Announcements 11-8-2019

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8th

PICTURES AND REPORTS FIRST SNOWMAN OF THE SCHOOL YEAR INCREDIBLES (ROCQUE) We played Headbanz for “Thrilling Thursday”. The card was “Engagement Ring”.  DISCOVERY'S RISEVT VISIT Over the last few weeks, Mr. Moretti from RiseVT has been visiting classrooms around the school. Those classrooms or communities who have checked off at least six of 15 healthy RiseVT activities receive a fun visit by Mr. Moretti. He brings games and activities that reward the choices being made. In the case of Discovery, the whole team repaired to the lower soccer field for a relay game using tiny inflated balls. Pairs of students had to pick up balls one by one and pass them on to other pairs without using their hands and fingers. Each ball had to be passed on to three other pairs before being dropped into a space defined by a small hula-hoop. Check out the LINK TO 48 PICTURES of their game. Mr. Moretti has a way of making any game a blast. He has shared the LINK TO HIS PAGE OF GAMES AND ACTIVITIES that he uses with schools around the county. Instructions One of the first pairs picking up a ball Another pair transporting their ball One of the fourth pairs depositing their ball in the hula hoop area  BOOTCAMP WITH SERGEANT KITTELL. 11-6-2019 A group of Team USA students have signed up for a bootcamp experience with teacher, and former military sergeant, Mr. Kittell. They are learning what it means to have each other's backs, to serve selflessly, to work hard and to pay attention to detail. They were photographed gaining an overview of their responsibilities followed by time assembling and marching outdoors in the brisk fall air. At each assembly point, they were given a little more than a minute to dash there and line up in appropriate order. Sergeant Kittell trained them on standing, pivoting and marching techniques. Silence was required througout except when asking specific questions to Sergeant Kittell. LINK TO 17 PICTURES. TRAVELERS AND INVESTIGATORS BREAKFAST PICTURES LINK TO 37 PICTURES NUTCRACKER ARTWORK Students have been working diligently to prepare the backdrop and props for the upcoming Nutcracker performance.  LINK TO 10 PICTURES.  11-6-2019 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

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 FRIDAY - Honeydew Melon  MONDAY - Cucumbers 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 Winter weather has arrived. It will feel cold outside due to wind speeds. Dress warmly

ATHLETICS ATTENTION ALL WINTER ATHLETES! There will be a winter sports informative meeting held Tuesday, November 19th from 5:00-6:30 pm in the cafeteria. You will also meet the coaches. You will receive all paperwork needed in order to participate in your sport. It will be due PRIOR to participation in the first practices the week of December 2nd. Your full schedule will be handed out at the meeting and during the first week of practices as well. If you have any questions please contact Stephanie Beck-Bryant 802-527-0565 ext. 3783 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 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 LINK TO SCHEDULE 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 Parents- As the cold weather approaches and students will require more gear, please label jackets, boots, backpacks and lunch boxes with their names. This is the best way to guarantee that lost items be reunited with their owners.  Veterans Day Announcement Pledge of Allegiance - Red Skelton (4 minutes) National Anthem Respect - VT Basketball (4 minutes) Veterans Day PBS Kids (1.25 minutes) Patriotic Music The Caissons Go Rolling Along (3 minutes) National Anthem (1.5 minutes) LINK TO VETERANS DAY PERMISSION FORM  FOR FAMILIES LINK TO VETERANS DAY SCHEDULE FROM TEAM USA 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  GREAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS LINK TO INFORMATION ABOUT TWO CLASSES OFFERED BY ROSIES GIRLS in January and February

JOKE OF THE WEEK LINK TO VIDEO