| IMPORTANT DATES MARCH VFW & USA Patriotic Art Contest. Link to Information Art Due Wednesday, March 31st. APRIL MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, April 7th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Zoom Meeting link at https://www.maplerun.org/o/mrusd/events when available. In-service No School Friday, April 16th. Spring Break No School Monday, April 19th - Sunday, April 25th. MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, April 21st. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Zoom Meeting link at https://www.maplerun.org/o/mrusd/events when available. |
PICTURES EXPLORERS 1ST GRADE LITERACY PROJECT - LEVINE, DEDIOS It is always exciting when the pattern of classroom learning is changed up with a guest literacy teacher like Ms. Levine. She has already gotten to know many of the 1st graders in Explorers through small group work but on this occasion, she addressed the whole classroom through a multi-day literacy and art lesson focusing on acceptance and inclusion. Ms. Levine read a beautifully written and illustrated e-book located on her phone called “All are Welcome” by Alexandra Penfold (Author), Suzanne Kaufman (Illustrator). Ms. Levine had a cool way of connecting that phone to the overhead projector so that students could easily see the images from anywhere in the classroom, and she could zoom in on various pictures or written lines in the book. New words were learned along the way. After finishing the book Ms. Levine and Ms. Dedios brought out paper, paint, and small mirrors to help students see themselves and create accurate self-images. Paints were supplied for each child to select and match their skin color in their portraits and colored paper was provided so that students could cut out and paste on “hair” that matched their own. This lesson in inclusion was inspired by Ms. Koski's similar instructive work. She is one of the PreK teachers here. It will take at least one more class session to finish the overall project. Link to 46 Pictures. OPEN DOORS FOR 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS A new period of open doors began recently with 7th and 8th graders returning to school on their “remote learning” days for an hour of physical activity in the large gym. During this Open Doors session, floor hockey is the sport bringing students together for a calorie-burning workout and social time. Check out these 28 Pictures from Thursday morning, 3-25-2021. INVESTIGATORS 2ND GRADE i-READY WORK - MUIR This group of students was working silently and diligently on i-Ready this past Thursday morning, 3-26-2021. Link to 22 Pictures. INVESTIGATORS 3RD GRADE WRITING CLASS - BOUDREAU Students were engaged in a substantial writing task in Ms. Boudreau’s classroom when these 7 photos were taken. They were also pleased to show all of the good work they were doing in their writing packets. 3-25-2021 BREAKFAST IN THE CLASSROOM Meals are the only indoor times that students can briefly remove their masks, and only if they remain quiet and separated from each other. As soon as students arrive they are offered breakfast in the classroom. Those that have completed eating their breakfast in the classroom, or who come to school already fed, can take part in an array of free time options until learning time begins. These pictures were taken in Mr. Muir’s Investigators classroom. 3-25-2021 | ||||||||||||
8TH GRADE BABY PICTURES This week is the last call for baby pictures of 8th-graders. It is not a requirement but something fun to see in the yearbook. About ⅓ of 8th-graders have submitted a picture. Send your digital image to Mr. Craib at mcraib@maplerun.org or bring the picture in to school. Turn it over to a teacher who will give it to Mr. Craib for scanning and immediate return. Thank you. |
OUTDOOR CO-ED VOLLEYBALL We are going to offer outdoor volleyball as a co-ed sport for 5th-8th graders this Spring. please email Ms. Stephanie Beck-Bryant at sbeck@maplerun.org if you are interested in participating. BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL We are starting to get a count of students interested in playing baseball and softball this season. Both sports will be offered to 5th-8th graders after the April break. If you are interested in baseball or softball, please email Ms. Stephanie Beck-Bryant at sbeck@maplerun.org. |
MEALS | ||||
BREAKFAST | ||||
MON 29th | TUE 30th | WED 31st | THU 1st | FRI 2nd |
Fruit Filled Muffin Assorted 100% Juice Milk Variety OR Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese Assorted 100% Juice Milk Variety | Breakfast Round
Assorted 100% Juice
Milk Variety
OR Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese Assorted 100% Juice Milk Variety | Remote Learning | WG Iced Honey Bun
Assorted 100% Juice
Milk Variety
OR Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese Assorted 100% Juice Milk Variety | Blueberry Nutri
Grain Cereal Bar
OR Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese Assorted 100% Juice Milk Variety |
LUNCH | ||||
MON 29th | TUE 30th | WED 31st | THU 1st | FRI 2nd |
Cheeseburger Oven Crisp Tater Tots Or Chef Salad w/Dinner Roll Dinner Roll Veggie Sticks Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety | Turkey Nachos Supreme
Mexicali Corn
Or Deli Ham Sandwich Veggie Sticks Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety | Remote Learning | Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce
(Ground Beef)
Steamed Green Beans
Steamed Corn
Or Chicken Caesar Salad Dinner Roll Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit | Oven Baked Fish Sticks
Oven Crisp Tater Tots
Steamed Green Peas
Dinner Roll
Or Deli Turkey Sandwich Veggie Sticks Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety |
Please advise us if special meal accommodations are required for allergens or other special dietary needs. | ||||
EXTENDED LIST OF NEW BOOKS TO CONSIDER READING. Link to the list of books highlighted in previous announcements. |
WEATHER TODAY WEATHER EXPECTED FOR THE REMAINING SCHOOL DAYS THIS WEEK |
BIRTHDAYS MARCH 29TH - APRIL 4TH
If your name is not here and it should be, then please contact Mr. Craib at mcraib@maplerun.org |
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL (ESP) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY St. Albans 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. |
