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|  President's Message What a treat to have a whole week off! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving wherever you spent it. I am still feeling so grateful for so many things. This season is packed with activities and events so I hope you can relax, breathe and keep that grateful feeling pulsing through all you do. Coming up this Monday, Dec. 7th at 1:30 in room 35, is our next Family Forum--Fast Family Dinners. Please come with a recipe, written or in your head, and we'll copy it and send you home with lots of new quick dinners to make during this busy time. Plus you might just make a new friend. Join us even for part of the hour before pick up at 2:30. As I mentioned at the last PTA meeting, the current State Budget deficit will be effecting our Lafayette School District in the months to come. I'll keep you informed about meetings to attend so your input can be heard by our hard working School Board members. Our PTA dollars fill the gap in funding created by the State's continued shortfall in money due to education dollars being tied to such inadequate and unstable funding sources. Thanks for your attention and please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Dana Fillinger Ashburn PTA President danafillinger@me.com |
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| "Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others,
daring for others, sharing with others."
- William Arthur Ward
During this holiday season, there are many opportunities to enrich our lives through caring for and sharing with others. A few of these are listed in the Community Events section: give a toy, share a warm coat, wrap a present, watch a show...
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| Mark Your Calendar Items December4th Report Cards out 4th Last opportunity to donate children's books to Book Bonanza 5th Regional Showcase for Reflections Fine Arts entries 7th Family Forum - 1:30pm, Rm. 35 "Quick and Easy Family Dinners" 9th Book Bonanza bookstore will be open 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 10th Book Bonanza bookstore will be open 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 11th Hanukkah begins at sundown 18th Holiday Sing - Noon dismissal 21st Winter Break - No School - Dec. 21, 2009 - Jan 1, 2010 25th Christmas Day January4th School Resumes |
Book Bonanza!
This year the proceeds from the Bonanza will again go to the Lafayette Library in support of the Open Doors, Open Minds campaign which will provide for longer hours, increased programming, expanded collection (books, DVD, etc.) and sustainability of the building. The Book Bonanza bookstore will be open to the entire BVE community on Wednesday, December 9 and Thursday, December 10, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Friend, neighbors and community organizations, such as pre-schools, are welcome to purchase books, so let them know of the event. The books will be very affordable and some books will be sold in sets. Last year we SOLD OUT in two days and sold over 4,000 books. If you have any questions, feel free to call 927 - 3550 ext. 5047 and ask for Carroll Martin. The students and teachers thank you in advance for your cooperation and support. Sincerely, Carroll Martin, Ann Clark, Gail Nugent And our booksellers - the hardworking students |
Burton Valley Announcements & Events
Las Trampas Creek Council of PTAs is holding the regional showcase of the Reflections Fine Arts entries tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Walnut Creek Intermediate School Library. The showcase is open to the public and features the top entries from students from Lafayette, Moraga, and Walnut Creek in visual arts, musical composition, photography, literature, dance choreography, and video/film making. Light refreshments will be provided.
Art to Remember: Orders are here! Most of you should have received your orders this week, via your child. Please take a look at your order and contact Kathy Kessenich if there are any problems, marykate_kessenich@yahoo.com. Thanks for making this a very successful fundraiser!
Running of out of goodie bag ideas? Looking for the perfect stocking
stuffers or teacher gifts? BVE Book Fair Gift Certificates are
available now! Everyone loves to receive them, and the proceeds
benefit the school. The Book Fair will be March 6-12, 2010. Look for
an order form in this week's Friday folder or contact Erin Sabey:
sabey@comcast.net or 284-2411.
Our next Family Forum is scheduled for Monday, December 7 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 35. If you're tired of the same-old, same-old, bring your favorite recipe(s) for Quick and Easy Family Dinners. We'll make copies, and you get to go home with some new ideas for dinner (like broccoli peanut chicken, which was a fluke and takes 6 minutes). Join us!
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Holiday Sing
We would like to invite you to Burton Valley's Holiday Program "Festive Holidays" on Friday, December 18th.
There will be two identical performances with one half of the school performing at each show. In addition, Fifth Grade Band will open the 8:45 and 10:30 performances. Fourth Grade Strings and Fourth/ Fifth Chorus will also perform at both concerts. Following is a listing of classes and the order they will perform in each concert.
