoes are rich in fiber and contain an array of vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, selenium, and vitamins B and C.  They also contain an antioxidant called beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A once consumed.  Though many recognize sweet potatoes for their bright orange insides, they can also be white, yellow, or purple depending on the variety.   Information supplied by Green Mountain Farm to School

WEATHER For Monday

ATHLETICS The Fall athletics season has ended. OPEN DOORS 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 For the first full week in November... WEEK A 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 Alto/Tenor Saxes 6th Grade  Flutes Lessons 8:45-9:15 6th Grade Trumpets 6th Grade Clarinets Lessons 9:30-10:00 5th Grade Trumpets 5th Grade Flutes Lessons 10:00-10:30 5th Grade Low Brass 5th Grade Clarinets Lessons 10:30-11:00 6thGrade Low Brass 6th Grade Percussion 5th Grade Percussion 5th Grade Alto Saxophones WEEK A 7th and 8th grades Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Lessons 9:30-10:00 Faith Q. & Cheyenne C. Dakota H. Lessons 10:00-10:30 Alyssa P. & Mackenzie S. Jeremiah W. Lessons 11:45-12:15 Chris H. Lessons 12:00-12:30 Dylan S. & Gavin M. Lessons 12:15-12:45 Kiannah P. Tomas Z. Lionel D. Lessons 12:30-1:00 Jacob S. Lessons 12:45-1:15 Kodee B. & Anna S. Grayson M. & Charlie L. Evie K., Sam O., & Natalie C. Kaitlin N.  Lessons 1:15- 1:45 Isaac D. & Drake R. Tyler B., Leo M.,  & Emily D. Igz P. & Faith M. Sophie W. & Angus A. 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 NOVEMBER Fanfare Brass Trio from the Vermont Symphony Orchestra (for 4th and 5th graders) 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 Retake of the 8th Grade Picture - This time in the Large Gym Wednesday, November 6th. 11:15 AM. 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. District Art Show at Collins Perley November 12 - 19th. Reception 5:00 to 6:30 PM Tuesday, November 12th. 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 1-3rd Grade Parent Math Night Tuesday, December 3rd. 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Location: Library Walking Wednesday Wednesday, December 4th. 6:45 - 7:30 AM. LINK TO ROUTES AND TIMES MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, December 4th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Location: Central Office. Catherine Street. SACS Instrumental Winter Concert Thursday, December 5th. 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Location: Large Gym. 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 SACS Drama Performance. Nutcracker for students and teachers Thursday, December 12th. 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Location: Large Gym SACS Drama Performance - Nutcracker for families Friday, December 13th. 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Location: Large Gym Travelers' Field Trip to the Flynn Theater. Abenaki artist. Wednesday, December 18th. 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Transportation: Bus MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, December 18th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Location: SACSj Friday, November 1st. Inservice Day. No School Wed-Fri, November 27th-29th. Thanksgiving. No School December 23 - January 3rd. Winter Holliday. No School.  January 2-3. Inservice days. No School

EVENTS AND NOTICES Retake of the 8th Grade Picture -  This time in the Large Gym Wednesday, November 6th. 11:15 AM. Photos for Veterans Day Breakfast  Do you have any family members who have served in the military or are currently serving? Team USA is creating a photo collage to show during the Veterans Day breakfast. Please bring your photos to Team USA or email any digital copies to TBZemianek@maplerun.org. Please get them to us by Thursday, November 7th. Please let us know if you would like your photos returned. There will be a District Art Show at Collins Perley Complex  from Tuesday, November 12th to Sunday, November 19th.   The Complex is open from 6:00 am - 9:00 pm. The Opening Reception is Tuesday, November 12, 2019  from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm