[PC News] Budget Hearing Tonight, Burley Expo Night & Golden Apple Awards

[Shelley Payne]

Parent Council News
February 9, 2005
http://avenue.org/parentcouncil <http://avenue.org/parentcouncil>
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Topics in This Issue:

1.     Budget Hearing Tonight
2.     Burley Middle School Expo Night Tomorrow
3.     Golden Apple Awards
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Budget Hearing Tonight
Please remember that you have an opportunity to comment on the school budget
request at a School Board public hearing scheduled tonight, February 9, at
6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the County Office Building.  Each school has
been challenged to have at least 10 representatives at the meeting tonight,
so please make every effort to be there.  The primary component of this year
’s budget proposal is to complete the process for increasing teacher
compensation.  This is very important as Albemarle County Schools try to
retain and recruit top-quality teachers.
Citizens wishing to speak to the Board may sign up beginning at 5:30 p.m. in
the Auditorium. Speakers will have up to three minutes to address the Board.
However, citizens representing established organizations may have up to ten
minutes to speak by calling the School Board Clerk's office at (434)
972-4055 to request the additional time.  This request must be made by 5:00
p.m. on Tuesday, February 8.
Citizens unable to attend the hearing who would like to submit a written
statement to the Board may do so at any time through the Clerk's office by
fax at (434) 296-5869 or by e-mail at jjohnston at albemarle.org.
Questions about the hearing may be directed to the Clerk's office by calling
(434) 972-4055.
If you would like to learn more about the school budget please go to:
http://www.k12albemarle.org/Board/Budget/budget.htm
For a summary of the budget, please go to:
http://www.k12albemarle.org/Board/Budget/BudgetHandout.pdf
Burley Middle School Expo Night Tomorrow
Burley Middle School’s Expo Night is this Thursday, February 10, from 5:00
to 8:00 P.M.!  This evening has been designed for current 4th and 5th grade
families, as well as members of the Burley school community, to showcase all
the wonderful programs at Burley.  Burley’s Fine Arts program will be
highlighted with art displays throughout the school and the traditional Expo
Night Concert with the 6th grade band and string students and Burley’s award
winning Jazz Band.  Other events will include performances by the Burley
STEP club, demonstrations by the Robotics club, open rehearsals by Burley’s
choral groups, as well as displays on Burley’s numerous school awards and
fantastic school clubs.  And the evening wouldn’t be complete without the
Silent Auction and traditional Spaghetti Dinner.  Come take part in an
evening of fun with the Burley Community!
Burley EXPO Night (901 Rose Hill Drive)
Thursday, February 10
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
5:00 - 7:00 Spaghetti Dinner
5:00 - 6:45 Guided Tours
5:00 - 6:45 Silent Auction
5:15 - 6:45 Open Chorus Rehearsal
5:30 - 6:00 6th Grade Placement Process - session 1
6:00 - 6:30 6th Grade Placement Process - session 2
6:45 - 7:45 EXPO Concert (6th grade band and 6th grade strings)
Ongoing throughout the evening:  Teachers in Hallways and Classrooms, Art
Display, STEP Performance, Robotics Demonstration, Clubs, Awards, and much,
much more!
If you have any questions, please contact Janice Archer at 971-3693.  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 5th 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 form the local schools or online at
www.betterlivingvirginia.com <http://www.betterlivingvirginia.com/>  or
www.k12albemarle.org <http://www.k12albemarle.org/>
The Golden Apple Award:
>From the pool of nominated teachers from each school, one candidate is
selected by the Awards Committee to represent their school and receives a
Golden Apple, as well as a gift certificate from the Green Valley Book Fair
and a one-month membership to ACAC.  A Golden Apple Grant ($1000) is awarded
to candidates from each level (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) of the public
schools in Albemarle County and Charlottesville City and CATEC, and to a
candidate from the schools that are members of the Virginia Association of
Independent Schools (VAIS) for a total of 8 grants.  The grant award is to
be 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
*      Shelley Payne, Parent Council, Albemarle County Public Schools
representative
*      Jakki Crocker, Parent Council, Charlottesville City Schools
representative
*      Mary Riser, Asst. Head of Schools for Administration, STAB - VAIS
representative
*      John Baldino, Director, 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.  Previous Award recipients are not eligible for nomination.
Nomination Criteria
The nominee exhibits the following characteristics:
A.         Creates a love of learning in students of all abilities and
backgrounds
B.         Stimulates thought and provokes student dialogue
C.        Challenges students to reach high standards and expectations
D.        Understands the needs of students individually and collectively
and meets those needs with determination, enthusiasm, and imagination
E.         Involves families in the education process
Deadline for Nominations:      March 2, 2005 (return nomination forms to the
local school)
QUESTIONS? Contact Regina Kirk, Albemarle County Schools, 296-5820, or at
rkirk at albemarle.org <mailto:rkirk at albemarle.org>
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