[BurleyBulletin] Burley Bulletin - January 20, 2010

[David and Jayne Rathburn]

January 20, 2010

J.P. Burley Homepage:  www.k12albemarle.org/Burley

 

Inside This Issue: 

 

*        Burley to Monticello Activity Bus 

*        Auction Items Needed!!!

*        8th Grade Baby Pictures Wanted for Yearbook

*        Monticello High School Rising 9th Grade Orientation - TONIGHT! 

*        CATEC Curriculum Fair 1/23

*        8th Grade Dance Planning Meeting 1/26

*        Requests for Teacher Appreciation 1/27

*        7th Grade Trip to Charlottesville Ice Park  1/29

*        Monticello High School Cheerleading Clinic 1/30

*        Hoops and Jump Rope for Heart 2/12 

*        Valentine's Dance 2/12 4:10-6:10

*        Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Workshop 2/8 and 2/22

*        Albemarle High School Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Expo 2/11

*        MESA Applications Due 2/17 (new date)

*        Expo Night and Silent Auction 2/18

*        Regional Science Fair Judges Needed 3/10

*        Box Tops for Education

*        University of Virginia Athletics Family Events

 

 

Activity Bus from JP Burley to Monticello High School
Thanks to the efforts of several folks, including Burley parent and teacher,
Ms. Carrie Girstantas, and Burley teacher, Ms. Judy Cutright, there is an
after school activity bus that runs from JP Burley to Monticello High School
(MHS).  Although especially helpful for 8th graders interested in
participating in the sports programs, the bus is available to all students
involved in after school activities at MHS.  Costs for the bus are being
covered by the JP Burley PTO during this trial period, during which we will
be evaluating usage and costs. For questions, please contact Jim Jansen,
jjansen at acm.org

 

Burley's Silent Auction Needs Donations 
If you or someone you know owns a business or offers a service that could be
used as a silent auction item, please consider donating to the Burley Silent
Auction (Feb. 18). Great examples include hair stylists, spa and massage,
home improvement, and professional services (cleaning, chiropractic, legal,
accounting etc.).  Or perhaps you have some great items stashed away in your
attic or closet.  Remember, the success of this night makes a difference for
your children!  And the greater the variety of items, the more exciting the
bidding!  If you have any questions, please contact Lianne Landers at
<mailto:lbl6u at virginia.edu> lbl6u at virginia.edu or Sasha Noble at
<mailto:SashaNoble13 at gmail.com> SashaNoble13 at gmail.com .  

 

8th Grade Baby Pictures Wanted for Yearbook

The yearbook is once again planning a baby picture section.  Eighth graders
are encouraged to bring in baby pictures.  Please make sure you place the
name on the picture 

and place the baby picture in an envelope marked with the eighth grader's
name and homeroom.  The pictures will be copied and returned as quickly as
possible.  There is a 

$1.00 fee for processing the copy.  

 

Monticello High School Orientation

8th grade parents and students are invited to attend Monticello High
School's Orientation and Curriculum Expo for rising 9th graders tonight,
Wednesday, January 20th from 6:30-8:00 PM. Orientation from 6:30-7:00 in the
Auditorium and then the Curriculum Expo will follow in the gym. For more
information, contact your school counselor or the Monticello School
Counseling Department at 434-244-3110

 

CATEC Curriculum FAIR

What career pathway are you interested in? Stop by anytime from 10-5 at the
Fashion Square Mall on Saturday, January 23rd to speak with teachers and

businesses about programs at CATEC for next year.  The following is a list
of careers included: 

 

. Audio, Media & Communications

. Automotive Technology

. Construction Technology

. Health Sciences

. Human Services

. Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

 

REGISTER TO WIN:

. Flip video camera

. IPOD and

. Tomboy Tool Set

 

8th Grade Dance Planning Meeting

There will be an eighth grade dance planning meeting on Tuesday January 26th
at 6pm in the cafeteria at Burley.  Anyone interested in helping is invited.
We will be forming committees to divide responsibilities for making the
dance a success. Questions contact Lucy Akers-Allen at endh8 at yahoo.com

 

COOKIES AND HOT CHOCOLATE REQUESTS FOR JANUARY TEACHER APPRECIATION

On Wednesday, January 27 we are planning to host an afternoon hot chocolate,
coffee, and cookie break for Burley teachers and staff.  We would greatly
appreciate contributions of cookies, hot chocolate mixes, marshmallows, and
flavored tea packets.  If anyone would like to contribute, please e-mail
Carla Moody at cmoody at charlottesvilledayschool.org by Monday, January 25.
Thank you for helping us to recognize the tremendous efforts our teachers
and staff put towards educating our children!

