SACS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 12-08-2023

Jay Peak Ski Pass Request Letters from 6th-8th Graders Must be Submitted To Mr. Craib Today

Friday, December 8th. Turn in before school lets out for the day. mcraib@maplerun.org

SACS Drama Rehearsal. Magic Tree House. Dinosaurs Before Dark
Friday, December 8th. 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Location: Big Gym

Renaissance Field Trip to Highgate Commons Plaza - Operation Happiness Collection Site. Friday, December 8th. Time to be determined. Transportation: Bus.

SACS Drama Performance: Magic Tree House. Dinosaurs Before Dark
Friday, December 8th. 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Location: SACS Big Gym.

SACS Drama Performance: Magic Tree House. Dinosaurs Before Dark
Saturday, December 9th. 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Location: SACS Big Gym.

Wreaths Across America. This is open for the school and public to attend. Look for more information lower down in the announcements. Friday, December 15th. 10:00 AM. Location: Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Hour of Code Dance Party Dance Submission Deadline is Friday Dec. 15th.

Burton's Snowboarding Chill Program Application Due (students 11 and older) Limited spots available. Wednesday, December 20th. Turn in to Ms. Berry (Team Discovery) by end of school day. More information lower down in the announcements.

BFA Fine Arts Performance at SACS for Grades 7 and 8.
Wednesday, December 20th. 10:15 to 11:30 AM. Location: Large Gym

MRUSD Board Meeting
Wednesday, December 20th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: St. Albans Town Education Center. 169 South Main Street. St. Albans.

Winter Break
Monday, December 25th - Monday, January 1st.

The goal is 1000 donated food items.

Ms. Teenyanoff introduced the Incredibles 4th graders to the coding of a basic robot. There were three challenges that student could tackle on this first day. The next time they meet they will figure out how to build something onto their robot. 12-7-2023

Link to 16 Pictures.

Just like the Incredibles, the younger Discovery students learned about programming simple robots. 12-7-2023

Link to 22 Pictures.

Jay Peak Season’s Pass

We will have a limited number of Jay Peak Season’s Passes for students in grades 6-8. These will be useful for families that ski. Discounted equipment rentals are available. Transportation to and from the mountain is NOT included. Yet, for students that will have access to use this pass, we want to make it available.

Any student that would like to have access to a pass and feels they will be able to make use of it, please write a letter of request to Mr. Craib and explain how you are a Safe, Achieving, Caring member of our school community. Mr. Craib will create the list that goes to Jay Peak. Pass award letters will be given to each qualified student. The deadline for letters of request is Friday December 8th.

HELLO SACS!

Limited number opportunity.

Have you wanted to learn snowboarding? Are you 11 years old or older? Unsure where or how to begin? Here is your opportunity!!! Burton’s Chill program is coming to SACS where we will have the opportunity to spend a couple of hours at Hard’ack having fun and learning how to snowboard. Coaches and equipment are provided at no cost, we only ask that you come dressed in proper winter attire, some days will be colder than others. If you would like to apply, please pick up an application in the School Enrichment office (AC3). They will be due Wednesday, December 20th, to Ms. Berry. Decision will be made 12/22. The dates and times for this program are Thursdays 1/25, 2/1, 2/15, 2/22, and 3/7 3:00pm-5:30pm (pizza will be provided). Transportation to Hard'ack will be provided, parents will need to pick their student up at Hard’ack, promptly at 5:30pm. (If you are chosen and do not have the proper winter attire, please reach out to Margaux Vaillancourt @ 527-0565 x3839, thank you)

Link to PDF File Application. Turn in to Ms. Berry by Wednesday 12-20-2023

December is the month of code at St Albans City School. All month long we will celebrate coding, computer science and innovation. Keep an eye on the announcements to learn about all the great opportunities that await. Stay tuned for a brand new school mystery complete with new characters and lots of coding adventure for all age groups, a dance party, AI challenges, and so much more!!

Today we invite you to check out quotes from people across the country about computer science. We have included a few here, or you can go to the code.org site and find your own favorite. After reading some quotes, turn and learn with each other--Talk about why you think computer science is important. Share your ideas by email to drankin@maplerun.org.

"To prepare humanity for the next 100 years, we need more of our children to learn computer programming skills, regardless of their future profession. Along with reading and writing, the ability to program is going to define what an educated person is."

The final Open Doors Session of 2023 began on Monday, November 27th

It ends on December 21st.

Wreaths Across America - December 15, 10am - Mt. Calvary Cemetery - Students from Team USA will be placing wreaths on veterans' graves and take part in a small ceremony with our local veteran organizations. This will include a color guard and a 21 gun salute to honor our deceased veterans. Students will have an opportunity to share messages remembering and thanking our veterans. This is open for the school and public to attend.

There will also be a ceremony on December 16th at Taylor Park.

Link to Website about Wreaths Across America

https://sites.google.com/maplerun.org/sacs-athletics/home

Contact - Wendy Trainer, Athletic Director

802-527-0565 ext 3781

wtrainer@maplerun.org

Link to December Breakfast Menus

Link to December Lunch Menus.

Friday, December 8th Lunch:Tater Tot Nachos, Homemade Dinner Roll, Fresh Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Variety

Click on this link to go directly to a weather website.

Link to the Known Student and Staff Birthdays in December

Please contact Mr. Craib if any corrections or additions need to be made to the birthday site listed above. mcraib@maplerun.org