TUESDAY, MAY 4th
IMPORTANT DATES 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. 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. Use this link to email Mrs. Levine and let her know that you would like to participate. Link to the full list of Golden Dome Award books and new library books to read 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 Graduation Wednesday, June 9th High School Graduation Saturday, June 12th MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, 16th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Zoom Meeting link at https://www.maplerun.org/o/mrusd/events when available. |
SPORTS THIS WEEK Please check the online calendar for the most up-to-date schedule.  |
PICTURES AND NEWS ARBOR DAY APPLE TREE - TEAM USA An apple tree was planted in our orchard by USA students on Friday, April 30th, 2021. First, a little backstory is needed about our orchard. In 2013 St. Albans City School decided to establish an orchard next to our gardening spaces. 7th and 8th Graders from Renaissance and USA dug holes and planted apple and pear trees that they hoped would provide fruit for 2013 kindergarteners to harvest in their final years at school. That wish came true earlier than anticipated with small harvests possible from 2016 onwards. Orchard planting videos from 2013 2- minute long video (a good one to watch) In 2015 students from Team Discovery planted an additional five apple trees at the western end of the bus loop. These bore fruit in 2019 and 2020 although one tree died for unknown reasons and another was slightly damaged with a weed whacker. These pictures show the trees being planted by our first farm to school coordinator, Ms. Heather Smith, the tree supplier, and the 2015 Discovery Students. On Tuesday, April 27th, 2021, a number of Team USA students removed the dead apple tree and dug the hole needed to accommodate a new apple tree. On Friday, April 30th, 2021, St. Albans City Mayor Tim Smith and City Tree Warden, David Southwick, joined St. Albans City School 8th grade students and teachers, Jeff Rouleau and Rusty Branon to plant a Sweet Sixteen apple tree. This new tree was paid for with an Arbor Day grant that Mr. Southwick applied for on behalf of the City and School. Students learned the history of Arbor Day from Mr. Southwick, Mayor Smith, and Mr. Rouleau. They also learned how to prepare the site for the tree with a Vermont Organics soil amendment and how to care for the tree over time. Link to 12 Pictures from the planting. Mr. Southwick told a story about how, as a 5th grader over 50 years ago, he helped plant trees on Arbor day with his father. He still feels pride in that work. In his current position, as a tree custodian for the City, he oversees the care of over 1700 trees with more trees planned for planting. He noted that all the students who took part in the orchard plantings at City School over the years can feel a sense of ownership and pride in their work. Thanks to their digging and planting contributions, generations of future St. Albans City School students will be enjoying apples and pears grown right here on the property. 
ROLLER SCOOTER BASKETBALL - JARVIS Ms. Jarvis created a fun and challenging game of basketball while seated on roller scooters. Students had to pull themselves forward with their feet while trying to gain control of the ball and make shots. The activity required considerable use of all muscles. Core muscle strength was definitely helpful for any sustained participation. The Pictures came from Discovery, Voyagers, and Triumph 5th graders. There are two 7 second long video clips in this photo set that give a good idea of what the action was like. Link to Pictures and Video Clips. April 29th and May 3rd.  |
SESSION FOUR - OPEN DOORS Link to Enrollment SiteMay 3rd - June 3rd, Monday and Thursday - 2:30-4:00 pm. Programs are offered for your child twice per week on Monday AND Thursday, with an exception for 7th and 8th -grade, where it will be offered only on the day they attend in-person classes. There is NO bussing. At dismissal of the actual program (at 4 pm), there will be a staggered release of students at the following locations: Treasure Hunters: Bus loop Dungeons and Dragons: Front door Fun Spins!: Bus loop Movie Education: Front door VerMoney: Front Door (FULL) Raider Treasure Hunters (1st-3rd)- You will be a part of a treasure hunting team looking for hidden treasure, clues, and hidden locations. You will practice using GPS coordinates, geocaching, map reading, scavenger hunting, and metal detecting. Good walking shoes will be required for each session. (FULL) Dungeons and Dragons (2nd-4th)- Explore the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons in this peer-taught program. Peer mentors will introduce younger players to some of the exciting characters, locations, creatures, and magical elements useful for creating your own epic, adventure-filled D&D tales. Ongoing adventures along with map making will be the focus. *Adult supervision provided* Fun Spins (4th-8th)- See worlds on your bike. Enjoy your friends! We will begin slowly but then venture out around the town if the weather allows. When it rains we will cover maintenance and share fun videos of biking around the world. VerMoney (5th-8th)- One of the best things we can do for young people is to give them the skills and knowledge they will need in life, including financial literacy. Teaching students financial concepts early can positively influence how they manage their finances throughout their lives. This curriculum helps young people reflect on the differences between wants and needs and engages them in making choices about money. Movie Education (5th-8th)-What kind of movies do you like? Animated? SciFi? Sports? Super Heroes? We got it! What do you like in a movie? Storyline? Special effects? Soundtrack? In Movie Open Doors, we will learn about what goes into making a movie, character development, the history of the film industry, and - of course - watch some classics! Grab a seat, grab some popcorn, and come join us for a festival of film at Movie Open Doors! Acceptance letters and details will be emailed to the email address provided, the Friday prior to the start of the session. Masks must be worn at all times! |
7/8 MIDDAY OPEN DOORS - SESSION THREE We are beginning to offer midday Open Doors for our remote 7th and 8th graders to engage in physical activity and social engagement. These programs will be offered on days opposite of in-person learning. The schedule will look as follows: INDOOR SOCCER Indoor Soccer (7th/8th Grade)- We will work on the basic skills of indoor soccer. Students can practice their hand at soccer while building on essential principles, such as teamwork, communication, agility, and coordination in open play. Monday/Tuesday group 9:50 AM check-in then play from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Thursday/Friday group 9:50 AM check-in then play from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM There is no transportation for these activities. Daily attendance will be taken. These programs will begin on Monday/Tuesday, May 3rd/4th for green day students and Thursday/Friday, May 6th/7th for blue day students. The program will run until June 3rd. Entrance/Exit: Entrance and exit will only be at the Gym doors. Masks must be worn at all times. A snack will be provided. |
WEATHER TODAY WEATHER EXPECTED FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK |
BIRTHDAYS MAY 3rd - MAY 9th
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GOLDEN DOME AWARD BOOKS 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! Link to the full list of Golden Dome Award books and new library books to read |
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. |
