Announcements 3-6-2020

FRIDAY, MARCH 6th

IMPORTANT DATES THIS WEEK 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.

PICTURES & REPORTS CAN YOU GUESS WHO THIS STAFF MEMBER IS?   LINK TO FEATURED ALUMNI CONVOCATION PERFORMANCE TEAM 10 students from St. Albans City School and another two dozen students from St. Albans Town Educational Center, Fairfield Center School and Bellows Free academy gathered at the BFA performance stage on Thursday, March 5th for an all-day workshop. Their goal was to bond together as a team and to brainstorm their performance for the next school year's convocation event. All the students present had some experience with drama, music or dance back at their schools. Check out these pictures from the "getting-to-know each other" segment of the day. LINK TO 60 PICTURES INVESTIGATORS BREAKFAST IN THE CLASSROOM. LINK TO 16 PICTURES TRIPLETS AND TWINS JOKE OF THE WEEK LINK TO VIDEO Sound quality is poor, therefore the subtitles are included

EVENTS & NOTICES SUPERINTENDENT'S LETTER TO EVERYONE ABOUT THE COVID-19 VIRUS The purpose of this letter is to provide you with important information related to COVID-19 and the MRUSD response.  LINK TO LETTER ROSIE'S GIRLS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM For middle school girls and gender non-conforming youth. 6-8th grades. Learn how to use power tools, design and decorate.  LINK TO FLYER with details about dates and times in March, April and May. 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 Although slightly colder than yesterday, it still looks worthwhile heading outdoors for recess.

BREAKFAST MON - 2nd NO SCHOOL TUE - 3rd NO SCHOOL 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 WED - Grapes THU - Clementines FRI - Snap Peas MON - Apples LUNCH MON - 2nd NO SCHOOL TUE - 3rd NO SCHOOL WED - 4th Grilled Cheese  Sandwich  Chicken Noodle  Soup  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar THU - 5th Chicken Parm  Sandwich  Caesar Salad  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar FRI - 6th Parmesan Crusted  Fish Sandwich  Crinkle Cut  French Fries  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar HARVEST OF THE MONTH - MAPLE SYRUP Maple syrup is a staple in Vermont. Most Vermonters are familiar with the sugaring process, or even make their own syrup. It all started with the Abenaki, the indigenous tribe native to Vermont, who used to make maple sugar by placing hot stones into maple sap until the sap reached its boiling point. When it achieved the proper thickness, the syrup was then poured onto the snow to cool into a solid form. These days, the basic sugaring process has not changed, though collection and cooking implements have. Reverse osmosis machines, plastic tubing, and vacuum-pump collection have made sugaring a lot more efficient. In fact, this great little state produces the most maple syrup in the country - generating about 47% of the nation's total supply!

DRAMA Will practice next week Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. OPEN DOORS 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 6th Grade 7:30 - 8:15 5th Grade 7:30 - 8:15 6th Grade 7:30 - 8:15 Full Band Lessons 8:15-8:45 6th Grade Flutes Lessons 8:45-9:15 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 5th Grade  Percussion 5th Grade Alto  Saxophones WEEK A 7th and 8th grades Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Lessons 9:30-10:00 Dakota H. Lessons 10:00-10:30 Jeremiah W. Lessons 11:45-12:15 Chris H. Lessons 12:00-12:30 Dylan S. & Gavin M. Lessons 12:15-12:45 Lionel D. Lessons 12:30-1:00 Jacob S. Lessons 12:45-1:15 Evie K.,  Sam O., & Natalie C. Kaitlin N.  Lessons 1:15- 1:45 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 1:00-1:45

STRING LESSONS WITH MR. CHARPENTIER LINK TO FULL SCHEDULE Week A

IMPORTANT DATES FOR MARCH & APRIL MARCH 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 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.