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Movie Night
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BV BBQ & Movie Night
Tomorrow! Saturday Sept. 26 6:00-9:00pm
BV Quad Area
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 President's Message
I hope everyone is staying cool in this never ending Indian summer heat
wave. Some people love this but I'm ready to unpack my sweaters and get
going with the fall weather. Since that's not going to happen I hope to
see big crowds with their whole families attending this Saturday's
Family BBQ and Movie Night. Bring the blankets and beach chairs and
enjoy the summer night weather with friends and maybe make some new
ones. I'm looking forward to Back Forty BBQ I must say! A big thank you
to Annette Robison and Gayle Burleigh for organizing this fun event.
The artist in me is excited for the Reflections contest and hope to see
a record number of participants this year. The subject is Beauty is...
The Co-chairs of this event are doing a great job, Rachel Browne and
Linda Murphy. See below for the workshops they are holding to help
contestants with their submissions. I look forward to seeing the
entries at the next PTA Parent Ed. Meeting, Oct. 15th at 6:30 followed
by our speaker Stephanie West, "Kids and Finance" The entries will also
be displayed at Math Night on Thursday, Oct. 22nd.
I forgot to mention the winner of the coveted PTA parking spot drawing
at our PTA meeting last Thursday. The lucky winner was Elizabeth Sarica
and I hope you enjoy the prime spot for the whole month!
Congratulations!
Thanks for your attention and as always please call or email me with questions and/or concerns.
Dana Fillinger Ashburn
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Every child is an artist.
- Pablo Picasso
Encourage your child to participate in one of theReflections Workshops as well as enter the program. All K-5 students are welcome.
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Mark Your Calendar Items
September
26th Family BBQ and Movie Night
28th Sally Foster Gift Wrap Order deadline
29th "Improving Funding for Public Schools" CCCOE (see Legislative Update)
30th Reflections Workshop - All K-5th welcome - 2:30pm Auditorium
October
2nd Reflections Workshop - All K-5th welcome - 3:00pm Auditorium
2nd Reflections Kindergarten Workshop: 10:30am-12:15pm; Kinder Quad
2nd Reflections 4th/5th Grade Workshop: 11:50am-12:30pm; 4th/5th picnc area
6th PTA Blood Drive - 8:30am-1:30pm, Multi-Purpose Room (adult donors)
7th International Walk to School Day
7th Reflections Workshop - All K-5th welcome - 2:30pm Auditorium
9th 3rd Grade OLSAT permission slips due
9th Pumpkin order deadline (pick up pumpkin at Fall Family Picnic)
12th 3rd Grade OLSAT testing week
13th Reflections Program entry deadline
15th Parent Education Night - "Financial Literacy" 7pm
18th Fall Family Picnic, Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
21st 2nd Annual Burton Valley Walk-A-Thon
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Thank You!
A big thanks to our fabulous TASA committee,
who provided our teachers and staff with a yummy "survival kit" for
conference week. Our terrific committee baked up biscotti and donated
water, granola bars, chocolates, fruit, and trail mix to help power our
teachers through the long conference days. Many thanks to those who
donated: Yvonne Grace, Kim Hunter, Jen Lurie, Julie Miles, Kim Figone,
Katie Kresnak, Amanda Somberg, Veronique Kuhner, Sarvi Anderson, Juleen
Lapporte, Tina Sebree, Barbara Price, Lauren Webster, Stephanie Reilly,
Julie Bishop, Cristin Godfrey, Jen St. Louis, Michelle Yeagar, Pelen
Wu, Dana Fillinger, Jamie Smith, Julie D'amante, Colleen Miller, Julie
Bishop, Becky Bassak, Yvette Schurhoff, Stacey Bauer, Kathy
Vandenberghe , Rowena Baginski, Lisanne Mueller, Leslee Baldwin, and
Cindy Wright.
-TASA co-chairs Casey Sasner, Lea Plummer, Sharon Nagle
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Burton Valley Events
BVE Family BBQ and Movie Night - Sept. 26, 6pm-9pm, Tomorrow Night!
The movie will be "Hotel for Dogs". Remember to bring your
comfy chairs and sweatshirts (maybe). If you didn't get your
permission slip in and pay for dinner, you can still join us for the
movie beginning at 7:30. We will still need a permission slip for all
families attending. We hope you can join us for this fun PTA Sponsored
event! Any questions contact Annette Robison atannette_robison@comcast.net or Gayle Burleigh at gayleburleigh@yahoo.com.
Great news! Sally Foster Gift Wrap catalog orders deadline extended thru this Monday, September 28th! This
will give us a few extra days to sell or...maybe even to dig it out
from underneath the pile! More packets and order forms are available
in the office. Don't forget, we can also go towww.sallyfoster.com and
use Burton Valley Elementary School i.d.# 221262 to buy online and get
50% credit for our school until June 2010. We appreciate your support
of this terrific fundraiser to help our school! Contact Karen Severo,karen@verticalspin.net, 925.385.0055 with questions.
