IMPORTANT DATES MAY Walking Wednesday. Only one more Walking Wednesday left after this one. Wednesday, May 25th. Link to Map and Walking Times. Kaleidoscope 4-8 Field Trip to St.Albans Bay Park Wednesday, May 25th. There is NO Open Doors Chorus this week on Thursday, May 26th Band Concert Thursday, May 26th. 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Location: Large Gym at SACS Fancy Dance for 1st-3rd Graders Friday, May 27th. Friday, May 27th. The tour at BFA begins at 11:00 AM and ends at 1:45 PM. Departure from SACS will be earlier. Memorial Day - No School Monday, May 30th. Navigators (Lawyer, Emmons, and Ross) Field Trip to Shelburne Farms Tuesday, May 31st. 8:45 AM to 1:45 PM. Transportation: Bus Stewardship Day Wednesday, June 1st. Travelers Field Trip to Hard’ack Thursday, June 2nd. 9:30 AM to 1:45 PM. Transportation: Bus 8th Grade PLP Presentations Thursday, June 2nd. 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Incredibles Field Trip to Spare Time Friday, June 3rd. 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Transportation: Bus Triumph Field Trip to Petra Cliffs Climbing and Mountaineering School Friday, June 3rd. 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Transportation: Bus USA Field Trip to St. Albans Bay Park Friday, June 3rd. 8th Grade Graduation Class Field Trip on Spirit of Ethan Allen Friday, June 3rd. Adventurers (Farrell, Borch) Field Trip to Shelburne Farms Monday, June 6th. 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Transportation: Bus 8th Grade Renaissance Field Trip to Kilkare State Park Monday, June 6th. Explorers Field Trip to Hard’ack Tuesday, June 7th. Imagination 1st & 2nd Grades Field Trip to Spare Time Tuesday, June 7th. 9:30 AM - 2:15 PM. Transportation: Bus Final Walking Wednesday Wednesday, June 8th. Link to Map and Walking Times. 8th Grade Graduation Wednesday, June 8th. 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Discovery & Incredibles 6th Grade Bike Trip Thursday, June 9th. 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Transportation Bike and Bus Imagination 3rd Grade Field Trip to St. Albans Bay Park Thursday, June 9th. 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Transportation: Bus Navigators PK/K Field Trip to Cioffi Park Thursday, June 9th. 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Voyagers Field Trip to Burton Park Thursday, June 9th. Voyagers & Triumph 6th Grade Bike Trip Friday, June 10th. 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Transportation Bike and Bus. Investigators Field Trip to St. Albans Bay Friday, June 10th. 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Transportation: Bus 7th Grade Renaissance Bike Trip Monday, June 13th. 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Transportation: Bikes and Bus. Discovery Field Trip to St. Albans Bay Park Tuesday, June 14th. Last Full Day of School Wednesday, June 15th. Step-Up Day Thursday, June 16th.
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PICTURES BIKE INSTRUCTION - JARVIS AND BRANON The Local Motion bike trailer has arrived at St. Albans City school for its’ annual 2-week visit, just in time for the bike riding instruction unit. The trailer contains mountain bikes of all sizes and some of the basic supplies needed to maintain them as the trailer moves to various schools that applied for it. These pictures were taken of Voyagers making loops around the bus circle as they improved their bike handling skills. 5-23-2022. Link to 22 Photos. FIELD TRIP TO THE ECHO CENTER - MARCUS Ms. Marcus’ students enjoyed a day-long field trip to the Echo Center in Burlington. She shared pictures of students learning and playing. Link to 35 pictures.
This video is from discovery 5th. Students have been making all kinds of characters and creatures out of corks and materials. This little cork character wedding ceremony evolved organically and came from the students. They planned and executed the whole event. Link to Video (1 minute 48 seconds) EXPLORERS TWINS |
WALKING WEDNESDAY IS TOMORROW, May 25th This is the second to last Walking Wednesday of the school year. The last one is on June 8th. For those students who have accumulated 13 foot tags, show them to your teacher to arrange for your metal water bottle to be brought to your classroom.. Your teachers have a list of the people who have been walking regularly and signing in on Walking Wednesdays. Being on that list and your 13 tags is what you need for the bottle. |
OVERVIEW OF ANOTHER UNIFIED ARTS PROGRAM... ART Many students love having art as part of their learning experience here at St. Albans City School. You can see pictures of students doing art and samples of student art at this Link to 102 Photos. You can also hear from students that were interviewed about a range of art topics. Check out their comments in these short videos. Thank you to all 18 students who agreed to be interviewed regardless of whether or not their interview content ended up being used in these videos.
Here is why the school's three art teachers became art teachers: Ms. Megan Martinson I love to create. Teaching art gives me the ability to share my passion with students. Art is a universal language that people of all abilities can practice and understand. Sometimes students think that because they can't draw realistically that they aren't "good at art". Art is so much more than drawing or painting or sculpting. It is the process, the problem-solving, the willingness to try, and the ability to persevere. It is a way to build upon and improve on those transferable skills that they will use throughout their lifetime, no matter what they choose to do when they grow up. Mr. Alex Costantino Hello, I'm Mr. Costantino, or Mr. C. When I'm not here at SACS, I'm making art, mostly painting and making ceramic art on the pottery wheel. I teach art to share my love of art with young people. I want to share my joy of discovery and investigation that comes with tackling artistic problems. Ms. Ellen Montgomery When I was a child my favorite class was art. Each day was filled with paint, clay, pencils, pastels, colors, textures, and patterns. The positive atmosphere made me feel free and safe, and the creative process became an opportunity to express and breathe. The art room was a sacred space where I could explore my ideas and identity. I could ponder life and what I was learning in other classes, or simply escape the pressure of both for a while. The art room energized, inspired, and gave me a sense of purpose. I became an art educator to share the love I have for art with others. |
BAND CONCERT Thursday, May 26th. 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Location: Large Gym at SACS Everyone Welcome |
Fancy Dance What: A chance for kids to get dressed up and dance! Who: Grades 1-3 ONLY When: Friday, May 27th Where: Patio with the SACS Rock Band and The Smokey Neufield Project *** A special snack will be provided |
STEAM Family Afternoons Thanks so much to all of those families that have attended or signed up to attend a STEAM family event. We have had a great response! As of today (May 13th), ALL of the upcoming events are FULL. If you have signed up, you should have received an email or a phone call by Monday afternoon, 5/16. If you have questions, please reach out to Darcie Rankin to drankin@maplerun.org. If you are no longer able to attend the event for any reason, please contact us, as there are students and families on a waitlist. Thanks! |
WEATHER TODAY WEATHER OVER THE NEXT FOUR DAYS |
ATHLETICS As always, practice and game schedules can change on short notice Link to Baseball/Softball Schedule -updated Link to the Track and Field Competition ScheduleTrack and Field Practice Schedule Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5:15-6:30 at Collins Perley |
MEALS Link to the Abbey Website MAY
Please advise us if special meal accommodations are required for allergens or other special dietary needs. |
BOOKS TO INVESTIGATE IN THE LIBRARY Malala's powerful story will open your eyes to another world and will make you believe in hope, truth, miracles and the possibility that one person -- one young person -- can inspire change in her community and beyond. Winner of the Asian / Pacific American Award for Children's Literature! Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests.Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they've been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed. Number 3: She wants to be a writer. But how can she when her mom thinks she should stick to math because English is not her first language?It will take all of Mia's courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, escape Mr. Yao, and go for her dreams? **Winner of Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Medal** For thousands of years, children all over the world have listened to popular folktales. Each country has its own set of fascinating stories, and learning those from another part of the world is both entertaining and educational. Asian Children's Favorite Stories presents 7 Asian folktales from different countries--China, Japan, Korea, India, the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia. |
BIRTHDAYS MAY 23RD - 29TH
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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! |
