Announcements 12-2-2019

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2nd

PICTURES AND REPORTS ART Fresh art goes up regularly in the atrium next to the cafeteria. This space was established as an art display room 50 years ago. The same display boards are used for posting current students' art. Here is one recent piece of work now on display. DREAMERS  Photos were taken of students in Ms. Williams' classroom on Monday, 11-25-2019.  LINK TO 18 PICTURES OPERATION HAPPINESS UPDATE STEELER OF THE YEAR Recently several students from St. Albans City School received end-of-season awards for their contribution to the Steelers football team. Drake Remillard was mentioned in a recent posting.  Landon Underwood, third from left in the picture, also deserves attention. He earned the Steeler of the Year Award this season. Landon showed substantial and continued improvement from last year and then throughout this year's season. The coach was impressed by his "no-quit attitude" and his effort to always push the team to do better in practices and games. In summary, the coach felt he got better because he put in time in the offseason for football-specific training which really showed he has a strong commitment to the sport. The school is proud of Landon's growth and leadership qualities. DREAMERS Ms. Dennis' kindergarten students were rotating between three learning stations when these pictures were taken. LINK TO 26 PICTURES KINDNESS KREW TO MARTHA'S KITCHEN Several of the Kindness Krew members delivered pies they had baked to Martha's Kitchen. They were welcomed and thanked.   From the Martha's Kitchen website: For over 30 years Martha’s Kitchen's primary focus has been to try and meet the basic needs of food and companionship while offering hope through compassionate service. Supported by area churches, businesses and individuals, Martha's Kitchen relies on volunteers who strive to welcome, inspire and nourish. The staff and volunteers seek to restore relationships through respect and dignity. SPEAKING OF PIES You may sometimes wonder what your peers are doing elsewhere in the school district. On Tuesday 11-27-2019, Fairfield Center School held a massive middle school pie bake-off. All 60 students in three classrooms created apple pies that were ultimately judged on appearance and taste. The students had to research recipes for pies prior to the contest and then had to assemble the pies in a timely manner using the ingredients supplied. Everyone except the cleanup staff loved the event. Waiting to be baked THE STUDENT-LED WALKING SCHOOL BUS PROGRAM IS OVER FOR 2019 Thanks to all who joined in with one of the three groups this fall. We will begin again in the spring.

WEATHER It will be warm enough to head outside today.

BREAKFAST MON - 2nd Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread  Toast  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese  WG Asst. Cereal  Graham Crackers TUE - 3rd Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread Toast  Homemade  Blueberry Muffin  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese WED - 4th Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread Toast  Homemade  Breakfast Round  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese THU - 5th Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread Toast  Danimals  w/granola  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese FRI - 6th Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread Toast  Whole Grain Donut  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese SNACK MONDAY - Apples LUNCH MON - 2nd BBQ Pulled Pork  Sandwich  Hand-Cut French  Fries  Daily Soup  VT Blueberry Cups  Fresh Fruit &  Vegetable Bar TUE - 3rd Beef Taco Bar w/  The Works  Garden Salsa  Rice Pilaf  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Vegetable Bar WED - 4th Honey Lemon  Chicken  Baked Potato  Homemade Dinner  Roll  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Vegetable Bar THU - 5th Cheesy Rotini  Bake Spaghetti  Squash  Garlic Breadstick  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Vegetable Bar FRI - 6th Cheesy Breadsticks  Marinara Dipping  Sauce  Cheddar Broccoli  Soup  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Vegetable Bar

ATHLETICS There has been a change to a few handfuls of practices for 5/6 boys and girls. ALL 5/6 boys practice that were originally scheduled to be before 4 pm are now changed and the girls will move to the after school slot. Here is an updated calendar of all changes for the entire season: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BtPBMIt3d_aHZwdQx-zoC2E8-sxSpj9R/edit  Again, these are effective immediately and will be instilled starting the first week of practice. Please double check your times! OPEN DOORS Session one of Open Doors is over.  Open Doors Session two will start Dec 2 Below are the dates for Open Doors Session Two: Monday: (Program will run: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16) Extreme Hip Hop  Drama  Pottery Open Doors Explorers   Wednesday: (Programs will run: 12/4,12/11,12/18) Tiny Dungeons and Dragons  Drama Books with Bashaw  Open Doors Explorers    Japanese Club Thursday: (Programs will run:12/5, 12/12, 12/19) Super Hero High RPG  Drama Kids on the Move Open Doors Explorers   DRAMA There will be auditions for 5-8th Grade Drama, Wizard of Oz- Starting Session 3 but auditions will be prior!  Auditions will be held on Dec 16th (M), 18th (W) and 19th (Th). Students must attend these dates. Students can take the activities bus at 4:30 or get picked up.  Questions should be directed to Ms. Hartman

MUSIC PRACTICE WITH MR. KELLY LINK TO LIST OF STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUAL OR BAND LESSONS 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 Week A

IMPORTANT DATES 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 Student-Led Walking School Bus Meeting - Final Meeting for the Fall Wednesday, December 4th. 7:45 to 8:00 AM. Location: Library Renaissance Culminating Event Wednesday, December 4th. 5:45 - 6:45 PM. Location: Renaissance Classrooms. 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. Day of Code Friday, December 6th. Location: All day. All around the school. 4-6 Dance Sponsored by Discovery - LINK TO DANCE PROTOCOL Friday, December 6th. 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Location: Cafeteria Renaissance Field Trip to Hannaford Plaza to deliver Operation Happiness Food Friday, December 6th. 9:15 to 10:15 AM. Transportation: Bus For 8th Graders: Check out the BFA Experience Monday, December 9th. 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Location. BFA Gymnasium 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 Dreamers Winter Concert Friday, December 13th. 11:15 - 11:45 AM. Location: Library. SACS Drama Performance - Nutcracker for families Friday, December 13th. 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Location: Large Gym Wetlands Meeting Wednesday, December 18th. 2:00 - 3:00 PM. Location: Voyagers Classrooms. MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, December 18th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Location: SACS Navigators Family Gingerbread Event - PreK and kindergarten Thursday, December 19th. 12:30 - 1:30pm. Location: cafeteria. 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 WALKING WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4TH This will be the only Walking Wednesday Scheduled for December. LINK TO ROUTES AND TIMES ST. ALBANS CITY SCHOOL  & OPERATION HAPPINESS Renaissance is managing the annual Operation Happiness food collection drive. They started collecting on November 18th and will keep on doing so until December 5th. Our school's goal is to collect 1,500 items. If we reach the goal, the whole school will get a popcorn party.