Monday, November 30, 2015

Tuesday, December 1, 2015


Lunch:
Homemade Cornbread
Macaroni and Cheese
Fruit & Veggie Bar
Vegetable Soup

A Message from the ACT 46 Study Committee:
Did you know… What the educational advantages to a unification are?

This is where the list gets long. First and foremost, a unified school district would help ensure that all students in the district receive an equitable, quality education regardless of town of residence. It would help ensure that each student entering BFA would arrive equally prepared having received the same excellent opportunities.

Unification would create a single school district and elected board responsible for all grades, pre-K through twelve. The unified school board would assume all of the responsibilities of the supervisory union.

A unified district could streamline the complicated school board and administrative structure outlined above. It could expand educational options for students (e.g. sharing equipment, technology and staff, flexibility in building use). It could provide cost savings in the operation of our pre-K-12 schools.  A few examples:  one audited financial statement instead of five; contract with a single provider for trash or food service; eliminate billing back and forth for services provided by one member district to another.

A unification vote would allow us to work towards a unified strategic plan for all students in the three towns, under the banner of a shared vision and mission.

A single school district would allow for great flexibility and creativity to best serve our students. Strict town borders would no longer be an issue and could give each student the opportunity for the setting that works best. For example, a student living beside the City School but actually located in the Town may be able to attend the closest school. Or a Fairfield parent who works in St. Albans City, and has childcare in the City, may be able to have their child attend City School.

http://fcsuvt.org/download/act46.htm. If you have questions not answered there feel free to email them to act46@fcsuvt.org.

2015 District Art Show

The 2015 District Art Show will take place at the Collins Perley Sports Complex in St. Albans from Nov 30th thru Dec 6th. Artwork may be viewed during CPSC normal business hours.

There is a opening reception tomorrow (12-1-2015) with snacks, 5:00-6:30pm

After School Activities for 12/1/2015

3:30-5:00 5-8 Cooking

Winter Extravaganza Workshops: 3:30-5:00
7/8 Dance
3-8 Acting
5-8 Costume Design

Participating Students can meet in the cafeteria at dismissal

Open Doors’ Winter Session will begin on January 11th.
Brochures for grades 1-4 and 5-8 will be distributed in homerooms at the end of the week.
The registration deadline is Monday, December 14th. Students will receive notification on by Thursday, December 17th.

Basketball
3:30-5:00  5/6 Boys White
5:00-6:30  7 Boys
6:30-7:45  8 Boys

Cheerleading
5:30-7:00

*Please note that there is no supervision for our athletes during after school hours.  If your child has a later practice time, please drop them off only ten minutes before their scheduled time.

Basketball Schedule change:
Both home and away games for 7th and 8th grade teams on Thursday, December 3rd have been moved to December 10th.
The 7 and 8 Girls games that were scheduled for the 10th have been moved to the 11th.

All game times, dismissals and departures still stand.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Monday, November 30, 2015


Lunch:
General Tso’s Chicken Served Over Rice
Sesame Noodles
Pumpkin Squares
Fruit & Veggie Bar
Vegetable Soup


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Culminating Project for 4th grade Mythology Unit

The 2015 District Art Show will be held at the Collins Perley Sports Complex November 30th - December 6th.  Artwork may be viewed during CPSC normal business hours.  Please join us on December 1st for the opening reception and snacks from 5:00-6:30pm.

After School Activities for Monday, November 30th

VKAT-  VKAT (Vermont Kids Against Tobacco), 3:30 until 4:45.  Students will meet Mrs. Ovitt (Group Organizer) in the center area of CM.

