Announcements 9-16-2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th

COVID Update September 15, 2021 Dear St. Albans City School Families, Today we received information indicating that two members of our school community has tested positive for COVID 19.  As part of our Health and Safety measures, we are having all unvaccinated students who may have been in close contact with this individual remain home until all quarantining requirements have been met. We have communicated with the affected students/staff via email or phone about their quarantine requirements.  If you have not been contacted you or your children are not a close contact and you do not need to quarantine at this time.   We encourage all staff, students, and families to follow all the necessary COVID guidelines (wearing masks, staying home when sick, physical distancing, and handwashing) and communicate with one of our nurses if you or your children might have symptoms or have tested positive with COVID-19.    We appreciate everyone’s understanding and support. Joan and Stacie

IMPORTANT DATES SEPTEMBER Vaccine Clinic for students and adults 12 and older. Pfizer  Wednesday, September 22nd. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Location: St. Albans City School Large Gym. Picture Days - For students and staff members Tuesday, September 28th, and Wednesday, September 29th.  09/28/2021 09/29/2021 Tuesday  Wednesday Discovery (4-6) Triumph (4-6) Explorers (1-3) Travelers (1-3) PreK/Kindergarten Emmons  Ross  Dedell   Brogle   Borch  Koski  Kindergarten Lawyer  Dupont Farrell  USA (7-8) Renaissance (7-8) Incredibles (4-6) Investigators (1-3) Voyagers (4-6) Imagination (1-3) Kaleidoscope  OCTOBER Walking Wednesday - Link to Schedule and Map Wednesday, October 6th. 6:45 -7:30 AM. Fall Break - No School Monday, October 11th.  Walking Wednesday - Link to Schedule and Map Wednesday, October 13th. 6:45 -7:30 AM. Walking Wednesday - Link to Schedule and Map Wednesday, October 20th. 6:45 -7:30 AM. Walking Wednesday - Link to Schedule and Map Wednesday, October 27th. 6:45 -7:30 AM. Patriots Pen Writing Contest Due Date. Sunday, October 31st. Link to more information about the contest. 1 Walking Wed. Vaccine Clinic 2 3 6 Labor Day 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 Vaccine Clinic 23 24 27 28 29 30 1 4 5 6 Walking Wed. 7 8 11 Fall Break 12 13 Walking Wed. 14 15 18 19 20 Walking Wed. 21 22 25 26 27 Walking Wed. 28 29 Link to the full 2021/2022 School Year Calendar

PICTURES SPANISH LANGUAGE CLASS - LEVINE Some of the older students have elected to take a demanding online Spanish class. They meet three times per week. Here of pictures of them learning the language individually and in small groups. Link to 15 Pictures. 9-15-2021 USA 7TH GRADE ART - MARTINSON Students developed tracing and drawing skills using transparent paper and images on their laptop screens. Link to 17 Pictures.   9-15-2021 USA 8TH GRADE SCIENCE - ROULEAU Mr. Rouleau is working hard to enhance students' understanding of how to use scientific methods to gain knowledge. He also wants to help students understand how to evaluate information with a scientific eye. Before proceeding, he checked to see what they already knew about the scientific method with a quick written evaluation. This showed him and his students where to focus their learning in the next few days. Along with the discussion of science on Wednesday, Mr. Rouleau talked with students about career interests and how these can change over time as unexpected opportunities present themselves.  Link to 9 Pictures.  9-15-2021 USA 7TH GRADE DRUMMING - KELLY Mr. Kelly has a great deal of experience with percussion instruments. His students benefit from that extensive background and tend to learn a skill like drumming quickly when working with him. 9-15-2021

ATHLETICS Link to Athletics Website with information, signup forms, and calendar.

MEALS Link to the Abbey Website with menus BREAKFAST MENU MON 13TH TUE 14TH WED 15TH THU 16TH FRI 17TH WG Iced Honey Bun OR Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Homemade Fruit Filled Muffin OR Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Breakfast Round OR Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Nutri Grain Cereal Bar String Cheese OR Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety  WG Asst. Cereal Graham Crackers OR Whole Grain Bagel Cream Cheese Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety LUNCH MENU MON 13TH TUE 14TH WED 15TH THU 16TH FRI 17TH Meatball Sub (Beef Meatballs on a Bun) Oven Crisp Tater Tots Baked Beans Deli Ham Sandwich Cheese Pizza Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Thai Noodle Salad w Chicken Steamed Broccoli Homemade Zucchini Bread Square Buffalo Chicken Wrap Cheese Pizza Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Macaroni and Cheese Mashed Sweet Potato Steamed Green Peas Deli Turkey Sandwich Cheese Pizza Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Oven Roasted Hot Turkey Sandwich Chef's Mashed Potato Turkey Gravy Steamed Carrots Cranberry Sauce Chicken Caesar Salad Cheese Pizza Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Hot Ham & Cheese Pinwheels Marinara Dipping Sauce Seasoned Green Beans Tuna Salad Sandwich Cheese Pizza Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Please advise us if special meal accommodations are required for allergens or other special dietary needs.

WEATHER TODAY WEATHER OVER THE NEXT FOUR DAYS

COVID 19 PRECAUTIONS Stay home if:  You are sick, or exhibit any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19:  Fever (100.4), cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose, lack of smell/taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, muscle aches, headache You are currently in quarantine or believe to have been in close contact with a person positive with COVID-19 If you are waiting for the results of a COVID-19 test When in doubt, keep your student home and give us a call in the nurse's office with questions. 802-527-0565 #3 on the main menu Symptoms Your student may be sent home due to symptoms associated with the Vt Department of Health guidance related to COVID-19.  A negative COVID-19 test/quarantine may be required prior to returning to school.  Please provide SACS with any updated phone numbers throughout the year for ease of communication.

BIRTHDAYS SEPTEMBER 13TH-19TH STUDENT FIRST NAME LAST NAME N. B. Elijah Garcia S. L. Arabella Hood Tatum Zeno Gavan Fish S. B. Elice Willett Davion Jones K. G. Aubree Patterson Mercedes Thompson STAFF FIRST NAME LAST NAME Marie Bourdeau

NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION?   Have you recently moved or changed your phone number? Please be sure and update your student's information that we have on file. To update, let us know by calling the school at 802-527-0565 and we will send you a new verification form. Please remember to sign the form so that we can make the change in our system.

Educational Support Personnel Jobs Open at St. Albans City School If you love working with kids and need a job with benefits during school hours (7:25am to 2:55pm) then please consider applying to join the staff at St. Albans City School. We have openings for people who are good at collaborating with team members and who enjoy children. An ability to support students in feeling that they belong and are held accountable is what we are looking for in our staff. We will help you with the paperwork involved in becoming employed.  Contact Stacie Rouleau at srouleau@maplerun.org or call 527-0565 ext 3799 Substitute Teacher Employment Not sure if five days a week is right for you?  Consider adding your name to our substitute list.  Although there are no benefits associated with this position, you do get to choose when and how often you would like to work. Contact Jen Seymour at 527-0565, ext. 3736 and she can walk you through the process.