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Burgundy Farm Country Day School
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July 12, 2013
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Greetings!
I hope you are having a great summer! Even if the sun has not been shining too consistently, Burgundy Summer Day Camp campers have been all smiles, and we hear good reports also from the Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies camp in West Virginia, where they have had their own mixed weather! Both camps also facilitated visits from reaccreditation teams this week, and thus far, the feedback has been strong and positive.
In Alexandria, we've had some great work sessions with teachers, administrators and staff to prepare for the coming school year. We are all tackling our "summer lists" while still enjoying some of the flexibility of a summer schedule.
I hope the same is true for you, and I look forward to sharing more news in early August.
Sincerely,
Jeff Sindler
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| Reminders
Bus Transportation Deadline: July 23
Bus transportation at Burgundy is offered through a partnership with St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School (SSSAS). Registration for the 2013-2014 school year must be completed online no later than July 23, 2013. No payment is due at the time of registration. Payments will be made to Burgundy Farm Country Day School upon billing.
Routes will be finalized by the end of August. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School cannot provide accurate estimates or routes before that time. If you have any questions regarding routes please contact Jonathan Torres in the Transportation Office at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes (703-212-2810 or jtorres@sssas.org).
When filling out the form please be as accurate as possible and make sure that you receive an email confirmation for your registration. The email confirms your registration was accepted by the SSSAS system. (Note: In place of "student account number" enter your phone number.) To register for bus transportation for the 2013-2014 school year, please click here. For answers to frequently asked questions, please click here.
Cassie Cope '14 in Local Production of Cat in the Hat
Cassie Cope '14 is spending her summer treading the boards at Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo, Maryland, playing the role of Thing 2 in about half the performances of Cat in the Hat. The show opened June 21 and runs through September 2, with shows on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. If you want to be sure to see Cassie, please email her mom, Debra (dcope1211@gmail.com) for her performance schedule. Even if you can't see her, Cassie hopes you will come on out for this fun family show! For more information and tickets, click here.
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| Staffing Announcement
Please join us in welcoming to the Burgundy community three new faculty and staff members:
2/3 Viceroys Teacher: Alyssa Roark
After graduating from Hampshire College with a self-designed major in Education and Social Justice, Alyssa worked as a 3rd and 4th Grade teacher at M.B. Hubbard Elementary School through Teach for America. Most recently, Alyssa was a 4th Grade reading teacher at Achievement Preparatory Academy, and she has also taught Language Arts and literacy to Middle School students and adults. In all of her positions, Alyssa has demonstrated the ability to modify her approach for diverse learners. During Alyssa's visits to Burgundy, we were impressed by her ability to naturally integrate her sample lessons with the students' Chesapeake Bay unit, also incorporating Burgundy's campus. She has a deep understanding of and appreciation for progressive education, and we look forward to having her in the Viceroys classroom this fall.
Lower and Middle School Spanish Teacher: Maria Espinoza
We are happy to announce that Maria Espinoza will return to Burgundy this fall as Lower and Middle School Spanish teacher. Maria stepped in as an interim Spanish teacher this February, and she has demonstrated a real appreciation for progressive education and a genuine love of children. Maria is originally from Peru and has 10 years of experience teaching Spanish to all age groups, from elementary school to college students. She has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a master's degree in Spanish Literature from Florida International University.
Director of Auxiliary Services: Hugh Squire
We are excited to welcome Hugh Squire as Burgundy's first Director of Auxiliary Services, a position we have created to oversee and support our Extended Day and Summer Day Camp programs. Hugh begins his work at Burgundy this week and brings 13 years of experience in childhood education and program administration, as well as a passion for outdoor education. Most recently, Hugh was the Director of Auxiliary Programs at Beauvoir, where he led their summer programs and after school and enrichment programs. Prior to that, he worked for seven years at Discovery Creek Children's Museum, developing curriculum and managing education programs for schools and families. Hugh earned a bachelor's degree in Applied Animal Science, which entails agricultural science, agricultural business and biology, from the University of Delaware.
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| Gear Up to Give Back
Don't forget, we participate in the Gear Up to Give Back program from Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen! Burgundy will qualify for up to 4% back on annual net sales of Pottery Barn Gear merchandise, including backpacks, lunch bags and duffle bags. We will receive an annual donation based on the previous year's expenditures on total Gear merchandise purchased at both Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen. Summer is a great time to shop for travelling gear or a new backpack for school!
Below is our member ID and password. Please keep this in a safe place -- the member ID and password will be required every time an order is placed online or in a retail store to track our school's annual sales.
Member ID: 411070138351
Password: WS9140079
When shopping, simply present this information to the store associate at any of the Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen retail stores. You can also shop online at Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen.
For more information about other ways you can support Burgundy through the summer, click here.
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| Burgundy Bulletin
Student Counseling Through the Summer
Summer Support Counseling (SSC) offers counseling and workshops for students and their families during the summer months. SSC clinicians are available to fill the gap in services experienced by students who have received therapeutic interventions throughout the school year. SSC clinicians are youth- and family-focused and highly professional MSW, LCSW, PhDs with over 10 years of experience. They provide individual, group and parenting workshops with a focus on addressing school and family transitions.
WHO: Students aged 12-20 years of age
WHAT: Summer counseling sessions for students
WHEN: Summer 2013 (day and evening hours available)
WHERE: Family Support Center, 4827 Rugby Avenue, Suite 302, Bethesda, MD, 20814
COST: $65/session
For more information, please call 301.718.2467.
Apple Offers Free Movie Magic Workshops for Kids
At Apple Camp, kids ages 8-12 learn how to shoot their own footage, create an original song in GarageBand on an iPad, and put it all together in an iMovie on a Mac. This free workshop, held at Apple Retail Stores, spans three days and ends with campers debuting their masterpieces at the Apple Camp Film Festival. Space is limited and workshops fill up quickly, though there are still opportunities available at the Apple retail store in Clarendon. Click here for more information.
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