[MeriwetherMatters] January 22, 2008

Tue Jan 22 13:13:53 EST 2008

MLS MATTERS:  January 22, 2008

In This Issue....

- Calendar
- Art Volunteers Needed
- Scholastic Book Fair at MLS
- Bingo Night Donations
- College & Career Night Rescheduled to this Thursday
- School Board Budget Hearing January 29
- Parent Conference & Resource Fair

Calendar:

January 29:  School Board Budget Hearing  6:30 PM
February 5:  Book Fair Student Preview Day  8:00 am to 2:00 pm (no buying)
February 6:  Book Fair Student Purchases 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
                    Parent Purchases    2:30 pm to 8:00 pm
                    Story Time            7:00 pm to 7:30 pm (wear pj's)
February 7:  Book Fair:  Student and parent purchases 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
February 8:  MLS Bingo Night 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Art Fundraiser volunteers needed on January 28th, 2008!

Our children have been busy creating art in class for the MLS Art Fundraiser (Thanks to Mr.
Sherogan and the wonderful parent volunteers who have helped with this process!).

On January 28th, from 8:30 - 10:30 in the MLS Art Room, we will be putting parent packets
together, including each child's artwork.

We are asking for volunteers to help assemble these packets which will be going home to parents in
February.  Please join us if you can! We appreciate any help you can offer between 8:30 and
10:30am.

Co-chairs Michelle Goodrich (michellegoodrich at embarqmail.com) and Kim Crater (296-4764)

Scholastic Book Fair:

Our annual Book Fair is coming in a few weeks, and we don't have our usual list of volunteers this
year.  We need help the week of Feburary 4th, Monday through Friday.  Volunteer positions include
helping with set-up, book orders, cash registers, bagging, and take-down on Friday.  

Lorrie Nicholson will be sending out a master e-mail to interested parents with all of the
volunteer times available.  If you can help, please contact Lorrie Nicholson by email at
lsnicholson at earthlink.net, and she will get in touch with you with a list of specific times
available.  Also, if you are interested in helping to decorate for book fair, please email Adonice
D'Atre at datres at comcast.net.  

We appreciate any and all help!
Lorrie Nicholson, co-chair
Adonice D'Atre, co-chair
Book Fair 2008

Bingo Night Donations:

Save the date for VALENTINE FAMILY BLUEBIRD BINGO NIGHT 2008:
Friday, February 8 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Now is the time to donate items for the bingo prizes!!!

Here are some donation suggestions:
KIDS: Any items in great condition for kids K-5 (and a few for the wonderful toddler siblings that
join us every year). Examples: Books, stuffed animals, games, puzzles, unworn clothes, art
supplies, CDs & DVDs, etc.

ADULTS: Any items in great condition that would be appropriate to give adults around children.
Examples: Books, crock-pots, soaps, wrench set, certificates for food or other services,
unidentified kitchen utensils, candles, etc.

Please deposit all donations in the plastic container outside the office that will be tagged BINGO
donations.

BINGO Night proceeds will go towards supporting the PTO fund, which supports our school!
If you want to volunteer, or have questions regarding the event or about donations, please send an
e-mail to Karaoli at virginia.edu.  Volunteers gratefully needed!

College & Career Night Rescheduled to this Thursday

What:        College & Career Planning Night
When:       Thursday, January 24, 6:00-8:30 P.M. 
Where:      Burley Middle School, Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville
Who:         Parents of 4th – 8th grade students

Although high school graduation seems a long way off to parents of middle and elementary school
students, there are things you can do now to help your child make better decisions and have more
options regarding their future.  Please plan on attending Burley’s College & Career Planning night
to learn more about the following topics:
- Better understand financial aid and the Virginia 529 College Savings Plan program.  
- Learn about the wide variety of college and career planning services provided through the
Albemarle County school system and other career planning resources.
- Learn how to help your child set goals and learn the skills to be a valuable worker both in
school and beyond.  

For more information, please contact Shelley Payne at 984-6862 or shp33 at embarqmail.com

School Board Budget Hearing January 29:

Save the date, and make plans to attend the School Board's  BUDGET  PUBLIC  HEARING regarding next
year's school budget.  Next Tuesday, January 29th at 6:30pm  you have the chance to be heard! 
Please show your support of funding for education by attending the public hearing at 6:30pm in the
Auditorium of the County Office Building, McIntire Road.  Are you, or your students, willing to
speak to the School Board during the public hearing?  This is truly our opportunity to share our
message -- funding for education is important to our students and our community !
Information:  Mary Huffard Kegley Scott, maryhuffard at yahoo.com
Budget information:  www.k12albemarle.org, click "School Board", click "Budget Information"

Another opportunity for BUDGET  INPUT is through the School Board's website: 
www.k12albemarle.org, click "School Board", click "Budget Information", click "2008-2009 Input"
and you will be provided the opportunity to send a message about the proposed budget directly to
the School Board -- funding for education is important for our students and our community --  JUST
 DO  IT!!

Information:  Mary Huffard Kegley Scott, maryhuffard at yahoo.com

Parent Conference & Resource Fair:

Saturday, March 8th (9am-1pm) is the 1st Annual Parent Conference & Resource Fair, sponsored by
PREP/Parent Resource Center (www.prep-prc.org) and the Special Education Advisory Committees
(SEAC) of Albemarle , Charlottesville , Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Madison.  In the PREP/Parent
Resource Center (Ivy Creek School Building), 225 Lambs Lane, Charlottesville.  

Information:  Sarah Blech, Coordinator, PREP/Parent Resource Center (434) 975-9400 ext. 2342 or
sblech at k12albemarle.org

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