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 USA PLACED FLAGS ON MILITARY GRAVES IN LOCAL CEMETERIES - CIOFFI, KITTELL, VAUGHN, ROULEAU Team USA worked with the VFW and Legion on Tuesday to place flags on the graves of veterans in our local cemeteries. They wanted to make sure the graves were ready for Memorial Day weekend. The 8th graders took a bus to cemeteries elsewhere in St. Albans and Georgia to place flags. The 7th graders were responsible for placing flags in Mt. Calvary cemetery. Then they worked on preparing piles of old flags for a retirement ceremony to be held on June 14th, 2022. Link to 28 Pictures. TRAVELERS 3RD GRADE AND VOYAGERS 4TH GRADE BIKING - JARVIS & BRANON Tuesday was the first day that these students had an opportunity to ride bikes during PE. Some brought their own bikes. Most used the school or Local Motion Bike trailer bikes. It took a good chunk of their PE time simply selecting bikes and familiarizing themselves with standard procedures. Then, the students launched off to the bus loop where they zoomed around in the spectacular Tuesday weather. All too quickly, the students had to return the equipment for the next group of students to use. They will become more efficient at using their time for riding as the weeks go by. Link to Pictures. BFA COUNSELORS MET WITH 8TH GRADERS To put 8th grade students at ease, counselors from BFA visited early this week to discuss how things work at Bellows Free Academy St. Albans. They came to reassure students that there will be plenty of opportunities to engage in much more than just academics. There are all kinds of social possibilities in school clubs, on sports teams, in band, orchestra and chorus, in drama and dance, in the tech programs and elsewhere. There will be staff and students at BFA to help guide them towards these experiences. 5-23-2022. TEAM USA GARDENERS - ROULEAU Mr. Rouleau’s 8th-grade students carried out and planted vegetables seedlings started in their classroom. After the plants were well situated, they were watered in and left to grow. Their work will give students produce to harvest in the summer and fall. Link to 9 Pictures. 5-23-2022 INCREDIBLES 6TH GRADE Stewardship project: Making seed paper with Miss Monty. Link to 5 Pictures. SOFTBALL TEAM MEMBERS PHOTOS Thank you Ms. Heather Dunigan for the pictures. Link to the 2 photos. | ||||||
WALKING WEDNESDAY IS TODAY, 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 A collection of seven high-energy short stories about Japan's samurai warriors touches on their way of life, courage, wit, and foolishness in action-packed tales that are both funny and profound. Chi is back! Manga's most famous cat comic returns with a brand new series! Inspired by the new Amazon PrimeTV anime, Chi's Sweet Adventures collects a number of new full-color kitty tales made for readers of all ages! |
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! |
