Announcements 12-20-2019

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20th

PICTURES AND REPORTS 4TH-6TH GRADE OBSTACLE COURSE EVENT The annual obstacle course competition took place in the large gym on Thursday afternoon, 12-19-2019. This very popular event went off smoothly with some tough competition between individual, learning community and teacher teams. The whole event inspired a sense of school spirit and happiness.  LINK TO 78 PICTURES VISITING UVM's MICROBIOLOGY LABThis picture is of 5 Team USA students meeting with Prof. Karin Hodge at the University of Vermont's Microbiology Lab. The students were visiting to learn more about growing bacteria which is a part of their eCybermission project. While there the students learned about setting up a valid science experiment, got advice on how to set up their idea, how to properly grow bacteria using aseptic technique, plated some bacteria, and discussed current research going on in the Microbiology Department. The board in the back shows the ideas they discussed. EXPLORERS WINTER GALA The Explorers team assembled in the cafeteria for their culminating event, the winter gala. Students sang, danced, recited poetry and read stories. 12-16-2019. The cafeteria space was packed with family members who came to see their students perform.  LINK TO THE PICTURES BELOW TWINS

WEATHER The temperatures will feel bitterly cold again. Do not go outside unless you are really well bundled up with hats, something to cover your face, gloves, boots, snow pants, and heavy jackets.

BREAKFAST MON - 16th Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread  Toast  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese  WG Asst. Cereal  Graham Crackers TUE - 17th Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread Toast  Homemade  Blueberry Muffin  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese WED - 18th Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread Toast  Homemade  Breakfast Round  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese THU - 19th Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread Toast  Danimals  w/granola  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese FRI - 20th Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread Toast  Whole Grain  Donut  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese SNACK WEDNESDAY - Carrots THURSDAY -  Strawberries FRIDAY - Honeydew LUNCH MON - 16th Oven Roasted  Turkey  Turkey Gravy  Crinkle-Cut French  Fries  Homemade  Dinner Roll  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Vegetable Bar TUE - 17th Beef Nachos  Supreme  Garden Salsa  Rice Pilaf  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Vegetable Bar WED - 18th Cheesy Ravioli  Bake Kale  Apple Salad  Garlic Breadstick  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Vegetable Bar THU - 19th Grilled Cheese  Sandwich  Creamy Tomato  Soup  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Vegetable Bar FRI - 20th Chicken Patty  Sandwich  Oven Crisp  Tater Tots  VT Blueberry  Cups  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Vegetable Bar

ATHLETICS Here is an updated calendar of all changes for the entire season: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BtPBMIt3d_aHZwdQx-zoC2E8-sxSpj9R/edit 5/6 Girls Basketball Practice Canceled today, Friday 16  7/8 G & 8 B HOME vs. Georgia, G: 4pm B:5 pm 5/6 B 6:15-7:15 pm 5/6 G 7:15-8:15 pm Cheer 7/8 , 3:30-5 pm 17  7/8 G 3-430 pm 7th B 4:30-6 pm 8th B 6-7:30 pm Cheer 5/6 3-4:30 pm Cheer 7/8- 4:30-6 pm  18  5/6 G & 5/6 B @ Fairfield, G: 4:30 pm, B: 5:30 pm 7/8 G & 7 B HOME vs. Fairfield, G: 4:15 pm B:5:15 pm Cheer 5/6 – 3-4:30 pm Cheer 7/8 - 4:30-6 pm 19  7/8 G 3-430 pm 7th B 4:30-6 pm 8th B 6-7:30 pm Cheer 5/6 430-6 Cheer 7/8 630-8 @ Complex 20 5/6 G practice 3-4:15 pm Canceled 5/6 B 4:00-5:15 pm 7th B 5:15-6:30 pm A quick note to share, Fairfax has to cancel the GIRLS game for Jan 7th at 4 pm. With this, the 8th-grade boys will STILL play but have a 4 pm start, rather than 5 pm. OPEN DOORS UPDATE for Open Doors Session Three: Monday: (Program will run: 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17) Extreme Hip Hop (FULL) Drama Pottery Open Doors Explorers (FULL) Wednesday: (Programs will run: 1/15,1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19) Magic Drama Japanese Club (FULL)  Open Doors Explorers (FULL)  Thursday: (Programs will run: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20) Minecraft (FULL)  Drama Kids on the Move Open Doors Explorers (FULL)  Open Doors still has spots left in Pottery, Drama, Magic, and Kids on the Move!

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 Martin Luther King Poster - Essay Contest Entries due: Mailed entry forms due December 20th GO TO THIS LINK FOR ENTRY FORMS AND INFORMATION JANUARY Triumph & Voyagers Field Trip to Jay Peak Monday, January 6th. 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Transportation: Bus Walking Wednesday Wednesday, January 8th. 6:45 to 7:30 AM. LINK TO ROUTES AND TIMES MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, January 8th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Central Office, 28 Catherine Street. Martin Luther King Day - No School Monday, January 20th.  MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, January 22nd. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: St. Albans Town Education Center. December 23 - January 3rd. Winter Holliday. No School.  January 2-3. Inservice days. No School January 20. Martin Luther King Day. No School

EVENTS AND NOTICES Team Voyager & Team Triumph Culminating Event Students from Voyagers and Triumph would like to invite you to watch their combined efforts in interpretive dances and movement around the themes of Unity and Disunity! This is our grand culminating event activity and we hope you can join us! Where: SACS gym When: Friday, December 20 at 10:00am See https://www.stalbanssoccer.org/winter-2020-soccer (winter) and https://www.stalbanssoccer.org/spring-2020-soccer (spring) for details and to sign up online. 8th GRADE BABY PICTURES WANTED The yearbook committee needs your baby pictures by Friday, January 31st preferably earlier.  Please send or give your baby pictures to Bella Stott or Amber Poquette. afpoquette@maplerun.org blstott@maplerun.org If you bring your baby pictures into school, we will scan them and return them to you on the same day St. Albans Rotary Ski Bus Are you ready for skiing and riding this winter or would you like to learn to ski or ride? Join the St. Albans Rotary Ski Bus! The bus runs for 10 Saturdays starting the first Saturday in January to Smugglers Notch. The program is for students age 10 through high school seniors. Pick up and return times are: Swanton - Departs at 7:15 am - Arrives at 5:15 pm. (126 Grand Avenue) SATEC - Departs at 8 am - Arrives at 5:00 pm. NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR! BFA Fairfax - Departs at 8:30 am - Arrives at 4:30 pm. Students must register online by Thursdays at noon before each Saturday: http://www.stalbansrotaryclub.com. Individual Saturdays are $25, a season pass is $200 paid in advance online. Snowboard and ski lessons and rentals are free on non-holiday weeks! Scholarships are available! Applications are available through the Warner Home Scholarship (http://www.warnerhomeforlittlewanderers.org/endowment.html). Email for more information: sarotaryskibus@gmail.com or ask Mr. Rich in Explorers!