Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Lunch:

Cheesy Breadsticks, Hearty Vegetable Soup, Marinara Dipping Sauce

Fruit & Veggie Bar

Homemade Soup

or Yogurt or Sunbutter and Jelly or Deli Sandwich or Pizza

Fresh Milk

4th grade student learning highlights!

Ms. Patterson’s students finding factors of 100!

Ms. Lanthier’s Language Arts class taking a “brain break” before beginning their vocabulary work!  Students explained how the movement break helps them focus better during the day.

Art work from the Ms. Lanthier/ Ms. Patterson learning community.

SATEC Walking Wednesday Walk/Bike to School Day

We will be walking again this Wednesday, October 1st

Weather report looks great: sunny and temps in the mid to upper 50s

We will have coffee and light refreshments for parents and volunteers who help with our walking program in Conference room A.

Please join one of our staff supervised walking school buses:

Barlow Street School- Departs at 7:40AM

Knights of Columbus- Departs at 7:45AM

Intersection of Parsons and Orchard Street - Departs at 7:35 AM

Intersection of Thorpe Ave. Ext. and Bradley Court - Departs at 7:35 AM

Tanglewood Drive- Departs at 7:40AM

GENERAL HEALTH REMINDERS

Cold and Flu Season:

As we head into cold and flu season in Vermont we thought it would be a good time to share some health reminders to keep our school healthy. Below are a few health tips from the Vermont Department of Health.

Cover your cough or sneeze with your sleeve or a tissue.
Wash your hands often and well using soap and water or hand sanitizer.
Keep yourself healthy with rest, exercise, and eating healthy foods.
Stay home if you get sick and avoid close contact with sick people.


Head lice:
Many schools have periods of head lice each year. SATEC is very fortunate that at any one time less than 1% of our student population has head lice. Head lice are a common problem for children, and less often for adults. Children may get head lice because of the close physical contact they have with playmates in school and daycare centers. Head lice are not caused by poor hygiene. While, head lice can be a nuisance, they have not been shown to spread disease. Below are a few things you can teach children to do to reduce the risk of getting head lice.

· Encourage children to not share combs, brushes, hair ornaments, or hats.
· Limit the transport of personal toys such as stuffed animals from home to school.
· Ask children to keep their hats inside their coat sleeves.


For more information about head lice or cold and flu tips, please consider visiting the following reliable sites.

Vermont Department of Health (VDH): www.healthvermont.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): www.cdc.gov
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): www.healthychildren.org

Athletics 10/1/14:

There are no are athletic events scheduled today.

SATEC’s OPEN DOORS Open House Party!!!
Students in grades 1-8 received information on Friday regarding a great opportunity to come check out what our after school program has to offer.

On Wednesday, October 1st from 3:30-5:30 students and their parents/guardians are welcome to explore and participate in activities that will be offered in our upcoming  session. There will also be giveaways and a Bouncy House!!! This event is free but, students must be accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP by sending back the registration form to Ms. Rose

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Lunch

Goulash-Tomato, Macaroni & Beef Bake

Steamed Broccoli

Fruit & Veggie Bar

Homemade Soup

or Yogurt or Sunbutter and Jelly or Deli Sandwich or Pizza

Fresh Milk

3rd grade student learning highlights!

3rd grade students from the Mrs. Lamson/Mrs. Calcagni learning community working on language arts and reading short stories.

3rd grade students from the Mrs. Lamson/Mrs. Calcagni learning community working on math and sharing a story they wrote about their weekend!

3rd grade student artwork!

SATEC’s OPEN DOORS Open House Party!!!
Students in grades 1-8 received information on Friday regarding a great opportunity to come check out what our after school program has to offer.

