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| Last Day of School is Thurs., June 10
Noon Dismissal
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|  President's Message This fun time of year is filled with all sorts of music performances and classroom performances of one kind and another as well as some last minute field trips which always remind me of how much care our fantastic teachers put into our kids while still having fun and being creative. We are so lucky to have each and every one of them.
We are sad to say goodbye to Anne Fisher, Cathy Cullom and June Trentacosti who are retiring this year. Talk about wonderful teachers! Together they have a total 54 years of teaching! We had a nice celebration for them on Thursday and thank you to all who stayed after school for popsicles and the brief presentation.
I can't believe it but this is my last President's message. It's been a fun year and I've enjoyed meeting so many people at this wonderful school. As I said at Back to School Night so long ago, "I don't know if I'm the PTA type but here I am as President!" Now I know, without a doubt, there is no "PTA type" only the "volunteer type" and I've found that type to be awfully nice no matter how big or small a job they may sign up for. Thanks to all who gave any amount of themselves even if it was a kind word to someone who could help.
Speaking of great people I have to thank the PTA Board who are a selfless bunch that I was so fortunate to be surrounded by: Leslee Baldwin, TJ Kirke, Carol Spiering, Mandy Curry, Adam Hamalian, Alice Stauffer, Nicole Berzins, Mia Lauritzen, Heather McNally, Angela Ketcham, Lynne McCandless, Julie, D'Amante, Nancy Wilson and Kaisa Lyon. Kaisa will be next year's President and will do a great job in all ways. She is a caring, hard working, wonderful person that you will get to hear from this summer and throughout 2010-2011. Thanks Kaisa for being willing to lead us all next year!This past year we've been working with LASF and our school district on some important ways to support all of our kids so look for more information later today and over the summer. There are some changes coming up for next year so more than ever we will be directing you to our PTA website, thank you Michael Dawson-website coordinator extraordinaire. Be on the look out for information in the summer packet andmake sure to check email this summer. Also I must thank the wonderful Gina Dawson who has put this Broadcast together week after week with such flare and artistry. We thank you Gina.
Have a wonderful summer break and I thank you for all your ideas, creativity and helpfulness all year long! Dana Fillinger Ashburn PTA President danafillinger@me.com |
| Mark Your Calendar Items June4th Jazz Cafe at Stanley Middle School 9th Last day to claim Lost and Found items 10th Last day of 2009-2010 School Year (noon dismissal) BVE PTA Calendar
Character Counts Trait for May - Citizenship
"Americanism is a question of principles, of idealism, of character: it is not a matter of birthplace or creed or line of descent."
- Theodore Roosevelt
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Burton Valley Announcements & Events Lost and Found The Burton Valley Lost & Found is rapidly accumulating sweatshirts, jackets and lunch boxes. Please check the lost & found for your child's missing items. Carts are located outside of the school office and across from Room 7. Last day to claim items is Wednesday, June 9th. All unclaimed items will be donated Thursday morning, June 10th. Camp-Read-A-Lot
Please participate in Camp Read-a-Lot, Lafayette School District's summer reading club. Look for the flyers in your child's Friday Folder! This is a recreational reading program designed to encourage a love of reading. A book list and recording sheets are available for download from the school website: www.lafsd.k12.ca.us/burton_valley/read
Students who participate will need to record the book titles and number of pages they read this summer. A prize will be given to all students who meet the requirements and turn in their recording sheet to their new teachers in the Fall. If you have any questions, please contact Mette Thallaug or Katie Roberts in the Reading Lab. (Ph. # 927-3550 ext 5330)
Attention 5th Grade Parents
Mark your calendars now for Stanley Middle School's 2010 Wildcat Days. This return-to-school event will be held in the Stanley School gym the day before school starts, Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 7:30 to noon, and 3 to 7 pm. As we "greenify" this process, we will have more registration information online and less forms to complete, but we still need lots of volunteer help to organize and work at the event. If you are interested in helping, please contact Becky Kenney at beckykenney@comcast.net.
Lamorinda School Bus Program
Early Registration is now open for the 2010-2011 school year. Sign up by June 15th and save $25.00 per student! It's easy to register and pay at the same time on the new website at www.lamorindaschoolbus.org. Be sure to check the bus schedule on the website to sign up for the correct route and bus stop.
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As the BV LASF Head Rep, I have had the privilege of working with an amazing group of dedicated and creative volunteers over the past school year. Thank you to all the LASF volunteers that have worked so hard to help support Lafayette's education foundation and our children!!!
A special thanks to our BV LASF team for going above and beyond...your contributions are valued beyond measure: Rachel Browne (Communications);Lorna Levante (Billing); Annette Robison, Patty Gonser and Tina Sebree(Fundraising Co-chairs); Danielle Gallagher and Danyle Johansson (Science Fair Co-chairs) and Caitlin Benazra (Art Fair Chair).
And a huge thank you to our LASF Class Reps...from volunteering at the phonathon and acting as guests scientists at the Science Fair to hanging our children's masterpieces at the Art Fair, we couldn't do it without your dedication and enthusiasm!!!