The PTA Reflections Program is underway - Free art workshops!
Art supplies and guidance will be provided to help students
create their visual arts entries interpreting this year's theme:
"Beauty is..."
Workshops for all BV K-5th graders:
Sept. 30, Wed., 2:30pm - Auditorium
Oct. 2, Fri., 3:00pm - Auditorium
Oct 7, Wed., 2:30pm - Auditorium
Special Workshops:
Kindergarten workshop: Fri, Oct. 2, 10:30am-12:15pm, Kindergarten Quad
4th & 5th Graders Workshop: Fri., Oct. 2, 11:50am-12:30pm (lunchtime), 4th/5th grade picnic tables
Entry forms and rules are available at the office and school library.
You can also download an entry form from, rules and view past winners
at:
http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/reflections.cfm
Any questions, contact Rachel Browne, gorachel@mac.com, or Linda Murphy,bakerandmurphy@yahoo.com. Thank you.
Two Ways to Save Lives - We need YOU
1 - Blood Drive
Tuesday, October 6, 2009. 8:30am-1:30pm, Multi-Purpose Room
To sign-up simply log on to www.helpsavealife.org Enter your zip code; then enter sponsor code Burton Or contact Kelsey Kobayashi at kelseykobayashi@comcast.net. It only takes about an hour. Appointments are honored first; walk-ins are welcome too! Don't forget to bring a photo ID.
2 - Join the Marrow Registry
NO BLOOD DRAW REQUIRED!! Drop by the Multi-Purpose Room anytime during the Blood Drive or join online at http://join.marrow.org When asked to enter a "Promo Code" enter BayAreaMatch Or call (510) 292-7114. For more info visit:
http://www.marrow.org/JOIN/Myths_%26_Facts_about_Marrow_Don/index.html
Attention Third Grade Parents:
The OLSAT (Otis Lennon School Abilities Test), will be given to all
third graders in the Lafayette School District the week of October 12th. The
OLSAT is a standardized cognitive abilities test that is taken by
children across the nation. It will be used in planning the best
possible educational program for your child. Please return the permission slip for testing to your child's teacher by October 9th. If
you would like more information, you are invited to attend a parent
information meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at the
Lafayette School District Office Boardroom, 3477 School Street.
Questions may be directed to Rachel Zinn at the district office at
927-3511.
Walk & Roll to School - It's Safer
The presence of walkers and bikers cues drivers to slow their
speeds and use caution. Fewer cars outside the school entrance can
improve the school's traffic problems. Maybe it is possible for your
child to walk or bike, even part-way, to school one day a week. Each
child who walks or bikes to school makes it safer for other children
who are walking or biking.
International Walk to School Day is Wed., October 7, 2009.
Park and Walk locations will be at St. Mary's & Rohrer and Burton
Dr. & Murray. If you would like to volunteer for one hour that
morning, please contact Judy Sarsam attbsarsam@aol.com
The Pumpkins Are Back!
Back by popular demand, we will be selling pumpkins at the Fall Family
Picnic. The pumpkins will be $6 each. You can make your check payable
to BVE PTA and drop it in the box in the office. You can have your
pick of the pumpkins at the picnic and be ready for Halloween. Please be sure to place your order by October 9th. Look for more info in Friday Folders.
BVE Parent Education night: "Financial Literacy: If You Don't Teach Your Kids about Money, Somebody Else Will." Join us for an informative and timely presentation on Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m.,
following the regularly scheduled PTA meeting at 6:30 p.m. This
45-minute seminar, given by Stefanie West, Esq., of Hollander &
Hollander, discusses how to teach your children basic money management
skills which will help them grow into financially responsible adults.
Also discussed are needs vs. wants, budgeting, and healthy ways to
approach spending
Fall Family Picnic - Sunday, October 18th from 11:00am - 3:00pm
Bring the whole family and try your hand at the carnival games, bubble
gum blowing contest, cake walk and much more! Lunch will be available
for
purchase from Top Dog. Come join the fun for $5 per family. Look out
for the sign-up form in the Friday Folder. If you have any questions or
would like to
volunteer, please contact Meredith White at mer.white@yahoo.com
Burton Valley's 2nd Annual Walk-A-Thon
Put on your walking shoes for Burton Valley Elementary School's 2nd annual Walk-a-thon on Wednesday, October 21st!
The students will walk during their school day. We are excited to
combine exercise and fun as a school fundraiser during Red Ribbon Week.
This health and fitness event allows the students to collect donations,
participate in the walk and share their accomplishments. Please look
for details and the sponsor sheet in your student's October 9th Friday
folder. If you would like to volunteer for this fun fitness event,
please email Alyse Pellegrini at dapellegrini@comcast.net or Tracy Brewer at tracybrewer@comcast.net. Thanks!
