[BurleyBulletin] January 16, 2008: College Night Tomorrow (Thursday!) & Much, Much More!
Shelley Payne
shp33 at embarqmail.com
Wed Jan 16 22:09:51 EST 2008
The Burley Bulletin
January 16, 2008
Inside This Issue...
* College & Career Planning Night Tomorrow (Thursday, January 17th)!
* 8th Grade High School Transition – Important Dates!
* Games Night January 25
* Art Newsletter Available
* EXPO Night Silent Auction Volunteers & Donations
* AHS School Improvement Committee Volunteer Needed
* Parent Council Update
* Mark Your Calendar...
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College & Career Planning Night Tomorrow (Thursday, January 17th)!
We are keeping our finger crossed and hoping that the weather forecast is
better than what is currently called for! As you can see below, we are very
lucky to have such talented presenters coming to our school. In addition to
their presentations, there will be opportunities for parents to discuss
issues one-on-one with these experts. Therefore, please make every effort
to come out and support this event tomorrow night, so that their time and
talent is not wasted.
However, in case of inclement weather we will abide by the following policy:
* If Albemarle County Schools are closed or close early we are
cancelled and we will announce the makeup date as soon as it is finalized.
* If we have school on Thursday we will announce no later than 2:00
P.M. Thursday our decision on whether to postpone or go ahead with the
event. This decision will be announced via this e-mail list and through the
school, as well as on AM1070 WINA.
Following is a detailed schedule for the evening. Please plan to arrive a
few minutes before 6:00, as we will try to start as close to 6:00 P.M. as
possible. In addition to these wonderful speakers we will have wonderful
treats prepared by some wonderful Burley volunteers!!
6:00 Time Slot
* “Career by Choice Not by Chance: Career Planning in the High School.”
Parents will learn how challenging classes, relevant electives, career
planning activities, and meaningful outside experiences support the
development of life long learning skills. Thea Bertola, BS, M.Ed., Interim
Guidance Director, Monticello High School, and Theresa Burton, Career
Specialist, Monticello High School.
* “PVCC Career Planning & Programs of Study.” From job market trends to
lifelong skills needed to be a productive worker, come learn more about the
numerous ways PVCC can provide excellent career and academic opportunities
for your child. Don Landis, Career Coach, Piedmont Virginia Community
College.
* "Section 529 College Savings Options from the Commonwealth of Virginia."
Learn more about the Section 529 College Savings Plans offered by the
Commonwealth of Virginia. Suzanne Rohler, Deputy Director of
Administration, VA College Savings Plan and Becky Robinson, VA College
Savings Plan.
* “Overview of Career Education in Middle School,”. This session will
overview the wealth of career education services provided for students in
middle school. Eleanor T. Biasiolli, M.S., M.Ed., Guidance Counselor,
Burley Middle School and Laurie McDade, M.A., Guidance Counselor, Burley
Middle School.
6:30 Time Slot
* “Career by Choice Not by Chance: Career Planning in the High School.”
Parents will learn how challenging classes, relevant electives, career
planning activities, and meaningful outside experiences support the
development of life long learning skills. Thea Bertola, BS, M.Ed., Interim
Guidance Director, Monticello High School, and Theresa Burton, Career
Specialist, Monticello High School.
* “Financing Education Beyond High School.” This session will help parents
to understand basic financial aid guidelines so they will be better prepared
when their student is ready to attend college. Scott E. Miller, Associate
Director (Acting) Financial Aid, University of Virginia.
* “Entrepreneurship for Youth.” Did you know that creators of Napster,
Myspace, Facebook, YouTube were all early entrepreneurs? How are we teaching
critical thinking and problem solving skills to our high school students?
One new way is to get students to OWN their education in practical ways.
See how CATEC is implementing a new focus on entrepreneurship within its
programs and using innovative technology tools to increase opportunities for
student learning. Summer camp opportunities also exist for 8th and 9th grade
students in the areas of Culinary Arts, Architecture and Construction,
Female Only- Building and Design, and Health & Medical Exploratory. Debbie
Gannon, Career & Instructional Technology Coordinator, CATEC.
* "Be Your Child's Career Coach.” Parents want to give their children the
guidance and support that will help ensure a happy and successful future.
This seminar will introduce the process of career planning, resources
available to you, and how you can have a role in supporting your child in
their career choice. Eileen Oswald, M.S., Assistant Director for
Preprofessional Service, University of Virginia.