Kindergarten: Julie Bishop, Marc Lurie, Brandy Ament, Jill Marek, Chrissa Ventrelle, Kelly Boren and Cristen Godfrey.
First Grade: Brenda Rossi, Andi Botto, Angela Starbuck, Kit Turner, Sheila Alfaro, Heather Tzortzis, Kris Weisman and Staci Reeder.
Second Grade:Jeff Fitzmyers, Janelle Gonsalves, Kristie Darin, David Kleinsmith and Gina Mickas.
Third Grade:Maureen Wickline, Leah Mackay, Amanda Somberg and Mary Elings.
Fourth Grade:Kristie Darin, Cathy Sereno, Karen Ng, David Kleinsmith, Barbara Price and Alex Flagg.
Fifth Grade:Debbie Levy, Erin Hull, Maureen Nuti, Jenny Watson, Kiki Stack and Alex Flagg.
- from Juleen Lapporte & Rachel Brown
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Legislative Update
On May 20 the California State PTA joined more than 60 children and nine school districts (including Alameda and San Francisco) in filing a lawsuit claiming that the state of California has failed in their constitutional obligation to support public schools. This unprecedented action on the part of the PTA comes as a last resort effort to force the state Legislature and governor to fix a broken education funding system. The lawsuit would require Sacramento to fund schools based on what state law requires they offer to children - qualified teachers, books, physical education, science labs, special education, English language instruction, etc.
The California case follow similar lawsuits across the country, many of which have resulted in courts setting significantly higher levels of school funding. All legal representation for the plaintiffs is pro bono, thereby incurring no legal costs to the PTA and other organizations and individuals involved.
Keep Up on the Issues Over Summer
Sign up for legislative updates with the State PTA ( www.capta.org) and the local Las Trampas Creek Council Legislative Team (www.lastrampaspta.org) click on Legislation). Have a great summer!
- Alice Stauffer astauffer1@comcast.net
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Hot Lunch
All NEW 1st-5th graders Friday June 11th: I will be sending you your "balance statement" -. Please check it and if needed follow directions (on BVE website) to add funds BEFORE bobcat day. Adding funds at bobcat day will be tricky so if you can add your account over the summer that would be great!
Current 5th graders: Last warning! (#6 if your counting) If you are a leaving family your account needs to be 1. at zero or a positive balance or no yearbook. It is due by Monday June 7th by 9am -or you will be hearing from us! 2. If you have a positive balance please let me know -by email- what you want me to do with the balance: 1. You sell it to a friend & then let me know so I can move funds, 2. Donate it to a BV family or staff member or 3. let it ride & we will use it to better our program. Let me know by the end of school!
Have a wonderful, relaxing & healthy summer & I will see you in the kitchen in August. Lunch is served on the 1st day of school!
Lisa Evaristo bvehotlunch@yahoo.com
June 7-10th
Monday: 11:00 Kaisa Lyon & Jeanne Williams, 11:30 Sarah Kelly, Keum Park & Heather Mcnally
Tuesday: 11:00 Nicola Hemerling & Lorna Levante, 11:00 Stephanie Reilly, Jan Walker & Barbara Price
Wednesday: 11:00 Katie Kresnak & Hue Yong Chua, 11:30 Lisa Evaristo, Sarah Cusumano & Colleen Miller
Thursday: 1/2 day -Have a relaxing summer!
Check out the June Hot Lunch Menu
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Community Announcements & Events
AnnouncementsSupport Research For A Cure for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis -Alan Koenigsberg, a parent of two Burton Valley Students, will be running in the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon. Alan is running to support a former BVE student who suffers from Crohn's Disease. He will be raising money for research on a cure and treatment for Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis. You can support him by either placing a donation in the box on the counter in the office or go to www.activegiving.com and under "campaigns" click 2010 Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Wine Country Half Marathon. Then enter "Alan" in the fundraiser search box labeled "first name"
Daily Full-immersion Spanish Classes at Burton Valley Next Year
Join Viva el Español to learn Spanish through games, songs, stories and art projects. This full-immersion approach is offered before school every school day which assists in reinforcing lessons learned. Students will learn vocabulary related to a variety of everyday themes, practice using it within sentences, and master many useful phrases. Curriculum for continuing students builds on what they learned this year. 1st-5th Grades; M-F: 7:45-8:20am; Sept. 7, 2010 - June 3, 2011. Download the flyer and registration form. Register by June 25 to receive 20% of your first month's tuition. For more information please visit www.vivaelespanol.org or call 925-962-9177.
Storycraft Workshop, a brand new animation craft and bookmaking studio, is inviting budding authors and animators (ages 8 and up) to our open day, Saturday, June 5, 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Take part in a creative project for free. Visit www.storycraftshop.com. We're located at 1024 Oak Hill Rd. Lafayette CA.
Lafayette Farmer's Market -all summer long!
Be sure you save your Thursday evenings 4 -8pm for Farmer's Market fun at the Lafayette Plaza Park. Not only can you buy fabulously fresh local fruits and veggies, but also wine, bread, olive oil, meat and fish and you can get pre-made dinners for a picnic on the lawn while listening to live music performed every week. A perfect way to celebrate the beginning of summer! http://www.cccfm.org/pages/laf.html
Do you keep backyard chickens in Lafayette?
