[BurleyBulletin] February 4, 2008: Lock Down, Silent Auction, Golden Apple Awards

Shelley Payne shp33 at embarqmail.com
Mon Feb 4 15:04:23 EST 2008 

The Burley Bulletin
February 4, 2008
 
Inside This Issue...
*        Lock Down Drill
*        Urgent Help Needed with Silent Auction
*        Golden Apple Awards
*        Free Parent Training
*        Mark Your Calendar...
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Lock Down Drill
Please note that Burley has scheduled a Lockdown Drill to occur sometime
this week (February 4-8).
Urgent Help Needed with Silent Auction
We are in desperate need of volunteers who can help solicit items for our
Silent Auction.  This is not as difficult as it may sound; you merely need
to make follow up phone calls to the businesses we mailed letters to.  You
don’t need any “high pressure” sale techniques, just a desire to help out
our school. Currently we have just a few people taking on this task and that
is not nearly enough, especially when we have over 400 families in our
school.
This is a great opportunity for those of you who can’t “come in” to
volunteer.  If you can make a few phone calls, please let Susan Walker know
at HYPERLINK "mailto:sjpwalker at gmail.com"sjpwalker at gmail.com.  Thank you!!
Golden Apple Awards
Sponsored by
Better Living Building Supply & Better Living Furniture
Richard L. Nunley, Chairman, is pleased to announce that Better Living
Building Supply & Better Living Furniture is sponsoring the 8th Annual
Golden Apple Awards for outstanding teachers from our school systems. These
awards are presented to faculty members from the public and private schools
in Albemarle County and Charlottesville City, including CATEC. Eligible
private schools are those that are members of the Virginia Association of
Independent Schools (VAIS).
The Golden Apple Award is a means of selecting and honoring some of our
outstanding teachers. Teachers are most important in nurturing our children’
s inquisitive minds and preparing them for the challenges of the future.
Nominate a teacher and show your appreciation and support!
Nomination forms are available from the local schools or online at HYPERLINK
"http://www.betterlivingvirginia.com/"www.betterlivingvirginia.com or
HYPERLINK "http://www.k12albemarle.org/"www.k12albemarle.org.  
The Golden Apple Award
One candidate is selected to represent their school and receives a Golden
Apple, as well as gift certificates from local businesses. As a “Golden
Apple” teacher, each candidate is then eligible to receive a Golden Apple
Grant ($1000). Grants are awarded to eight (8) candidates: 3 elementary, 2
middle, and 2 high school candidates of the public schools in Albemarle
County and Charlottesville City and CATEC, and to 1 candidate from the
schools that are members of the Virginia Association of Independent Schools
(VAIS). The grant award is used to support the candidate’s continued
professional development.
Awards Committee
Chair – Appointed by Better Living Building Supply & Better Living Furniture
Mr. Thomas J. McLernon, retired Director of Administrative Services,
Virginia Association of School Boards
John Baldino, retired Director, Blue Ridge Uniserv
Rhonda Angel, Representative, Parent Council, Albemarle County Public
Schools
Representative, Parent Council, Charlottesville City Schools
Representative, Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
Representative, Blue Ridge Uniserve
Eligibility
Candidates are faculty members at any level (pre-school through grade
twelve) and teach any discipline. Candidates for this award have
demonstrated excellence in teaching and involvement in the community outside
the school. See Nomination Criteria. Previous Award recipients are not
eligible for nomination.
Deadline for Nominations: March 3, 2008 (return nomination forms to the
local school as they must be signed by the principal)
QUESTIONS? Contact Regina Kirk, Albemarle County Schools, 296-5820, or at
HYPERLINK "mailto:rkirk at k12albemarle.org"rkirk at k12albemarle.org.
Nomination Process
Step One:  Candidates are nominated, based on the nomination criteria, for
the Golden Apple Award by colleagues, students, and/or community members.
See Golden Apple Award Nomination Form – Part 1.
Step Two:  Nominations are submitted to building level administrators for
advancement to selection process – Part 2.
Selection Process
Step One:  The Award Committee reviews the nominations and qualifies them
for the selection process.
Step Two:  One candidate from each school and level is selected as the
Golden Apple Award recipient.
Step Three:  Each candidate selected to represent their school receives a
Golden Apple, as well as gift certificates from local businesses. As a
“Golden Apple” teacher, each candidate is then eligible to receive a Golden
Apple Grant ($1000). Grants are awarded to eight (8) candidates: 3
elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high school candidates of the public schools in
Albemarle County and Charlottesville City and CATEC, and to 1 candidate from
the schools that are members of the Virginia Association of Independent
Schools (VAIS). The grant award may be used to support the candidate’s
continued professional development. Golden Apple Award winners are announced
in May.
Awards Ceremony
Golden Apple Award winners are announced in May and recipients are invited
to a reception in their honor on May 22, 2008, in the Rotunda at UVA. The
Golden Apple Grant recipients are announced at this ceremony. Each Golden
Apple Award winner receives a Golden Apple award as well as gift
certificates from local businesses. Media releases are distributed naming
all the recipients of the Golden Apple Award prior to the reception in May.
The Golden Apple Grant recipients are announced at the ceremony. Members of
the public and media are invited to attend the Ceremony on May 22, 2008, in
the Rotunda at UVA.
Free Parent Training
Is your teen ready?  Are you? 
Students Welcome!
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Session 1: 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Session 2: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Session 1
Understanding Transition and IDEA
The IDEA 2004 legislation requires greater involvement by families and self
advocates to ensure the transition years (14 – 22) address both academic and
functional achievement—all this while a student’s strengths, interests and
needs are considered. This workshop will outline how IDEA and the transition
amendments work to ensure positive student transition outcomes.  
Session 2
CSI: Transition (Clues for a Self Investigation)
This interactive session will walk participants through a “clues” workbook
and help parents better understand how they can foster self-advocacy skills
in students with disabilities.
PREP/Parent Resource Center, 225 Lambs Lane, Charlottesville
For more information and to register please contact Sarah Blech,
Coordinator, PREP/Parent Resource Center at (434) 975-9400 ext. 2342 or
HYPERLINK "mailto:sblech at k12albemarle.org"sblech at k12albemarle.org.
You may register for one or both sessions!
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Mark Your Calendar...
*         Monday, February 4, last day to comment on ACPS 2008-09 School
Calendar
*         Wednesday, February 6, Albemarle High School,
Curriculum/Orientation Night
*         Friday, February 8, 8:00 A.M., PTO Meeting
*         Wednesday, February 13, Donations for EXPO Grade Level Baskets Due
*         Friday, February 15, Jump Rope for Heart
*         Friday, February 15, 4:15 – 7:00 P.M., School Dance
*         Monday, February 18, SCHOOL IN SESSION, 1ST SNOW MAKEUP DAY
*         Wednesday, February 13, Donations for Silent Auction Grade Level
Baskets Due
*         Thursday, February 21, 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., EXPO Night
*         Thursday, February 28, EXPO Night Snow Date
*         Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9, Burley Painting Project
 
For more Burley calendar information visit: HYPERLINK
"http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/education/components/calendar/calendar
.php?sectiondetailid=165&sc_id=1192680751"http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.o
rg/education/components/calendar/calendar.php?sectiondetailid=165&sc_id=1192
680751
 
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