8:45am
Fifth Grade Band
Duncan, Cullom, Rasmussen
Moore, Patterson
Reed/Micallef, Trentacosti/Fisher, Rayden
Fourth Grade Chorus
Martin/Clark, Meany, Westphal
Fifth Grade Strings
Fifth Grade Chorus
Martin/Clark, Miles, Tammen
Machado, Davies, Cherbak
10:30am
Fifth Grade Band
Stryker, Galer, Eglin
Besocke, Martinsen, Rodriguez
Doll-Merrick, Turner
Fourth Grade Chorus
Zenoni, Isaacs, Dodd
Fifth Grade Strings
Fifth Grade Chorus
Gaylord, Norton
Bunting/Hanson, Hagel, Raos
Performances will be approximately one hour long. We hope you will be able to join us for this festive occasion. If you are unable to stay the entire hour please be seated in the back of the auditorium and exit at a time when the performing group is exiting.
For all Kindergarten Classes: Mrs. Machado/Mrs. Bertics, Ms. Davies and Ms. Cherbak's classes will arrive at 8:15 and be dismissed at 11:35. Mrs. Hanson/Mrs. Bunting, Mrs. Hagel and Mrs. Raos classes will arrive at 8:40 and be dismissed at 12:00.
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Reserve Saturday January 30 on Your New 2010 Calendars
On Saturday January 30th, LASF is hosting our major fundraising party for the year with the theme a "Starry, Starry Night". Tickets are $75 per person and include a hosted bar, souvenir drink glass and appetizers. We are planning a relaxed, casual and fun event at the Veterans Memorial Building where you can join your friends to celebrate our schools, community and children.
Live and Silent Auctions and Giving Tree
As is tradition, the annual event will feature live and silent auctions. We are still soliciting items for auction. To donate,please contact our Auction Coordinators, Mary Bakos at (925) 284-4795 or mlbakos@yahoo.com or Carrie Barlow at (415) 606-4949 or purecurls@mtbarlow.com. This year, the event will feature something new - a giving tree for those who would like to make a 100% deductible contribution.
Photos Needed
LASF is working on visual presentations for our fundraising event and annual report. We need photos showing a broad range of ages and activities... kids doing LASF classroom activities plus special events like art or science fairs, choral, drama or instrumental music or other performances. If you have digital photos of your child which you would allow us to use, please contact your LASF head rep, Juleen Lapporte at juleenlapporte@yahoo.com or (925) 285-7953.
- From Juleen Lapporte, BV LASF Representative
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Hot Lunch
December? How crazy is it that it's December already? Well even if you (and I!) aren't ready the good news is the hot lunch is always ready for your kids. Any questions feel free to contact me @ bvehotlunch@yahoo.com Thanks, Lisa Evaristo Dec. 7-11: Monday: 11:00 Kaisa Lyon & Francie Low, 11:30 Sara Kelly, Keum(Kim) Park & Heather McNally Tuesday: 11:00 Nicola Hemerling & Lorna levante, 11:30 Colleen Miller, Jan Walker & Linda Moroz Wednesday: 11:00 Katie Kresnak & Julie Miles, 11:30 Cammy Krznaric, Rico Evaristo & Stephanie Reilly Thursday: 11:00 Jeanne Williams & Jeff Fitzmyer, 11:30 Glendan Lawler, Mindy Goodman & Michele Quiat Friday: 11:00 Dana Ashburn & TJ Kirke, 11:30 Rochelle Hobber, Rico Evaristo & Susan Barnes
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Community Announcements & Events
Announcements
Beautiful decorations, and the delicious smell of warm baked treats. It's the little things that make this time of year nostalgic. Create new memories at the 19th Annual Santa's Bag Holiday Boutique in Lafayette. Featuring 60 artists with beautiful handcrafted holiday items and works of art. Gift baskets from local merchants and citizens to benefit the Community Center. Get ready for the holidays at the Santa's Bag Boutique this Friday, Dec. 4, from 11-7, and Saturday and Sunday 9-5, at the Lafayette Community Center, 500 St. Marys Rd., Lafayette. Admission and parking are free.