On Wednesday, October 1st from 3:30-5:30 students and their parents/guardians are welcome to explore and participate in activities that will be offered in our upcoming  session. There will also be giveaways and a Bouncy House!!! This event is free but, students must be accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP by sending back the registration form to Ms. Rose

Athletics 9/30/14

7 Boys and 8 Boys @ Georgia 4:15

Bus leaves after dismissal

DROP OFF ONLY

Cross Country @ Arrowhead Golf Course 4:00

Bus leaves at 2:35 Students dismissed at 2:25

7 Girls (F2) and 8 Girls (F3) Host Georgia 4:00  

3:30-5:00

5/6 Boys Green (F1)

5:00-6:30

5/6 Girls Green (F1)

Monday, September 29, 2014

Lunch

Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets w/Dipping Sauce

Roasted Potato Wedges

Fruit & Veggie Bar

Homemade Soup

or Yogurt or Sunbutter and Jelly or Deli Sandwich or Pizza

Fresh Milk

Odyssey of the Mind:

It was great to see so many students/parents stop by the Odyssey of the Mind table at the open houses and many picked up a sign up form.   We would like the forms returned to the front office by Oct 3so we can put the teams together and get started!! OOTM is an afterschool activity that typically meets one day a week until the state tournament in March.  All students in K-8 are welcome! If someone is looking for a form or more info, contact Lynn Tetreault at 527-9688 or sltetreault@myfairpoint.net

LED School Fundraiser Underway in October

SATEC is partnering with Efficiency Vermont to promote the sale of LEDs and raise money for class field trips and other student activities.  Efficiency Vermont is providing LEDs (light-emitting diodes) at significantly marked-down prices – with all LEDs priced at $2/bulb.  LEDs are more efficient, durable and longer lasting than incandescent and fluorescent lighting.  In addition, LEDs emit light in a specific direction, whereas an incandescent or fluorescent bulb emits light—and heat—in all directions.

A broad range of LEDs will be offered as part of the fundraiser, including “A-style” bulbs typically used for lamp applications, globe or decorative style bulbs, bulged reflectors for recess lighting and some track lighting applications, and candelabra-style bulbs.   The LED products sold through the fundraiser are only ENERGY STAR® labeled LEDs, which means that these products have been tested by a third party certification body and approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.  ENERGY STAR testing verifies that LEDs provide the energy savings, lighting quality, and long-lifespans.

The fundraiser is scheduled to run through the month of October. You can help reduce your electric bill and raise money for a good cause by purchasing LEDs.  Look for the order forms and the fact sheet brought home to you by your son or daughter.  For more information on LEDs, call Efficiency Vermont at 1-888-921 5990. For more information on the fundraiser, contact Derek Madden, SATEC Facilities Manager, at 752-2608.

Athletics

5/6 Boys Green 4:00 and 5/6 Boys White 5:00 @ Swantion

Bus leaves at 3:30 Athletes are dismissed at 3:20

7 Girls 4:00 (F2) and 7 Boys 5:00 (F3) Hosts Sheldon

8 Girls 4:30 (F3) and 8 Boys 5:30 (F3) Host Grande Isle

3:30-5:00

5/6 Girls White (F1)

5:00-6:30

5/6 Girls Green (F1)

SATEC’s OPEN DOORS Open House Party!!!
Students in grades 1-8 received information on Friday regarding a great opportunity to come check out what our after school program has to offer.

On Wednesday, October 1st from 3:30-5:30 students and their parents/guardians are welcome to explore and participate in activities that will be offered in our upcoming  session. There will also be giveaways and a Bouncy House!!! This event is free but, students must be accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP by sending back the registration form to Ms. Rose

Friday, September 26, 2014

Lunch

Meatball Sub

Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Fruit & Veggie Bar

Homemade Soup

or Yogurt or Sunbutter and Jelly or Deli Sandwich or Pizza

Fresh Milk

Athletics

8 Girls (F2) and 8 Boys Host Fairfield (F3)  4:00

3:30-5:00

5/6 Girls White practice 3:30-5:00

*Members of the 5/6 Girls Green team are welcomed to participate.

