St. Albans City School 29 Bellows Street St. Albans, Vermont 05478 (802) 527-0565 Fax: (802) 527-0153
Principal Assistant Principal
February 21, 2023 Dear St. Albans City School Families and Staff: As part of a new law, all schools that were constructed or renovated before 1980 are required to test for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in indoor air and address any issues when PCBs are found at or above the school action level. The intent of the law is to protect students and staff from the possible health effects of exposure to PCBs in the indoor air of schools. The health and safety of the children in our care and of our employees is our priority, and we are working quickly to check our school for PCBs. The indoor air at St. Albans City School will be tested for PCBs during February 27th through March 3rd. We will work with an environmental consultant to collect samples of indoor air that will be sent to a laboratory for analysis. It can take up to four weeks for the samples to be processed at the laboratory, sent to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and reviewed by the Health Department. What are PCBs? PCBs are a group of human-made chemicals that were commonly used in building materials and electrical equipment before 1980. Lighting ballasts in older fluorescent lighting fixtures and caulk are the common sources of PCBs in school buildings. Why are PCBs a concern? PCBs can cause serious health problems. The potential for health effects from PCBs, as with other chemicals, depends on how much, how often, and how long someone is exposed to them. Numerous studies in both humans and animals have shown that exposure to PCBs can affect the nervous, immune, reproductive and endocrine (hormone) systems. PCBs are also classified as probable human carcinogens. This means that exposure to PCBs can likely cause cancer in humans. How are students and staff exposed to PCBs in a school building? PCBs can be released into indoor air from building materials that contain PCBs. Students and staff may be exposed to PCBs by:
What will happen if there are PCBs in the air of our school? If levels of PCBs are below the school action level in all rooms tested, then changes in occupancy are not needed. If levels of PCBs are at or above the school action level, then sources of PCBs are likely present. The State will work with school administrators to investigate and provide recommendations on how to reduce exposure. We want PCB levels in indoor air to be as low as possible. Testing, identifying, removing, and mitigating sources of PCBs, as well as reducing the time spent in some rooms, are ways we can lower the levels of PCBs in the indoor air of our school. How will I be notified of the results? The results will be posted online within seven days after we receive the results from DEC and recommendations from the Health Department. We will also send you a letter that lists the results. Where can I find more information?
To contact someone at St. Albans City School about the testing:
Sincerely, Joshua Ransom, Facility Manager St. Albans City School |
IMPORTANT DATES SCHOOL HOURS FEBRUARY Renaissance Field Trip to Spare Time in Colchester Wednesday, February 22nd. 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM. Transportation: Bus Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) grades 6-8 Wednesday, February 22nd. Cocoa and Sledding with the St. Albans Police Department Friday, February 24th. 5:00 PM. Location: Hard'ack Mid-Winter Break - No School Monday, February 27th - Tuesday, March 7th. MARCH Mid-Winter Break - No School Monday, February 27th - Tuesday, March 7th. MRUSD Board Meeting. Agenda. Zoom Meeting Link. Wednesday, March 1st. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: Central Office Navigators Field Trip to the Echo Leahy Center Tuesday, March 14th. 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Transportation: Bus STEAM Festival. All are welcome to come and create with us. Details Here. Tuesday, March 14th. 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Location: St. Albans City School. Walking Wednesday (This is the only Walking Wednesday in March) Link to Route Map and Times Wednesday, March 15th. MRUSD Board Meeting. Agenda. Zoom Meeting Link. Wednesday, March 15th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: St. Albans City School Staff Inservice Friday, March 24th. Illustrating America - A patriotic art contest for Grades 1-8. Link to Contest Information. Submission Due Date. Thursday, March 30th.
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8th Graders, the yearbook committee needs your baby pictures Please send or give your baby pictures to Mr. Craib at mcraib@maplerun.org If you bring your baby pictures into school, we will scan them and return them to you on the same day |
| STEAM FESTIVAL | We hope you will join us at the STEAM Festival on March 14th from 5:30 - 7:30pm. Our small gym will be full of Imagination Playground Blue Blocks. You can build and create in large scale with family and friends. Details Here. |
ATHLETICS Volleyball Practice Grades 5/6: Monday/Friday 3:00-4:15 Grades 7/8: Tuesday/Thursday 3:00-4:15 Link to St. Albans City School Athletics Calendar Webpage Please contact Wendy Trainer with any questions. 802-527-0565 ext 3781 |
MEALS BELOW ARE LISTED ON THE PUBLISHED ABBEY MENU Due to the weather no-school day on Friday this Monday's menu may not be accurate. BREAKFAST
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Please advise us if special meal accommodations are required for allergens or other special dietary needs. |
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WEATHER TODAY WEATHER OVER THE NEXT FOUR DAYS |
Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Grades 6-8 Dear Caregivers:
Our school is taking part in the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). This was developed in 1991 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and is sponsored by the Vermont Department of Health and Agency of Education. The YRBS gathers information about health risk behaviors of 6th through 12th grade students. Schools, communities, and state agencies will use the results of the survey to evaluate programs, plan new programs and to secure future funding. We will administer the survey to our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students on February 22nd. If you would like to learn more about the survey or see a copy it is available to view here. If you do not want your child to participate in the survey, please complete the opt out form and return it to Kristen Hersey in the School Counselor’s Office. Copies of the opt out form were sent home with students and are also available to download here. Forms must be returned by February 20th. |
PROPOSED SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 Please enjoy the first few videos of a six-part series detailing the Maple Run Unified School District proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024. Town Meeting Day is March 7th this year, your voice is your vote! Part 1 - The budget: Youtube link Part 2 - Facilities: Youtube link Part 3 - Support Systems (Academic, Social & Emotional, Behavioral): Youtube link  |
BOOKS TO CONSIDER READING IN THE LIBRARY
The St. Albans City School Library honors Black History Month with a curated booklist of recent works that examine the Black experience. Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in history. These books will honor and highlight powerful stories and can be found in our school library today! | ||
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TO RECEIVE EMERGENCY ALERTS AND MESSAGES Follow the steps listed in THIS LINK |
COVID GUIDANCE FROM THE NURSES Go to this Link for what to do. SUBSTITUTES NEEDED For more information click on this link |