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Thank You!!!
Thank you to all our Lafayette Art & Wine Festival volunteers -
students and adults. As you know, the festival turnout was fantastic
and your help in making it a success is appreciated. And now, if you
haven't had your fill of volunteering...
LASF Fall Phonathon Volunteers Needed
LASF needs energetic volunteers to help with our Fall Phonathon. No
experience necessary - we will provide training and snacks to sustain
your energy and enthusiasm. If you prefer not to make phone calls but
would still like to help, we need assistance with our paperwork too.
Volunteers are needed for the evenings of Sun Oct 18, Mon Oct 19 and
Tues Oct 20. Please contact Tina Sebree attippi2020@comcast.net, Annette Robison at annette_robison@comcast.net or Patty Gonser at bpgonser@comcast.net .
- From Juleen Lapporte, BV LASF Representative
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Legislative Update
Are you concerned about why our schools don't have enough money? Are
you wondering what we as parents can do about it? Come learn about
these issues at the upcoming program: Improving Funding for Public Schools. When: This comingTuesday, September 29th from 7-9pm. Where:
Contra Costa County Office of Public Education, 77 Santa Barbara
Street, Pleasant Hill. Speakers include the Contra Costa County
Superintendent of Schools and the Education Commissioner of the CA
State PTA. For directions or more information contact Alice Stauffer ata.stauffer@att.net.
- From Alice Stauffer
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Hot Lunch
The top 2 reasons people call me...answered!
1. Why does my youngest child have a balance and my other children have "0"?
The money for your family should
ALWAYS be put on the youngest child's account....they are the banker
for the family. Yea youngest child!!! This is done for many
reasons...because that's the way the system works, the child that
remains the longest at BVE keeps the money year after year, & well,
that's because that is the way the system works!
If you choose to put money on
different children in your family this is what happens: 1. The system
reads it as two different families & "splits" the family -so if one
child goes negative -the system doesn't search for money in other
siblings account it just says -tough luck! 2. If we don't manually
catch it: ie. I have to know who in the entire school is related to
whom and put them back together manually...the child with the negative
balance card gets pulled. 3. I have to go through all 700+ accounts and
move the money manually to the youngest child's account...where it
should have been in the first place! 4. Did I mention this is a
volunteer job?! Please, just put money on the youngest child -give a
girl a break!!! :-O
2. What happens if my account goes negative?
First, please don't let this happen!
I HATE to look into your darling children's eyes and tell them that all
they can get is a cold cheese sandwich...I really am a nice person and
I tend to cry right along with them...please don't make me the bad guy!
You recieve emailed balance
statements weekly from hot lunch -read them! add money if needed!
Typically you will also get a bright red envelope in the Friday Folder
saying the account is in the negative (this is a lot of work!) & on
top of it...if you don't make a payment by Friday afternoon...we will
call you to tell you... again (3rd warning???) that money needs to be
deposited by Monday 9am.
So at 11:45 Monday morning when I am
crying along side your child as I hand them the cold cheese
sandwich...don't take the time to call me & complain! Make a
deposit on line or send in a check, but realize that does NOT mean that
I will run up to school the next morning and put your childs card back!
Did I mention this is a volunteer job?! :-)
If you have any questions feel free to email me at bvehotlunch@yahoo.com I can check that from home!
Lisa Evaristo
Hot lunch coordinator
Sept 28- Oct 2nd
Monday: 11:00 Carol Speiring & Cathy Sereno, 11:30 Maureen Wickline, Lisanne Mueller & Heather McNally
Tuesday: 11:00 Glendan Lawler, Jill Murray & Nicola Hemerling, 11:30 Kim Figone, Lynda Hansen & Casey Sasner
Wednesday: 11:00 Judy Sarsam & Heather Davis, 11:30 Angela Starbuck, Gail Pearson & OPEN
Thursday: 11:00 Lauren Webster & Gayle Burleigh, 11:30 Missy Goldwyn, Michelle Muller & Christina Goddard
Friday: 11:00 Patty McGregor & OPEN, 11:30 Scot Stambaugh, Natasha Acuna & Jeanette Mone
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Now that we've had some time to settle in, it's time to TURN IN THOSE BOX TOPS that
you've been storing up over the summer! Or start collecting them now!
It's easy. Just staple/tape them to the flyer in your Friday Folder
(or bundle separately) and turn them in to your classroom folder.
Before you throw away that box of cereal or granola bars remember to
clip, clip, clip. Every penny counts! Contact Charlene Condy at condyct@hotmail.com with any questions.
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eScrip
Welcome back to eScrip!!! Please take a minute to log onto www.escrip.com and
hit renew. We will not get any credit for your purchases until this is
done. Also, make sure they have your updated credit card information
and Safeway card number. This is the easiest money maker for our
school. If you are a new family simply register online and just shop
as you normally do. Contactbarbarabprice@comcast.net with any questions.
