MONDAY, MAY 24th
LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Dear St. Albans City School Families, We want to first thank you for your support and understanding throughout this year. We are coming into the final few weeks, and we have some news to share with you. Your children have been amazing this year. They have worked with us to not only make the COVID changes we had to implement work, but also give us feedback on which of these changes they would like to see remain as we go beyond COVID. Over the next few weeks we will hold some important and fun end of the year events. Because of COVID regulations, we have to modify and limit them. We are going to celebrate each of our grades that are moving on to a new learning community or on to High School. Our celebrations will follow all guidance for COVID so that we continue mitigating risks. Prior to the final 8th grade celebration, our 8th grade will be having a trip with all of their teachers, planned as a beach day. Our 8th grade graduation celebration will be June 9th from 6:00-7:00 in the front of the school. Students will be under a tent and families will be in the parking lot with lawn chairs. We will have more details out about how that will work. Earlier that day, Wednesday June 9, we will have rehearsal from 10:00-noon with a BBQ lunch and yearbook signing. We are looking forward to having our 8th grade together to celebrate the end of their school career at St. Albans City School. Tuesday, June 8th, we will have a Virtual PLP night where our 8th grade students will share their PLP speeches. More details will be provided by the 7-8 teams. June 3 - 8th Grade Trip USA June 7 - 8th Grade Trip Ren Our 7th grade will get the opportunity to go on the bike trip that they missed at the end of their 6th grade year. This year it will look a little different. They will be going with all of the teachers on their team, and only the students in 7th grade on their team. Each team will go on a separate day. June 10 - Ren 7th grade Bike Trip June 11 - USA 7th grade Bike Trip Our 6th grade will also be going on the bike trip this year. As with 7th grade, they will be going with the teachers on their teams on different days. June 3 - Triumph 6th grade Bike Trip June 4 - Voyagers 6th grade Bike Trip June 7 - Incredibles 6th grade Bike Trip June 8 - Discovery 6th grade Bike Trip Our 3rd grade will be moving to a new 4-6 team next year, so they will have a special day with their teachers. They will go to Hard’ack in the morning then hike back to the pool for lunch and a pool party. June 7 - Travelers 3rd grade Trip June 8 - Explorers 3rd grade Trip June 10 - Imagination 3rd grade Trip June 11 - Investigators 3rd grade Trip Our Kindergarten will be going to Cioffi park for field days and special treats. Today they are working on a special video to celebrate “Riding into First Grade”. June 7- Navigators Field Days June 8 - Dreamers Field Days June 11 - Adventurers Field Days We have focused our energy on providing a closing experience for each of our students that are moving to a different team next year. Individual teams will create other special moments. These are the school-wide moments that we wanted to make you aware are being planned. June 14th is the last full day of school. On the evening of the 14th we will hold an outdoor Open House from 5:00-6:00 for students and families that are stepping up or moving back from Virtual Academy. We thought it would be helpful for families to meet their team before the summer. Then on Tuesday, June 15th, we will have a half-day Step Up Day for students that are stepping up to a new Learning Community (into grades K, 1, 4, 7) or returning from Virtual Academy. Start time will be as usual, and buses will leave school at 10:15 to bring students home and pick ups will be from 10:20-10:30. Next week we will share information about the Summer Camp opportunities we are offering. We will be running 3 different sets of Camps spanning all age levels beginning July 6th and going to August 12th - each runs 2 weeks. The camps will run Monday- Thursday from 8:00-12:00. We will offer bussing, breakfast and lunch. Our hope is that every child can find a camp that will give them a special summer experience. We hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather - our school has really taken advantage of being outdoors this week. Joan and Stacie |
IMPORTANT DATES MAY Bicycle Helmet Giveaway Monday, May 24th. 7:20 to 8:00 AM. Location: Flagpole in front of School.
Wednesday, May 26th. Outdoors. Signup for activity is no longer open. Families with Kindergarten students 9-10:30. Families with 1st-3rd grade students 11-12:30 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 Trip USA Thursday, June 3rd. Triumph 6th grade Bike Trip Thursday, June 3rd. Voyagers 6th grade Bike Trip Friday, June 4th. Navigators Field Days Monday, June 7th. Travelers 3rd grade Trip Monday, June 7th. Incredibles 6th grade Bike Trip Monday, June 7th. Dreamers Field Days Tuesday, June 8th. Discovery 6th grade Bike Trip Tuesday, June 8th. Explorers 3rd grade Trip Tuesday, June 8th. 8th Grade Trip Renaissance Monday, June 7th. 8th Grade PLP Night via Zoom Meeting Tuesday, June 8th. 6:00 PM. More details will be provided by the 7-8 teams. 8th Grade Graduation Rehearsal Wednesday, June 9th. 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon. With Lunch and Yearbook Signing. 8th Grade Graduation In-Person and Outdoors Wednesday, June 9th. 6:00 - 7:00 PM. Location. Front of School. Students under a tent. Families in lawn chairs in the parking lot. Details to follow. Imagination 3rd grade Trip Thursday, June 10th. Renaissance 7th Grade Bike Trip Thursday, June 10th. Adventurers Field Days Friday, June 11th. Investigators 3rd grade Trip Friday, June 11th. USA 7th Grade Bike Trip Friday, June 11th. High School Graduation Saturday, June 12th.
