Announcements 9-22-2020

 TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2020

IMPORTANT DATES OCTOBER Picture Days. Details to be posted later. Tuesday, October 6th-Monday/Tuesday student pics Wednesday, October 7th-Remote only student pics Thursday, October 8th-Thursday/Friday student pics MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, October 7th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: Central Office 28 Catherine St. St Albans Board Room   Fall Break - No School Monday, October 12th.   MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, October 21st. 6:00 to 9:00 PM   September 7th - Labor Day September 8th - School Started October 12th - Fall Break

PICTURES MAKING APPLESAUCE WITH MOSS AND FICKEN This year there has been a good crop of apples in the school’s orchard. One classroom group chose to organize a cooking project using a few of those apples. Link to 40 Green Group Pictures Link to 12 Blue Group Pictures The students and Ms. Moss went out to the orchard Ms. Moss taught students how to pick apples without damaging the trees They cored and sliced the apples Everyone had a chance to taste the raw apples which were very firm and tart. Ms. Moss put the sliced apples into a crock pot for hours. The softened apples were then put through a fruit and vegetable mill. Everyone tasted the tart natural applesauce that resulted from their work. HISTORY OF THE SACS ORCHARD For those of you who may be interested in the history of our apple orchard, check out this webpage. It explains how students from five to seven years ago planted the apple and pear trees that are now bearing fruit. You may want to also check out this Link to short orchard planting video from 2013. RENAISSANCE - SCIENCE Ms. Loucy walked students through the scientific learning process with the help of cellophane “fish”. The “fish” appeared to reflect your mood or personality by changing shape depending on some factor, likely hand temperature. Students were asked to change the temperature of their hands by running them under cold water or rubbing their hands together. They could then check to see if the shape of the fish changed depending on that change. They were tasked with coming up with other questions they could answer using the fish. Link to 20 Pictures DISCOVERY  Blue-group Discovery students in Ms. Kutka’s, Lucas’, Murphy’s and Hartman’s groups were photographed engaged in a variety of activities. Ms. Kutka introduced her students to each other in a unique way by playing a game that involved people stepping forward briefly if they had had similar experiences to those mentioned by the teacher (grown up with brothers, liked sports, wore certain types of clothes, experienced certain emotions, etc.). Ms. Lucas worked on math understanding and skills. Ms Murphy had her students get online to use an assessment program. Ms. Hartman taught the students basic music knowledge and skills using a pattern of sounds created with their hands and an empty cup. Link to 46 Pictures Extra. Discovery 5th Grade Recess Picture ADVENTURERS - FARRELL Ms. Farrell’s kindergarteners practiced their writing skills on cafeteria trays covered with shaving cream. You can see from their body language that this was a joyful experience. Friday afternoon, September 18th. Link to 10 Pictures

MENU BREAKFAST Mon, 21st Tue, 22nd Wed, 23rd Thu. 24th Friday, 25th Breakfast Round  or  Whole Grain Bagel and Cream Cheese WG Asst. Cereal  Animal Crackers  or  Whole Grain Bagel and Cream Cheese Remote learning Breakfast Round  or  Whole Grain Bagel and Cream Cheese WG Asst. Cereal  Animal Crackers  or  Whole Grain Bagel and Cream Cheese LUNCH Mon, 21st Tue, 22nd Wed, 23rd Thu. 24th Friday, 25th Chicken Patty  Sandwich and Oven Crisp Tater Tots and Baked Beans  or Chef Salad and a Dinner Roll or Tossed Garden Salad w/Cheese  Dinner Roll Macaroni and Cheese and Maple Carrots and Garlic Breadstick or  Deli Ham & Cheese Sub and Green Pepper Strips  or  Sunbutter & Jelly  Sandwich Remote learning Chicken Patty  Sandwich and Oven Crisp Tater Tots and Baked Beans  or Chef Salad and  Dinner Roll or Tossed Garden Salad w/Cheese and Dinner Roll Macaroni and Cheese and Maple Carrots and Garlic Breadstick or  Deli Ham & Cheese Sub and Green Pepper Strips  or  Sunbutter & Jelly  Sandwich

WEATHER EXPECTED FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK

CUSTODIAN POSITION AVAILABLE St. Albans City School is seeking to hire an experienced, self-directed individual to join our Second Shift Facility Team.  This person must have a keen eye for detail, be mechanically inclined, able to maneuver up to 40 pounds, and possess knowledge in the following:  Commercial Floorcare, Institutional Building Sanitation, and Disinfection, Composting, Recycling, Operation of Industrial Equipment, Commercial Lawn Care, Glass Care, Building Security, and minor Building Maintenance and Repairs.  In addition, this position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, and flexibility to shift tasks easily.  The preferred candidate will be responsible for leading a 3 to 4 person team, making sure the assignments are completed satisfactorily, and will report directly to the Facility Manager.  Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal/communication skills. Knowledge of OSHA Regulations a plus. Excellent Benefit Package EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE City School is looking to fill Educational Support Personnel (ESP) positions.  Qualified candidates must be collaborative team members and have a passion for children.  Individuals will work with research-based intervention strategies and support differentiated classroom settings to meet the needs of our students.  Behavior management skills and knowledge of Conscious Discipline is a plus.  Ability to support students in feeling as if they belong and are held accountable.  Associates Degree or equivalent. Contact Stacie Rouleau at srouleau@maplerun.org or call 527-0565 ext 3799.