TUESDAY, JANUARY 7th
OUR JANUARY WALKING WEDNESDAY IS TOMORROW
PICTURES AND REPORTS
THE ST. ALBANS CITY SCHOOL 50TH CELEBRATION CONTINUES INTO 2020
Over the next several weeks, the daily announcements will include pictures from 1970 and a similar picture that was taken 50 years later in 2020. These pictures are also posted on the wall outside the big gym. Can you see anything that is the same 50 years later?
Upstairs Connecting Hallway in 1970
The Same Hallway in 2020
NEW MOVIE SCREEN AND PROJECTOR
St. Albans City School has long struggled with a small movie screen and poor sound for projected videos in the large gym. That has changed with the installation of a new system in the stage area of the large gym. There is now a new high-powered projector mounted in the area above the drama stage (safe from basketballs we hope). With the magic of current technology, it will project downwards onto a large new screen in a way that won't be blocked by people standing on the stage. Now we should be able to see and hear videos clearly in our largest public venue. In addition, we should be able to project an infinite variety of backdrops for plays onto the screen if we want to. LINK TO 6 PICTURES
8th GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL PRACTICE
Mr. Smith had his athletes practice controlling and passing the basketball when these pictures were taken during a practice session. LINK TO 7 PICTURES It is interesting that boys and girls basketball participation numbers in 8th grade are smaller this year than previously.
STAFF INSERVICE TRAINING
On January 2nd and 3rd, the entire teaching and administrative staff gathered in the library for in-service training on the topics of equity, diversity, and trauma. Rebecca Halstrom led the first workshop on Thursday which helped staff enhance their sensitivity and awareness of people with other lived experiences and circumstances. LINK TO PICTURES of the Halstrom Workshop. Joelle van Lent led the second workshop on Friday which helped staff learn about ways of creating balance in their lives so that they can be fully effective when engaged in teaching and work on a daily basis. LINK TO PICTURES of the Van Lent workshop. Both workshops entailed much thoughtful discussion among teachers and staff members.
TWINS
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WEATHER
It should be a good day to get outside for recess. The snow tubes will be out for use.
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BREAKFAST
MON - 6th
French Toast
Sticks
Whole Grain
Bagel
Cream Cheese
WG Asst. Cereal
Graham Crackers
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TUE - 7th
French Toast
Sticks
Homemade
Blueberry Muffin
Whole Grain
Bagel
Cream Cheese
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WED - 8th
French Toast
Sticks
Homemade
Breakfast Round
Whole Grain
Bagel
Cream Cheese
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THU - 9th
French Toast
Sticks
Danimals
w/granola
Whole Grain
Bagel
Cream Cheese
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FRI - 10th
French Toast
Sticks
Whole Grain
Donut
Whole Grain
Bagel
Cream Cheese
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SNACK
MONDAY - Golden Delicious Apples
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TUESDAY - Oranges
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LUNCH
MON - 6th
Chicken Patty
Sandwich
Oven Crisp
Tater Tots
Daily Soup
Fresh Fruit &
Vegetable Bar
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TUE - 7th
Beef Nachos
Supreme
Garden Salsa
Rice Pilaf
Daily Soup
Fresh Fruit &
Vegetable Bar
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WED - 8th
Oven Baked
Herbed Chicken
Chef's Mashed
Potato
Homemade
Dinner Roll
Wild Maine
Blueberry Cups
Daily Soup
Fresh Fruit &
Vegetable Bar
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THU - 9th
Macaroni and
Cheese
Homemade
Dinner Roll
Daily Soup
Fresh Fruit &
Vegetable Bar
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FRI - 10th
Grilled Cheese
Sandwich
Fresh Fruit &
Vegetable Bar
Ginger Beet Soup
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January | Beets are the "Harvest of the Month"
 Happy New Year! Perhaps you've made a resolution to eat healthier this year. Beets are a great "secret weapon" addition to your diet, due to the lesser-known, but highly beneficial nutrients they contain. Certain compounds in beets, such as nitrates, betalains, and betaine, can help with oxidative stress, inflammation, cardiovascular health, and cognition. Betalains, which give beets their bright red color, are known to provide a powerful antioxidant and inflammatory effect. Read up on all of the ways beets can improve your health here. The unique texture and color of beets provide a great addition to any meal. We hope you incorporate this lovely root vegetable into your dishes this month, or any time of the year!
Vermont Harvest of the Month is a project of Green Mountain Farm-to-School, Food Connects, and Vital Communities.
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Here is an updated calendar of all changes for the entire season:
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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
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8 B HOME vs.
