Announcements 9-9-2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th

IMPORTANT DATES SEPTEMBER MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, September 15th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. 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. 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. Chorus and Dance Performance Thursday, October 21st. 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Location. St. Albans City School Large Gym. Band Concert.  Thursday, October 28th. 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Location. St. Albans City School Large Gym. Walking Wednesday - Link to Schedule and Map Wednesday, October 27th. 6:45 -7:30 AM. 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 ADVENTURERS - FARRELL A yearly SACS Kindergarten learning activity is to have children construct Mat Man -usually with a commercial kit.  The mat man activity helps develop readiness, placement, and sequencing skills. Mastering these abilities and concepts early help children build a foundation for mastering writing skills. Additionally, building mat man promotes body awareness and social and sharing skills. Lately, our teachers have put aside the kit and come up with their own mat man building components. It is safer because students can work at their own desks and don’t share the learning equipment. The components are kept separate and are edible which adds to the enjoyment of making mat man. Once the activity is done, students get to eat what they want of their mat man. Ms. Farrell had students first draw out mat man on a white board. They followed up this task by making mat man out of crackers, pretzels and a few chocolate chips. Check out the pictures taken Wednesday morning, September 8th. Included in the album are some pictures of the class doing a mindfulness and calming activity prior to their construction work. Link to 45 Pictures. NAVIGATORS PREK/K - EMMONS Here are the pictures that Ms. Rie took during our release of three beautiful monarch butterflies that we have been watching grow in our classroom. The children have been amazing safe keepers of the chrysalises. We learned all about the life cycle and the different parts of the butterfly as well. In the end, we released them and wished them well on their long journey to Mexico to hang in the "butterfly trees." Link to 16 Pictures. MISCELLANEOUS PICTURES FROM THE FIRST WEEKS OF SCHOOL Team USA recess time. Students shown who gravitate towards basketball. Triumph PE with Mr. Branon. Students played a version of dodgeball with soft and lightweight balls. USA recess. Four square is hugely popular. Renaissance students love playing kickball. Explorers 3rd grade student at snack time. Explorers 3rd grade at PE with Ms. Jarvis. Running a few laps around the gym to warm up. Students have been assembling outside in front of the school prior to soccer practice.

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

MEALS Link to the Abbey Website with menus BREAKFAST MENU MON 6TH TUE 7TH WED 8TH THU 9TH FRI 10TH LABOR DAY NO SCHOOL 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 6TH TUE 7TH WED 8TH THU 9TH FRI 10TH LABOR DAY NO SCHOOL Tater Tot Nachos Garden Salsa Rice Pilaf Mexicali Corn Chicken Caesar Wrap Cheese Pizza Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Pizza Crunchers Garlic Green Beans Fresh Red Pepper Strips Dinner Roll Deli Turkey Sandwich Cheese Pizza Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Chicken Alfredo w/Pasta Caesar Salad Steamed Broccoli Garlic Breadstick Chef Salad w/Dinner Roll Cheese Pizza Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich Crinkle-Cut French Fries Baked 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 FOR 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 6TH - 12TH STUDENT FIRST NAME LAST NAME Ava Giroux Brohan G. Hudson C. B. Jacob Thompson Emma Richard Bradey Balentine Stephani Oliver Kayli L'Esperance Braden Peters Niah Celestin Patrick DeMont Olivia McGrail Mason Swick STAFF FIRST NAME STAFF LAST NAME None this week

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.