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University School Newsletter - November/December 2009

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     JUNIOR BUC NEWS

    For

November & December

 

Get Ready for the Book Fair – November 30-December 1

The Scholastic Book Fair will be here in less than a month.  There will be books for students K-12.  Included will be fiction and nonfiction, plus book sets.  The money we raise from this book fair goes right back into the library in the form of books and materials.  I also purchase books from the fair for our library that students recommend.  Please come and shop Monday through Friday, November 30-December 1:  7:30-3:30.

Please check to see if your child has overdue books.   On the elementary level, books are considered overdue if they have been checked out for more than two weeks without being renewed.  At the middle and high school level, books are considered overdue if they have been checked out for more than one month without being renewed.  

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Congratulations to Forrest Sturgell who appeared on Jeopardy, Nov. 4th, 2009.  We are proud of you!

Congratulations to our Cross Country teams who brought home First Place and Runner-up trophies!!  The girls, who have won five years in a row, now hold the State Record. 

Congratulations also go to our Soccer team for a great year!

There will be more information about these teams in our next newsletter.

 

News from the Support Services Office                                     

Support Services Updates

Dr. April Blakely

blakely@etsu.edu


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 Breaks ALIVE December Registration is OPEN

WI0901:  Kaleidoscope Day Camps (Grades K-8) - Spend the day involved in active learning at University School.  Many special activities are planned.  Early registration is essential to ensure that each camp, EL and MS, is staffed appropriately and doesn’t cancel.

Course Dates:  December 14 - December 22, 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. daily (7 days)

Cost:  $20 per day, please specify days attending on the registration form

Instructor:  Lead teacher - Mrs. Jessica Bragg, US Instructor

Please drop off students between 7:45 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. daily.  Camp ends at 2:30 p.m. daily. Parents needing extended care should make separate arrangements with Girls' Inc.

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WI0902:  Edible Science (Grades 5-7) - We’re taking food out of the kitchen and into the classroom to teach science, mathematics, and more.  Become a Kitchen Wizard while learning inquiry skills and practicing the scientific method. 

Course Dates:  December 15 - 18, 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. daily (4 days)

Fees:  Open to students in grades 5-7.  There is no charge for this course but pre-enrollment is required, limit 12 students.  All materials will be provided.

Instructor:  Mr. Rayne Price, US Science Instructor

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WI0903:  Spanish Around the World (Grades 6, 7, and 8) - Explore the diversity of Spanish culture around the world.  Students will have the chance to cook a Spanish lunch, create art, learn the unique language differences among Spanish speaking cultures, and explore the rich culture of many Spanish speaking countries.  Games, dances, and other active learning activities are a daily part of this course.

Course Dates:  December 14 - 18, 8:00 a.m. - noon daily (5 days); minimum of 12 students required for class to occur so sign up early please. 

Note:  Students can attend Spanish in the morning and transfer to regular camp for the afternoon for an additional $10 per day fee.

Fees:  $50 per student, all materials provided; lunch included one day.

Instructor:  Ms. Jessica Jones, US Spanish Instructor

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS

 

From The “Buc Boosters”…

          

Dennis Corrigan, President
Meeting Time:  6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Meeting Date:  1st Monday of each month
Next Meeting:  December 7, 2009

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University School Foundation…

President: Nora Lee

Meeting Time:  4:00 p.m. in the Media Center

Meeting Date:  2nd Monday of each month
Next Meeting:  November 9th

The Foundation is a great way for parents to get involved at University School.  At Foundation meetings, parents and faculty have the opportunity to work together discussing the needs of the school and planning ideas to help meet these needs.  Please bring your thoughts and ideas to the next meeting and become involved.  

Our Fall fund raiser was a very successful Cookie Dough Sale.  Our Spring fund raiser will be our annual Plant Sale.  Remember - the Foundation funds are used for materials and programs to enhance the learning experience of the students at University School.

Foundation Board:  Nora Lee, President; Kelly Wherry, Vice-President; Lori VanDyke, Treasurer; Pam DeVore, Secretary; Leslie Lacy, Plant Sale Coordinator 

 

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 CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER

Nov. 2   -             Buc Booster Mtg.  6:00pm UH Cafeteria

          2   -             MS Basketball @ Grand View

          3   -             Jostens – Take seniors orders

          4   -             8th Grade -  Explore Test

          5   -             MS Basketball@ South Central

       6/7   -            HS  CC State Meet -  Nashville

          7    -            Softball Pancake Breakfast  -  8-11 a.m.

          9    -            K-Kid Dinner

                             Foundation Meeting 4:00 Media Center

          12  -            MS Basketball @ Ridgeview

          13  -            Boosters – Spaghetti Talent  5-9 p.m.

          14  -            Franklin Math Bowl (Middle School)

                             Fall Formal – Old Quarters in Jonesborough  8-11

          16  -            Blood Drive 12:30-5p.m.

                             MS Basketball @ Fall Branch

          17  -            HS Boys Basketball @ TriCities Christian – 5/6 pm

          19  -            MS Basketball @ Boones Creek

          20  -            All East Honors Chorus

                             H.S. Basketball – Home- Beren Christian – 3:30,5,6:30,8

          21  -            All East Honors Chorus

                             HS Basketball @ Science Hill – 6:30pm (V.Girls)

          23  -            MS Basketball @ Gray

          24  -            HS Basketball – Varsity Girls@ South Greene – TBA

(Games through 28th)  HS Basketball- Varsity Boys @ Crockett – TBA

          25  -            ½ Day School

          26  -            Happy Thanksgiving!

          27  -            Holiday

          30  -            MS Basketball @  Jonesborough

 

Dec. 1    -            HS BB@Cedarview Christian-Kingsport-6,7:30

          3    -            MS Basketball @ Westview

          3   -             H.S. Chorus & Band Concert – 7pm – VA Theater

          4   -             HS Basketball @ North Greene – 3:30,5,6:30,8

          7   -             MS Basketball @ Lamar

                             Buc Booster  6pm Cafeteria

                             UH Singers Concert – 6:30 @ Johnson City Library

          8   -             HS Basketball – Home vs Providence 3:30,5,6:30,8

                             CC Senior Night

          9   -             HS Basketball @ Dobbins Bennett (JV Boys)

          10 -             MS Basketball @ Sulphur Springs

          11  -            HS Basketball @ Hancock Co. – 3:30,5,6;30,8

          14  -            Christmas Break

                             MS Basketball @ Grandview

                             HS Basketball – Home- vs Happy Valley-3:30,5,6:30,8

          15 -             HS Basketball – Home- vs Sullivan N. 3:30,5,6:30,8

          17  -            MS Basketball @ South Central

          18  -            HS Basketball @ Kingsport Home School – 6/7

                             JV Boys & Girls)

          22 -             HS Basketball @ Hampton – 3:30,5,6:30,8

          22-30          HS Basketball – Boys & Girls – Holiday Tournament

 

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Happy Holidays

School resumes for students Jan.5, 2010

 
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