Announcements 1-31-2020

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31st

PICTURES AND REPORTS 50 YEARS AGO COMPARED TO NOW 1970 TEACHERS VS. STUDENTS - VOLLEYBALL Renaissance students took on a series of fierce and short games with their teachers on Thursday. Check out these 77 Pictures. DISCOVERY SLIME In a continuation of their previous science work several days ago, the students used some of the same ingredients to make slime (glue, water, borax). Check out the pictures of the students immersed in the task.  LINK TO 35 PICTURES BOX TOPS SACS will be making our final submission of paper box tops.  Please drop yours off to the front desk by February 26th.  If you have not done so, download the app to keep helping SACS earn through box tops.  Thank you! Walking Wednesday is Next Week This is the only Walking Wednesday for February February 5th. 6:45 to 7:30 AM.  LINK TO ROUTES AND TIMES This is funded by BOKAN Ford, Dodge, Jeep, Ram YEARBOOK COMMITTEE The eighth-grade yearbook committee is moving on to collecting other information and pictures for the 2020 yearbook. If you have a childhood picture to contribute to the yearbook, now is the time to produce it. Share the picture with Bella Stott or Amber Poquette by the end of January. afpoquette@maplerun.org       blstott@maplerun.org JOKE OF THE WEEK LINK TO JOKE TWINS

WEATHER Warmer than yesterday. The snow tubes are on pause until better sledding conditions arrive.

BREAKFAST Beginning in February, we will be serving a whole grain croissant with jelly and a cheese stick for Friday Breakfast in the classroom. MON - 27th Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread  Toast  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese  WG Asst. Cereal  Graham Crackers TUE - 28th Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread Toast  Homemade  Blueberry Muffin  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese WED - 29th Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread Toast  Homemade  Breakfast Round  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese THU - 30th Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread Toast  Danimals  w/granola  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese FRI - 31st Scrambled Eggs  Wheat Bread Toast  Whole Grain Donut  Whole Grain Bagel  Cream Cheese SNACK for Friday - Pears LUNCH MON - 27th Oven-Baked  Chicken Nuggets  Crinkle-Cut  French Fries  Roasted Beets  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Vegetable Bar TUE - 28th Taco Shepherd's  Pie  Homemade  Cornbread  Rice Pilaf  Garden Salsa  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Vegetable Bar WED - 29th Parmesan Crusted  Fish Sandwich  Hand-Cut  French Fries  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Vegetable Bar Sea to School THU - 30th Turkey & Biscuits  Chef's Mashed  Potato  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Vegetable Bar FRI - 31st Cheesy Breadsticks  Marinara Dipping  Sauce  Chicken Noodle  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 January Friday 31st  7th B @ Folsom, 4 pm 5/6 G 3-4:15 pm 5/6 B 4:00-5:15 pm 7/8 G 5:15-6:30 pm 8th B 6:30-7:45 pm February Saturday 1st  Cheer 5/6 - 7:30 am 5/6 Games Girls @ BFA Fairfax, 12 pm Boys @ City, 8 am & 10 am (City Host) OPEN DOORS Monday: (Program will run: 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17) Extreme Hip Hop Drama Pottery Open Doors Explorers Wednesday: (Programs will run: 1/15,1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19) Magic Drama Japanese Club Open Doors Explorers Thursday: (Programs will run: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20) Minecraft Drama Kids on the Move Open Doors Explorers

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 B 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 FEBRUARY Vision Screenings Tue-Thu February 4th, 5th and 6th Puppets in Education Anxiety Program Tuesday, February 4th. 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Location: Library.  8th Grade to BFA parent meeting Tuesday, February 4th. 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Location: Library Walking Wednesday Wednesday, February 5th. 6:45 to 7:30 AM. LINK TO ROUTES AND TIMES MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, February 5th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: Central Office. 28 Catherine  Street. St. Albans Stewardship Meeting Tuesday, February 11th. 7:30 to 8:30 AM. Location: Professional Library. Travelers Field Trip to Cairn's Arena in Burlington Thursday, February 13th. 8:30 AM to 1:45 PM. Transportation: Bus Healthy Hearts Fair. St. Albans and Vermont Residents Welcome. Saturday, February 15th. 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Location: St. Albans City School. Fundraising Concert and Dinner for Band, Chorus and Orchestra Saturday, February 15th. 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Location: Cafeteria MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, February 19th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: Bellows Free Academy.  71 South Main Street. St Albans SACS 50th Birthday Celebration Thursday, February 20th. 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Location: Cafeteria, Large Gym. Winter Break February 24th through March 2nd.  February 24 - March 2nd. Winter Break. No School

EVENTS AND NOTICES  Join the SACS Music Department for a  Spaghetti Dinner! Where? SACS Cafeteria When? Saturday, February 15th from 5pm-7pm Featuring  The Smokey Newfield Project This event is open to the public Donations will benefit the Middle School music trip to the  “Trills and Thrills” Festival at the Great Escape.  Please sign up with Mr. Kelly or Ms. Hartman to reserve a spot              Food Donations can be brought to Mr. Kelly or Ms. Hartman A GREAT WAY FOR FAMILIES and COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SPEND TIME ON A COLD SATURDAY MORNING. Check out the healthy hearts event at St. Albans City School It is free and fun!