Announcements 11-1-2022

 

IMPORTANT DATES SCHOOL HOURS NOVEMBER Walking Wednesday (This is the only Walking Wednesday in November) Link to Route Map and Times. Wednesday, November 2nd.  Strings Orchestra Field Trip to BFA Wednesday, November 2nd. 8:50 AM - Return TBD. Transportation: Van MRUSD Board Meeting. Agenda. Zoom Meeting Link. Wednesday, November 2nd. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: Central Office Triumph Field Trip to St. Albans Free Library Tuesday, November 8th. 8:15 to 10:45 AM. Transportation: Walking Team USA Veterans' Breakfast Thursday, November 10th. 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Location: Library St. Albans City School Band Concert Thursday, November 10th. 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Location: Big Gym. All 6th Graders Field Trip to Bellows Free Academy Friday, November 11th. 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Transportation: Bus Picture Retake Day Monday, November 14th. 9:00 to 10:00 AM. Location at School: Library All 6th Grade Teams Field Trip to BFA.  Wednesday, November 16th. 9:00 to 10:45 AM. Transportation: Bus MRUSD Board Meeting. Agenda. Zoom Meeting Link. Wednesday, November 16th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: St. Albans City School Staff Inservice Monday, November 21st. Parent Conferences Tuesday, November 22nd. Thanksgiving - No School Wednesday, November 23rd - Friday, November 25th. Link to All the Known Important Dates for the full 2022-2023 School Year November 2022 M T W Th F 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 Nov 21st - Staff Inservice. No School Nov 22nd - Parent Conferences Nov 23rd-25th - Thanksgiving

WALKING WEDNESDAY IS TOMORROW This will be the only organized Walking Wednesday for over a month. The next one is December 7th. Come out and join us. Last week’s Walking Wednesday had the biggest turnout of the year. It would be nice to see that many people come out again. Be sure to check in at the front of the school to be eligible for the raffle. Here are two photos of walkers from past Novembers.

PICTURES STEWARDSHIP DAY Participation was huge around the school from the hay rides and wetland walks to story walks and tours of the rain gardens. Thanks to the stewardship committee and all the learning communities for organizing and participating in all the different aspects of the fall Stewardship Day.  Many pictures were taken throughout the day but there has been no time to process them. Photos will be shared in the upcoming days. In the meantime, here is a brief look a few.

MEALS LINK TO ABBEY MENU SITE BREAKFAST                                                           TUESDAY WG Cereal  Mozzarella String Cheese Bagel w/ Cream Cheese LUNCH TUESDAY Taco Bar w/ The Works Garden Salsa  Black Beans Please advise us if special meal accommodations are required for allergens or other special dietary needs.

ATHLETICS (CHEERLEADING & BASKETBALL) Please click on this link to access the on-line registration form.  Link to St. Albans City School Athletics Calendar Webpage with listing of competitions

BIRTHDAYS STUDENT FIRST NAME STUDENT LAST NAME BIRTHDAY Nevajean Cusson 11/01 Skyler Boomhower 11/01 Avery Peak 11/01 Oskar Boyea 11/01 Grayson Davis 11/01 Link to a list of all birthdays this month If your name has been omitted in error, please contact Mitch Craib mcraib@maplerun.org

WEATHER TODAY WEATHER OVER THE NEXT FOUR DAYS

EXCEPTIONAL PICTURE BOOKS IN OUR LIBRARY The Red Clover book awards are a list of exceptional picture books created by librarians around the state since 1997.  Each of these texts are in our school library and here you will find resources that go with each book. Samples: Aware of the racial tumult in the years after the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act, Mei tries to remain blissfully focused on her job, her close friendship with the camp foreman's daughter, and telling stories about Paul Bunyan--reinvented as Po Pan Yin (Auntie Po), an elderly Chinese matriarch.  Anchoring herself with stories of Auntie Po, Mei navigates the difficulty and politics of lumber camp work and her growing romantic feelings for her friend Bee. The Legend of Auntie Po is about who gets to own a myth, and about immigrant families and communities holding on to rituals and traditions while staking out their own place in the United States. Reha feels torn between two worlds: school, where she’s the only Indian American student, and home, with her family’s traditions and holidays. But Reha’s parents don’t understand why she’s conflicted—they only notice when Reha doesn’t meet their strict expectations. Reha feels disconnected from her mother, or Amma. Although their names are linked—Reha means “star” and Punam means “moon”—they are a universe apart. Then Reha finds out that her Amma is sick. Really sick. Reha, who dreams of becoming a doctor even though she can’t stomach the sight of blood, is determined to make her Amma well again. She’ll be the perfect daughter, if it means saving her Amma’s life.

SUBSTITUTES NEEDED Are you looking for a flexible schedule? Do you want to have the same hours as your student? Apply to be a substitute today!  For more information click on this link

COVID GUIDANCE FROM THE NURSES Dear families, in the event your household has a positive COVID case we wanted to share some helpful information.  Go to this Link for what to do.