Announcements 5-12-2021

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12th

IMPORTANT DATES MAY Used Sports Equipment Exchange for Kids' gear.  Supervised by Mr. Sam Brown & Ms. Michelle Quinn. Show up to donate or pick up items. Saturday, May 15th. 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Location. St. Albans City School Parking Lot. MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, May 19th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Zoom Meeting link at https://www.maplerun.org/o/mrusd/events when available. Golden Dome Book Award Vote - Last Day to Vote Voting takes place this spring, beginning April 30th and ending Friday, May 28th. Old, Torn, or Faded American Flags Wanted for Proper Retirement. Bring to Team USA. Turn in by Friday, May 28th. Memorial Day - School Closed Monday, May 31st. JUNE MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, June 2nd. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Zoom Meeting link at https://www.maplerun.org/o/mrusd/events when available. 8th Grade PLP Night via Zoom Meeting Tuesday, June 8th. 6:00 PM. 8th Grade Graduation - In-Person and Outdoors - In Front of the School. Details later. Wednesday, June 9th.  6:00 PM. High School Graduation Saturday, June 12th Step-Up Day. This is a half-day. End of the school year for 2020/21 students. Tuesday, June 15th. Inservice Day for Teachers and Staff Wednesday, June 16th. MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, 16th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Zoom Meeting link at https://www.maplerun.org/o/mrusd/events when available. June 15 - Half Day of School/Step-Up Day.

SPORTS THIS WEEK Please check the online calendar for the most up-to-date schedule.

PICTURES MAP MAKING - OPEN DOORS - VAILLANCOURT Students in Ms. Vaillancourt’s Open Doors group made maps. 5-10-2021  Link to 5 Pictures. SACS TREE FROG This gray tree frog was spotted by Mr. Marrin on the school property near our building. 5-11-2021   The frog is similar to one photographed by Mr. Frank Pelkey three years ago in the bus loop rain garden. “A relatively large frog species, the gray treefrog (Hyla versicolor) is mainly pale to dark grey, with dark grey, brown or green pigmentation on its dorsal surface (2). The upper surface of the body also features a unique blotchy pattern (2) (3), whose appearance is often compared to encrusting lichen (3). There is a conspicuous white spot beneath each eye (2) (3), and a dark stripe extends from the rear of the eyes to the front of the legs. The gray treefrog typically inhabits moist woods and forests which are close to appropriate breeding areas including freshwater ponds, puddles, bogs, swamps and marshes (1) (3) (4). During hibernation and rest, this species hides underneath tree bark, leaves, rotten logs, and in tree hollows and stumps (1) (4). When it is newly metamorphosed, the gray treefrog usually remains close to the forest floor, and moves up into the forest canopy as it ages (3). A highly adaptable species, the gray treefrog may also be found around farmland and suburban areas (4)”. Reference for this writeup. CHICKEN DUST BATHS For those students and staff members heading out to see the chickens, you may wonder why our chickens like to fluff their feathers in dust and dirt. Here is an answer: “A chicken dust bath helps to remove excess oil, as well as external parasites like lice, fleas, and mites. A dirt bath also maintains the water-resistance of the outer feathers of a chicken. Dust bathing is an important part of keeping chickens healthy and clean.” Reference.

MEALS
BREAKFAST
MON 10th	TUE 11th	WED 12th	THU 13th	FRI 14th
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 10th	TUE 11th	WED 12th	THU 13th	FRI 14th
Meatball Sub (Beef Meatballs on a Bun) Maple Glazed Sweet Potato Steamed Green Peas  Or  Chef Salad w/Dinner Roll Dinner Roll Veggie Sticks Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety	Nachos Supreme Mexicali Corn Or Deli Turkey Sandwich Veggie Sticks Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety	Remote Learning	Macaroni and Cheese Steamed Green Beans Dinner Roll Or Deli Ham Sandwich Veggie Sticks Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety	Oven-Baked Fish Sticks Dinner Roll Crinkle-Cut French Fries Or Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap 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.

WARMER WEATHER IS ARRIVING SOON

BIRTHDAYS MAY 10TH - 16TH STUDENT FIRST NAME LAST NAME Bentley Mullican Andon Martin-Barratt Grace Rylee Draper Alyssa Payne Devyn Coolum Shanya Hemingway Arya Dearmin Laurel O'Keefe Brianna Chaplin Ella LaForce Serenity Patterson Gavin Rouse STAFF FIRST NAME LAST NAME Shelley Nadeau Lisa Cain Kaeley Bachand Gina LeBlanc Shawna Bolio Macy Dupont Paula Beaudoin

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 are 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.