Announcements 10-26-2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26th

LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Dear St. Albans City School Families –   We want to start our letter to you tonight by thanking our families for their continued support in helping us remain safe. We have had many families that kept students home when they were ill and in several cases, when they did have a positive test result, it did not impact the school community. While we did report a Thursday and Sunday positive case that impacted our school community, these were the first in three weeks. We know how hard this is and we want you to know how much we appreciate your willingness to help keep us all safe.  We also know how much we all want life to get back to normal. While we are keeping many of the protocols in place for safety, we hope that the changes we made this year help students feel a little more like normal, while still wearing masks and staying in their pod. Our students, staff and families remain supportive and really good about helping us keep things safe.  November 1st to the 5th is Portfolio Conference Week. November 5th there is no school, and the 1st to the 4th conferences are in the evenings. Last year we offered these conferences as Zoom meetings, and they were very successful. This year we will continue to offer the Zoom option that worked so well last year, and we are offering in person portfolio conferences for families that would really like that option. We know that some of you are in your first or second year with your new team and you may not even have seen your child’s classrooms. We believe we can do this safely if we all follow the School protocols.  When your teachers reach out to offer conference times, you will have the option of in person or Zoom. If you choose in person, we are going to ask that you follow all school protocols. You will enter the building where your child enters each day. If your child is on the second floor, you will need to enter the front door. Once in the building all members of your family must wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth completely. The mask must remain in place even when talking. We have asked that teachers are 6 feet from your family at all times, and that there is only one family in a room at a time. Finally, we ask that families adhere to the schedule and not come early for their meeting. This could create congestion that would not be helpful. We believe this will keep all of us safe, while giving families the option of having an in person experience. Thank you for your continued support throughout this school year. We are looking forward to another successful conference week.  Joan and Stacie

IMPORTANT DATES OCTOBER 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 27TH The weather is expected to be dry, 45 degrees and breezy. This is an invitation to join this week’s Walking/Biking Wednesday. 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 VERMONT STATE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP RACES This past Saturday, a small number of SACS students participated in the State XC Championship races held at the Catamount Recreational Center near Williston. Our students ran hard and well. One of their coaches, Ms. Albrecht, shared photos of the St. Albans City School runners in the boys’ and girls’s races. Link to 15 Pictures. Girls' results Boys' results FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE BOYS SOCCER PICTURES  Athlete parent, Ms. Sarah Brooks, submitted pictures of the fifth/sixth grade boys soccer team participating in several soccer matches. Link to 52 Photos. VOYAGERS 6TH GRADE INDOOR SOCCER P.E. - BRANON This group of students was photographed while they played a vigorous game of indoor soccer during their P.E. class. Link to 15 Pictures. TEACHER TWINS

ATHLETICS Tuesday, 10/26 XC LAST PRACTICE from dismissal until 4:00

WINTER SPORTS SIGN-UPS "The Winter Sports season is fast approaching. For students interested in participating in basketball, cheer, or volleyball, sign-up sheets were distributed on Friday. Students will need to return a physical copy of the Winter Athletics Participation Agreement before participating in winter sports. A printable copy of this agreement can be found on the SACS Athletics page at https://sites.google.com/maplerun.org/sacs-athletics/home. We can also distribute more to the Communities that may need some. Please reach out to Mr. Maher with any questions - rmaher@maplerun.org."

MEALS Link to the Abbey Website with menus BREAKFAST MENU MON 25th TUE 26th WED 27th THU 28th FRI 29th 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 25th TUE 26th WED 27th THU 28th FRI 29th Buttermilk Pancakes Real Maple Syrup Scrambled Eggs Sweet & White Homefries VT Blueberry Cups OR Cheese Pizza OR Egg Salad Sandwich Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Pulled Pork Nachos Garden Salsa Mexicali Corn Rice Pilaf OR Cheese Pizza OR Deli Turkey Sandwich Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Chicken Alfredo Steamed Broccoli Kale Chips Garlic Breadstick OR Cheese Pizza OR Chicken Caesar Wrap Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety 8 Meatball Sub (Beef Meatballs on a Bun) Maple Carrots Baked Beans OR Cheese Pizza OR Chef Salad w/Dinner Roll Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety  Hot Turkey Sandwich Chef's Mashed Potato Seasoned Green Beans 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 OVER THE NEXT THREE DAYS

BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER 25TH - 31ST STUDENT FIRST NAME LAST NAME Alianah Ward Arleigh Favreau Hailey Deso Cecilia Charland Lucas Cunningham Christopher Drown Skyler Bissell L. C. Kassidy Sicard Logan Granger Katherine Mercon Aaliyah Anderson Lilly Dashnaw Cordelia Brooks Serenity McGrail STAFF FIRST NAME LAST NAME Mr. Richard Weisburgh

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.