Announcements 10-8-2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8th

IMPORTANT DATES OCTOBER Fall Break - No School Monday, October 11th.  Walking Wednesday - Link to Schedule and Map Wednesday, October 13th. 6:45 -7:30 AM. Youth Risk Behavior Survey Administered at School, Grades 6-8 Wednesday, October 13th and Thursday, October 14th. Information here. 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. 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.

PICTURES AND NEWS INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS & STAFF WHO BIKE TO SCHOOL As you likely noticed, we have a bike repair stand located next to the flagpole in front of the school. The purpose of the stand is to provide tools for anyone to adjust brakes, tighten pedals to crank arms, raise or lower seats, take off tires etc. One of the most used components of the repair stand is the bicycle pump. It has been broken for a month and people who have tried to inflate tires lost more air than they added. A new pump head has been placed on the pump and the pump handle has been lubricated. It should be possible for you to easily pump up your tires now. MAKERSPACE METAL WALL Ms. Bertucci supervised four makerspace interns as they used magnetized letters, numbers and shapes to invite student creativity on the newly built metal wall in the library. 10-7-2021 USA CADET TRAINING - KITTELL Team USA has a long history of recognizing the service of local military service members. Last year some students trained for a very formal ceremony to place wreaths on the graves of recently deceased former service members. This year, they will do the same. Those students who are interested have volunteered for cadet training by former drill sergeant, and current 7th and 8th grade teacher, Mr. Kittell. The pictures below show this year’s students as they learned how to form up quickly, how to stand properly, how to turn as one and how to march. The first day of learning went well as the students applied themselves with focus.  Link to 13 Pictures. TRIUMPH 6TH GRADE RECESS BASKETBALL - DRAPER Some of the 6th graders enjoyed a game of basketball in the beautiful fall weather. 10-6-2021 Link to 6 Pictures. RENAISSANCE BROOMBALL PE - JARVIS Ms. Jarvis introduced students to broomball in the large gym on Thursday morning, 10-7-2021.

ATHLETICS   10/8 5/6 Girls HOME vs. Swanton 4:00 5/6 Boys HOME vs. Swanton 5:00

MEALS Link to the Abbey Website with menus BREAKFAST MENU MON 4th TUE 5th WED 6th THU 7th FRI 8th 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 4th TUE 5th WED 6th THU 7th FRI 8th French Toast Sticks Real Maple Syrup Scrambled Eggs Sweet & White Homefries Fresh Green Pepper Strips OR Cheese Pizza OR Egg Salad Sandwich Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Beef Nachos Supreme Garden Salsa Rice Pilaf Steamed Broccoli OR Cheese Pizza OR Deli Turkey Sandwich Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce (Ground Beef) Steamed Green Beans Seasoned Corn OR Cheese Pizza OR Buffalo Chicken Wrap Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Grilled Cheese Sandwich Marinara Dipping Sauce Steamed Green Peas OR Cheese Pizza OR Chicken Caesar Salad Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Chicken Patty Sandwich Hand Cut French Fries Maple Baked Beans Kale Chips 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.

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WEATHER TODAY WEATHER OVER THE NEXT THREE DAYS

BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER 4TH - 10TH STUDENT FIRST NAME LAST NAME E. B. Destiny Fletcher Mckenna Adams Grayson Toprani Hunter Croteau G. J. Nakyta Therrien Emily DeMont Guinevere Perry Gio McNally Nellie Smith William Drake Irie Shedd Lucas Lewis Carsyn Levick William Lafountain Korbin Wootton Wesley Jarvis Lydia Beaulieu STAFF FIRST NAME LAST NAME Mr. Gil Cheney

YOUTH RISK BEHAVIOR SURVEY (YRBS) Grades 6-8 Dear Caregivers:   Our school is taking part in the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). This was developed in 1991 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and is sponsored by the Vermont Department of Health and Agency of Education. The YRBS gathers information about health risk behaviors of 6th through 12th-grade students. Schools, communities, and state agencies will use the results of the survey to evaluate programs, plan new programs, and secure future funding. We will administer the survey to our 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students on October 13, 2021, and October 14, 2021. If you would like to learn more about the survey or see a copy it is available to view here. If you do not want your child to participate in the survey, please complete the opt-out form and return it to Kristen Hersey in the School Counselor’s Office. Copies of the opt-out form were mailed home and are also available to download HERE. Forms must be returned by October 12, 2021.

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.