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Lunch

Chicken Fajitas-Chicken, Sauteed Onions & Peppers, Soft Flour Tortilla, Salsa, Cabot Sour Cream

Rice Pilaf

Fruit & Veggie Bar

Homemade Soup

or Yogurt or Sunbutter and Jelly or Deli Sandwich or Pizza

Fresh Milk

Thursday, September 25th is our Grades K-4 Open House from 5:30-7:00pm!  Come visit your child’s classroom and the school. While you are here please don’t forget to join us for our fundraising spaghetti dinner. The Open Doors Junior Iron Chef Group is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner from 5:30-7:00pm. Adults: $6.00   Children: $4.00   Family of four: $18.00 plus $2.00 per additional child.

Athletics

8 Girls (F2) Host Mater Christi 4:00

8 Boys (F3) Host Christ the King 4:00

3:30-5:00

7 Boys (F1)

*Add ons for Friday the 26th

8 Girls (F2) and 8 Boys Host Fairfield (F3)  4:00

5/6 Girls White practice 3:30-5:00 (F1)

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Lunch

Beef Vegetable Stir Fry

Rice Pilaf

Chopped Green Salad

Fruit & Veggie Bar

Homemade Soup

or Yogurt or Sunbutter and Jelly or Deli Sandwich or Pizza

Fresh Milk

SATEC Walking Wednesday Walk/Bike to School Day

We will be walking again this Wednesday, September 24th

Weather report looks great: sunny and temps in the mid to upper 40s

Please join one of our staff supervised walking school buses:

Barlow Street School- Departs at 7:40AM

Knights of Columbus- Departs at 7:45AM

Intersection of Parsons and Orchard Street - Departs at 7:35 AM

Intersection of Thorpe Ave. Ext. and Bradley Court - Departs at 7:35 AM

Tanglewood Drive- Departs at 7:40AM

Thursday, September 25th is our Grades K-4 Open House from 5:30-7:00pm!  Come visit your child’s classroom and the school.

The Open Doors Junior Iron Chef Group is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner from 5:30-7:00pm. Adults: $6.00   Children: $4.00   Family of four: $18.00 plus $2.00 per additional child.

Athletics

5/6 Girls Green 4:30 (F2) and 5/6 Boys White (F2) 5:30 Host Grande Isle

5/6 Girls White (F3) 4:00 and 5/6 Boys Green (F3) 5:00 Host Georgia

3:30-5:00

7 Boys (F1)

5:30-7:00

7 Girls (F1)

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Lunch

Rotini w/Meat Sauce or Marinara Sauce

Spinach Salad

Garlic Breadstick

Fruit & Veggie Bar

Homemade Soup

or Yogurt or Sunbutter and Jelly or Deli Sandwich or Pizza

Fresh Milk

AlertNow TEST:

We wanted to remind families that we will continue to use the AlertNow system to announce school cancellations and we will begin using it this year for reminders about school wide events. We will be running an AlertNow test phone message and e-mail at 6:00pm on Tuesday, September 23rd.

Thursday, September 25th is our Grades K-4 Open House from 5:30-7:00pm!  Come visit your child’s classroom and the school.

The Open Doors Junior Iron Chef Group is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner from 5:30-7:00pm. Adults: $6.00   Children: $4.00   Family of four: $18.00 plus $2.00 per additional child.

Athletics

SATEC’s Cross Country Team hosts Georgia, City and Fairfax.

Girls’ race begins at 4:00, Boys afterwards

We ask spectators to park in the dirt parking lot.

A small section of the course will be in the driveway.

We ask everyone to please use caution when entering and exiting the school grounds.

• A friendly reminder that students are not allowed to stay after school unsupervised.   The only exception is prior notification to the school stating that there will be an adult present for supervision.

Monday, September 22, 2014

Lunch

Pancakes

Warm Syrup

Sweet & White Home Fries

Fruit & Veggie Bar

Homemade Soup

or Yogurt or Sunbutter and Jelly or Deli Sandwich or Pizza

Fresh Milk

AlertNow TEST:

We wanted to remind families that we will continue to use the AlertNow system to announce school cancellations and we will begin using it this year for reminders about school wide events. We will be running an AlertNow test phone message and e-mail at 6:00pm on Tuesday, September 23rd.

