Announcements 3-9-2020

MONDAY, MARCH 9th

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. 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. LINK TO MEETING TIMES AND MAPS Celebrate your Body for 4th Grade Girls. Learn about puberty, hygiene, emotions Wednesday, March 11th. 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Location. St. Albans Town Educational Center

PICTURES & REPORTS CAN YOU GUESS WHO THIS STAFF MEMBER IS?   LINK TO FEATURED ALUMNI DISCOVERY CULMINATING EVENT 2-21-2020 These pictures are of the impressive tri-fold poster board science presentations and problem-solving group presentations to an audience of other students, family members, and staff.  LINK TO 43 PICTURES  TRIUMPH FUN FRIDAY LAWS OF MOTION PROJECT 3-6-2020 6th graders built a chain reaction machine using 500 dominoes.  They were learning about Newton's Laws of Motion.  LINK TO 20 SECOND LONG VIDEO.            LINK TO ANOTHER SHORT VIDEO. TRIUMPH FUN FRIDAY STRUCTURE PROJECT 2-21-2020 Before the break Triumph students were given the object to create marshmallow and toothpick structures to compete in various categories (greatest height, greatest area etc.). Here are some pictures from that task.  LINK TO PICTURES INCLUSION DAY This day occurs on the first Wednesday of March each year. This year it took place the day we got back from our winter break. Here is a short video story on Channel 22 BFA's celebration of that day. One of BFA's inclusion team's goals is to make people aware of how offensive the "R" word is. Check it out. Former St. Albans City School students appear in the story.  https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/video/spread-the-word-day-promotes-inclusion-for-people-with-disabilities/4378515/  TWINS

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 MUSIC SPIRIT WEEK We will have a Music Spirit week March 16th-20th. During the week, we encourage all to dress for decades of music.  Teachers, please take pictures to share with Mr. Mitch Craib and Mr. Craib will also try to come around and take pictures.  Sample 1960s PICTURES FROM LAST MARCH Monday- 16th- The 50's Tuesday- 17th- The 60's and 70's Wednesday- 18th- The 80's Thursday- 19th   The 90's Friday- 20th- The 2000's 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 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.

WEATHER It should be an excellent day to get outside for some exercise.

MEALS MAPLE FEST WEEK BREAKFAST MON - 9th French Toast  Sticks  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese  WG Asst. Cereal  Graham Crackers TUE - 10th French Toast  Sticks  Homemade  Blueberry Muffin  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese WED - 11th French Toast  Sticks  Homemade  Breakfast Round  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese THU - 12th French Toast  Sticks  Danimals  w/granola  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese FRI - 13th French Toast  Sticks  Whole Grain  Donut  Whole Grain  Bagel  Cream Cheese SNACK  MON - Apples LUNCH MON - 9th BBQ Pulled Pork  Sandwich  Roasted Sweet  Potato Fries  Maple Dill Carrots  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar TUE - 10th Maple Garlic  Glazed Chicken  Rice Pilaf  Dinner Roll  Daily Soup  Fresh Fruit &  Veggie Bar WED - 11th French Toast Sticks Real Maple Syrup Scrambled Eggs Sweet & White Homefries Daily Soup Fresh Fruit & Veggie Bar THU - 12th Macaroni and Cheese Maple Muffins Daily Soup Fresh Fruit & Veggie Bar FRI - 13th Buffalo Chicken Dip w/Chips Mixed Greens w/Maple Vinaigrette 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 There will be practice this 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 B 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 Low Brass 6th Grade Trumpets Lessons 8:45-9:15 6th Grade Percussion 6th Grade Alto/Tenor Saxes Lessons 9:30-10:00 5th Grade Flutes 5th Grade Trumpets Lessons 10:00-10:30 5th Grade Clarinets 5th Grade Low Brass Lessons 10:30-11:00 6th Grade Flutes 6th Grade Clarinets 5th Grade Alto Saxophones 5th Grade Percussion WEEK B 7th and 8th grades Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Lessons 9:30-10:00 Kiannah P. Tomas Z. Lessons 10:00-10:30 Kodee B. & Anna S. Grayson M. & Charlie L. Lessons 11:45-12:15 Tyler B., Leo M., & Emily D. Lessons 12:00-12:30 Evie K., Sam O., & Natalie C. Lessons 12:15-12:45 Isaac D. & Drake R. Dakota H. Sophie W. & Angus A. Faith M. & Igz P. Lessons 12:30-1:00 Lionel D. Lessons 12:45-1:15 Alyssa P. & Mackenzie S. Jeremiah W. Dylan S. & Gavin M. Jacob S. Lessons 1:15- 1:45 Faith Q. & Cheyenne C. Chris H. Kaitlin N. 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 B

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, hygiene, 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.  APRIL Walking Wednesday Wednesday, April 1st. 6:45-7:30 AM. LINK TO MEETING TIMES AND MAPS MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, April 1st. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: Central Office, 28 Catherine St. Adventurers, Dreamers, Navigators Field Trip to the Flynn Theater Tuesday, April 7th. 8:15 AM to 12:00 PM Travelers Field trip to the Flynn Theatre Tuesday, April 7th. 8:30 to 11:30 AM. Transportation: Bus Drama Performance - Wizard of OZ for Students and Staff Thursday, April 9th. 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Location: Large Gym Drama Performance - Wizard of OZ for Families Friday, April 10th. 6:00 to 7:30 AM. Location: Large Gym Drama Performance - Wizard of OZ for Families Saturday, April 11th. 2:00 to 3:30 PM. Location: Large Gym Pre-K Conference Week April 13th - April 17th. MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, April 15th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: Fairfield Center School. K-8 Conferences - No School Friday, April 17th. Spring Break - No School Monday, April 20th - 24th.