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Community Events
BV Parents - Come join Powell's Sweet Shoppe in their "Pint for a Pint" blood drive on Sunday, September 27th from 12 pm to 4 pm at 3591 Mt. Diablo Boulevard in Lafayette. Donate a pint of blood and receive a free pint of bulk candy of your choice. Blood Centers of the Pacific, a non-profit organization, will have their donor bus parked in front of Powell's that day. Donors must be seventeen or older to participate. (Please
bring your ID.) Donors will also be entered into a drawing for a Smart
Car sponsored by the blood bank. To register online, go to
www.bloodheroes.com. Click on "donate blood" and enter the sponsor
code "shoppe." Or call Powell's at 925-299-YUMM. Walk-ins are
welcome. Help us help the community!
The Berkeley Chess School is excited to offer an advanced chess class on Mondays at Burton Valley starting September 28, and a novice chess class on Thursdays starting Oct. 1. Our
classes include 20 minutes of instruction and 40 minutes of play.
Class is from 2:35- to 3:35. The fee is $104 for 8 weeks. You may
enroll online at Berkeleychessschool.org or send payment to The Berkeley Chess School, P.O. Box 10073, Berkeley, Ca 94709
Town Hall Theatre Costume Sale - Saturday October 3rd from 9AM to 3PM at
3430 Mt. Diablo Blvd in Lafayette, between Brown Ave and Second Street,
at the former Bulter Conti Dodge Dealership. Tons of costumes
including vintage, hats, military, bridal, kids, bargains and many
surprises. All proceeds go to support the Town Hall Kids theatre arts
education program. Town Hall Theatre is a 501c3 non-profit
organization.
Sporting Goods Sale!
A New Fall Fundraiser Comes to Acalanes - Saturday, October 3
Gear up for all your favorite activities at the All
Sports Sale. We are presently looking for gently used sporting
equipment of all kinds. Let us take that long ago used equipment out
of your garage and replace it with a tax deductible contribution! Then
whatever our future DONS may need to try out a new sport can be picked
up right here at Acalanes at rock bottom prices. All proceeds come
directly back to our school through the Acalanes Parent Club.
Everybody wins!
Fun Opportunity - Acalanes Cheer & Dance Clinic on October 14!! Participants
will learn a cheer and dance routine that will be performed during the
1st quarter and half time at the October 16 Acalanes football game. The
clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 14 from 3:30 to 5:30 at
Acalanes High School . Come join us for learning and laughter, with
FUN as the main goal! Girls and boys ages 5 - 13 are invited to
participate. Snacks and drinks will be provided at the clinic. Each
participant will be given a cheer shirt and pom poms for the game. The
cost is $45 each participant; additional family member $40, groups of
five or more $35 each; after Oct. 7th $50.00 each. If you have any
questions or would like to get a registration form, please email AHSCheer@me.com. (While supplies last, forms will also be in the Burton Valley Office). Thank You for Supporting AHS Cheerleaders!!
The Power of YOUth - "Why Libraries?" Writing Contest
The
City of Lafayette, the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Foundation, County Library and the local schools are sponsoring a
writing contest. The winners will be the first students to check out books on Opening Day in the new Lafayette Library and Learning Center. All participants will receive a special POWER OF YOUth library card. Deadline for Entries is October 15. For complete contest details and rules, please visit www.lafayettelib.com or call the Lafayette Library at 925.283.3872.
Sweet Thursday at the Lafayette Library: On October 15 at 7:30, author Elizabeth Rosner will interview Paula S. Fass on her book Inheriting the Holocaust: A Second-Generation Memoir. In
this very important work, the author acts as historian and storyteller
as she uncovers the difficult past experienced by her parents and lost
family members in the Germany and Poland of World War II.
Girls Night Out Dance!
Join us for a fun and memorable evening that will include snacks,
dancing to music provided by a D.J., crafts, and an event patch!
Sponsored by Girl Scouts from Troop 31077. "Dance for the Breast Cancer Cure" and bring new "super soft" (non-wool) hat, scarf, slippers or socks to donate to breast cancer patients. Date: Friday, November 6, 2009.
TWO SESSIONS: Time: 6:00-7:30pm K-2 grades and 8:00-9:30pm 3-6 grades.
Place: Stanley Middle School . Cost: $10 per Person. Lafayette Girls
(LASSIES) AND THEIR LADIES (Girls and Adult Female). Make checks (non
refundable) payable to the "Girl Scout Lafayette Service Unit", and
return by October 15, 2009 to: Sandra Patterson: 3282 Isola Way
Lafayette , CA 94549
Questions? Contact Sandra Patterson at pattersonburr@earthlink.net
**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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