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PTSO Patriot Progress.
Albemarle High School Newsletter
02/04/08 www.k12albemarle.org/albemarlehs 434.973.9300
Libby Carpenter = editor and collector of interesting and important information !
Success is not the key to happiness.
Happiness is the key to success.
Albert Schweitzer
In this issue :
· PTSO News
· February Meeting
· 2008+2009 Draft School Calendar
· Parent Guide to Personal Safety for YOUTH
· General AHS News
· Official ONE Lunch Dates UPDATED
· Official Long + Club Lunch Bell Schedule UPDATED
· Recommendation Day – Parents invited
· Teachers for Tomorrow \
· Behind the Wheel openings
· National School Counseling Week
· Golden Apple Awards
· SRO NOTES - New
· SENIOR News
· PROM Scheduled
· JUNIOR News
· SOPHOMORE News
· FRESHMAN News
· AHS GROUPS
· Drama Auditions
· AHS CLUBS News
· Key Club Honors Military
· AHS SPORTS News
· Spring Sports Try Outs
OUTSIDE + Community OPPOTRUNITIES - NEW
· Super Saturday-Financial Aid Workshop
· UVA Health System 2008 Junior Volunteer Program
· Martha Jefferson Hospital Junior Volunteer Program
· UVA Computer Science Day
· School of Engineering + Applied Science Engineering Open House
· College News
· KUDOS
· MARK YOUR CALENDAR
PTSO
· February meeting (new 01/24/08)
We will have a business meeting only on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 6:30pm in the media center. Come to see what sweet things will be going on the rest of the year. We are planning some great parents forums for the coming months.
2008 to 2009 DRAFT School Calendar (new 02/04/08)
A draft calendar for the 2008 to 2009 school year has been posted to the Albemarle County Public Schools website for review, along with responses to frequently asked questions about the calendar.
The deadline to provide feedback has been extended to Monday, February 4.
http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/education/components/form/default.php?sectiondetailid=64254
Parent Guide to Personal Safety for YOUTH (new 02/04/08)
Because of the exceptional popularity of the KidSafe Virginia parent guides, the Governors Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (GOSAP) recently worked to revise, update, and combine the previous parent guides into one guide. The purpose of the new publication, Prevention Comes First: Parent Guide to Personal Safety for Youth, is to educate parents about some of the potential safety threats children may face and to assist parents in communicating with their children about personal safety.
The topics covered in the guide include: fire safety, internet safety, driving safety, bullying, gangs, inhalant abuse prevention, and underage drinking.
Beginning December 1, 2007, the parent guides will be available at fire and rescue stations and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices throughout the Commonwealth.
To locate your nearest DMV office, visit: http://www.dmv.state.va.us/webdoc/utilities/offices.asp.
Copies of the parent guide may also be downloaded from the GOSAP Web site: http://www.gosap.state.va.us/preventioncomesfirst.htm.
Questions may be addressed to Jacklyn Varela,
special assistant to the Secretary of Public Safety at 804.692.568 or
by e-mail: jacklyn.varela at governor.virginia.gov.
General AHS News
Official ONE Lunch Dates UPDATED (new 02/04/08)
· February 5 = CLUB Day
· February 6 = Recommendation Day(12:30 -1:15)
· February 14 = Valentines Day
· March 4 = CLUB Day
· March14 = PI Day
· March 17 = St. Patricks Day
· April 2 = CLUB Day
· April 25 =
· May 1 = CLUB Day
· May 21 =
Official Long + Club Lunch Bell Schedule UPDATED (new 02/04/08)
Below is the ONE lunch schedule. This is the schedule we are going to use for the rest of the school year! We have added five minutes to the lunch period on this to help accommodate clubs and other activities during lunch.
The schedule will go into effect starting on February 5.
7:40 = First bell for ZERO period
8:45 = End ZERO period
8:55 = Warning Bell
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9:00 = Begin 1st or 2nd Period (88 minutes)
10:28 = Dismissal
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10:36 = Begin 3rd or 4th Period (84 minutes)
12:00 = Dismissal
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12:00 = ONE LUNCH & (Club Meetings)
12:40 = (10 minute Bell)
12:45 = (5 minute Bell)
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12:50 = Begin 5th or 6th period (84 minutes)
2:14 = Dismissal
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2:22 = Begin 7th or 8th Period (83 minutes)
3:45 = Dismissal
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NOTE: A.M. CATEC students will return for lunch at 12:10
P.M. CATEC students will eat lunch and depart AHS AT 12:50
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*Period 8/SSR 2:22 to 2:37 (15 minutes) bell tone at 2:37
*Period 8/1st Half 2:37 to 3:11 (34 minutes) bell tone at 3:11
*Period 8/2nd Half 3:11 to 3:45 (34 minutes) bell tone at 3:45
Recommendation/Registration Day UPDATED –
PARENTS INVITED (new 02/04/08)
Wednesday, February 6th students AND PARENTS will have a chance to visit various displays offered by most of the curriculum and electives offered for next school year.
