Announcements 12-5-2019

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5th

PICTURES AND REPORTS EXPLORERS Ms. Dupont had her students focused on a variety of reading tasks. These photographs were taken in her classroom on 12-3-2019.  LINK TO 30 PICTURES WALKING WEDNESDAY RESULTS We had Army Reserve Guard members join us on two of the walking school bus routes, Commander Dakota Smith (left in the picture - Messenger Street Group) and Andrew Knapp (right in the picture - Lincoln Street Group). The local guard unit plans to have three members join us on the remaining Walking Wednesdays this school year. We are grateful for their participation and support. 72 people signed in as having walked to school on Wednesday morning. It was fairly dark and cold when some groups started which may explain a fairly modest turnout. Triumph, as usual, had the highest turnout. Nice job! If you are walking or biking into school on a Walking Wednesday, regardless of whether or not you are a part of a walking school bus group, we would appreciate your signing in. We want to know how effective our walking/biking promotion efforts are. OPERATION HAPPINESS UPDATE Renaissance plans to take all the food they have gathered to the Hannaford Plaza on Friday. This means that there is very little time left to meet the goal of 1500 food items collected. Remember to bring in whatever you want to donate. Thank you. LIBRARY Students waited on the floor of the library with their freshly checked out books. Others were still checking out books when this photo was taken. HIGH SCHOOL MENTORS A substantial number of students from BFA were in the building yesterday working with our younger students. They are gaining practical experience they can use to determine if they want to work in the fields of education or childcare. Our students love the opportunity to connect with enthusiastic high schoolers. 12-4-2019 UNIFIED ARTS ELECTIVE - HOW TO BE AN ADULT 7th and 8th graders take part in elective classes that have students cooking, making art, taking part in cardio specific physical education and more. One course being tried out this trimester focuses on small and big things that "adults" do. Students are covering topisc like finding a job as a middle schooler and high schooler, how to plan a house-hold budget, what it will take to own and manage a car, etc. These photos show a few of the participants learning how to sew on a button or repair a hole in clothing. Mr. Craib, Mrs. Wade and Mrs. Biggie guided the lesson. TWINS Shoes with a commonality?

WEATHER The snow is wet, so dress accordingly when you go out for recess.

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 TUESDAY - Green Beans WEDNESDAY - Bananas THURSDAY - Cucumbers 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 VEGETABLE OF THE MONTH - WINTER SQUASH Delicata, Acorn, and Butternut... oh my! There are a plethora of winter squash varieties just waiting for you to try! Here's an extensive list, for those curious enough to try them all. What makes winter squash different from its summertime counterpart? The rind. Winter squash is harvested in the fall when the seeds have matured fully and the skin has hardened into a tough rind. This thick, protective layer allows the squash to keep throughout the winter, making it a staple in dishes during the colder months. The skin is inedible in all winter squash varieties EXCEPT delicata squash, which can be eaten rind and all. What is your favorite kind of winter squash?

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 changes are effective immediately and will occur starting the first week of practice. Please double check your times! Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2  7/8 G 4:30-6 pm Canceled: 7th B 6-7:30 8th B 7:30- 9 pm Cheer 5/6 3-4:30 pm Cheer 7/8- 4:30-6 pm  3  5/6 B 4-5 pm 5/6 G 4:45-5:45 pm 7/8 G 5:45-6:45 pm 7th B 6:30-7:45 pm 8th B 7:30-8:45 pm Cheer 5/6 3-4:30 pm Cheer 7/8- 4:30-6 pm  4  5/6 G 3-4:15 pm 5/6 B 4:00-5:15 pm 7/8 G 5:15-6:30 pm 7th B 6:30-7:45 pm 8th B 7:45- 9 pm Cheer 5/6 3-4:30 pm Cheer 7/8- 4:30-6 pm 5  Cheer 7/8 630-8 @ Complex 6 7/8 G and 7 B @ Westford, G: 4 pm, B: 5 pm 5/6 G 3-4:15 pm 5/6 B 4:15-5:30 pm 8th B 5:30-6:45 pm Cheer 5/6 3-4:30 pm Cheer 7/8- 4:30-6 pm 7  5/6 Games Girls @ Milton, 12 pm Boys @ SATEC, 2 pm 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 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 Explorers Winter Gala Monday, December 16th. 2:00 to 2:30 PM. Location: Cafeteria 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. JANUARY Triumph Field Trip to Jay Peak Monday, January 6th. 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Transportation: Bus 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 SACS Instrumental Winter Concert Thursday, December 5th 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Large Gym COME TO THE WINTER BALL! 4-6 Dance Hosted by Discovery Friday, December 6, 2019 5:00-7:00PM  Come dressed to impress in your best! Admission: $5.00 (includes snacks) DAY OF CODE -ALMOST HERE. Friday, December 6th The annual Day of Code is quickly approaching and we will be celebrating with a day filled with fun coding workshops and activities on Friday, December 6th. Our website has been updated and is filled with fun activities to learn the basics of coding and even take it a little bit further! This year every grade will participate in a coding/programming workshop led by fellow students or teachers. These workshops range from coding robots, choreographing dances using code, making stickers with code, and so many more! We are so excited and we hope you are too! Check out our website for more information. Day of Code Website Check out this short video talking about coding Hour of Code Video DAY OF CODE Here are some pictures from last year's Day of Code. Day of Code staff UVM ROBOT DESIGN LINK TO 14 PICTURES PROGRAMMING DASH ROBOTS WITH IPADS BEETLE BLOCKS LINK TO 10 PICTURES CODE.ORG LINK TO 13 PICTURES BACK IN TIME TECHNOLOGY LINK TO 13 PICTURES BLUE BLOCK ROBOT PROGRAMMING LINK TO 9 PICTURES BEE BOTS LINK TO 10 PICTURES CODING BEADS LINK TO 18 PICTURES MINECRAFT LINK TO 7 PICTURES LEGO ROBOTS LINK TO 12 PICTURES DANCING TO CODE LINK TO 5 PICTURES CRYPTOGRAPHY LINK TO 5 PICTURES 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.