Announcements 11-11-2021

IMPORTANT DATES NOVEMBER 7th & 8th Graders Attend Veterans Day Celebration Thursday, November 11th. Parade 10:30. Ceremony at 11:00 AM.  School-Wide Spirit Week: Dress in your Favorite Sports Team Clothing Monday, November 15th.  School-Wide Spirit Week: Pajama Day Tuesday, November 16th. School-Wide Spirit Week: Wacky Wednesday Wednesday, November 17th. MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, November 17th. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Location: St. Albans City School. Large Gym. School-Wide Spirit Week: Hat/Crazy Hair Day.  Thursday, November 18th. Sports Participation Forms Due to Athletic Director, Mr. Maher by Friday, November 19th.  Practices Begin for Winter Sports Monday, November 22nd.  Zoom Meeting Link. Winter Sports informational meeting for parents/families Monday, November 22nd at 6:00pm. Zoom Meeting Link. Meeting ID: 995 5181 0351 Passcode: u54V5X School-Wide Spirit Week: Raider Day: Wear white and blue. Friday, November 20th. Picture Retake Day Monday, November 22nd. 9:00 to 10:00 AM. Location: Professional Library. Thanksgiving Break - No School Wednesday, November 24th - Friday, November 26th. DECEMBER Walking Wednesday - Link to Schedule and Map This is the only Walking Wednesday for December. Wednesday, December 1st. 6:45 -7:30 AM. MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, December 1st. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Location: Central Office 28 Catherine Street, St. Albans. Board Room. MRUSD Board Meeting Wednesday, December 1st. 6:00 - 9:00 PM.  Vaccine clinic for children.   Tuesday, December 7th.  Location: St. Albans City School. Details later. A second vaccine clinic is planned for January 4th. Winter Break - No School Thursday, December 23rd - Friday, December 31st, 2021.

PICTURES TEAM USA VETERANS BREAKFAST Team USA once again provided a free meal for any veterans and their close family members the day before veterans day. LINK TO 44 PICTURES Due to covid restrictions, the food and coffee were served using an outdoor drive-through system. Cars pulled up at the Big Gym entrance and students handed veterans bagged donuts and hot cups of coffee. Numerous components of the veterans' breakfast were orchestrated by the 7th and 8th grade USA students. They organized donations of food and beverages from local businesses,, made many directional signs, planted many small USA flags around the breakfast site, set up a food tent and tables, and stood at corners to direct veterans to the right spot at school. Whenever veterans appeared, students thanked them for their service. Ms. Lawyer’s Navigators classroom made cards and thank you notes that were stapled to the food bags that were handed out. They also stood outside and waved to the visiting veterans. INVESTIGATORS 2nd GRADE BOWLING - WIGHT PE teacher, Ms. Wight, helped these young students develop their bowling techniques and knowledge. They took turns either knocking the pins over with a light-weight rubberized bowling balls or setting the plastic pins up for other students to knock down.  Link to 22 Pictures. 11-9-2021 VOYAGERS MUSIC - HARTMAN Ms. Hartman had her students compose their own music using online software created by Classics for Kids. Link to site for composing. After they selected a variety of whole, half, or quarter notes, they could get the software to play the music. They were able to share it with their neighbors or Ms. Hartman. Their work sounded good and encouraged them to learn more about composing music. Link to 28 Pictures. DISCOVERY TWINS INVESTIGATORS 3RD GRADE NOODLE TAG - JARVIS Just before PE class ended, Ms Jarvis asked students to play a game of tag using shortened pool noodles. Students had a blast running around and tagging each other or helping tagged participants to unfreeze for further activity. Link to 12 Pictures. 11-9-2021

SACS GRADES 7-8 TEAMS WILL BE ATTENDING  THE VETERANS DAY PARADE AND CEREMONY ON THURSDAY

QUESTIONS ABOUT COVID VACCINATIONS FOR CHILDREN? The following is a link to zoom meetings for Parents to have conversations about COVID 19 Vaccinations for children.  It is sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics.   http://www.aapvt.org/news/join-us-conversation-about-covid-19-vaccines-children

