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University School Newsletter - January 2010

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 A Math/Science Signature School

     JUNIOR BUC NEWS

    For

January 2010

FROM THE DIRECTOR….

Hello Buccaneers,

            The second semester is underway after a few winter blasts and things have settled in very nicely at University School. We look forward to a successful third quarter where we hope to challenge the students with meaningful work and activities. The big event for this quarter will be the three-week visit for 14 students from Ecuador who will assimilate as part of our University School family during the month of February. They will attend school alongside our students and participate in many events we have planned for them. Next fall we will be sending a group of students to spend three weeks in Guayaquil, Ecuador where they will immerse into the culture of that school and city. We believe this will be the beginning of a strong partnership between our two countries as we expand our commitment to global outreach.

            We have a lot going on at University School so please stay current by reviewing our website on a regular basis and checking the school calendar. Just a reminder, we will be making up snow days on January 23 and March 6 which will be regular school days from 8-2:30. Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of service to you.

Thanks,

Doyle Brinson, Director

University School

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FROM THE ASST. DIRECTOR…

Parent Reminder,

Please be reminded that students need to be picked up by 2:45 p.m. every day.  It is not acceptable for students to hang out at school until you are free to come pick them up.  Please make arrangements to have them picked up at the appropriate time as there is no supervision after 2:45 p.m.

When students have late athletic practices or games, they cannot simply wait at school unattended.  Parents are responsible to arrange for appropriate supervision during those times.

Students attending the after-school program or after-school help sessions should report to those rooms immediately at 2:30 p.m. and should be picked up promptly when the session is over.

Thank you,

Pat Jungkeit, Assistant Director

University School

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News from the Support Services Office 

We need your assistance to help keep our Ecuadorian guests warm during their visit in February.  Drop off gently worn and clean winter coats, ski bibs, scarves, hats, and gloves at school by February 1st.  We’ll return the loaned items to you by March 1st or, if you prefer, place the item in storage for use by future student guests.  We’re in need of women’s and men’s sizes S, M, L, and XL.  Drop off bags are available in the main office.

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University School eagerly anticipates the arrival of 14 high school students and two administrators from our partner school in Guayaquil, Ecuador on February 4, 2010.  Our guests will attend classes in our high school, live with host US families, and participate in many cultural activities during their 3-week visit.  Please extend a warm University School welcome when you see them at school activities.  Watch the Global Partnership webpage for more information and photos from group activities.

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Breaks ALIVE: Spring Intersession

Spring Intersession course information will post to the school web site as course details are confirmed during the next few weeks.  Paper versions will be available by February 8, 2010.  We anticipate many fun and educationally stimulating choices for students this March.  University School observes the ETSU Spring Break during the week of March 8.  Intersession programming will be available March 15 – 19, and March 22 – 26, 2010. 

For questions contact:

Dr. April Blakely

Rm. 121, University School

423-439-5753 or blakely@etsu.edu

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News from the Library

As the new semester begins, I just wanted to remind students and parents about the after school hours.    The library is open after school, Monday through Thursday from 2:30-3:30 for homework and research.  Thanks to everyone who helped with the Scholastic Book Fair in December.  We were able to purchase over $800.00 in new books. 

For additional online resources, I encourage students to use the Tennessee Electronic Library.  The Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) is a collection of 33 databases that provide access to over 400,000 magazines, newspapers, essays, podcasts, videos, e-books, and primary source materials. TEL is available free of charge to any Tennessee student and is accessible 24/7 from any computer with access to the internet.  When using the TEL from home, students will need to use the password:  elvis

Check around the house for overdue library books – especially with elementary and middle school students.  We do not charge fines for overdue books, but we like to keep all the books circulating.  Our guinea pig, Big Red, will turn 6 on January 19.  We will have a library party for her on that day.

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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:
  February 1, 2010

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University School Foundation…

              Nora Lee, President



Meeting Time:  4:00 p.m. in the Media Center
Meeting Date:  2nd Monday of each month     
Next Meeting:  February 8, 2010

The University School Foundation recently kicked off the SchoolMall Program.  Information concerning the program was sent home in December before the break.  This online program helps our school earn cash without having students selling door-to-door, collecting money or delivering products. Over 200 merchants have joined together to offer up to 50% of sales to our school for shopping through schoolmall.com. To shop, simply go to www.schoolmall.com.  Click "Select School Now", enter the school's zip code (37614) and click "Search".  Select our school then click "Continue". You will register by entering your information, then click "Get Started Now".  You are now ready to place your order with the merchant of your choice.     

Also, our school is participating in the SchoolMall Postcard Campaign January 13-January 22.  Postcard booklets were sent home on January 13.  Parents and students are to complete the postcards with names of friends and family and return the postcard booklets to the school. Students returning the completed booklets will be eligible for prizes and the school will receive $2.25 per 11 mailable postcards.  In addition, the school will receive a $500 Bonus if we reach our goal of 135 full booklets.  Please contact Nora Lee (483-6348 or norasnotes814@yahoo.com) with any questions.  Thank you for your support. 

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 CALENDAR for January

Jan.    15        -           Homecoming  - UH vs. Unaka – 5:00 p.m.

                                    Homecoming Dance – US Gym  after game until 11:00p.m.

            16        -           Middle School Basketball Game – Indian Trail @ 10:00 a.m.

            19        -           Middle School Basketball at Fall Branch

                        -           High School Basketball – Home - Cloudland

            20        -           High School Basketball – Home – Dobyns Bennett

            21        -           Middle School Basketball at Gray

                        -           High School Basketball – Home – Crockett

            22        -           Middle School Basketball

            23        -           SNOW MAKE-UP DAY – REGULAR SCHOOL DAY

            25        -           Middle School Basketball at Jonesborough

            26        -           Middle School Basketball – Home (Carver) - vs South Central

            28        -           Middle School Basketball game at West View

            29        -           High School Basketball at Unaka

                        -           101 DALMATIONS MUSICAL - 7:00 p.m. – VA

                        -           Jump for Heart

            30        -           Middle School Basketball County Tournament begins

                        -           101 DALMATIONS MUSICAL – 5:00 p.m. – VA

                        -           High School Basketball Game at Cloudland – 5:00 p.m.

                         

 


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