Friday, February 19, 2016

Lunch:

Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap

Steamed Carrots

Fruit & Veggie Bar

Vegetable Soup

After School Activities for Friday, February 19, 2016

3:30-5:00 Drama

Students will meet in the Kiva

SATEC’s K-8 Spirit Week: Monday, February 15th-19th

Class Color Friday

8th, 4th, and Kindergarten wear green

7th and 3rd grade wear yellow

6th and 2nd grade wear red

5th and 1st grade wear blue

Girls on the Run and Heart and Soul programs

Registration for Girls on the Run (grades 3-5) and Heart and Soul (grades 6-8) will open tomorrow. This year parents of participants will be registering online.

Registration will close Wednesday, March 16th. The fee for this 10 week program is originally $80.00 but has been brought down to $60.00 thanks to funds donated by our Open Doors Program.

Information for registration is below. Please contact Rose Bedard mrbedard@fcsuvt.org with any questions or concerns.

www.girlsontherunvermont.org

Participant Registration for Girls - Look for the fuchsia bar to the far right titled 'Program Registration'.  When clicked it will bring parents /guardians to the appropriate registration page where they will select the correct link for their region.

Scholarship Application - Select 'Our Program' and then 'Program Costs' in the drop down menu. At the bottom of the page in fuchsia the parent/guardian will choose the appropriate regional link to apply for the scholarship.

School will be closed February 22nd - March 1st for Winter Recess.  School will resume on March 2nd.

A Message from the ACT 46 Committee

School Unification will provide some savings through streamlining. One major example would be in business operations. Currently, the FCSU business office must create five separate and duplicate budgets, have five separate audits and provide regular financial reports to five separate school boards. That takes an enormous amount of staff time. In a merged district, it would be reduced to one budget, one audit and reports to just one board.

There are many other opportunities such as shared administrative staff, shared janitorial and food service staff, and joint bids for services such as lawn mowing. The list of opportunities is long, and would be scrutinized by the new unified board.

https://sites.google.com/a/fcsuvt.org/act46/home. If you have questions not answered there feel free to email them to act46@fcsuvt.org.

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Lunch:

Taco Bar w/Soft Shell - Seasoned Taco Meat, Mozz. Cheese, Sour Cream, Salsa, Lettuce , Salsa & Soft Flour Tortilla

Rice Pilaf

Fruit & Veggie Bar

Vegetable Soup

A Message from the ACT 46 Committee

There are many educational advantages to school unification. First and foremost, a unified school district will help ensure that all students in the district receive an equitable, quality education regardless of town of residence. It will help ensure that each student entering BFA arrives equally prepared having received the same excellent opportunities.

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

A unified district will 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 will 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 will 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.

https://sites.google.com/a/fcsuvt.org/act46/home. If you have questions not answered there feel free to email them to act46@fcsuvt.org.

Open Doors activities for Thursday, February 18, 2016

3:30-5:00 Junior Iron Chef

Basketball:

4:00 8 Boys host Alburgh

5:00 7 Girls host Alburgh

SATEC’s K-8 Spirit Week: Monday, February 15th-19th

Theme Day Thursday:

Each learning community or grade will decide on a theme to represent that day.

Class Color Friday

8th, 4th, and Kindergarten wear green

7th and 3rd grade wear yellow

6th and 2nd wear red

5th and 1st wear blue

School will be closed February 22nd - March 1st for Winter Recess.  School will resume on March 2nd.

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Lunch:

Chicken Patty Sandwich w/Lettuce & Tomato

Garden Pasta Salad

Fruit & Veggie Bar

Vegetable Soup

After School Activities for Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Open Doors:

3:30-5:00 3/4 Tae Kwon Do

Paws-itive Pies for PBIS! School Wide Coin Challenge ends today!

Wednesday, February 10th through the 17th.

The top two grades (one grade from K-4 and one grade 5-8) that have the most amount of money raised will get the chance to put a pie in their teachers’ or staff members that works with in the grade face during our spirit assembly on Friday the 19th.  Teachers and students will be drawn that day. All the money raised will go towards PBIS t-shirts for every kid and staff!

SATEC’S GOT TALENT!

K-8 Grade School Wide Talent Show will be Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 6:30-8:00 PM

SATEC’s K-8 Spirit Week: Monday, February 15th-19th

When I Grow Up Wednesday: Dress to impress to show others what you want to be when you grow up!

