[BrownsvilleOnline] BrownsvilleOnline 3.19.2008

[Sally Cushing]

BrownsvilleOnline    March 19, 2008

ONLINE PETITION SUPPORTS OUR SCHOOLS

We, the undersigned, value strong public schools and support the  
School Board's 2008-2009 proposed funding request for Albemarle  
County's public schools.
We ask our Board of Supervisors to provide the necessary means to  
finance this request in full.
IF YOU AGREE, GO TO www.gopetition.com/online/17674

Let the Board of Supervisors know your opinion:

	•   email or call the Board of Supervisors at bos at albemarle.org or  
434.296.5843;

	•  write letters to the local papers and state your concerns; and

	•  attend the last Public Meeting on April 2 at 6:00pm at the County  
Office‘s Lane Auditorium.

Want to see the School Funding Proposal?  www.k12albemarle.org/

Need a crash course on school budget buzz?  www.acpsparentcouncil.org/inthenews



"STRONG PUBLIC SCHOOLS - STRONG COMMUNITIES" CAR MAGNETS

The Albemarle County Schools Parent Council has developed a car magnet  
(see below - approx 4" diameter) in support of public schools with the  
assistance of Mark and Tara Mincer.  Thanks to several generous  
contributions from education supporters (parents, School Board  
members, and community supporters), the magnets are free of charge.   
The goal is to encourage supporters to place the magnets on their cars  
(rather than refrigerators, filing cabinets, etc.) in order to get a  
visible message out into the community.  If you would like to display  
one on your car, a limited supply is available.  Email Sally Cushing  
at sallyhc at ntelos.net.

Donations are welcome.  Checks payable to ACPS Parent Council, 2385  
Cinnamon Ridge Road, Charlottesville, VA  22901







BUS DRIVER FEEDBACK SURVEY

The transportation department is conducting customer satisfaction  
surveys to measure their performance.  These surveys are being  
conducted to assess the areas where they are meeting your needs as  
well as those needing improvement.  There are 3 surveys.  The first  
two are to be completed by the student (younger children will need  
assistance).  You may request a paper survey from the school.

Kindergarten to Second Grade Survey Link

Third to Twelfth Grade Survey Link

Parent Survey Link

HELP CREATE A COUNTY PARK@ OLD TRAIL

Community involvement is critical to the success of the Western Park  
master plan, so bring your ideas to a Community Workshop on Tuesday,  
March 25th at 7:00 PM at the Western Albemarle High School Cafeteria.  
Over 35 acres have been established for the Western Park greenway and  
park area, to include a mix of recreational uses such as sports  
fields, trails, picnicking, and preserved areas.  For more details, go  
to www.albemarle.org/westernpark



COMMUNITY FORUM ON PREVENTING UNDERAGE DRINKING

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

MONDAY, MARCH 31ST

6:30 PM - Refreshments and Displays

7:00 PM - Community Forum

Lane Auditorium

Albemarle County Office Building

Preston Avenue and McIntire Road

Invited Guests and Panelists:  Representative from the Charlottesville  
and Albemarle Public Schools, Charlottesville and Albemarle  
Commonwealth's Attorneys Offices, Albemarle County Law Enforcement,  
elected officials, substance abuse prevention and mental health  
services community, University of Virginia, Virginia Department of  
Alcoholic Beverage Control, and Thomas Jefferson Area Community  
Corrections.  All representatives will be available after the panel  
for an interactive question and answer session with the audience.

Intended Audience:  Parents, educators, prevention specialists,  
government officials, health professionals, social workers, law  
enforcement, faith-based groups, local businesses, the University  
community, and anyone else working with youth at risk for underage  
drinking!  Students are welcome!

For more information contact: Laura Anderson, 434.972.1881 or via  
email at lauraa at regionten.org

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Submission prepared by Brownsville parent Sally Cushing.

Brownsville Elementary School website:  	 http://www.k12albemarle.org/Brownsville

ACPS Parent Council website:   	 http://acpsparentcouncil.org/

School Division website: 	   http://www.k12albemarle.org/

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