Announcements 3-23-2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MARCH 23rd, 2023

IMPORTANT DATES SCHOOL HOURS MARCH 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 There were problems with trying to show examples of pictures on this page. You will need to click on the links to view the images or videos. TAPPING MAPLE TREES WITH H.O.P.E. - DESLAURIERS Four students traveled with Mr. Deslauriers to the maple trees bordering the cemetery and north end of the school property to place taps and buckets. The afternoons was spectacular for the task and the sap was running fast. 3-22-2023.  Link to 17 Pictures.   Link to 5-second video of the sap running TRIUMPH 5TH GRADE - DRAPER The 5th graders from Triumph read to Ms Forsyth’s 1st graders and they also got to color some pages related to water conservation. Link to 26 Pictures. KALEIDOSCOPE K-3 - MARCUS Ms. Jessica brought in various eggs for students to observe and compare including duck, quail, turkey, and chicken eggs. 3-21-2023. Link to 3 Pictures. INCREDIBLES 6TH GRADE TENNIS UNIT - JARVIS This tennis unit is being led by Jake Agna and other guest instructors from Kids-on-the-ball. It is clear from our students reaction to them that they really know how to make learning tennis fun. They offer numerous skill building activities, short games and low key competitions. Positive thinking and respect for each other are constantly messaged. We are so happy to have them back here each year to work with our students. Link to 45 Pictures. Link to 40-second video clip. USA RECESS Students were out playing toss the football and four square. It was a joy to be outside. Link to Pictures.

MESSAGE FROM VOYAGERS This week is "International Water Day" week at SACS! 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 - last week of March 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, IT IS TIME TO COMPLETE THE YEARBOOK IN THE NEXT WEEK OR SO. 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 Volleyball Practice & Games Thursday 23rd 7/8 Home Game with St. Albans Town School. 3:45 PM Warmup. Friday - No School 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                                                           THURSDAY Strawberry Crumb Bar  Bagel w/ Cream Cheese LUNCH THURSDAY Homemade Goulash K-8 Cheese Pizza  Steamed Corn  Broccoli Florets  Garlic Breadstick Please advise us if special meal accommodations are required for allergens or other special dietary needs.

BIRTHDAYS STUDENT FIRST NAME STUDENT LAST NAME BIRTHDAY Maddison Kittell 3/23 Alexia Messier 3/23 STAFF FIRST NAME STAFF LAST NAME BIRTHDAY Ms. Morgan Kane 3/23 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 Temperatures in the 40s throughout the day Rain expected to start at 9:00 and last all day Wind speed about 7 miles per hour

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... In this clearly written, well-organized book, Nathan traces the gains women in the military have made from the Revolutionary War to the present day, including the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Glimpses of each time period are skillfully woven into the text, providing a solid historical overview. Each major war is discussed from the perspective of the female participants of that era, and quotes from individuals, insets with mini biographies, and an abundance of period photographs bring the narrative to life. The slow and difficult transition from women acting as helpers on the battlefield to fighting as soldiers alongside their male counterparts is described in detail. A discussion of sexual harassment and racial discrimination sheds light on some of the problems women have faced. Readers will find this book valuable for research and interesting for browsing. Amidst the Gold Dust is a colorful collection of individual biographies about 5 women who braved the western frontier. At first glance, each woman seems vastly different: a newly freed slave just tasting her freedom, a Native American fighting against the loss of her culture, a caregiving wanderer trying her hand at prospecting, a refined Englishwoman venturing into the untamed wilderness, and a miner's wife turned society woman/fund raiser. Despite their outward differences, these women have much in common and much to teach us about hardships and preserving courageous spirits. The inspiring story of Vice President Kamala Harris told in the new Who HQ Now format for trending topics. On November 7, 2020, Kamala Harris, a senator from California, became the first woman and the first African-American and South Asian-American person to be elected to the vice presidency. While her nomination for this position was not unexpected, her rise to national prominence was one filled with unexpected turns and obstacles. After failing her first bar exam to become a lawyer, she tried again and passed. From there, she quickly rose through the legal ranks, serving as district attorney of San Francisco, then California's attorney general, and soon, senator. As a politician, Kamala Harris has been a vocal champion of progressive reforms and women's rights. This exciting story details the defining moments of what led to her nomination and all the monumental ones since that have shaped her career and the future of America.

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