Theme Day Thursday:

Each learning community or grade will decide on a theme to represent that day.

Class Color Friday

8th, 4th, and Kindergarten wear green

7th and 3rd grade wear yellow

6th and 2nd wear red

5th and 1st wear blue

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Lunch:

Shepherd’s Pie

Dinner Roll

Fruit & Veggie Bar

Vegetable Soup

A Message from the ACT 46 Committee

The Act 46 law states that the New Unified School Board must have proportional representation based on population. Using the 2010 census, this means that there must be four votes from St. Albans Town, four votes from St. Albans City and one vote from Fairfield. After much discussion, the FCSU Act 46 Committee chose to have two representatives from Fairfield, each having one-half vote. All representatives will be elected by all three towns.

https://sites.google.com/a/fcsuvt.org/act46/home. If you have questions not answered there feel free to email them to act46@fcsuvt.org.

Reminder to all 8th graders BFA Course Selection Sheets are due in to Mr. F by Tuesday, February 16th.

After School Activities for Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Open Doors:

5-8 Tennis  Students will board Route #5 at dismissal

Parent pick up at the complex

Basketball:

7 Girls 4:00 and 8 Girls 5:00 @ Georgia

Bus leaves at 3:25 Students dismissed at 3:15

Drop off only

4:00 7 Boys Host Georgia

5:00 8 Boys Host Georgia

SATEC’s K-8 Spirit Week: Monday, February 15th-19th

Twinning Tuesday: Find a staff member, teacher, classmate or friend and dress alike

When I Grow Up Wednesday: Dress to impress to show others what you want to be when you grow up!

Theme Day Thursday:

Each learning community or grade will decide on a theme to represent that day.

Class Color Friday

8th, 4th, and Kindergarten wear green

7th and 3rd grade wear yellow

6th and 2nd wear red

5th and 1st wear blue

Paws-itive Pies for PBIS! School Wide Coin Challenge!

Wednesday, February 10th through the 17th.

The top two grades (one grade from K-4 and one grade 5-8) that have the most amount of money raised will get the chance to put a pie in their teachers’ or staff members that works with in the grade face during our spirit assembly on Friday the 19th.  Teachers and students will be drawn that day. All the money raised will go towards PBIS t-shirts for every kid and staff!

Monday, February 15, 2016

Lunch:

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Chicken Noodle Soup

Fruit & Veggie Bar

Vegetable Soup

Reminder to all 8th graders BFA Course Selection Sheets are due in to Mr. F by Tuesday, February 16th.

A Message from the ACT 46 Committee

There will be a Public Forum on Act 46 School Unification tomorrow, Tuesday February 16 at 6:00 p.m.  at the BFA Library. Please come and learn more about the unification, ask questions and meet the candidates running for the New Unified District Board.

https://sites.google.com/a/fcsuvt.org/act46/home. If you have questions not answered there feel free to email them to act46@fcsuvt.org.

After School Activities for February 16th, 2016

Drama 3:30-5:00 Students will meet in the Kiva

VKAT 3:30-5:00

Open Doors

Students will meet in the cafeteria at dismissal.

3:30-4:30

5-8 Homework Lab

3:30-5:00

5-8 Magic the Gaming

5-8 Lego Mindstorm

Basketball:

8 Girls 4:00 and 8 Boys 5:00 @ Grand Isle

Bus Leaves at 3:00

Students dismissed at 2:50

3:30-5:00 7 Boys

5:00-6:30  7 Girls

SATEC’s K-8 Spirit Week: Monday, February 15th-19th

America Monday: Dress in stars, stripes, red, white and blue.

Twinning Tuesday: Find a staff member, teacher, classmate or friend and dress alike

When I Grow Up Wednesday: Dress to impress to show others what you want to be when you grow up!

Theme Day Thursday:

Each learning community or grade will decide on a theme to represent that day.

Class Color Friday

8th, 4th, and Kindergarten wear green

7th and 3rd grade wear yellow

6th and 2nd wear red

5th and 1st wear blue

Friday, February 12, 2016

Lunch:

Chicken Nuggets w/Dipping Sauce

Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

Dinner Roll

Fruit & Veggie Bar

Vegetable Soup

Paws-itive Pies for PBIS! School Wide Coin Challenge starts today!

Wednesday, February 10th through the 17th.