Lafayette Boy Scout Troop 224 Christmas Tree Lot Opened Nov. 27thFor over 25 years Lamorinda has supported Lafayette's Boy Scout Troop 224 by purchasing their Christmas tree from the Troop. This year the Troop opened their Christmas Tree Lot on November 27th. The Tree Lot is located at Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Risa Road. (Next to the Veteran's Building). Lot hours are 9am - 9pm daily. The Troop receives several shipments throughout the Holiday season directly from a tree farm in Oregon, thus providing the freshest trees available. All the profits support the operations of Troop 224. Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see you at the tree lot. Girl Scout troop 31280 is having a toy drive for Habitat for Humanity. Pick up a tag at either the office or near the science lab. Buy a gift for the person you pick and give them a special gift to make a person have a happy holiday! Return the gift to a bin by the office by Dec. 14th. Questions: contact T.J. Kirke at 284-1455. Deadline: December 14th Girl Scout troop #31116 continues to collect all LMYA soccer uniforms andsoccer equipment in case you still want to donate! Last year, we collected over 1,000 soccer uniforms as well as hundreds of shin guards, soccer shoes, and balls which were shipped to needy youth/kids in Zimbabwe andUganda. Donation boxes will be located in/near the office up until Friday,December 18th. Thank you for your donations! Questions? Contact: Caroline Sjostedt at 256-3010 or caroline_sjostedt@mechbank.com. Be green, recycle your uniforms! Help Roughing It Day Camp spread the spirit of giving with the One Warm Coat Foundation & the Marine's Toys for Tots toy drive this Holiday Season. Drop donations at the Roughing It Camp Office located at 1010 Oak Hill Road, Lafayette Monday-Friday between 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Donate gently used coats and outerwear that will be distributed to the homeless families served by The Bay Area Rescue Mission. Donate unwrapped new toys that will be distributed to needy families in the community by the US Marines. Donation drives run from Nov 30th-Dec 18th. Please contact Roughing It Day Camp at 925-283-3795 or camp@roughingit.com with questions.
You are invited!WHAT: An opportunity to wrap presents for homeless and needy childrenwho are served by the Bay Area Rescue Mission. WHEN: Saturday, December 19th from 9:30a.m.-1:30p.m. WHERE: Willow Spring Church, 1689 School Street, Moraga 94556 No wrapping experience necessary and all ages are welcome! We will provide hot and cold beverages, snacks, and pizza. This event is a great opportunity to get community service hours, and to have a fun, local, and meaningful start to the holidays. Questions? Call Sherry at 899-3944 or Laura at 899-0441. The Peter Pan Foundation is presenting this year's original holiday show: "'Twas the Opening Night Before Christmas" on Saturday, December 19(1:00 p.m. (junior cast) and 7:00 p.m.) and on Sunday, December 20 (1:00 p.m. (junior cast) and 7:00 p.m.) at San Ramon Valley High School, in Danville (501 Danville Blvd, Danville, CA). This holiday musical, directed by Lafayette native, Leslie Noel, is great entertainment for the whole family. The Peter Pan Foundation is a non-profit organization made up of local performers ages 10 to 25 - kids dedicated to helping other kids -with proceeds donated to Childrens' Hospital Oakland and other local charities. Tickets are $20 for adults; $10 for youth 18 and under. Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.peterpanfoundation.org.
Lamorinda Soccer Club 2010 Winter Weekend Clinics begin in January for kids ages 6-10 years old. If you have a player who loved fall soccer, wants to try a new sport, or see if traveling soccer is a good fit, come out to Bentley school to learn new skills, meet the coaches and have fun! For more information and to sign up, go to the LMSC website at lamorindasc.com.
**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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Holiday Specials
Peter Lyons Photography is offering special 2009 holiday rates. Sitting fees are half price from now through December and digital files and prints are all discounted. The economy is a challenge this year and we'd love to work with you to create affordable, professional holiday portraits. To arrange your sitting call 415-317-2542 or email peter@peterlyonsphoto.com.
Holiday Open House to Benefit BVE Annual Fund - Join BVE Mom & Arbonne Consultant Rebecca Singh for an open house on Friday December 11 from 9-11am or 7-9:30pm. 3210 Ameno Drive, Lafayette. Check out Arbonne's Swiss skincare, weight loss, spa & aromatherapy products. Pick up a last minute gift for teachers, relatives, or friends - wrapped & ready to go. Proceeds will benefit BVE's annual fund, PLUS you will receive 25% off your purchase! All are welcome! http://rebeccasingh.myarbonne.com
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