Parents are invited to stop by any time during the 3rd block lunch time to view these displays and talk to teachers.
Wednesday will be a 7 period and students will be dismissed to attend this Curriculum Expo according to their lunch schedule. Parents DO NOT need to attend with your student.
Due to the recent missed school day this will shift red/blue days
February 6th will count as a Blue Day. February 5th + 7th = Red days.
See the group schedule below and ask your student when they will be attending.
· 1st period 9 to 9:30
· 2nd period 9:38 to 10:08
· 3rd period 10:16 to 12:31
EXPO times
· Group1 10:16 to 10:46
· Group2 10:51 to 11:21
· Group3 11:26 to 11:56
· Group4 12:01 to 12:31
· LONG LUNCH 12:31 to 1:15
· 4th period 1:20 to 1:50
· 5th period 1:58 to 2:28
· 6th period 2:36 to 3:06
· 7th period 3:14 to 3:45
Teachers for Tomorrow (new 02/04/08)
This year long elective course for aspiring teachers is being offered for rising juniors and seniors.
The state of Virginia is looking for a few good future teachers. Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow is part of a statewide program that is an attempt to address the growing shortage of teachers in our state. The idea is to get high quality students interested in teaching before they go off to college, so they will want to pursue teaching as a career.
The course introduces students to the field of education through participation in a rigorous curriculum and field experiences. Students explore teaching through a variety of classroom experiences, independent projects, and by completing a field experience where they observe and teach in a local school.
Benefits that could enhance college readiness include: honors level work, career exploration, real world professional experience and responsibilities, and verbal and written skill development to name a few.
Any rising juniors and seniors who might be interested in becoming teachers should consider taking the class next year. The class requires a serious commitment. It will be challenging and require a good deal of work outside of class time, but it is fun and interesting.
An application, 3 recommendations, and short essay are required. GPA in the range of 2.7 or above is one of the criteria for acceptance into the class.
Please see Mr. Shell in room 142 or 975.9300 x1142 wshell at k12albemarle.org
with any questions.
Look for the Teachers for Tomorrow display at the Electives Fair on February 6th.
Behind the Wheel Openings (new 02/04/08)
Behind the Wheel openings for morning and afternoon classes are available in February. If your child has at least 15 hours completed on their driving log and you have a certificate from the required free parent seminar, he/she can register for Behind the Wheel in room 98 at AHS. The cost is $255. Your child can stop in room 98 at AHS to pick up the registrations forms or you can print them from our website (go to www.k12Albemarle.org, click on Departments and under Community Education, find Drivers Education). For more information call 975.9450 or 9451. The next parent seminar will be February 7th, 7pm to 9pm, AHS Cafeteria.
National School Counseling Week (new 02/04/08)
In celebration of National School Counseling Week, please join together with faculty, staff, students and parents to recognize professional school counselors during the week of February 4 to 8!
School Counselors provide a unique contribution and have tremendous impact on helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Our mission as school counselors is to provide a comprehensive, developmental school counseling program that will assist all students in acquiring the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to become effective students, responsible citizens, productive workers and lifelong learners.
· Golden Apple Awards (new 01/30/08)
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 childrens inquisitive minds and preparing them for the challenges of the future.
Nominate a teacher and show your appreciation and support!
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 may be used to support the candidate’s continued professional development.
The Golden Apple Awards will be announced on May 22, 2008.
Nomination forms are available from the local schools or online at www.betterlivingvirginia.com or www.k12albemarle.org
Deadline for nominations is March 3, 2008.
Please return forms to the local school.
Previous AHS Winners:
2001 = Marianne Walendowski
2002 = David Larrick
2003 = Tony Borash
3004 = Greg Thomas
2005 = Carla Hunt
2006 = Ruth Trice
2007 = Catherine Coffman
2008 = ??? Who will it be? Will it be YOUR nominee?
SRO NOTES:
Welcome a new reoccurring section to the Patriot Progress.
Words of wisdom and reminders from our School Resource Officer: Officer Tuthill.
· Security of Personal Items:
Do you bring your IPod, cell phone or other MP3 player to school? I suggest that you secure them in your locker, vehicle or on your person. Recently, several have been taken due to students leaving them laying around, in there backpacks or unlocked lockers.