The top two grades (one grade from K-4 and one grade 5-8) that have the most amount of money raised will get the chance to put a pie in their teachers’ or staff members that works with in the grade face during our spirit assembly on Friday the 19th.  Teachers and students will be drawn that day. All the money raised will go towards PBIS t-shirts for every kid and staff!

SATEC’S GOT TALENT!

K-8 Grade School Wide Talent Show will be Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 6:00-7:30 PM

After School activities for Friday, February 12, 2016

There are no after school activities or athletics today.

Basketball for Saturday, February 13, 2016

9:00 5/6 Girls vs. Georgia Red @ St.Albans City School

9:00 5/6 Boys Green vs. Fairfield @ Grand Isle

10:00 5/6 Boys White vs.Fairfax White @ Grand Isle

Uniform Return

As we enter the last week of winter sports we want to remind players that their jerseys need to be handed in to Ms. Rose in the back lobby. All Jerseys need to be washed and placed in the plastic bag that there were given in, along with the sheet that identifies their name, #, and team. There will be a blue bin for students to put the jerseys and shorts  in. Jersey that are not returned by March 11th  will be considered “lost” and those players will receive a bill for $30.00 to help replace it.

SATEC’s K-8 Spirit Week: Monday, February 15th-19th

America Monday: Dress in stars, stripes, red, white and blue.

Twinning Tuesday: Find a staff member, teacher, classmate or friend and dress alike

When I Grow Up Wednesday: Dress to impress to show others what you want to be when you grow up!

Theme Day Thursday:

Each learning community or grade will decide on a theme to represent that day.

Class Color Friday

8th, 4th, and Kindergarten wear green

7th and 3rd grade wear yellow

6th and 2nd wear red

5th and 1st wear blue

2016 Yearbook: Attention 8th grade parents!

This years’ yearbook committee has decided to continue the tradition of displaying pictures of the 8th grade class in the “younger years.” Parents or students will have until February 19th to submit a photo. Photos can be emailed to mrbedard@fcsuvt.org in jpeg format or  brought to Ms. Rose in an envelope stating your first and last and if you want the picture returned back to you. Please make sure you identify the photo.

A Message from the ACT 46 Committee

Everyone wants to know if tax rates will go up or down. A definitive answer to that is not possible because of all of the parts used in the formula to set the tax rate. Clearly, if school unification passes, taxes will be ten cents lower the first year, eight cents the second year, etc. than it would be without the incentives. Tax rates in the three towns will be less volatile since expenses are spread over a broader tax base. The state has approved various incentives worth millions of dollars to support mergers, which will cover any up-front merger costs (transitions in payroll systems, new contract negotiations, etc.) and may even cause a lower tax rate.  In the longer term, the merger’s administrative efficiencies should help to slow down cost increases.

https://sites.google.com/a/fcsuvt.org/act46/home. If you have questions not answered there feel free to email them to act46@fcsuvt.org.

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Lunch:

Cheesy Breadsticks w/Marinara Sauce

Gingered Cabbage Salad

Homemade Tomato Soup

Fruit & Veggie Bar

A Message from the ACT 46 Committee

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. https://sites.google.com/a/fcsuvt.org/act46/home. If you have questions not answered there feel free to email them to act46@fcsuvt.org.

After School Activities for Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Open Doors

Students will meet in the cafeteria at dismissal.

This will be the last week of Open Doors for this session excluding Tae Kwon Do  (make up class 2/17)

Open Doors Spring Session Brochures will be distributed to classrooms this Friday.

Spring Session will begin on Monday, March 14th.

3:30-4:30

1-4 YO-YO Mentoring program

5-8 Homework Lab

3:30-5:00

3-4 Cooking with Mrs. King

3-4 Tae Kwon Do

5/6 2INSPIRE Dance

Basketball:

3:30-5:00 5/6 Boys Green

5:00-6:30 8 Girls

Paws-itive Pies for PBIS! School Wide Coin Challenge starts today!

Each Grade will have the opportunity to bring in silver coins starting Wednesday, February 10th through the 17th.

The top two grades (one grade from K-4 and one grade 5-8) that have the most amount of money raised will get the chance to put a pie in their teachers’ or staff members that works with in the grade face during our spirit assembly on Friday the 19th.  Teachers and students will be drawn that day. All the money raised will go towards PBIS t-shirts for every kid and staff!