Fairfax, 4 pm
Cheer 5/6 3-430 pm
Cheer 7/8 Game-
4:30 pm
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5/6 G and 5/6 B @
Highgate,
G: 5pm, B: 6 pm
7/8 G 3-430 pm
7th B 4:30-6 pm
8th B 6-7:30 pm
Cheer 5/6
3:00-5:00 pm
Cheer 7/8
6:15-7:45 @ Complex
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7/8 G and 7 B HOME
vs. Westford,
G: 4 pm, B: 5 pm
5/6 B 6:15-7:15 pm
5/6 G 7:15-8:15 pm
Cheer 5/6 430-6 pm
Cheer 7/8 Game-
3:30 pm
Cheer 7/8 Comp-
630-8 pm @ Complex
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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
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5/6 Games
Boys @ BFA Fairfax,
1 pm
Girls @ City, 9 am
(Fairfield Host)
Cheer 7/8 Comp
Practice
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OPEN DOORS
Session Three:
Monday: (Program will run: 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17)
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Extreme Hip Hop (FULL)
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Drama
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Pottery
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Open Doors Explorers (FULL)
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Wednesday: (Programs will run: 1/15,1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19)
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Magic
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Drama
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Japanese Club (FULL)
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Open Doors Explorers (FULL)
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Thursday: (Programs will run: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20)
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Minecraft (FULL)
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Drama
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Kids on the Move
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Open Doors Explorers (FULL)
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Open Doors still has spots left in Pottery, Drama, Magic, and Kids on the Move!
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MUSIC PRACTICE WITH MR. KELLY
WEEK B 5th and 6th grades
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Full Band
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5th Grade
7:30 - 8:15
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6th Grade
7:30 - 8:15
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6th Grade
7:30 - 8:15
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5th Grade
7:30 - 8:15
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6th Grade
7:30 - 8:15
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Full Band
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5th Grade
8:30 - 9:25
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Lessons
8:15-8:45
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6th Grade
Low Brass
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6th Grade
Trumpets
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Lessons
8:45-9:15
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6th Grade
Percussion
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6th Grade
Alto/Tenor
Saxes
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Lessons
9:30-10:00
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5th Grade
Flutes
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5th Grade Trumpets
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Lessons
10:00-10:30
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5th Grade
Clarinets
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5th Grade
Low Brass
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Lessons
10:30-11:00
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6th Grade
Flutes
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6th Grade
Clarinets
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5th Grade
Alto
Saxophones
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5th Grade
Percussion
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WEEK B 7th and 8th grades
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Lessons
9:30-10:00
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Kiannah P.
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Tomas Z.
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Lessons
10:00-10:30
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Kodee B. &
Anna S.
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Grayson M. &
Charlie L.
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Lessons
11:45-12:15
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Tyler B., Leo M.,
& Emily D.
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Lessons
12:00-12:30
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Evie K., Sam O.,
&Natalie C.
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Lessons
12:15-12:45
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Isaac D. &
Drake R.
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Dakota H.
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Sophie W. &
Angus A.
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Faith M. &
Igz P.
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Lessons
12:30-1:00
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Lionel D.
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Lessons
12:45-1:15
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Alyssa P. &
Mackenzie S.
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Jeremiah W.
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Dylan S. &
Gavin M.
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Jacob S.
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Lessons
1:15- 1:45
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Faith Q. &
Cheyenne C.
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Chris H.
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Kaitlin N.
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Full Band/
Jazz Band
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7th & 8th Grade
2:00-2:45
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7th & 8th Grade
2:00-2:45
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7th & 8th Grade
2:00-2:45
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7th & 8th Grade
2:00-2:45
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7th & 8th Grade
1:00-1:45
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IMPORTANT DATES
JANUARY
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.
Travelers Special Guest - Abenaki Basket Maker (Jesse LeRoque)
Friday, January 10th. 1st at 8:30, 2nd at 10:15, 3rd at 12:00.
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.
Wellness and Food Advisory Meeting
Thursday, January 23rd. 1:00 PM.
Stewardship Meeting
Tuesday, January 28th. 7:30 to 8:30 AM. Location: Professional Library.
FEBRUARY
Puppets in Education Anxiety Program
Tuesday, February 4th. 8:00 AM – 2:00 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
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.
MRUSD Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 19th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: Bellows Free Academy. 71 South Main Street. St Albans
Unified Arts Showcase
Thursday, February 20th. 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Location: Cafeteria, Large Gym.
Winter Break
February 24th through March 2nd.
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January 2-3. Inservice days. No School
January 20. Martin Luther King Day. No School
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January 24 - March 2nd. Winter Break. No School
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Family game day / mini convention at City Hall
on Saturday 1/25
Frozen Ogre will be running Tiny Dungeons
from 10-12 pm so if you are interested,
then please show up!
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
Walking Wednesday
January 8th. 6:45 to 7:30 AM.
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!
or ask Mr. Rich in Explorers!
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