Last Full Day of School Monday, June 14th. Outdoor Open House: for students and families that are stepping up or moving back from Virtual Academy. Monday, June 14th. 5:00 - 6:00 PM Step-Up Day: for students that are stepping up to a new Learning Community (into grades K, 1, 4, 7) or returning from Virtual Academy. Tuesday, June 15th. Start time as normal. Buses leave school at 10:15 AM to bring students home and pick ups will be from 10:20 - 10:30 AM. 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.
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SPORTS THIS WEEK  |
INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINE FOR 12-15 YEAR-OLDS
Here are details about COVID -19 zoom events with Vermont pediatricians. Dr. Tracy Tyson from our medical center, NMC, is a participant in one of the events.
The 12-15 year-old family engagement evenings are now posted on the website: https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19/vaccine/about-covid-19-vaccines-vermont Two more meetings are available for participation: May 23rd and May 26th.
What You Need to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines and Kids from the Vermont Department of Health, the Vermont Child Health Improvement Project and the Vermont Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Pfizer BioNTech Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers (EUA) - FDA's Emergency Use Authorization for use in individuals 12 years of age and older. |
FREE BIKE HELMETS Ride your bike or skateboard safely with a helmet. On Monday, May 24th, a limited number of free helmets will be available to students that need and will use them. There will be a table of helmets set up near the flag pole at the front of the school from 7:20 to 8:00 AM. Officer Cadorette will be there to hand out the helmets and help students adjust them to fit correctly. There are four styles and two sizes available. One is a BMX-style helmet. | ||||
PICTURES VOYAGERS TRAIL WORK Team Voyagers spent many hours on Friday, May 21st hauling wood chips to lay down on the wetland and woodland trails. More than six yards of wood chips were kindly donated to the school and a lot of hauling and carrying was required to get them where they needed to go. The Voyagers have focused on the wetlands for years now through waves of students and some teacher changes too. However, throughout it all, Ms. Bashaw has guided the work and learning processes in that wild land. The wetlands and trails are great venues for learning at our school. Link to Pictures. BASEBALL GAME PICTURES Link to Pictures. Courtesy of Ms. Beck Bryant. 5-17-2021 SOFTBALL WARMUP AND GAME PICTURES Link to Pictures. Courtesy of Ms. Beck Bryant. 5-17-2021 ADVENTURERS KINDERGARTEN - FARRELL This is a picture of Ms. Farrell’s students showing the letters they wrote to the Governor, School Board and St. Albans City School Administrators asking for additions to the playground. They want to make it possible for their wheelchair-using classmate to enjoy swings and slides just as they do. They demonstrated empathy and excellent writing skills for such young students. 5-21-2021 OPEN DOORS - DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS Ms. Vaillancourt’s group of after-school students enjoyed playing dungeons and dragons outdoors near the cafeteria. 5-18-2021 | |||||||
St. Albans City School Kindergarten Registration For the next school year Who: All children born in 2016/17 When: Open now How: Call Wendy Trainer at 527-0565 ext. 3781 |
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BREAKFAST | ||||
MON 24th | TUE 25th | WED 26th | THU 27th | FRI 28th |
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 24th | TUE 25th | WED 26th | THU 27th | FRI 28th |
Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets Oven Crisp Tater Tots Steamed Green Beans Or Chef Salad w/Dinner Roll Dinner Roll Veggie Sticks Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety | Beef Burrito Mexicali Corn Garden Salsa Or Chicken Salad Sandwich Veggie Sticks Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety | Remote Learning | 7 Turkey Apple Cheddar Panini Roasted Sweet Potato Fries Cranberry Sauce Or Chicken Caesar Salad Dinner Roll Veggie Sticks Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety | Pancake Griddle Sandwich Mini Hash Browns Maple Carrots 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. | ||||
BIRTHDAYS MAY 24TH - 30TH
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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. |