Thursday, September 25th is our Grades K-4 Open House from 5:30-7:00pm!  Come visit your child’s classroom and the school.

The Open Doors Junior Iron Chef Group is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner from 5:30-7:00pm. Adults: $6.00   Children: $4.00   Family of four: $18.00 plus $2.00 per additional child.

Athletics

Changes for 9/22

8 Girls and 8 Boys @ Fairfield has been cancelled

We will host Fairfield on Friday, the 26th 4:00

8 Girls will practice with the BFA JV Girls Soccer team on Monday the 22nd at 4:30 at the Complex

8 Boys will practice from 3:30-5:00 (F2)

5/6 Girls Green and 5/6 Boys White games against Fairfield have been cancelled

5/6 Boys White will have practice instead 3:30-5:00 (F3)

5/6 Girls White (F3)  and 5/6 Girls Green (F2)  will have practice from 5:15-6:30

5:30-7:00 7 Girls (F1)

Cross Country Practice 3:30-4:30

Friday, September 19, 2014

Lunch

Chicken Parmesan Sandwich on Toasted Wheat Roll

Apple Cole Slaw

Fruit & Veggie Bar

Homemade Soup

or Yogurt or Sunbutter and Jelly or Deli Sandwich or Pizza

Fresh Milk

Athletics

3:30-5:00

5/6 Girls White (F3)

Changes for 9/22

8 Girls and 8 Boys @ Fairfield has been cancelled

We will host Fairfield on Friday, the 26th 4:00

8 Girls will practice with the BFA JV Girls Soccer team on Monday the 22nd at 4:30 at the Complex

5/6 Girls Green and 5/6 Boys White games against Fairfield have been cancelled

5/6 Boys White will have practice instead 3:30-5:00 (F3)

5/6 Girls White (F3)  and 5/6 Girls Green (F2)  will have practice from 5:15-6:30

5:30-7:00 7 Girls (F1)

St. Albans Raid Celebration Information:

Below is a link to the schedule of events for this weekend's celebration.

St. Albans Raid Event

Some highlights are: military re-enactors' camp in Taylor Park (being set up about 2:00pm on Friday), Cavalry drill at Houghton Park at 10am Sat. and Sun., children's games in Taylor Park from 10-2 both Sat. and Sun., and the St. Albans Chorus at 4pm in the park on Sat.  The reenactment of the Raid is scheduled for 2pm on Sat. and 1pm on Sun.

Hopefully some of our students will get a chance to attend some of the events and learn something new this weekend!

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Lunch

Taco Bar w/The Works Seasoned Taco Meat, Mozz. Cheese, Lettuce, Salsa & Soft Flour Tortilla

Rice Pilaf

Fruit & Veggie Bar

Homemade Soup

or Yogurt or Sunbutter and Jelly or Deli Sandwich or Pizza

Fresh Milk

AlertNow:

We wanted to remind families that we will continue to  use the AlertNow system to announce school cancellations and we will begin using it this year for reminders about school wide events.

Thursday, September 18th is our Grades 5-8 Open House from 5:30-7:00pm!  Come visit your child’s classroom and the school.

The Open Doors Junior Iron Chef Group is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner from 5:30-7:00pm. Adults: $6.00   Children: $4.00   Family of four: $18.00 plus $2.00 per additional child.

Reminders:

• We ask that students not eat on school buses (to and from school and while riding buses for athletics and school field trips).  Thank you!
• We do not allow students to consume or bring nut products into the school.  We have a number of students with life-threatening allergies to nuts (peanuts and tree nuts).  We appreciate your cooperation.

WALKING TO SCHOOL!!

We had another successful Walking/Biking Wednesday!  Thank you to all our students and parent volunteers who participated.  We had about 100 walkers/bikers!  Congratulations.  We plan to walk every Wednesday until November (weather permitting).

Athletics

7 Girls (F2) and 7 Boys (F3) Host City @ 4:00

3:30-5:00

8 Girls (F1)