7:00 Time Slot
* “PVCC Career Planning & Programs of Study.” From job market trends to
lifelong skills needed to be a productive worker, come learn more about the
numerous ways PVCC can provide excellent career and academic opportunities
for your child. Don Landis, Career Coach, Piedmont Virginia Community
College
* "Section 529 College Savings Options from the Commonwealth of Virginia."
Learn more about the Section 529 College Savings Plans offered by the
Commonwealth of Virginia. Suzanne Rohler, Deputy Director of
Administration, VA College Savings Plan and Becky Robinson, VA College
Savings Plan.
* “Overview of Career Education in Middle School,”. This session will
overview the wealth of career education services provided for students in
middle school. Eleanor T. Biasiolli, M.S., M.Ed., Guidance Counselor,
Burley Middle School and Laurie McDade, M.A., Guidance Counselor, Burley
Middle School.
7:30 Time Slot
* “Financing Education Beyond High School.” This session will help parents
to understand basic financial aid guidelines so they will be better prepared
when their student is ready to attend college. Scott E. Miller, Associate
Director (Acting) Financial Aid, University of Virginia.
* “Entrepreneurship for Youth.” Did you know that creators of Napster,
Myspace, Facebook, YouTube were all early entrepreneurs? How are we teaching
critical thinking and problem solving skills to our high school students?
One new way is to get students to OWN their education in practical ways.
See how CATEC is implementing a new focus on entrepreneurship within its
programs and using innovative technology tools to increase opportunities for
student learning. Summer camp opportunities also exist for 8th and 9th grade
students in the areas of Culinary Arts, Architecture and Construction,
Female Only- Building and Design, and Health & Medical Exploratory. Debbie
Gannon, Career & Instructional Technology Coordinator, CATEC.
* "Be Your Child's Career Coach.” Parents want to give their children the
guidance and support that will help ensure a happy and successful future.
This seminar will introduce the process of career planning, resources
available to you, and how you can have a role in supporting your child in
their career choice. Eileen Oswald, M.S., Assistant Director for
Preprofessional Service, University of Virginia.
8th Grade High School Transition – Important Dates!
8th grade counselors will meet with their 8th graders this Friday, January
18. Students will be given their high school registration folder at this
time so please make sure to check your 8th graders backpack!
* Tuesday, January 22, during Block 1 8th grade classes: Business
representatives from the community will do a presentation on the
Commonwealth Scholars Program offered at the high schools. There is a
brochure and letter to parents and students about this program in their high
school registration folder.
* Tuesday, January 22 at 6:30PM: Curriculum/Orientation Night at
Monticello HS
* Wednesday, February 6 (no time listed as of now):
Curriculum/Orientation Night at AHS
Parents can call Ms. Bressan at 295-5101 between 10:30 and 2:30 to set up
their high school registration appointment or sign up with Mrs. Biasiolli at
the Curriculum Night at each high school.
Games Night January 25
Our first Games Night of the year will be January 25, from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Games Night is $8 for each student (the fee covers all food throughout the
evening) and starts right after school. There are video games, board games,
four square, etc. Snacks and drinks are served as an open buffet with
pizza being delivered at 5:30.
We need volunteers to help with this event. If you can chaperone, please
contact Ms. Cutright at 295-5101 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:jcutright at k12albemarle.org"jcutright at k12albemarle.org.
Art Newsletter Available
Ms. Dean's most recent "Art with Ms. Dean" Newsletter is now available. You
can find it on her website (see link below) where you can either download a
copy to print or you can simply read it online! Thanks for supporting the
Burley Middle School Art Department!
HYPERLINK
"http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/education/components/scrapbook/default
.php?sectionid=4660"http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/education/component
s/scrapbook/default.php?sectionid=4660
EXPO Night Silent Auction Volunteers & Donations
EXPO Night is approaching quickly, February 21st to be exact. This is our
annual Burley showcase where we show off all our talents and welcome the
families of 4th and 5th graders who will be coming to Burley. To make this
a successful event we need the help and support of many Burley families.
