Announcements 4-11-2022

IMPORTANT DATES APRIL Conferences. No School Friday, April 15th. Spring Break - No School April 18th - 22nd.  MRUSD School Board Meeting Zoom Meeting Link 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. MAY Walking Wednesday.  Wednesday, May 4th. Link to Map and Walking Times. MRUSD School Board Meeting. Zoom Meeting Link Wednesday, May 4th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Meeting Location,  Meeting Agenda Green-up Day for Collecting Trash. Link to Flyer about the event. Saturday, May 7th.  Walking Wednesday.  Wednesday, May 11th. Link to Map and Walking Times. Walking Wednesday.  Wednesday, May 18th. Link to Map and Walking Times. MRUSD School Board Meeting. Zoom Meeting Link Wednesday, May 18th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Meeting Location,  Meeting Agenda Walking Wednesday.  Wednesday, May 25th. Link to Map and Walking Times. Memorial Day - No School Monday, May 30th.

PICTURES 6TH GRADE INCREDIBLES LITERACY - COUTTS Sixth graders are working really hard on their historical fiction book projects. Many students are building a part of the setting from the book Freedom Crossing in Minecraft! Others are creating board games!  Link to 6 Pictures. NAVIGATORS PRE-K READ ALOUD - ROSS Ms. Ross read a riveting story about a grumpy goat. Link to 12 Pictures. Additionally, here is a short video clip of how this classroom group reminds themselves of daily social expectations. On student points out the desired actions on a list while Ms. Ross and the students read and recite them. Link to 35 second video clip.  KEYBOARD TIME WITH MS. CAMERON MUSCENTE For the last few years most music instruction has taken place in the classrooms throughout the school building. On Thursday, April 7th, the group pictured below got their first taste of music in the actual “music room”. During one portion of their time there, Ms. Cameron-Muscente settled students around the perimeter of the room at keyboards. Each student wore headphones so they could hear the music they were making while not disturbing others. Students seemed to be quite interested in experimenting with these instruments. BITS AND BYTES STEAM CAFE REPORTED ON IN THE MESSENGER Link to article. ADVENTURERS EXERCISE PRIOR TO MORNING MEETING Students and staff danced and moved to the video, Ah Yay. Link to 3:45 Minute Video Here are Ms. Koski’s students doing the pretzel just before sitting down for their morning meeting. 4-7-2022 TRAVELERS AT THE ECHO CENTER Ms. Culligan shared these photos of some of the Travelers during their recent field trip Thursday, April 7th. VOYAGERS 5TH GRADE ART - MONTGOMERY Students were photographed as they made clay creations in Ms. Monty’s classroom. 4-8-2022 Link to 23 Pictures. TWINS

UPDATE ON OPEN DOORS SIGN-UPS **Programs run from 2:45pm-4:00pm and ALL pickups are out front.** **This session runs from May 2nd-26th***

ATHLETICS The spring sports season began on Monday, April 4th. Please reach out with any questions.  Athletic Director, Robbie Maher. rmaher@maplerun.org Link to the Full Season Baseball & Softball Competition Schedule posted on April 4th Link to the Track and Field Competition Schedule posted on April 4th As always, practice and game schedules can change on short notice Track and Field Practice Schedule this week Monday, Wednesday from 5:15-6:30

MEALS Link to the Abbey Website APRIL 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 BETWEEN APRIL 11TH - 24TH STUDENT FIRST NAME LAST NAME BIRTHDAY Asher Ellis 04/11 Bentley Hamilton 04/12 L. S. 04/12 Parker Eveleth 04/13 Kholden Hamilton 04/13 Cameron Hodet 04/14 Emma Preedom 04/14 Boden Leduc 04/15 Cloe Van Leuven 04/16 Riley Robtoy 04/16 Colby Lawyer 04/17 Ernest Oliver 04/17 Zoe Swick 04/17 Charlotte Martell 04/20 Aiden LaForza 04/21 Chloe Lawyer 04/21 Marley Johnson 04/22 Olivia Coolum 04/22 Chase Nichols 04/22 Sophiaa Wescott 04/22 Everett Nicholls 04/22 Marcus Taylor 04/22 Finn Corrigan 04/22 Sophia Robtoy 04/24 Oliver Underwood 04/24 Erin Heald 04/24 STAFF FIRST NAME LAST NAME BIRTHDAY Ms. Ashley Koldys 04/13 Ms. Meredith Vaughn 04/14 Ms. Erica Bertucci 04/18

BOOKS TO EXPLORE IN OUR SCHOOL LIBRARY Oh no! Beezer the Buzzard will be the sub while Mrs. Steele is away, and Kevin is going to be dead meat! When Mrs. Steele goes on an extended trip to Africa, Kevin knows he'll be stuck inside for every recess and have his desk moved to the front of the class. Mrs. Beezer just doesn't understand Kevin's problems with focusing and controlling his impulses. This charming chapter book takes a perceptive look at ADHD and the challenges it can present in school. On the first day of summer camp, Julia stands up for another camper with autism who is being bullied, and the two become friends. Matt’s autism doesn’t keep him from having fun! Even when he struggles in social situations, his friend is there to help him out. The two boys love playing sports watching movies, reading books, and talking about animals. By working together, a best friend’s understanding and compassion change Matt’s frustration into excitement. No matter where they go—from the basketball court to the playground swings to the neighborhood pool—the two friends enjoy spending time with each other.

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!