Announcements 10-19-2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19th

IMPORTANT DATES OCTOBER Walking Wednesday - Link to Schedule and Map Wednesday, October 20th. 6:45 -7:30 AM. MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, October 20th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Location: BFA Library. Zoom Mtg. Link 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. NOVEMBER MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, November 3rd. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Location: Central Office. 28 Catherine St. Walking Wednesday - Link to Schedule and Map Wednesday, November 3rd. 6:45 -7:30 AM. Conferences - No School Friday, November 5th.  MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, November 17th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Thanksgiving Break - No School Wednesday, November 24th - Friday, November 26th.

WALKING WEDNESDAY IS TOMORROW, OCTOBER 20TH The weather is predicted to be dry, cloudy, 50 degrees and with little wind. This is an invitation to join this week’s Walking Wednesday. It still counts if you come by bicycle. The weather should be fine and you can enjoy company while walking/biking. We recommend that if you bike you travel independently.  Even if you don’t want stickers or walking foot trinkets, it would be helpful if you would check in at the front entrance so we know how many people walked and biked to school. Thank you.

PICTURES ADVENTURERS KINDERGARTEN MADE CIDER WITH H.O.P.E. A tradition that was put aside last year is taking place again outdoors and in the HOPE workshop space - cider making. First Mr. Deslauriers and Mr. Hoben gathered four students for a field trip to collect dropped apples from a local orchard for crushing and pressing to make juice. Those apples were trucked back to school, where students have been rinsing them clean and then crushing them in an Amish-made cider press. The kids in the pictures below, took turns on Monday morning (10-18-2021) dropping apples in the crusher while others turned the crushing and pulping machine. When enough apples had been mashed up to fill the tub below, a giant screw and heavy metal plate were used to place tremendous pressure on the crushed apples. Juice was squeezed out of the pulp and onto a platform and waiting container. The juice was then heated up to kill any bacteria in the liquid, and when cooled properly, shared with the students. Ms. Farrell's Adventurers group was very excited about every aspect of the cider makng project. Link to 44 Pictures. TRIUMPH TWINS SURVEILLANCE TESTING Weekly Monday covid testing carries on. These administrators have gotten extremely efficient at the task after multiple weeks of gathering samples. Testing is for staff and students that have agreed to the procedure and are helping the school monitor the health of our school community.

ATHLETICS Tuesday 10/19 XC Meet @ Hard'ack 4:00 (Bus to Hard'ack, departing @ 3:00)(front of the school) 5/6 Girls AWAY vs. Georgia 4:30 (No bus) 5/6 Boys AWAY vs. Georgia 4:30 (No bus)   Wednesday 10/20 NO SPORTS   Thursday 10/21 XC practice dismissal-4:00 5/6 Girls practice 3:00-4:15 5/6 Boys practice 3:15-4:15   Friday 10/22 5/6 Girls HOME vs. SATEC 4:00 (No bus) 5/6 Boys HOME vs. SATEC 4:00 (No bus) Saturday 10/23 XC VT State Championships @ Catamount Outdoor Center (Williston) Athletes should arrive at 10:15 Girls race is at 11:00  Boys race is at 11:40 NO BUS

MEALS Link to the Abbey Website with menus BREAKFAST MENU MON 18th TUE 19th WED 20th THU 21st FRI 22nd 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 18th TUE 19th WED 20th THU 21st FRI 22nd Cheesy Breadsticks Marinara Dipping Sauce Kale Apple Salad OR Cheese Pizza OR Egg Salad Sandwich Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla Garden Salsa Seasoned Black Beans Rice Pilaf OR Cheese Pizza OR Deli Turkey Sandwich Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Hot Ham & Cheese Pinwheels Steamed Carrots Seasoned Green Beans OR Cheese Pizza OR Buffalo Chicken Wrap Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets Homemade Dinner Roll Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges Maple Baked Beans OR Cheese Pizza OR Chicken Caesar Salad Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Homemade Beef Goulash Garlic Breadstick Steamed Corn OR Cheese Pizza OR Deli Ham Sandwich 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 THREE DAYS

BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER 18TH - 24TH STUDENT FIRST NAME LAST NAME Natalie Johnson Oliver Laddison Dominick Solomon Teaghan Stewart Hadlee Brunelle Kamden Muir Carter Smith Kolby Rogers Ellyahna Begnoche Isabelle Cook Jailyn Hoben STAFF FIRST NAME LAST NAME Ms. Melissa Hayden-Raley

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 Your student may be sent home due to symptoms associated with the Vt Department of Health guidance related to COVID-19 that is used statewide. Please provide SACS with any updated phone numbers throughout the year for ease of communication. Returning to school after symptom(s) If symptoms last 24 hrs or more, a negative COVID test, alternative diagnosis from the physician or quarantine for 10 days is required If symptoms last less than 24 hrs, remain home until an additional 24 hrs have passed since the symptom(s) resolved. Feel free to email or call the Nurses with questions.

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.