Announcements 2-14-2020

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14th

IMPORTANT DATES THIS WEEK Healthy Hearts Fair. St. Albans and Vermont Residents Welcome. Saturday, February 15th. 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Location: St. Albans City School. Coming to the healthy hearts fair is a great way to spend Saturday morning on a cold weekend day. LINK TO MANY PICTURES FROM LAST YEAR'S EVENT Fundraising Concert and Dinner for Band, Chorus and Orchestra Saturday, February 15th. 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Location: Cafeteria  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

PICTURES & REPORTS PICTURES & REPORTS CAN YOU GUESS WHO THIS STAFF MEMBER IS?   LINK TO FEATURED ALUMNI USA TEACHERS HUMOROUSLY DRAWN BY A STUDENT HOPE CHAIRS TESTED OUT These students tested out the comfort of two wooden folding chairs created by students and staff in the Hands-On- Practical-Education Program. 2-12-2020 VOYAGERS AND DREAMERS READING BUDDIES Ms. Sato's students traveled down from their learning community on the second floor to Mr. Barker's room next to the little gym. Once there, the older students partnered with the younger ones to read books. This short experience happens weekly and is meaningful for both age groups. 2-12-2020  LINK TO 17 PICTURES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING PICTURES Provided by Ms. Beck-Bryant, Open Doors Director and Athletic Director TWINS JOKE OF THE WEEK LINK TO VIDEO 2-14-2020  The sound quality could be better Ms. Laidman and Ms. Mailhotte

EVENTS & NOTICES 5/6 Boys Basketball PICTURE DAY IS HERE! Please remember to wear your jerseys to practice on Friday, February 14th. Be sure to bring your order forms. Coach Levine. HEALTHY HEARTS FAIR AT CITY SCHOOL Local medical specialists come to our school to put on an amazing health and wellness fair on Saturday, February 15th. 9 am to 12:00 pm.  LINK TO HEALTHY HEARTS FAIR FLYER MUSIC DEPARTMENT SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER Event is Saturday, February 15th, 5-7 PM  LINK TO DINNER FLYER CONNECTIONS Join us in making All of February our Kindness Month. Share your classroom kindness in the announcements if you can. For Friday- Greet someone with a handshake FLU SEASON INFORMATION. LINK TO INFORMATION FLYER    All February ST. ALBANS CITY SCHOOL’S 50th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Thursday, February 20th. 5:00 to 7:00 pm. In the Gym.  LINK TO MORE DETAILED INFORMATION 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! 4TH GRADE GIRLS AND THEIR ADULTS TAKE NOTICE - "Celebrate your body" March 11th. 6:00-7:30 PM. St. Albans Town Educational Center (SATEC) LINK TO FLYER

WEATHER This will be an indoor recess day.

BREAKFAST MON - 10th French Toast  Sticks  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese  WG Asst. Cereal  Graham Crackers TUE - 11th French Toast  Sticks  Homemade  Blueberry Muffin  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese WED - 12th French Toast  Sticks  Homemade  Breakfast Round  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese THU - 13th French Toast  Sticks  Danimals  w/granola  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese FRI - 14th French Toast  Sticks  WG Croissant  String Cheese  Whole Grain  Bagel Cream  Cheese On Fridays, the cafeteria will be serving a whole grain croissant with jelly and a cheese stick for Breakfast in the classroom. SNACK WED - Apples THU - Watermelon FRI - Bananas MON - Oranges LUNCH MON - 10th Chili Cheese  Dog (Chili,  Cheese & Hot  Dog on a Bun)  Roasted Sweet  Potato Fries  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar TUE - 11th Beef Nachos  Supreme  Garden Salsa  Rice Pilaf  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar WED - 12th Homemade  Blueberry  Pancakes  Real Maple Syrup  Twin Sausage  Links  Sweet & White  Homefries  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar THU - 13th Oven Roasted Hot  Turkey Sandwich  Chef's Mashed  Potato  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar FRI - 14th Cheesy Ravioli  Bake  Garlic Breadstick  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar LOCAL BEEF MONTH Local beef will be served twice per week during February. Check out this LINK TO A 3.5 MINUTE VIDEO about where our beef comes from. We visited the Choiniere family farm in 2016 and filmed their healthy dairy and beef cows.

ATHLETICS Here is an updated calendar of all changes for the entire season: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BtPBMIt3d_aHZwdQx-zoC2E8-sxSpj9R/edit February 14  5/6 G 3-4:15 pm 5/6 B 4:00-5:15 pm 15  5/6 Games Girls @ Grand Isle, 8 am & 9 am Boys @ GEMS, 12 pm End of season OPEN DOORS OPEN DOORS Session 3 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 ALL Session Four Open Doors programs are full. Acceptance letters for Session 4 will go out the week of March 9! Monday: (Program will run: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13) Extreme Hip Hop (full) Drama (already enrolled) Open Doors Explorers (two slots open) Pottery (full) Wednesday: (Programs will run: 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15) Dungeons and Dragons (full) Drama (already enrolled) Open Doors Explorers (full) Thursday: (Programs will run: 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16) Minecraft (enrolled by waitlist) Drama (already enrolled) Kids on the Move Open Doors Explorers (two slots open) Raider Majorettes (full)

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 FOR FEBRUARY AND MARCH FEBRUARY 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 Young Blades Banquet Wednesday, February, 19th. 5:00 to 8:00 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 Renaissance Winter Culminating Event. Ecybermission projects will be presented. Thursday, February 20th. 12:30 to 1:30 PM. SACS 50th Birthday Celebration Thursday, February 20th. 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Location: Cafeteria, Large Gym. Winter Break February 24th through March 2nd.  MARCH Holiday.  Town Meeting Day. No School Tuesday, March 3rd.  MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, March 4th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: Central Office. 28 Catherine  Street. St. Albans Special Olympics for Children ages 2-7. With and without intellectual disabilities. Saturdays, 10:00 to 11:00 AM. March 7th - April 11th. Location: BFA.  LINK to INFO. Triumph & Voyagers Field Trip to Jay Peak for Skiing Monday, March 9th. 7:40 AM to 4:00 PM. Transportation: Bus Stewardship Meeting Tuesday, March 10th. 7:40 to 8:30 AM. Location: Professional Library. Walking Wednesday Wednesday, March 11th. 6:45 to 7:30 AM.  Celebrate your Body for 4th Grade Girls. Learn about puberty, hygeine, emotions Wednesday, March 11th. 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Location. St. Albans Town Educational Center SACS BAND Concert Tuesday, March 17th. 5:30 to 7:30 PM.  MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, March 18th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: St. Albans City School Library Stewardship Meeting Tuesday, March 24th. 7:40 to 8:30 AM. Location: Professional Library. Inservice for Teachers and Staff. No School Friday, March 27th.