SACS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 2-7-2024
FEBRUARY'S ONLY WALKING WEDNESDAY IS THIS WEEK
Come join in on Wednesday morning, February 7th. It should be partly cloudy with little to no wind. Expect it to be great for walking. Link to map, meeting points and meet-up times.
There will be a variety of stickers to choose from and a different set of colored pencils.
RUBBER DUCKS FOR THE 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL
Mr. Brown and a student delivered rubber ducks donated by Nucar to each learning community as a way of celebrating the 100th day of school on Wednesday this week. 2-6-2024.
On Wednesday, 100 numbered-ducks, of the 800 received, will be hidden around the school for students to search out.
WORLD READ ALOUD DAY
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
For over a decade, World Read Aloud Day has called attention to the importance of sharing stories by challenging participants to grab a book, find an audience, and read-aloud! The global effort, created by the non-profit LitWorld and sponsored by Scholastic, is celebrated annually in over 173 countries and is all about bringing people together through the shared connection of reading aloud in all of our communities. We are encouraging adults at home to read aloud to their children, not just on World Read Aloud Day, but everyday!
8TH GRADE BABY PICTURES AND INFORMATION WANTED FOR THE YEARBOOK
8th graders, please provide a baby picture to be added to the 2024 yearbook. Send a high quality (large) digital copy to Mr. Craib mcraib@maplerun.org. Or, provide a paper copy of your picture to your teacher. It will be scanned and returned to you immediately. Thank you.
The yearbook committee is also looking for the following information to go next to the yearbook portraits:
- Activities and interests:
- Favorite music/song/ or book:
- Accomplishments:
- Favorite school memory:
- Favorite year at City School and reason(s) why:
- Hopes or goals for the future:
- Favorite Quote if you have one:
- Current learning Community:
BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for children between the ages of 5 and 12 that want to play baseball or softball. Please visit www.ChamplainLittleLeague.org to find registration information for the 2024 season beginning on February 1st and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on all of our league news in the weeks and months ahead. Scholarships are available and no child will be turned away due to finances.
See you on the field this Spring!
Champlain Little League Board of Directors
VFW STUDENT PATRIOTISM CONTESTS & RESOURCES
Illustrating America - A patriotic art contest for Grades 1-8; Two dimensional art on paper or canvas; Any media; Size must be between 8" x 10" to 18" x 24"; Coloring sheets, photos, and digital art not accepted. Illustrating America 2023 Complete Details and Entry Form Explore previous winning entries for ideas. All entries must include a completed Entry Form. Deadline - March 31.
Get Excited for the Red, White, and Blue - A National Anthem singing contest for ages K-12. Submit a video of a solo vocal performance of "The Star Spangled Banner." Full details can be found at Get Excited for the Red, White, and Blue Details and Entry Form
All entries must include a completed Entry Form. Deadline - March 31.
Entries for both contests can be submitted directly to our local VFW Aux Post 758, PO Box 802, St Albans City, VT 05478 or they can be submitted to Team USA, St. Albans City School, 29 Bellows Street, St. Albans, VT. If giving to Team USA, please submit by 3/30. All entries must also include a completed entry form.
Questions and entries can be directed to jcioffi@maplerun.org.
CLIMATE CHANGE BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY
Both Ms. Draper and Ms. Bashaw located funds to purchase climate change books for their learning communities to soak in. They also found a way to purchase a duplicate set of books to place the school library for school-wide student access. There are eight altogether.
Link to 8 pictures of the book covers.
Link to 9 pictures of climate change committee students reading climate books in Ms. Bashaw's classroom.
CLIMATE CHANGE POSTER CONTEST
Please watch this 47-second-long video to learn about the contest.
Submit a poster you made to bring awareness to climate change.
- Work on your own or in a group.
- Bring your poster to Mr. Marrin (Room AC9, Team Discovery) or Ms. Bashaw (Room A207, Team Voyagers).
- Due Date: Friday, March 8th.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Black History Month is a celebration of Black American history and achievement that takes place each February in the United States. It is also called African American History Month. During Black History Month, many people learn about the accomplishments of individual Black Americans as well as the contributions of Black people to American history. This February, we are excited to celebrate Black voices with books that center around Black lives, Black joy, and Black stories that are sure to resonate far beyond a single month of the year. Join us as we #ShareBlackStories and checkout books from our City School library collection.
COURAGE HAS NO COLOR
World War II is raging, and thousands of American soldiers are fighting overseas against the injustices brought on by Hitler. Back on the home front, discrimination against African Americans plays out as much on Main Street as in the military. Tanya Lee Stone examines the little-known history of the Triple Nickles, America’s first black paratroopers, who fought in an attack on the American West by the Japanese. The 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, in the words of First Sergeant Walter Morris, “proved that the color of a man had nothing to do with his ability.”
Front matter includes a foreword by Ashley Bryan. Back matter includes an author’s note, an appendix, a timeline, source notes, a bibliography, and an index.
HISTORY SMASHERS
Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans' struggle for freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.
Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom. RIGHT? WRONG! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn't very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own.
THE STORY OF JOHN LEWIS
John Lewis was a civil rights leader and United States congressman who never stopped speaking up for justice, equality, and peace. Before he marched with Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, John was a thoughtful kid who loved learning but wasn't able to go to a good school because of segregation. He wanted to make a difference in his community, so he organized peaceful protests to end segregation and fight for equal rights for Black Americans. Explore how John went from being a young farm boy to a famous activist, politician, and leader.