Traffic:
If you drive to school and go out the side exit after school, the entrance towards the Maintenance shop out to Hydraulic Road, be aware that at the stop sign you CAN NOT make a left turn during certain hours. The traffic unit will be issuing tickets for this.
SENIOR News
Prom Scheduled (new 02/04/08)
More details to come, but mark you calendar. PROM is scheduled away from SOL and AP test and graduation. Mark this date for PROM 2008 = April 26!
JUNIOR News
Registration should be completed online
SAT The next SAT testing dates are:
March 1 Late registration deadline: 2/7
May 3 Deadline: 4/1 Late Registration deadline: 4/10
June 7 Deadline: 5/6 Late Registration deadline: 5/15
SAT Website: http://www.collegeboard.com/
ACT The next ACT testing dates are:
April 12 Deadline: 3/7 Late Registration deadline: 3/8t o 21
June 14 Deadline: 5/9 Late Registration deadline: 5/10 to 23
ACT website: http://www.actstudent.org/
SOPHOMORE News
FRESHMAN News
GROUPS
DRAMA Auditions (new 01/30/08)
Auditions for this year's spring musical, Les Miserables are steadily
approaching! Auditions will be THIS WEEK , Monday until Thursday.
For information on how to audition please pick up an information sheet from Ms. Cunningham in the drama room. You must sign up to audition! The sign up sheets are now posted on the bulliten board outside the drama room! Good luck!
CLUBS News
· Key Club Honors Military (new 02/04/08/08)
Albemarle High School Key Club would like to honor the friends and family members of staff and students who are serving in the military overseas either currently or have served overseas in the past. A display will be put together with the name of the Albemarle High School staff person or student, the service person they know (and what their relationship is, i.e. friend, brother, wife etc), and the division the service person is in (and where they served) and time of service. A picture of the service person is greatly appreciated. The Key Club would love to have these items by February 15th. In March some type of recognition/gathering will be planned. Please bring the information to Teresa Tyler in room 29. Thank you for helping us honor the men and women who serve our country overseas.
SPORTS News
· Spring Try Outs (new 01/28/08)
Spring Try Outs for all Spring sports will begin on FEBRUARY 25, 2008.
Go to the AHS website, on the left side tool bar select Athletic Department, then Practice& Try Out Information for UPDATED physical forms, required of all athletics BEFORE they can begin practices.
In the event of Inclement weather call the ATHLETIC HOTLINE 434.972.4020 for updated information on practice and game status.
OUTSIDE + Community OPPOTRUNITIES
Super Saturday-Financial Aid Workshop
Saturday February 16th 9am to 2pm.
Open to all individuals interested in pursuing a college education.
High school students are encouraged to bring their parents.
CHARLOTTESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
1400 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, Virginia
ATTEND The Basics of Financial Aid Presentations at 9 am and 11:30am
SUBMIT the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online while Financial aid counselors are available to help.
MEET one on one with a financial aid counselor to ask questions and get advice
If you plan to complete the FAFSA while at the workshop, you will need to apply for your FAFSA Pin number as soon as possible by going to www.pin.ed.gov/
Both student and parent must apply for a Pin number.
Please bring the following items to complete the FAFSA online:
· PIN number (see above)
· Social Security number for student and parent
· Driver's license (if available)
· 2007 W2 forms for student and parents and other records of money earned in 2007
· 2007 Federal Income tax return for student and parents
· 2007 family's untaxed income records
· Familys current bank statements
· Familys current business and investment mortgage information, business/farm records, stocks, bonds, and invents
· Alien registration card (if you are not a US citizen)
If you have any questions regarding Super Saturday, please call 1.866.391.0063 If you cannot attend the Super Saturday workshop but need to complete the FAFSA, you may go to the website: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ to complete the online application. You will need the information listed above to complete the form.
UVA Health System 2008 Junior Volunteer Program
A very important Information Session for teens and parents is scheduled for Thursday, February 7th, 7pm to 8pm at UVA Hospital Camp Heart Auditorium on the 4th floor. The JV program offers youth ages 14-17 opportunities for involvement in a variety of hospital settings. Junior Volunteers provide thousands of hours of service to the community while gaining experience and self confidence. Attendance at this Information session is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory. Applications packets will be available at the Information Session. If you are unable to attend and want to apply, please call UVA Dept. of Volunteer Services, 924.5251 after 2/7/08). This is a very competitive program, only accepting 30 volunteers. It would be very advisable to attend the Information Session if you are interested in this program. Deadline for submitting completed applications is Friday March 7th at 5PM.