Open Doors Winter Extravaganza‘s Workshops
3/4 Dance 3:30-4:30
3-8 Acting  3:30-5:00

A reminder that 5-8 Cooking With Mrs.King waiting list group will begin tomorrow (12/1/2015) and the 3/4 Cooking With Mrs.King will begin on Wednesday (12/2/2015)

Athletics
3:30-5:00
7 Boys (Hallway Side)  5/6 Green (Stage Side)
5:00-6:30
5/6 Girls (Hallway Side)   8 Girls (Stage Side)
6;30-7:45
7 Girls

SATEC has 3 great opportunities to give this Holiday Season
Student Council’s “Winter Wear” Drive  
Give the gift of warmth!
Starting this Monday, Student Council will be collecting gently used and clean coats, hats, scarves, mittens and boots, to donate back into our community. When you donate these items you are helping families, and children stay warm and properly dressed for these upcoming winter months. A drop off bin will be at Ms. Rose desk in the back lobby.
The Drive will go from November 16th to December 16th

Middle School Operation Happiness Canned Food Drive
November 18th-December 11th
5th - 8th Grade Competition

Operation Happiness is a community initiative run by dedicated volunteers that relies heavily on the generosity and support of our community. With over 300 volunteers joining together each year, Operation Happiness is able to provide baskets of food during the holidays to over 1,100 families throughout Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. (fgiunitedway.org)   


Every holiday season, SATEC families give back to the community in various ways. This year, we will be hosting a friendly competition in the middle school to support Operation Happiness.

If you can spare any non-perishable food items, please send them in with your child. This is a competition between grade levels.
Thank you for your contribution to our canned food drive!  

Diaper Drive
Do you like to help others? Great!
The CHAMP Community needs your help!
They are sponsoring a diaper drive. Diapers will go to COTS, the Community on Temporary Shelter. You can bring Pull-Ups and/or diapers of any brand or size.
Diapers will be collected until November 30th.
Bring the diapers to your teachers, CHAMP students will collect and tally the diapers donated.

The community that donates the most diapers wins baked goods.The deadline is Nov.30.

Monday, November 23, 2015

Tuesday, November 24, 2015


Lunch:
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Turkey Noodle Soup
Fruit & Veggie Bar

Reminder - Thanksgiving Break, November 25th- 27th. School resumes on
November 30th.  We hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!

After School Activities for 11/24/2015

There is no Open Doors today
Those who have signed up for the Winter Extravaganza Workshops will begin on Monday, November 30th.

Athletics:
3:30-5:00 5/6 Boys Green (Stage Side)    5/6 Boys White ( Hallway Side)
5:00-6:30 7 Boys ( Stage Side)
5:15-6:30 7 Girls (Hallway Side)
6:30-7:45  8 Boys

5:30-7:00 Cheerleading

Friday, November 20, 2015

Monday, November 23, 2015


Lunch:
Chicken Patty Sandwich w/Lettuce & Tomato
Rice Pilaf
Fruit & Veggie Bar
Vegetable Soup

Reminder - Thanksgiving Break, November 25th- 27th. School resumes on
November 30th.  We hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!

VKAT-  VKAT (Vermont Kids Against Tobacco) meeting will take place after school on Monday, November 23rd from 3:30 until 4:45.  Students will meet Mrs. Ovitt (Group Organizer) in the center area of CM.


SATEC has 3 great opportunities to give this Holiday Season
Student Council’s “Winter Wear” Drive  
Give the gift of warmth!
Starting this Monday, Student Council will be collecting gently used and clean coats, hats, scarves, mittens and boots, to donate back into our community. When you donate these items you are helping families, and children stay warm and properly dressed for these upcoming winter months. A drop off bin will be at Ms. Rose desk in the back lobby.
The Drive will go from November 16th to December 16th


OriginalMiddle School Operation Happiness Canned Food Drive
November 18th-December 11th
5th - 8th Grade Competition

Operation Happiness is a community initiative run by dedicated volunteers that relies heavily on the generosity and support of our community. With over 300 volunteers joining together each year, Operation Happiness is able to provide baskets of food during the holidays to over 1,100 families throughout Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. (fgiunitedway.org)   


Every holiday season, SATEC families give back to the community in various ways. This year, we will be hosting a friendly competition in the middle school to support Operation Happiness.

If you can spare any non-perishable food items, please send them in with your child. This is a competition between grade levels.
Thank you for your contribution to our canned food drive!  

Diaper Drive
Do you like to help others? Great!
The CHAMP Community needs your help!
They are sponsoring a diaper drive. Diapers will go to COTS, the Community on Temporary Shelter. You can bring Pull-Ups and/or diapers of any brand or size.
Diapers will be collected until November 30th.
Bring the diapers to your teachers, CHAMP students will collect and tally the diapers donated.
The community that donates the most diapers wins baked goods.The deadline is Nov.30.