Silent Auction Donations
We will once again have our fabulous Silent Auction. We have set a very
high goal for ourselves this year and need your help. We have no doubt that
with all the combined efforts and expertise of the parents and teachers at
Burley, we will be able to reach our goal. Do you have a special talent and
would be willing to give lessons? Do you work at a local business that
would be willing to donate items or services? Do you know someone with UVA
or other event tickets they’d like to donate? Every item will help. Please
contact Susan Walker at HYPERLINK
"mailto:sjpwalker at gmail.com"sjpwalker at gmail.com.
Silent Auction Volunteers
In addition to donations from parents, we also send out letters to
businesses within the community. We need volunteers who can follow up these
letters with phone calls or visits. If you can help with this effort please
contact Susan Walker at HYPERLINK
"mailto:sjpwalker at gmail.com"sjpwalker at gmail.com.
Grade Level Baskets
As in past years we are also collecting items for our grade level baskets
that will be auctioned off. Please send in your items for these baskets by
Wednesday, February 13th.
* 6th Grade Classes – Pet Lover’s Basket: Possible donation items
would include pet grooming tools, pet treats, pet toys, etc.
* 7th Grade Classes – Bath and Body Basket: Possible donation items
would include soaps, lotions, loofa, gourmet teas, etc.
* 8th Grade Classes – Movie Night Basket: Possible donation items
would include popcorn, candy, movies, etc.)
AHS School Improvement Committee Volunteer Needed
Heather Stokes, (a Jack Jouett and Albemarle High School Parent) is in
charge of the School Improvement Committee (SIC) at AHS. This is a
committee that was founded last fall by Dr. Matt Haas, AHS principal. It is
comprised of parents from each of AHS's elementary feeder patterns. SIC, in
conjunction with Dr. Haas, assistant principals and some faculty members,
meets monthly primarily to improve the parent/teacher/school relationship at
Albemarle High School. This committee needs a representative from the Stony
Point feeder pattern. Any parent of a child who will go to AHS or who
currently has a child at AHS would be eligible to serve on this committee.
This is a monthly, one-hour time commitment. For more information please
contact Heather Stokes at 975-4837 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:fourstokes at embarqmail.com"fourstokes at embarqmail.com.
Parent Council Update
Parent Council (PC) is comprised of parent representatives from each of the
county’s schools along with school division members. This group meets
monthly and its primary purpose is to facilitate communication between the
school division and parents, as well as among county schools. Following is
a brief update on the council’s most recent meeting. For more information
about PC please visit their newly constructed web site at HYPERLINK
"http://www.acpsparentcouncil.org/"www.ACPSParentCouncil.org.
The School Board will hold several budget work sessions prior to presenting
their budget request to the Board of Supervisors. There will also be a
public hearing with the School Board on January 29th at 6:30 pm. All of the
budget work sessions (& of course the public hearing) are open to the
public. This will be a difficult and uncertain budget approval process for
our schools. Your input CAN be heard and considered. For instance, the
International Baccalaureate program has been taken out of the budget
proposal again this year, which to many is a disappointment.
You can also access this information online at HYPERLINK
"http://www.k12albemarle.org/board/budget"www.k12albemarle.org/board/budget
Also, the school calendar committee is currently in the process of
developing the 2008-09 school calendar. Please consider any changes you
would like to see, or what you think works as is. There will be an
opportunity for public input on the Albemarle Co. School Board website, but
Parent Council reps. are sending in comments now. This is a quick process,
with calendars being finalized in February.
You may contact Burley’s Parent Council Rep, Tara Mincer, at HYPERLINK
"mailto:TaraMincer at aol.com"TaraMincer at aol.com
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Mark Your Calendar...
* Thursday, January 17, 6:00 P.M., College & Career Night
* Friday, January 18, 4:15 – 7:00 P.M., YLI sponsored School Dance –
Please note new date and time
* Monday, January 21, School Holiday – NO SCHOOL
* Tuesday, January 22, Block 1 8th grade classes, Business
presentation on Commonwealth Scholars Program
* Tuesday, January 22, 6:30PM, Monticello High School,
Curriculum/Orientation Night
* Wednesday, January 23, 6th Grade KMO Quiz Bowl Competition
* Friday, January 25, 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Games Night
* Monday, January 28, 4:00 – 6:00 P.M., Robotics
* Wednesday, February 6, Albemarle High School,
Curriculum/Orientation Night
* Wednesday, February 13, Donations for Silent Auction Grade Level
Baskets Due
* Thursday, February 21, 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., EXPO Night
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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