The newly formed City of Lafayette United Chicken Keepers (C.L.U.C.K.)would like to know you. We are working to change Lafayette's chicken keeping ordinance. First step is to gather information from residents already engaged in backyard poultry raising. Please contact Heidi Rahlmann Plumb - plumbnest@mac.com.
Wanted!! Volunteers with expertise in the following areas to support the new Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation, by serving on one of the standing committees of the LLLCF Board: Human Resources and Personnel Administration; Social Networking marketing/media; Newsletter editors/writers; Graphic designers; Event Planners; Grant writers; Fundraising; Finance and investment management. Applications are available at www.Lafayettelib.com. Applications are requested by May 28th. Please email applications to volunteer@lllcf.org or call 283-6513, x102.
Daily Full-immersion Spanish Classes at Burton Valley Next Year
Join Viva el Español to learn Spanish through games, songs, stories and art projects. This full-immersion approach is offered before school every school day which assists in reinforcing lessons learned. Students will learn vocabulary related to a variety of everyday themes, practice using it within sentences, and master many useful phrases. Curriculum for continuing students builds on what they learned this year. 1st-5th Grades; M-F: 7:45-8:20am; Sept. 7, 2010 - June 3, 2011. Download the flyer and registration form. Register by June 25 to receive 20% of your first month's tuition. For more information please visit www.vivaelespanol.org or call 925-962-9177 .
Stanley Middle School presents its fabulous annual Jazz Cafe. Mark your calendars for Friday, June 4, 2010 beginning at 6:00 p.m. for this Fun, friendly and family environment. Great opportunity to listen to and watch the Stanley and Acalanes Musicians! General Admission is available at the door for $8.00 per person; children under age 6 are free. Delicious food will be available for purchase from Chef's Touch from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Desserts, coffee and beverages will be sold throughout the evening. Don't miss this incredible once a year event!
Professor Steve Tollefson of the UCB English Department and "Lost Books"
Thursday June 17th, 7:30 pm - Lafayette Library and Learning Center, Arts & Science Room. The Friends of the Lafayette Library are pleased to bring Steve Tollefson back for his third visit to the Lafayette Library, Professor Tollefson of the UCB English Department will talk about his latest list of "Lost Books," and these recommendations have a special California-bent. Think Steinbeck, Stegner, Mailer and Didion. Join us for an evening of great conversation and, best of all, fantastic reading recommendations.
Steve Tollefson is the Director of the UC Berkeley Writers at Work series and he oversees the freshman Summer Reading List, from which the tradition of "Lost Books" grew.
Sports and Swim ClubsStill waiting for the weather to break so your Summer can start?
Come experience the fun-in-the-sun spirit of Sun Valley Pool, where the sun always shines! We're offering prorated year memberships starting June 1st- for those of you who have been sitting on the fence, instead of swimming in the pool! The water is warm, even if the weather isn't, so come join us, and then beat the summer heat when the sun is out to stay! For more info, contact www.join@swimsunvalley.com.
Looking to play some hoops this summer? Lafayette Parks and Recreationis offering a summer basketball league for boys and girls going into 2nd thru 9th grades this fall. (Current 1st thru 8th graders.) The program is structured to keep Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings open for swim team activities. For more information and to print-out a registration form, go to www.lafayettesummerbasketball.com. See you on the courts.
Lafayette Boys Basketball Association - 2nd Annual Youth Summer Basketball CampBoys entering 3rd - 9th grade can sign-up to improve both individual and team skills this summer with members of the Acalanes Boys Basketball coaching staff as well as current players. Drills, games, fun contests and expert instruction will get players ready for next season! Aug 2-6, 9am-12pm, $150 (includes t-shirt), contact Donovan Messier at dmessiersmc@yahoo.com or 925-787-4683 Summer CampsClasses. Camps. Workshops. There is something for everyone this summer at Town Hall Kids Theater. You can choose between a non musical summer camp, a musical theatre intensive and our traditional offering of a musical play featuring The Jungle Book. Classes start June 14. For more information and to register online visit us at townhallkids.com. Spanish Immersion Summer Camps 2010A unique opportunity for children to learn or improve their Spanish language skills over the summer! During each week-long camp, students participate in interactive games, music and movement activities, and art projects that center around a specific kid-friendly theme. This summer's fabulous themes are: Journey to Japan, Boom! Splat! Kablooey! Explosive Science, Zoo Dunnit!!*??, Carnival Week!, Rainforest Expedition, and Going Hawaiian. Students learn useful vocabulary and phrases related to each theme. Each week culminates with a sing-along and presentation, where the kids get to show off what they learned. Full or half day sessions available. More information at http://www.vivaelespanol.org/documents/SpanishSummerPrograms2010v2.pdfor call (925) 962-9177.
**The above communications, activities or events are not school or district-sponsored nor are they endorsed by the Lafayette School District.** |
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