After School Activities for Monday, 11/23/2015


This is the last day of Open Door’s Fall Session
3:30-4:30
3-4 2Inspire Dance
3-4 Intramural Sports

3:30-5:00
4-8 What a Novel Idea
5-8 Magic the Gaming
4-8 T-shirt Screening

All students will meet in the cafeteria at dismissal.

Athletics:
3:30-5:00 5/6 Boys White (Stage Side)
5:00-6:30   7 Boys (Hallway Side)  5/6 Girls (Stage Side)  

6:30-7:45 7 Girls (Hallway Side)   8 Girls (Stage Side)

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Friday, November 20, 2015


Lunch:
Oven Baked Corn Dogs
Pasta Salad
Fruit & Veggie Bar
Vegetable Soup



Middle School
Operation Happiness
Canned Food Drive
November 18th-December 11th
5th - 8th Grade Competition

Operation Happiness is a community initiative run by dedicated volunteers that relies heavily on the generosity and support of our community. With over 300 volunteers joining together each year, Operation Happiness is able to provide baskets of food during the holidays to over 1,100 families throughout Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. (fgiunitedway.org)   


Every holiday season, SATEC families give back to the community in various ways. This year, we will be hosting a friendly competition in the middle school to support Operation Happiness.

If you can spare any non-perishable food items, please send them in with your child. This is a competition between grade levels.
Thank you for your contribution to our canned food drive!  

After School Activities for Friday, November 20th
There are no Open Doors activities scheduled for today.

Basketball
5:30-6:45 8 Boys

5/6 Girls White Soccer team will meet coach in the back lobby at 3:30 for the season celebration.

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Thursday, November 19, 2015


Lunch:
BBQ Pork Sandwich
Rotini w/Kale Pesto
Birthday Cake
Fruit & Veggie Bar
Vegetable Soup

FCSU ACT 46
Message from the FCSU Act 46 Study committee:
Did you know… Why we are doing this now? It's the law. While merging into one school district has many good reasons, the Legislature, when it passed Act 46, provided significant financial incentives for Supervisory Unions that have recently studied mergers and already have a governance structure that is conducive to unification, including: a reduction in property tax rates of 10 cents the first year, 8 cents the second, and declining for five years to zero; and a $150,000 grant to help with the process.
http://fcsuvt.org/download/act46.htm. If you have questions not answered there feel free to email them to act46@fcsuvt.org.

After School Activities for Thursday, 11/19/2015

3:30-4:30
3/4 Basketball
Yearbook Club

3:30-5:00
5-8 Intramural Sports
1-2 Awesome Art
All Open Doors students will meet in the cafeteria at dismissal.

5-8 Archery
Students will board bus “Route 2” at dismissal
Parents will pick up students at Pelkey’s Archery at 5:00

This is the last week of Open Doors for this session excluding this Monday.

Basketball:
3:30-5:00 7 Boys (Hallway Side)
5:00-6:30  5/6 Boys White (Stage Side)  5/6 Boys Green (Hallway Side)
6:30-8:00  8 Boys (Stage Side)   8 Girls (Hallway Side)

Cheerleading:
5:30-7:00 Cafeteria

Do you like to help others? Great!
The CHAMP Community needs your help!
They are sponsoring a diaper drive. Diapers will go to COTS, the Community on Temporary Shelter. You can bring Pull-Ups and/or diapers of any brand or size.
Diapers will be collected until November 30th.
Bring the diapers to your teachers, CHAMP students will collect and tally the diapers donated.
The community that donates the most diapers wins baked goods.The deadline is Nov.30.

SATEC’s Winter Extravaganza Variety Show
We are excited to host our 2nd Annual Winter Extravaganza Variety Show on December 18th.

Open Doors after school program will be offering free workshops for students in grades 3-8 starting Monday,  November 30th leading up to the show on the 18th. Workshops include, dancing, acting and costume design. Brochures will be handed this afternoon.  Come be a part of this awesome show!