WINTER SPORTS PRACTICES BEGIN SOON Practices for Winter Sports will begin on Monday, November 22nd. Please return all sign-up forms by Friday, November 19th. A Winter Sports informational meeting will take place on Monday, November 22nd at 6:00pm. Thank you!  Zoom Topic: St. Albans City School Winter Sports Informational Meeting Time: Nov 22, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99551810351?pwd=VUJ6WnNmN2NBNVY1NGNUNnRxRkRRQT09 Meeting ID: 995 5181 0351 Passcode: u54V5X SIGN UP INFORMATION "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." All forms for students looking to participate in a winter sport will need to be in by Friday, November 19th Link to COVID-19 guidelines for Winter Sports Vaccines Masks Spectators Locker Rooms

PICTURE RETAKES Picture Retake Day Monday, November 22nd. 9:00 to 10:00 AM. Location: Professional Library Please call Margaux Vaillancourt @ 802-527-0565 to sign up for retakes or to get your picture taken if you missed picture day. Every student and staff person needs to have their picture taken regardless of whether or not prints are wanted for purchase. Photos are needed for school record-keeping purposes. If you are getting pictures retakes you MUST bring in the originals and $5.00 Link to Form for Retakes https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RxWKr8DPZcFmP7lXw_ofciCjdOGuU1E2/view?usp=sharing

It’s Spirit Week @ SACS!!! (November 15th-19th) Daily Prizes to the classes with the most spirit! Culminating with a school wide popcorn party! Monday:  Dress in your favorite team! (Patriots, City School, Red Sox, etc…) Tuesday:  Time to stay comfy! It’s pajama day! Wednesday:  Wacky Wednesday Thursday: Hat/Crazy Hair Day! Friday: RAIDER DAY!  Wear your blue and white!!!!

MEALS Link to the Abbey Website with menus BREAKFAST MENU MON 8th TUE 9th WED 10th THU 11th FRI 12th Iced Breakfast Bun Bagel w/ Cream Cheese Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Homemade Blueberry Muffin Bagel w/ Cream Cheese Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Chocolate Chip Breakfast Round IW Bagel w/ Cream Cheese Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Blueberry Nutri Grain Bar Mozzarella String Cheese Bagel w/ Cream Cheese Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Cinnamon Toast Crunch BP Graham Crackers Bagel w/ Cream Cheese Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety LUNCH MENU MON 8th TUE 9th WED 10th THU 11th FRI 12th Dress Your Own Hot Dog Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges Baked Beans Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Chicken Caesar Wrap Cheese Pizza Beef Nachos Supreme Garden Salsa Rice Pilaf Steamed Corn Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Ham & Cheese Croissant Cheese Pizza General Tso Chicken Veggie Fried Rice Steamed Broccoli Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Deli Turkey Sandwich Cheese Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich Marinara Dipping Sauce Steamed Green Peas Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Chef Salad w/Dinner Roll Cheese Pizza Homemade Shepherd's Pie (Ground Beef, Corn & Mashed Potato) Seasoned Green Beans Garlic Breadstick Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit Milk Variety Fruit & Yogurt Parfait w/Granola Cheese Pizza Please advise us if special meal accommodations are required for allergens or other special dietary needs.

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The Test to Stay Program (Link to FAQs) Who: Unvaccinated, asymptomatic students who have been exposed to COVID at school. Where: Starting Wednesday 11/3, testing will be conducted behind the district central office (28 Catherine St.), on Market St. in St. Albans.  When: 6:30-7:30am on weekdays only How to participate: 1. Fill out the consent form:  2. Fill out the Simple Reports Link  3. Wait for a notification that your student is a close contact. 4. Go to the testing site for the remainder of your 7 day quarantine window (not including weekends)-refer to the dates provided to you by school. If your student receives: A negative result: they can return to school for that day, and continue to quarantine outside of school. Please realize that you must test each morning to attend that day. A positive result: they have tested positive for COVID and must quarantine. You will be contacted with next steps about testing and your quarantine timeline. All students (positive or negative results) must continue to quarantine outside of school. If your child develops symptoms at any point, inform the school, seek a PCR test right away and keep your child at home and away from others.

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.

BIRTHDAYS NOVEMBER 8TH - 14TH STUDENT FIRST NAME LAST NAME N. A. Beckett Nicholls Cierra Heath Jayden Lancto-Jackson Renick Charland Alora Temple Alan LaRose Haley Parker Trey Corriveau Amelya Bachelder Jazmyn Oliver Carmella LaRock Emmet McElwain Robin Limbu Paisley Paquette STAFF FIRST NAME LAST NAME Ms. Jessica Lawlor

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.