Announcements 3-18-2022

IMPORTANT DATES MARCH ECHO Field Trip: Imagination 2nd and 3rd Grade Friday, March 18th. Ski Trip/Winter Field Trip.  Voyagers. Permission and Assumption of Risk forms Must be Completed. Tuesday, March 22nd.  Inservice for Staff - No School Friday, March 25th.  Introduction to Instruments for 4th Grade Tuesday, March 29, 8–9:30AM  The 7th and 8th-grade concert and jazz bands will be performing a live concert for each of the 4th-grade classes, to introduce to them all of the instruments they may choose from in our beginning band. Before the end of the school year, all 4th-grade students will have the opportunity to try the beginning band instruments and decide which one they would like to play next year in 5th grade! Live Band Concert Thursday, March 31, 6:30-7:30PM  Grades 7/8 report time is 6:00PM Grades 5/6 report time is 6:15PM Our first band concert in over two years - don’t miss it! Open to the public, no entry fee. Patriotism Contests (Art contest grades 1-8, National Anthem singing contest for ages 6 - 16). Entry deadline: Thursday, March 31st. Link to More Information. Questions and entries can be directed to jcioffi@maplerun.org APRIL Ski Trip/Winter Field Trip.  Discovery. Permission and Assumption of Risk forms Must be Completed. Tuesday, April 5th.  Walking Wednesday. This is the only Walking Wednesday for the April Wednesday, April 6th. Link to Map and Walking Times. MRUSD School Board Meeting Wednesday, April 6th. Meeting Location,  Meeting Agenda MRUSD School Board Meeting Wednesday, April 20th. Meeting Location,  Meeting Agenda Vermont Maple Festival Youth Talent Show - Link to Application Form Saturday, April 23rd. Location: City Hall. Main Street St. Albans.

PICTURES MAPLE SAP COLLECTION Students working with Mr. Hoben traveled to the north end of the school property and the southern end of the cemetery to collect sap from small and large maple trees. That sap is being accumulated in a big tank next to the sugar house. The sap will be boiled and much of the water evaporated off. Link to 22 Pictures. RECESS It was warm and wonderful to be outside on Thursday. The tetherball was reinstalled and new gaga balls were placed in the pits. Please make sure those balls remain there for everyone to use. Thank you. The pictures below are of Triumph students. Here is a link to Incredibles students enjoying recess in the same location. CAFETERIA USE BY 7TH & 8TH GRADERS After the cafeteria was off-limits for two years for mealtime use, the 7th and 8th graders finally got to enjoy a meal there on Thursday, 3-17-2022. THE CHICKENS WERE POPULAR WITH STUDENTS ON THURSDAY NAVIGATORS PREK - ROSS Ms. Ross took her group to the little gym for some fun time tossing items. Ms. Wight had arranged eight stations for the children to rotate around while improving their throwing skills.  DRESSING IN GREEN Many people wore green on Thursday. Some were photographed. 3-17-2022

ATHLETICS Sign-Ups for 7th/8th Baseball, 7th/8th Softball, and 5th-8th Track & Field are now open. Sign-Ups are due by Friday, April 1st. The spring sports season will begin on Monday, April 4th. All students need to complete the Athletics Participation Agreement to participate in school sports. Please reach out with any questions. If you are interested in joining these sports, then please read and sign the ATHLETICS PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT. Thank you. The schedule below will be updated regularly. This week's schedule (March 14th-18th) is solid. The following weeks' schedules may change.

MEALS Link to the Abbey Website MARCH BREAKFAST LUNCH Please advise us if special meal accommodations are required for allergens or other special dietary needs.

WEATHER TODAY WEATHER OVER THE NEXT FOUR DAYS

BIRTHDAYS  MARCH 14TH - 20TH STUDENT FIRST NAME LAST NAME BIRTHDAY Izabelle Boutah 03-15 Huy Chau 03-15 Wayne Wescott 03-16 Destiny Rouleau 03-16 Adriana Sanchez 03-17 Jacob Haskins 03-17 Jude Sato 03-17 Aria Hamlin 03-18 J. L. 03-19 Liam Rabidoux 03-20 Liliana Sterling 03-20 STAFF FIRST NAME LAST NAME BIRTHDAY Mr. Michael Jetter 03/16 Mr. Jeffrey Rouleau 03/20 If a name has been omitted that should be listed, then please contact Mr. Craib at mcraib@maplerun.org with the person’s name and birthday.

YEARBOOK CONTENT IT IS THE LAST DAY FOR SUBMITTING YOUR VOTE TO THE SUPERLATIVES LIST IN THE YEARBOOK 8th-Graders, Please complete your voting form for the superlatives to go in the yearbook. USA superlatives form Renaissance superlatives form Also, if you have not submitted the information to go next to your yearbook portrait, please do so. Thank you. Portrait information wanted Please send to Mr. Craib immediately. The window is fast closing for submission of baby pictures.

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CONSENT FOR COVID-19 TESTS AT SCHOOL   Families,    With the ever-changing COVID-19 requirements, testing is more widely available to our community. In the event your student may need a COVID-19 test while at school, your consent is required. You may provide your consent by filling out this form.     https://forms.gle/NcqgdjsYBkjZasdt9   If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to either of the nurses related to testing requirements/quarantines. MKane@maplerun.org or KRaleigh@maplerun.org   Thank you!