IMPORTANT DATES APRIL The spring sports season begins on Monday, April 4th. Ski Trip/Winter Field Trip. Discovery. Permission and Assumption of Risk forms Must be Completed. Tuesday, April 5th. Students will be returning at 5:00pm for pickup. Walking Wednesday. This is the only Official Walking Wednesday for April Wednesday, April 6th. Link to Map and Walking Times. MRUSD School Board Meeting Zoom Meeting Link Wednesday, April 6th. Meeting Location, Meeting Agenda Travelers 2nd and 3rd Grade Field Trip to Echo Thursday, April 7th. 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 BAND AND STRINGS CONCERT After a long in-person concert absence, the various bands and orchestras were able to put on a well attended concert in the large gym. The one-hour event was incredible with fine performances by all the age groups. The ending performances by the 7th and 8th grade jazz and concert bands showed how well hard work and talent can advance students’ ability to play in a relatively short period of time. It was extremely hard to teach music during the pandemic and only this year with everyone at school have students had consistent opportunities to play with each other under the guidance of highly motivated teachers. Congratulations everyone on a beautiful show. Thank you to the families that are supporting the students in their musical journeys. VOYAGERS BAND INCREDIBLES AND DISCOVERY BAND TRIUMPH BAND BEGINNING ORCHESTRA ADVANCED ORCHESTRA JAZZ AND CONCERT BAND More Concert Pictures kindly shared by Ms. Sarah Brooks. Pictures INVESTIGATORS AT THE ECHO CENTER Ms. Pelkey shared photos of the field trip on March 24th. The students had a really fun time there. Link to 55 Pictures. H.O.P.E. (Hands on Practical Ed.) END OF SUGARING SEASON BREAKFAST The students who did much of the work collecting sap for our maple sugaring program were invited to enjoy a breakfast of french toast, sausage and fresh eggs. The sausage was made the day previously by a few students and the H.O.P.E. instructors. The eggs came from Mr. Deslauriers chickens. The syrup came from the City School maple trees. Link to Pictures. |
St. Albans City-Session 4 Open Doors  Hello City School Students and Families, We have been so fortunate to be able to provide Open Doors opportunities this school year and want to do one last session. This session we will all meet in the cafeteria for snack time prior to classes. We will also be mixing our communities again, while being mindful of Covid-19 safety procedures that are still in place. **Programs run from 2:45pm-4:00pm and ALL pickups are out front.** **This session runs from May 2nd-26th*** ****PLEASE RETURN THE SIGN-UP SHEET BY APRIL 8th**** |
INTERESTED IN SACS SPIRIT GEAR? - go to this Link |
ATHLETICS 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. Athletic Director, Robbie Maher. rmaher@maplerun.org ATHLETICS PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT. End-of-Season Volleyball Event. Monday, April 4th. 3:00-4:00 PM.  |
MEALS Link to the Abbey Website APRIL
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 APRIL 4TH - 10TH
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BOOKS TO EXPLORE IN OUR SCHOOL LIBRARY  Neurodiversity Book Highlights What is neurodiversity? “Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no one "right" way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and differences are not viewed as deficits.” (Baumer, 2021) Each of the carefully selected titles in this month’s library highlights focus on characters who have neurological variances and differences such as autism, dyslexia, and ADHD. And did you know April is Autism Acceptance Month? Use these titles to explore themes around neurodiversity with students and to cultivate meaningful classroom discussions. This collection can be found linked through our library webpage and please reach out to Mrs. Levine at alevine@maplerun.org if you have any questions on how to access these titles!  The main character has feelings so big that they glow from his cheeks, spill out of his eyes, and jump up and down on his chest. When he hears a joke, he bursts with joy. When a loud truck drives by, he cries. When his loved ones are having a hard day, he feels their emotions as if they were his own. Beautifully illustrated and written in rhyming verse, children and adults explore the whole spectrum of feelings and readers navigate the emotional challenges they face throughout the day.  My Awesome Autism is a book designed to help children learn about their autism diagnosis and diversity. It helps children to understand that they are truly wonderful as they are, and do not need to conform or adapt to understand things that do not suit their needs. It helps to open up the subject in a gentle and nurturing way. |
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! |