Martha Jefferson Hospital Junior Volunteer Program
http://www.marthajefferson.org/joinVolunteer.php#junior
Martha Jefferson Hospital s Junior Volunteer Program is a summer program that targets students with an interest in a career in healthcare. The program provides the opportunity for students to explore career possibilities in the healthcare field while being involved in meaningful activities during the summer months. Students must have completed the eighth grade in order to be eligible and must agree to a minimum of 50 hours of service during the eight weeks of the program. The program is scheduled to run from late June to mid August. Students must complete an application and submit and essay. Two recommendations from non family members must also be completed. For more information or for an application packet, please call us at 434.982.7389. Applications are available in April. Contact Jackie Martin at Jacklene.martin at mjh.org for more information.
UVA Computer Science Day
http://www.cs.virginia.edu/csday/
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Virginia is pleased to announce the 4th annual Computer Science Day to be held on Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 9am to 3pm at Olsson Hall. This year they are holding Computer Science Day in conjunction with School of Engineering and Applied Science Open House. Computer Science Day, will bring together alumni, industry representatives, educators, college and high school students and graduate students in a forum enabling the exchange of ideas and information about computer science, our degree programs at UVa and the career opportunities in the field. A major goal of Computer Science Day is to encourage more students to engage in the field of computer science, not only at UVa but also the national and international community. Please contact Peggy Reed if you have questions. Peggy's email address is peggy at virginia.edu and her phone number is 434.982.2394.
School of Engineering and Applied Science Engineering Open House
http://www.seas.virginia.edu/openhouse/
Saturday February 23, 2008 9am to 3pm. You are invited to attend the UVA. School of Engineering and Applied Science Open House. This is an annual, free event open to the public that provides an opportunity for visitors to meet faculty and staff, interact with current students, take tours of state of the art facilities, and attend interesting exhibits, presentations and demonstrations. Bring friends, family members and others who have always wanted to know the answer to the question: What do Engineers do?
This year, there will be several special presentations: former astronaut and Associate Dean for Graduate Programs Kathy Thornton will describe the Sights and Sounds of Space Flight, UVa. Dean of Admissions John Blackburn and Engineering School Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs Paxton Marshall will discuss admissions and curriculum matters and Professor Larry Richards will highlight some Engineering Greats.
College Visits Schedule
Sign Up Sheets are available one week in advance in Guidance Conf. Room 260.
There will be a sign up deadline of 48 hours prior to college visit.
COLLEGE VISITS (Unless noted, will be held in Guidance Conference Room 260)
Dates and times subject to change so please check the guidance office weekly!
KUDOS!
Mark Your Calendar...
· February 5 = Support AHS Bands @ Five Guys (Hollymead) 5pm to closing
· February 5 = Long Lunch = CLUB Day
· February 5 = RED DAY
· February 6 = PURPLE DAY = 7 period day = will be counted as a BLUE day
Recommendation Day + Elective Fair next year course selections
· February 7 = RED DAY
· February 7 = Parent Drivers Ed Seminar @ AHS
· February 9 = Cheerleading Clinic
· February 9 = ACT Test Date
· February 14 = Long Lunch
· February 14 = PTSO Meeting
· February 16 = Financial Aid Workshop @ PVCC
· February 18 = UPDATED = NOW IT IS A SCHOOL DAY =
MAKE UP SNOW DAY FROM 01/18/08
· February 19 = Support AHS Bands @ CiCi*s Pizza 5pm to 8pm
· February 21 = 3rd 9 weeks progress reports to be printed
· February 25 = Spring Sports Try Outs Begin
· February 26 & 27 = CATEC Guest Lecture Series = Architecture & Construction
· March 1 = SAT Test Date
· March 3 = Deadline for Golden Apple Nominations
· March 4 = Long Lunch = CLUB DAY
· March 4 = Support AHS Bands @ Five Guys (Hollymead) 5pm to closing
· March 5 = 3rd 9 weeks parent + teacher conferences 4:15 to 7:15pm
· March 6 = Parent Drivers Ed Seminar @ AHS
· March 14 = Long Lunch = Pi Day
· March 17 = Long Lunch
· March 18 = Support AHS Bands @ CiCi*s Pizza 5pm to 8pm
· March 20 = end of 3rd 9 weeks
· March 21 = NO SCHOOL for students = teacher work day
· March 22 = Cinderella*s Closet Sale 10am to 2pm @ Monticello Gym
· March 25 & 26 = CATEC Guest Lecture Series = Entrepreneurship
· March 28 = 3rd 9 weeks report cards to be mailed
· March 31 = Community Forum on Preventing Underage Drinking
· April 2 = Long Lunch = CLUB DAY
· April 25 = Long Lunch
· April 26 = PROM
· April 29 & 30 = CATEC Guest Lecture Series = Information Technology
· May 1 = Long Lunch = CLUB DAY
· May 21 = Long Lunch
· May 22 = Golden Apple awards announced
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