3/26 Daily Announcements

We want to thank families for their support as we begin Vermont State Testing this week. The State Testing creates some changes in the daily routines and schedules for students and we strive to minimize these changes as much as possible.

Here is the schedule for this week:

Thursday, March 26th

5th grade ELA Session 3 8:45-10:00

8th grade ELA Session 3 9:15-10:45 NEW DATE

7th grade Math Session 1 10:00-11:15

3rd grade ELA Session 3 11:45-1:00

Friday, March 27th

3rd grade Math Session 1 11:45-1:00

• Whitson's is switching to a new website platform for our menus beginning on March 1st. The new updated meal planner with all the dietary information can be found at www.fdmealplanner.com. We will continue to post the weekly menu in our announcements.

• Reminder to families: ALL STUDENTS are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunches through the rest of the school year.

Please complete the paper application that was sent home or for questions please reach out to Tammy Deso, Free and Reduced Meals Application Verification Officer: tdeso@maplerun.org and 802-752-2700

Additional Daily Options:

Cheese Pizza

Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich w/Cheese Stick

Fresh Dried or Canned Fruit, Skim White Milk, 1% White Milk, & Fat Free Chocolate Milk Offered with all meals

Don't miss out on the upcoming Little League Season. Register Today!

Champlain Little League registration is now open to all children league age eligible, ages 5-12. Please visit our website at Champlain Little League > Home and follow us on Facebook, Champlain Little League, for spring clinics and player evaluation information.

Player evaluations for the 2026 season will be at the Complex on Saturday, March 28, 9AM-1PM.

Though player evaluations are not mandatory, they are a great opportunity for players to get exposure to Champlain Little League in preparation for the regular season.

Looking for a fun way to get active this spring?

Our community partners at the Northern Vermont Youth Lacrosse League shared that our local Phantoms teams are currently low on numbers, and they’d love to welcome more Maple Run students to join!

No experience is necessary, just a willingness to try something new, be part of a team, and have some fun. Lacrosse is a great way for students to build confidence, stay active, and connect with others across our community.

Opportunities like this help bring our community together, supporting teamwork, friendships, and positive experiences for our student-athletes both on and off the field.

If your child might be interested, please reach out to Morgan Kane at St Albans City School with any questions: mkane@maplerun.org

Let’s help our Phantoms grow this season!

** This is not a Maple Run lacrosse club **

We are pleased to share that Kindergarten registration is now open for the 2026–2027 school year at Maple Run Unified School District.

Kindergarten Eligibility

Children must be five (5) years old on or before September 1, 2026, to enroll in Kindergarten.

If Your Child Is New to Maple Run (and not currently enrolled in an Act 166 preschool program)

Please complete the full registration process as soon as possible.

Step 1: Complete the School Interest Form

https://www.maplerun.org/page/school-registration

Once your form is reviewed and approved, you will receive an email with instructions to create a Parent Portal account.

Step 2: Complete Kindergarten Enrollment Forms

Log in to the Parent Portal, select your student, and complete all required Kindergarten forms.

Parent Portal: https://maplerun.powerschool.com

• Use your existing username and password

• If needed, select “Forgot Password.”

• If you cannot access your account, please contact registrar@maplerun.org

• If you would like to add your incoming Kindergartener to an existing PowerSchool account, please email registrar@maplerun.org

Timing Matters

We are so excited that Magic the Gathering is BACK!!!!! Join this club led by Mr. Goodland.

The number of participants for this club is capped at 20 participants.

Register today through Arbiter by using this link: Magic the Gathering Registration

We are coming down to the line! The final weeks of a drama production are called tech week, and it s when we really staple everything together. As such, it is vital that we have everyone to make sure all the costumes work well, people know what they are doing on stage with props and set pieces, and all the tech works as intended.

Here is the calendar for the final few weeks.

If it hasn't been mentioned by the students, we are off script starting this coming Monday. This can cause stress for students, especially ones who haven't had drama in the past. The more you go over their scripts and songs with them the more comfortable they will feel. It is important that while being off script is the goal, we know there will be times students will need reminders for their lines, and shouldn't be a anxiety point. We will be there feeding lines when needed at the start.

We are looking forward to this show being one of our best yet! The kids are sounding awesome!

Let us know if you have any questions!

Aram, Juliet, Danielle, and Jessica

Our season comes to an end this week. Students have the option to participate in an end of season jamboree @ Essex High School on March 28th. If your child is unable to participate or is not interested, please let Coach Blackburn know as soon as possible.

7th Grade Jamboree

Essex High School

Saturday March 28, 2026 1:30-3:30

Dressed and ready at 1:15

Info

Practice Schedule:

Thursday 3/26

6:30-8:00 (Jamboree team)

8th Grade Jamboree

Essex High School

Saturday March 28, 2026

1:30-3:30 B Tournament (Dressed and ready by 1:15)

3:30-6:30 A Tournament (Dressed and ready by 3:15)

Coach Blackburn will assign teams on Tuesday.

Practice Schedule:

Friday 3/27

3:15-4:45 (Jamboree team)

Coach Blackburn will share the jamboree game schedule when it is published later this week.

Please confirm all practice and match times by viewing the schedule using the link below.

Any changes and/or cancellations will be emailed to families, posted in our Daily Announcements and on our Social Media.

Link to the complete schedule

Hello Baseball Families,

Welcome to the 2026 SATEC Baseball season! We are excited to announce that SATEC will serve as the hub for all Maple Run baseball this year. We are also thrilled to be fielding both a 7th Grade and an 8th Grade team for the season.

Meet the Coaches:

• 7th Grade Team: Roy Sargent

• 8th Grade Team: Frank Wagner

Pitcher & Catcher Skill Sessions

To start things off, we are offering two evening sessions this week specifically for players interested in pitching or catching:

• Wednesday, March 25: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

• Friday, March 27: 6:15 PM – 7:45 PM

Full Team Practices

Regular practices for all players will officially begin on Tuesday, March 31st.

You can find the full schedule for the first two weeks here: Schedule Link. Since these practices will be held indoors, I will be monitoring the weather closely and will update the plan as the long-term forecast evolves.

Game Schedule & Logistics

• Game Dates: I expect to have a tentative game schedule ready by Friday, April 3rd. Some neighboring schools are currently finalizing their rosters (combining teams, etc.), which may slightly shift our existing plans.

• Gym Access: Please enter through the side gym entrance, as the front and back school doors will be locked.

• Parking: Families should park in the back lot; players can then use the sidewalk to reach the side entrance.

• Gear: Please ensure players bring a pair of indoor-only shoes to wear in the gym.

Moving forward, keep an eye out for a weekly email from me containing the latest practice and game updates.

Thank you for your support of our student-athletes and the baseball program. We're looking forward to a great season!

Best regards,

4/10 - Weather at your School with News Channel 5

4/10 - Drama Production of Matilda Jr.

4/20-4/24 - April Break