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Wednesday, November 18, 2015


Lunch:
Open Faced Buffalo Chicken Calzone
Fresh Carrot Sticks w/Hummus Dip
Fruit & Veggie Bar
Vegetable Soup

PICTURE RETAKES have been canceled for November 20th and have been rescheduled for December 4th.  If your student needs a retake please have them bring back the original packet .  If your student did not get their picture taken and would like to there are packets in the front office.

FCSU ACT 46
Message from the FCSU Act 46 Study committee:
Did you know… What happens if one town votes against merging with the larger district?
The FCSU Act 46 Study Committee believes a single, Unified Union district, is the preferred option.  Therefore, all three districts, Fairfield, St. Albans City and St. Albans Town are considered "necessary" for the formation of a new district.
If all three districts vote "yes," then a single Unified Union district is formed covering all three communities. Taxpayers in all three communities will receive the tax incentives.
If any one town votes "no", then no change to governance would occur and Franklin Central Supervisory Union would continue with its four current member school districts (St. Albans City, St. Albans Town, Fairfield, and BFA Union #48).  No tax incentives would be available. http://fcsuvt.org/download/act46.htm. If you have questions not answered there feel free to email them to act46@fcsuvt.org.


SATEC Walking Wednesday
We will be walking this Wednesday, November 18th!!
SATEC Staff supervised walking school bus starting locations 2015-2016:
  • Barlow Street School- Departs at 7:40AM (Mr. Rousselle)
  • Knights of Columbus- Departs at 7:45AM (Cricket, Route 5) (Mrs. Marlow)
  • Intersection of Parsons and Orchard Street - Departs at 7:35 AM (Mr. Madden)
  • Intersection of Thorpe Ave. Ext. and Bradley Court - Departs at 7:35 AM (Sonia, Route 8)  (Mrs. Stebbins)
  • Tanglewood Drive- Departs at 7:40 (Mrs. Curry) to meet up with Mrs. Stebbins at the end of Meadowbrook at 7:45.


SATEC Community Support
SATEC students will be collecting loose change starting Wednesday, November 11 until Wednesday, December 9, 2015.  The change will be used to purchase Helping Hand boxes from Hannafords.  The boxes are used to assist families with extra food during times of need.   

Our local Hannafords has sold the most Helping Hand boxes since the start of the program several years ago!   What a great community we live in!!

If you have any loose change hanging around the house, please send it in with your child anytime during this time period.  Every little bit helps!!!

Have a wonderful Holiday Season!
Thank you!

Do you like to help others? Great!
The CHAMP Community needs your help!
They are sponsoring a diaper drive. Diapers will go to COTS, the Community on Temporary Shelter. You can bring Pull-Ups and/or diapers of any brand or size.
Diapers will be collected until November 30th.
Bring the diapers to your teachers, CHAMP students will collect and tally the diapers donated.
The community that donates the most diapers wins baked goods.The deadline is Nov.30.

SATEC’s Winter Extravaganza Variety Show
We are excited to host our 2nd Annual Winter Extravaganza Variety Show on December 18th.
Open Doors after school program will be offering free workshops for students in grades 3-8 starting Monday,  November 30th leading up to the show on the 18th. Workshops include, dancing, acting and costume design. Brochures will be handed this afternoon.  Come be a part of this awesome show!

After School Activities for Wednesday, November 18th, 2015
3:30-4:30
1-2 Y.O. - Y.O. Mentoring Program
5-8 Homework Lab

3:30-4:45
3/4 Boys Basketball with Mr. Konrad
Boys will meet in the locker room hallway

3:30-5:00
5/6  2INSPIRE Dance
3-4 Cooking with Mrs. King
7-8 Y.O. - Y.O. Mentoring Program

This is the last week of Open Doors for this session excluding next Monday.


Basketball
3:30-4:30 3/4 Basketball stage side

3:30-5:00 5/6 Boys White (hallway side)
This has been a change from the original schedule
5:00-6:30

7 Boys (Stage Side)  8Boys Green (Hallway Side)
This has been a change from the original schedule

6:30-8:00
8 Girls

Cheerleading

5:30-7:00  Practice space has been moved to the KIVA for today.