 

7th Grade Trip to Charlottesville Ice Park 

The Seventh grade will be going to the Charlottesville Ice Park on Friday,
January 29th.  This is a mid year trip to thank the seventh graders for a
great first semester.  

The cost is $8.00.  We are also accepting scholarship money from friends of
Burley so all students will be able to participate.  We are looking forward
to having a fun day with our team!

 

Monticello High School Cheerleading Clinic

The Monticello High School Varsity Cheerleading Squad is holding a
cheerleading clinic on Saturday, January 30 for ages 5 and up.  The clinic
will be held from 9 -1 at the new Monticello gym.  A parent's show will be
held from 1:00-1:30.  Pre-register as soon as possible to ensure your
child's spot and a t-shirt.  The registration form and additional
information is attached.  If you have questions, please contact Coach
Price-Thomas at 244-3100 X2201. 

 

Autism and Asperger's Syndrome:  Educational Strategies That Work at School
and Home

Join us for this two part workshop on how to use structured teaching to
manage organizational, social, communication and behavioral challenges.
Registrants are asked to attend both sessions.  Part Two will follow up on
strategies implemented over the two weeks.  Free. Presenter:  Diane
Talarico-Cavanaugh, Autism Specialist

Monday, February 8th and Monday, February 22nd, 2010  6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at
the Albemarle Resource Center 1200 Forest Street, Charlottesville.

This is a repeat of the session presented in October.  Parent/Teacher/TA
teams encouraged to attend together!

For more information and to register:  (434) 975-9400 ext. 68032 or
sblech at k12albemarle.org  

 

Albemarle High School Curriculum Expo

Albemarle High School will host a curriculum expo for rising 9th grade
students on February 11th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. in the AHS cafeteria.  Snow
date is February 18th.

 

Math, Engineering and Science Academy 

If your 8th grader is interested in applying to the 9th grade MESA program
(Math, Engineering, & Science Academy) at Albemarle High School, please
visit  <http://www.k12albemarle.org/MESA> www.k12albemarle.org/MESA to
download an application.  Applications are now due February 17, 2010. Please
contact Jeff Prilllaman at AHS with any questions.

 

Burley Expo Night/Silent Auction is Thursday, February 18th  
As the second biggest fundraiser for our school, we need your help to make
this the best Burley Expo Silent Auction ever!  Themed gift baskets were
such a great success last year that we're doing them again.  Please donate
an item(s) that fit with one of the class themes below.  Or make a $5
donation (or more!) so that we can purchase additional basket items.  The
class in each grade that contributes the most items will win an ice cream
social! (each $5 donation = 1 item).  Please send in cash or check made
payable to the Burley PTO.
 
SIXTH GRADE:  Pet Care, Gardening, Spa Day 
SEVENTH GRADE: Family Fun, Arts & Crafts 
EIGHTH GRADE: Gourmet, Summer Fun

Remember:  All donations are tax deductible!     Last day for donations is
Friday, February 5th.

 

Sponsors and Judges Needed for Regional Science Fair

The 29th annual Virginia Piedmont Regional Science Fair (
<http://www.vprsf.org> www.vprsf.org  <http://www.vprsf.org/>
<http://www.vprsf.org/> ) is right around the corner and judges are needed.
Can you help us inspire and encourage around 300 students? We are once again
asking for volunteers to be a judge and/or recommend others who have a
science/engineering background or related experience to judge at the fair.
(Also, please pass this on to others you think would be a good judge.)  If
you know someone who would make a good judge or would like to volunteer for
other Science Fair activities, please ask them to email Gary Henry via
<mailto:director at vprsf.org> director at vprsf.org. 


