Announcements 3-17-2023

IMPORTANT DATES SCHOOL HOURS MARCH All 7th & 8th Graders gather in the Big Gym for group pictures for the yearbook Tuesday, March 21st. 12:00 - 12:15 PM. Staff Inservice - No School Friday, March 24th. I love to read week.  Monday, March 27th - Friday March 31st.  Stewardship Meeting Wednesday March 29th. 1:00 to 1:30 PM. Location: Professional Library Illustrating America - A patriotic art contest for Grades 1-8. Link to Contest Information. Submission Due Date. Thursday, March 30th.  March 2023 M T W TH F 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31 March 1-6 Mid Winter Break - No School March 7th Town Meeting Day - No School March 24th Staff Inservice Day - No School List of important dates for the remainder of the school year

PICTURES STEAM FESTIVAL PHOTOS As mentioned in the previous announcements, the STEAM Festival on Tuesday evening was a big success. Here are more images to look at from that evening. Link to 69 Pictures. Ms. Tenney took more STEAM Festival pictures and they will be shared next week. STEAM FESTIVAL CHAIRS Ms. Dufresne managed a chair building station. The goal at this station was to build a chair with cardboard and masking tape that was strong enough for someone to sit in. Here are some successful results. TRAVELERS IN-CLASS MAKERSPACE TIME Mr. Lewis has set aside some morning times each week for their own makerspace activities. Photos were taken of the students working on their homemade board games or on various creative activities. Link to 15 Pictures. VOLLEYBALL Volleyball has proven to be a very popular sport at St. Albans City School this year. Here is a picture of students receiving instructions at the beginning of their practice session on Wednesday, March 15th. WATER BOTTLE RAFFLE WINNERS Students who walked to school last Wednesday, and who checked in at the front entrance, were entered into a raffle for metal water bottles. A student from USA and another from Travelers were the winners. TWINS

MESSAGE FROM VOYAGERS Next week is International Water Day! The 5th and 6th graders would like to share some information about the importance of water with their younger peers! Our students will come share that information, and read a story aloud to your Class, then invite them to participate in our "We love Water coloring contest"!  We will select a lucky winner from each grade! If you are interested in signing up your class, please pick a time slot on the attached Google form and add your name to the time you would like. Hurry slots are limited.

I LOVE TO READ WEEK For those Literacy Teachers and learning communities who are interested in participating, we are going to celebrate “I love to read” week at the end of March. Each day of the week will have a reading-focused activity (see activities below). Please feel free to share photos of your reading adventures with Mr. Craib mcraib@maplerun.org for the announcements.

8th Graders, the yearbook committee needs your... Baby Pictures Goals, Favorite City School memories, etc. Portrait 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

ATHLETICS SPRING SPORTS SIGNUP Spring Sports pre-signup form at this link.  This signup form is for grades 7/8 boys baseball, 7/8 girls softball, and grades 4-8 track.  Volleyball Practice & Games Friday 17th: 5/6 Home Game with Fairfield. 4:45 PM Warmup. Games 5:00-7:00 PM 7/8 White Away Game with SATEC. 4:45 PM Warmup. Game 5:00-7:00 PM 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 Link to the abbey menu site BREAKFAST                                                           FRIDAY Yogurt w/Graham Cracker Bagel w/ Cream Cheese LUNCH FRIDAY Shepherd's Pie  Cheese Pizza  Celery Sticks  Maple Dill Carrots Cornbread Please advise us if special meal accommodations are required for allergens or other special dietary needs.

BIRTHDAYS For the next few days... STUDENT FIRST NAME STUDENT LAST NAME BIRTHDAY Jude Sato 3/17 Jacob Haskins 3/17 Adriana Sanchez 3/17 Jaxun Purvis 3/17 Zoe Barbour 3/18 Emberlynn McBee 3/18 Aria Hamlin 3/18 J. L. 3/19 No Staff birthdays. 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

LIBRARY Curious about Audiobooks at Our School? - Click on this link. March is Women's History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in history.  Take a look at the collection of books that you can find in our library!   Link to all the books relevant to Women's History Month. Here are today's highlighted books... If you’ve ever felt different, if you’ve ever been low, if you don’t quite fit in, there’s a name you should know… Meet Dr. Temple Grandin―one of the world’s quirkiest science heroes!  The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin is the first book in a brand new educational series about the inspirational lives of amazing scientists. In addition to the illustrated rhyming tale, you’ll find a complete biography, fun facts, a colorful timeline of events, and even a note from Temple herself! Equal parts picture book biography, inspiring story, and a look at racial diversity in America, It Began with a Page is a gem for any book lover, librarian, or child who dares to dream big. Growing up in California, Gyo Fujikawa always knew that she wanted to be an artist. She was raised among strong women, including her mother and teachers, who encouraged her to fight for what she believed in. During World War II, Gyo’s family was forced to abandon everything and was taken to an internment camp in Arkansas. An important book for all ages, Little Leaders educates and inspires as it relates true stories of forty trailblazing black women in American history. Illuminating text paired with irresistible illustrations bring to life both iconic and lesser-known female figures of Black history such as abolitionist Sojourner Truth, pilot Bessie Coleman, chemist Alice Ball, politician Shirley Chisholm, mathematician Katherine Johnson, poet Maya Angelou, and filmmaker Julie Dash.

Please save the date for a community conversation to help the Maple Run Unified School District to be more successful for all students. Last fall, we held a series of community listening sessions where we spoke with over 90 students and 60 community members. We want to share the priorities we heard and shift the conversation to action steps. We want to hear your input on how the school district should move forward and what the next steps should be. Click the following link to RSVP - https://bit.ly/MRUSDCommunityConversation Thank you!

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COVID GUIDANCE FROM THE NURSES Go to this Link for what to do. SUBSTITUTES NEEDED For more information click on this link