WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7th
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL April 6, 2021 Dear St. Albans City School Families, This week we will have beautiful spring weather, and our teachers are making the most of it, having students outdoors for various activities. This is also a week when many of our school staff are getting our second vaccine. Today that impacted many staff members, yet with tremendous support and flexibility, we were able to adequately and safely staff our school today. Yesterday we sent home Chromebooks so that we could be prepared in case we did not have the staff to open today. We are so glad that we were able to make today happen. We still have two more days this week that can get impacted, and we will do everything we can, as we did today, to make in-person learning possible. Next week we have our Learning Showcases. These will be offered at various times to maximize family involvement. We will not have school next Friday, April 16th, and then April Break is April 19th-23rd. We will see students again on April 26th. When we return on April 26th we will begin mandatory state testing. The first week is Science for grades 5 and 8. May 3rd we start Math testing and the last week, May 10th is Literacy. Our 7th and 8th-grade students will remain in hybrid mode through the state testing weeks. All virtual students grade 3-8 will also participate in state testing. After testing we will be waiting for state guidance and watching the local COVID numbers to make any further decisions for 7th and 8th-grade students. As we know more, we will share that with you. Thank you, as always, for your patience and support. Joan and Stacie |
IMPORTANT DATES APRIL Spring Sports Meeting with Families on Zoom. Wednesday, April 7th. 5:00 PM. Link to Zoom Meeting 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. MAY MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, May 5th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Zoom Meeting link at https://www.maplerun.org/o/mrusd/events when available. MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, May 19th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Zoom Meeting link at https://www.maplerun.org/o/mrusd/events when available. Memorial Day - School Closed Monday, May 31st. |
SPORTS We have a spring sports zoom today (Wednesday) evening at 5 pm for all families of those interested in baseball, softball and volleyball. Here is the link for the meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89070260499?pwd=c2ZLVW5BeFZqdHI2SWVtNlpvWWtHZz09 SACS will offer "Open Field" afternoons to play catch and work on minor fundamentals for softball and baseball beginning April 12th. Here is first three weeks of Spring sports |
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BREAKFAST | ||||
MON 5th | TUE 6th | WED 7th | THU 8th | FRI 9th |
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 5th | TUE 6th | WED 7th | THU 8th | FRI 9th |
Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets Oven Crisp Tater Tots Steamed Carrots Or Deli Turkey Sandwich Veggie Sticks Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety | Buffalo Chicken Dip w/Chips Steamed Green Peas Strawberry Cup Or Deli Ham Sandwich Veggie Sticks Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety | Remote Learning | Chili Cheesy Pasta Steamed Broccoli Warm Black Beans Or Chicken Caesar Wrap Veggie Sticks Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety | Pancakes Real Maple Syrup Maple Glazed Sweet Potato 4 Sausage Links Or Chef Salad w/Dinner Roll Dinner Roll 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. | ||||
GOLDEN DOME AWARD BOOKS It is recommended that students read at least five of the year's nominated titles before voting. Our SACS library has multiple copies of most of the books on this year’s list, so be sure to check them out today! Voting takes place this spring, beginning April 30th and ending May 28th. We will have a virtual celebration to vote and discuss all of the books we have been reading this year! Use this link to email Mrs. Levine and let her know that you would like to participate, connect, and vote for your favorite Vermont Golden Dome Book Award nominee! Here is a sampling of the 17 books on the list. Link to the full list of Golden Dome Award books and new library books to read | |
 | Leaving a possible war behind is easy, but leaving Baba, Issa, and everything Jude knows is hard. This great story is written in verse! Through Jude’s eyes, readers see firsthand what it is to leave behind one’s beloved home and family, as many refugees do every single day. Young readers will laugh with Jude, cry with her, and root for her every step of the way. A beautiful, powerful, and important book for all readers. |
 | Runaway sisters Viji and Rukku quickly discover life on the streets is dangerous. Fortunately, the girls find shelter - and friendship - on an abandoned bridge that’s also the hideout of Muthi and Arul. Making a living scavenging the city's trash heaps is the pits, but the kids are now the bosses of themselves, no longer dependent on untrustworthy adults. When illness strikes, Viji must decide whether to risk seeking help from strangers or to keep holding on to their fragile, hard-fought freedom. |
 | If you have ever looked up at the night sky and wondered: What does it all mean? How does it all work? And what is my place in the universe? Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry will give you a basic knowledge of the major ideas and discoveries that help scientists think about the universe. If I’ve succeeded, you’ll be able to stun your parents at the dinner table, impress your teachers, and stare up at the stars on cloudless nights with a deeper sense of both understanding and wonder. |
BIRTHDAYS APRIL 5th - 11th
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FOOD PURCHASE BENEFIT RELEVANT TO ALL OUR STUDENTS’ FAMILIES The State of Vermont will soon begin issuing food debit (P-EBT) cards for Vermont families. These cards can be used to purchase food in grocery stores, convenience stores, online retailers, and farmers' markets where 3SquaresVT (SNAP) benefits are accepted. St. Albans City School, being a Universal Meals Site, automatically entitles all of our families to receive these cards. The first round of benefits (from September 2020 to February 2021) is expected to be mailed to your home in mid-April. Benefits for March -June 2021 are expected to be issued in July 2021. For more information and updates on these cards, check out the link below. We will notify you in our Announcements of any updates we receive. |
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. |
