Announcements 11-2-2022

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. Veterans Day at Taylor park for 4-8th Graders Friday, November 11th. Parade on Main Street at 10:30. Transportation: Walking Picture Retake Day Monday, November 14th. 9:00 to 10:00 AM. Location at School: Library Chorus Concert - Families welcome Tuesday, November 15th. 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Location: Large Gym. All 6th Grade Teams Field Trip to BFA.  Wednesday, November 16th. 9:00 to 10:45 AM. Transportation: Walking MRUSD Board Meeting. Agenda. Zoom Meeting Link. Wednesday, November 16th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: St. Albans City School Open Doors Drama Production "Aesop's Fables" for family members of cast Thursday, November 17th. 3:30 to 4:00 PM. Location. Big Gym. 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 TODAY 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.

PICTURES MESSAGE FROM THE INCREDIBLES ON STEWARDSHIP & HARVEST DAY 10-31-2022 FALL STEWARDSHIP & HARVEST DAY PHOTOS VOYAGERS WETLANDS WALK - Link to 7 Pictures HAY RIDE - Link to 27 Pictures CIDER MAKING - Link to 18 Pictures GARDEN MAINTENANCE - Link to 12 Pictures  CHICKENS - Link to 6 Pictures  TRIUMPH APPLE & BERRY FOCUS - Link to 15 Pictures DISCOVERY STORY WALK - Link to 14 Pictures SCARECROWS - Link to 25 Pictures MAKERSPACE - Link to 5 Pictures RENAISSANCE RAIN GARDENS - Link 10 to Pictures TRASH COLLECTION  INCREDIBLES TAG - Link to 3 Pictures  OPEN DOORS - MITCHELL Ms. Mitchell’s students made bats on the afternoon of stewardship/harvest day. Link to 9 Pictures. OPEN DOORS - CULLIGAN Community Service Open Doors had fireman Nate come in to talk about volunteer opportunities at the fire department.  Here is a link to 6 pictures. EXPLORERS TWINS DISCOVERY TWINS

MEALS LINK TO ABBEY MENU SITE BREAKFAST                                                           WEDNESDAY Breakfast Round  Bagel w/ Cream Cheese LUNCH WEDNESDAY Menu Change Today: Alaska Pollock Fish Sticks with Rice and Vegetables 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

WEATHER TODAY WEATHER OVER THE NEXT FOUR DAYS

BIRTHDAYS There are no student or staff birthdays today. Link to a list of all birthdays this month If your name has been omitted in error, please contact Mitch Craib mcraib@maplerun.org

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: A Snake Falls to Earth is a breathtaking work of Indigenous futurism. Darcie Little Badger draws on traditional Lipan Apache storytelling structure to weave another unforgettable tale of monsters, magic, and family. It is not to be missed. Nina is a Lipan girl in our world. She's always felt there was something more out there. She still believes in the old stories. Oli is a cottonmouth kid, from the land of spirits and monsters. Like all cottonmouths, he's been cast from home. He's found a new one on the banks of the bottomless lake. Nina and Oli have no idea the other exists. But a catastrophic event on Earth, and a strange sickness that befalls Oli's best friend, will drive their worlds together in ways they haven't been in centuries. And there are some who will kill to keep them apart. Brian has always been anxious, whether at home, or in class, or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself and his mom helps as much as she can. But after he and his brother are placed in foster care, Brian starts having panic attacks. And he doesn’t quite know if there's something wrong with him . . . Ezra’s always been popular. He’s friends with most of the kids on his basketball team—even Brian, who doesn’t talk to many people. But now, some of his friends have been acting differently, and Brian seems to be pulling away. Ezra wants to help, but he worries if he’s too nice to Brian, his friends will realize that he has a crush on him . . . But when Brian and his brother run away, Ezra has no choice but to take the leap and reach out to Brian. And Brian realizes that he could really use a friend right now. As the two get closer, they’ll have to decide if they’re willing to risk being vulnerable with each other and share parts of themselves they’d rather hide from the world. But if they can be brave, they might just find the best in themselves—and each other. With a lively voice and moving story, Thanks a Lot, Universe is about finding your community and learning to trust your heart.

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.