Announcements 3-8-2022

IMPORTANT DATES MARCH Walking Wednesday. This is the only Walking Wednesday for the March Wednesday, March 9th. Link to Map and Walking Times. MRUSD School Board Meeting Wednesday, March 16th. Meeting Location,  Meeting Agenda 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.  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 DISCOVERY OLYMPICS   The Discovery STEAM Olympics concluded with closing ceremonies on Friday, March 4. Medals were awarded for both the Curling and Hockey events, the National Anthem was played, and all teams were recognized for their hard work and dedication. A special recognition was also made for the most outstanding hockey net design. Throughout the Olympic events, students had extra learning opportunities related to physical science, engineering, and design. When asked about the best part of the Discovery Olympics, students recognized teamwork and fun with friends as their favorite aspects.  TROUT UPDATE FROM TEAM USA - ROULEAU Trout update: the trout are doing well in their second week out of the safety net. You can notice in the video that the fish are facing in opposite directions in the tank. That is because the bubbler produces flows in opposite directions on either side. Brook trout are adapted to swimming or facing upstream of the flow. We are daylighting the tank a few hours a day now trying to imitate what would be going on in their natural habitat as the snow melts and the streams are uncovered with snow and ice. Link to Video Clip  ADVENTURERS WOODLAND ANIMALS A few more pictures from the final projects that were displayed on Friday March 4th. Link to More Woodland Animal Pictures EXPLORERS 1st and 2nd GRADE TRIP TO ECHO A few more pictures from this fabulous field trip.  Students had the opportunity to explore a dinosaur exhibit just like you would find a natural history museum, learn why poisonous dart frogs are not poisonous at ECHO and learn about how pulleys can help you lift heavy objects. LINK to more pictures 7th and 8th Grade Pinewood Derby Link to More Pictures

ATHLETICS VOLLEYBALL PRACTICES AND COMPETITIONS THIS WEEK

YEARBOOK CONTENT Eighth-grade baby pictures and information to go next to portraits are still needed from many students. Share the photos and information directly with Mr. Craib mcraib@maplerun.org or with your teachers who will pass the content on to Mr. Craib. Thank you.

OPEN DOORS SESSION 3 UPDATES Session 3 runs from March 7th-April 14th. MONDAYS: Rock Band-Full Explorers "Puzzle Pals & Games"-Full Dungeons & Dragons-Full Voyagers Art-Limited Spots Available PreK-K Brown Bag Activities-Limited Spots Available Triumph Math-Full TUESDAYS: Social Learning-Full Renaissance Chess Club-Spots Available Discovery Art-Full Majorettes-Full Triumph Math-Full VAST-Full   THURSDAYS: Imagination "Discovery"-Full Social Learning-Full Travelers Cooking-Full Discovery Coding-Spots Available Explorers "Puzzle Pals & Games"-Limited Spots Available Investigators "Arts & Crafts"-Full Dungeons & Dragons-Full VAST-Full   Please contact Margaux Vaillancourt @ mvaillancourt@maplerun.org with any Open Doors questions, thank you.

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. Note: Our cafeteria purchased 250 pounds of ground beef from Choiniere Family Farm and Boucher Meat (Green Mountain cheese) for March. We will be ordering from them every month.   We will be serving up local beef for most of our items for the rest of the year!

WEATHER TODAY WEATHER OVER THE NEXT FOUR DAYS

STOP BY THE LIBRARY TO EXPLORE THE FOLLOWING BOOKS. Discover American history through the lives of 50 inspiring women Women have always been at the forefront of American history―and it’s time to hear their astounding stories! This look into American history for kids is bursting with engaging biographies that explore the lives of these influential women from different backgrounds and a wide array of fields. Discover the amazing women who helped shape America with this exploration through American history for kids. Equal parts picture book biography, inspiring story, and a look at racial diversity in America, It Began with a Page is a gem for any book lover, librarian, or child who dares to dream big. Growing up in California, Gyo Fujikawa always knew that she wanted to be an artist. She was raised among strong women, including her mother and teachers, who encouraged her to fight for what she believed in. During World War II, Gyo’s family was forced to abandon everything and was taken to an internment camp in Arkansas. An important book for all ages, Little Leaders educates and inspires as it relates true stories of forty trailblazing black women in American history. Illuminating text paired with irresistible illustrations bring to life both iconic and lesser-known female figures of Black history such as abolitionist Sojourner Truth, pilot Bessie Coleman, chemist Alice Ball, politician Shirley Chisholm, mathematician Katherine Johnson, poet Maya Angelou, and filmmaker Julie Dash.

BIRTHDAYS MARCH 7th-13th STUDENT FIRST NAME LAST NAME BIRTHDAY Aidan Mossey 3/7 Charlotte Koldys 3/7 Hunter Dumont 3/7 Wyatt Schifilliti 3/8 Xaivyon Pearo 3/8 Camden Martell 3/8 Lily-Marie Campion 3/10 Wyatt Flood 3/10 Owen Muir 3/10 Angel Falcon 3/11 Wynter Tatro 3/11 Maria Elena Zawicki 3/11 Jasmyne Robbins 3/12 Ada Booth 3/12 STAFF FIRST NAME LAST NAME BIRTHDAY Ms. Lawanda Legault 03/08 Mr. Steven Leach 03/10

COVID CLOSE CONTACT LINK - Updated Daily

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!