Various Announcements
A Spanish translation is below.
Information from Ms. Fendley in our Counseling Departments:
Dear Burley Community,
Now that we are in the holiday season, we invite you to contribute to Burley’s annual Snowflake Program. The funds we receive will be divided evenly among the Burley students in need of support during the holiday season. If you are interested in making a donation to a child in need, simply write a check to the Burley PTO and send the check to the Burley Main Office with “Attention to Leslie Fendley” written on the envelope. We will need a lot of support in order to reach our ambitious goal of $5,000, so all donations, large and small, are appreciated. Thank you for caring and helping to make the holidays memorable and special for all of our Burley students.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Happy Holidays!
Leslie Fendley
BMS Counselor
From Ms. Craddock in our Media Center:
This academic year, your child will have the opportunity to participate in an ACPS pilot program involving virtual reality equipment and applications Virtual reality is a technology that utilizes a headset and motion trackers to provide users with an immersive experience. Please see the attached form. It will provide you with information about this pilot program and more. Additionally, if you give your student permission to participate, please provide your student’s name on the form, sign it, and return it to Ms. Craddock in the Media Center.
Information from Ms. Fendley in our Counseling Departments:
Dear Burley Community,
Now that we are in the holiday season, we invite you to contribute to Burley’s annual Snowflake Program. The funds we receive will be divided evenly among the Burley students in need of support during the holiday season. If you are interested in making a donation to a child in need, simply write a check to the Burley PTO and send the check to the Burley Main Office with “Attention to Leslie Fendley” written on the envelope. We will need a lot of support in order to reach our ambitious goal of $5,000, so all donations, large and small, are appreciated. Thank you for caring and helping to make the holidays memorable and special for all of our Burley students.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Happy Holidays!
Leslie Fendley
BMS Counselor
From Ms. Craddock in our Media Center:
This academic year, your child will have the opportunity to participate in an ACPS pilot program involving virtual reality equipment and applications Virtual reality is a technology that utilizes a headset and motion trackers to provide users with an immersive experience. Please see the attached form. It will provide you with information about this pilot program and more. Additionally, if you give your student permission to participate, please provide your student’s name on the form, sign it, and return it to Ms. Craddock in the Media Center.
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From the ACPS Parent Council:
Sharon Fix serves as Burley’s parent representative for the Albemarle County Public Schools Parent Council. The Parent Council’s mission is to serve as a forum for parents, educators, and school officials to share ideas and exchange information in order to further advance the quality of the public education system within Albemarle County. The monthly meeting notes from the ACPS Parent Council are available here: https://www.acpsparentcouncil.org/home If you have any questions or would like more information please reach out to our Burley Rep at [email protected].
From the ACPS Office of Community Engagement:
Led by the Office of Community Engagement, a student committee is currently working to draft a proposed anti-racism policy for ACPS. If you would like to review a draft of the policy and provide feedback, please visit https://bit.ly/2CnX6jt The committee's goal is to present their recommendations to the School Board by November. The committee is asking Parents and Teachers to complete the Survey this week!
From our AVID Class:
Our AVID program uses college students and faculty members as tutors during AVID class times; however, our AVID teacher Mr. Leong said that he was in need of a few additional tutors. If you are available to help (Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 10:39 – 11:19 for 7th grade or 12:07 – 12:47 for 8th grade), please let us know. We have had a parent contact us to help – so if you are able to do so too, please contact Mr. Leong at [email protected].
From Mr. Boyd:
Mr. Boyd has provided flyers with information for free sports physicals for kids. Girls who will be participating in the upcoming volleyball season need a physical. Also, 8th grade students who participate with high school teams need them.
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From Monticello High School:
See attached for a flyer from the MHS Athletic Boosters about the All-You-Can-Eat dinner on November 7th.
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Información de la Sra. Fendley en nuestros departamentos de asesoramiento:
Querida comunidad de Burley,
Ahora que estamos en la temporada de vacaciones, lo invitamos a contribuir al programa anual de copos de nieve de Burley. Los fondos que recibamos se dividirán en partes iguales entre los estudiantes de Burley que necesitan apoyo durante la temporada de vacaciones. Si está interesado en hacer una donación a un niño necesitado, simplemente escriba un cheque al Burley PTO y envíe el cheque a la Oficina Principal de Burley con “Atención a Leslie Fendley” escrito en el sobre. Necesitaremos mucho apoyo para alcanzar nuestro ambicioso objetivo de $ 5,000, por lo que todas las donaciones, grandes y pequeñas, son apreciadas. Gracias por cuidar y ayudar a que las vacaciones sean memorables y especiales para todos nuestros estudiantes de Burley.
Gracias por su tiempo y consideración. ¡Felices vacaciones!
Leslie Fendley
De la Sra. Craddock en nuestro Centro de Medios:
Este año académico, su hijo tendrá la oportunidad de participar en un programa piloto ACPS que involucra equipos y aplicaciones de realidad virtual. La realidad virtual es una tecnología que utiliza auriculares y rastreadores de movimiento para brindar a los usuarios una experiencia inmersiva. Por favor vea el formulario adjunto. Le proporcionará información sobre este programa piloto y más. Además, si le da permiso a su estudiante para participar, proporcione el nombre de su hijo en el formulario, firme y devuélvalo a la Sra. Craddock en el Centro de Medios.
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Del Consejo de Padres de ACPS:
Sharon Fix sirve como representante de los padres de Burley para el Consejo de Padres de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Albemarle. La misión del Consejo de Padres es servir como un foro para padres, educadores y funcionarios escolares para compartir ideas e intercambiar información con el fin de promover la calidad del sistema de educación pública en el Condado de Albemarle. Las notas de las reuniones mensuales del Consejo de Padres de ACPS están disponibles aquí: https://www.acpsparentcouncil.org/home Si tiene alguna pregunta o le gustaría obtener más información, comuníquese con nuestro representante de Burley en [email protected].
Desde la oficina de participación comunitaria de ACPS:
Dirigido por la Oficina de Participación Comunitaria, un comité de estudiantes está trabajando actualmente para redactar una propuesta de política contra el racismo para ACPS. Si desea revisar un borrador de la política y proporcionar comentarios, visite https://bit.ly/2CnX6jt El objetivo del comité es presentar sus recomendaciones a la Junta Escolar para noviembre. ¡El comité está pidiendo a los padres y maestros que completen la encuesta esta semana!
De nuestra clase AVID:
Nuestro programa AVID utiliza a estudiantes universitarios y miembros de la facultad como tutores durante las horas de clase AVID; sin embargo, nuestro maestro de AVID, el Sr. Leong, dijo que necesitaba algunos tutores adicionales. Si está disponible para ayudar (los martes y / o los jueves de 10:39 a 11:19 para el 7º grado o 12:07 - 12:47 para el 8º grado), háganoslo saber. Hemos tenido un padre que se ha comunicado con nosotros para ayudarlo, así que si usted también puede hacerlo, comuníquese con el Sr. Leong en [email protected].
Del Sr. Boyd:
El Sr. Boyd ha proporcionado a los volantes información sobre exámenes físicos deportivos gratuitos para niños. Las chicas que participarán en la próxima temporada de voleibol necesitan un examen físico. Además, los estudiantes de 8º grado que participan en equipos de preparatoria los necesitan.
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Para las familias cuyos estudiantes asistirán a MHS:
Por favor vea el folleto adjunto para una noche de pizza en MHS el 7 de noviembre.
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