This year's Science Fair will be held at the John Paul Jones Arena on
Wednesday March 10, 2010. Directions and parking will be provided.
Especially this year we also need sponsors. Sponsors are needed at several
levels and for each of the eighteen categories. Have your organization
support the fair and encourage our region's future scientists and engineers.
Visit  <http://www.vprsf.org/be_a_sponsor.htm>
www.vprsf.org/be_a_sponsor.htm. 

Approximately 300 middle and high school students from Piedmont Virginia and
more than a dozen school divisions representing more than thirty different
schools participate. Albemarle, Culpeper, Fluvanna, Green, King George,
Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Rappahannock, Spotsylvania, and Stafford
counties are in the Science Fair region. Public, private and home school
students are invited.

Much more than a competition, the Virginia Piedmont Regional Science Fair is
an educational and motivating experience for the students. Your involvement
as a judge, in particular, is an opportunity to encourage and support these
students. The "high point" of the fair experience for most of the students
is their judging interviews. Your participation will help inspire and foster
the interest and skills of our talented science students. Our country needs
to increase the number of students pursuing degrees to become scientists,
engineers and technicians to remain competitive. 

Judges commit themselves to the following activities: 

Wednesday, March 10, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

*	Orientation begins at 9:00 a.m. 
*	Judging hours are 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a 45 minute lunch
break with lunch provided. Depending on the number of projects in your
assigned categories, you may finish early in the judging hours. Best of Show
judges may be needed until 3:30 p.m. 
*	Students will be present during the judging hours 
*	Donuts, bagels, coffee in the morning and sandwiches, chips, soda at
noon are provided


Please visit our web site  <http://www.vprsf.org> www.vprsf.org
<http://www.vprsf.org/> <http://www.vprsf.org/>  to see more about the 2010
fair. Registration for volunteers is available until March 7 at
<http://www.vprsf.org/register.htm> www.vprsf.org/register.htm for your
selection of category preferences to judge.
 

Box Tops for Education - FREE MONEY!

It's easy to get free money for Burley. Just look for Box Top for Education
labels on General Mills products such as Cheerios, 

Fiber One bars, Juicy Juice, and ZipLoc bags. Cut them out and put them in
the collection bin near the front office or ask your

children to turn them in at school. You can also go to
http://www.boxtops4education.com/ and enter JP Burley in one of the many
promotions that can earn thousand of dollars for our school. You can even
download some $1 off coupons at the website to use when you do your own
grocery shopping!  Burley earned approximately $600 last year from the Top
Box for Education program, which is nearly a 100% increase over the previous
year. Although good, there were schools in our area that earned over $2,000.
We can do better.  We also collect Campbell's Labels for Education, which
appear on products such as Campbell's soups, V-8 products, Swanson products
and more. A complete list of products is available here
http://www.labelsforeducation.com/

 

Thank you for doing your part to help Burley.

 

VIRGINIA ATHLETICS

Special Events and Offers for Youth and Families In November 2009-February
2010

 

For more information on these and other events, visit VirginiaSports.com

 

Cavman's Crew

FREE Kids Club of Virginia Athletics

 

Receive 7 complementary vouchers for select athletics events

Free members T-shirt

Entry to be selected as McDonald's ball kid for football and basketball

And more!

 

Sign-up for free at CavmansCrew.com

 

Virginia Baseball Step Up to the Plate (at John Paul Jones Arena)

8th Annual Fundraiser for the Virginia Baseball Team

Friday, January 22nd

6:00 PM

Featuring Guest Speaker, Hall of Famer Dave Winfield

Tickets on Sale Now

Visit VirginiaSports.com

 

Women's Basketball  (Events held at John Paul Jones Arena)

Sunday, January 24 vs. Georgia Tech

1:00 PM

*        Family Night Packages Available

o       Purchase 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 sodas for $32

o       Post-game autograph session on the court

 

Sunday, February 28 vs. Virginia Tech

1:00 PM

*        Family Night Packages Available

o       Purchase 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 sodas for $32

o       Post-game autograph session on the court

 

Wrestling (Events held at Memorial Gym)

Saturday, February 20 vs. Maryland

1:00 PM

*        Kids Clinic

o       Post-dual autograph session

 

 

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