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Cove Chaperone Meeting
As previously announced, we are having a mid-year meeting to review the goals and logistics of the Cove trips, especially the implementation of the chaperone policy. The discussion -- led by Jeff, Kari and Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies Director Vini Schoene -- is of particular relevance for 2/3 parents but all are welcome. Our agenda is below.
The meeting will be at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, in the Loft. Please register to attend. Childcare will be available courtesy of Extended Day. Please include any childcare needs in your RSVP by noon Tuesday, January 20. Please note that childcare is only available for children age 4 and older.
Agenda:
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The purpose and intent of Cove trips
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Parent concerns and proposed resolutions
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Clarification of implementation of new procedures
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Overview of the chaperone selection process
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Q&A
Auction Update: Solicitations and Donations
 Even though it's the dark of winter now, you'll have an opportunity to shine bright before long! Burgundy's Annual Auction is Saturday, March 7, and this year we celebrate the theme "Shine Bright like a diamond." As many of you know, the auction is our school's primary fundraiser -- all proceeds benefit financial aid, which helps one in five Burgundy students. The evening will include a delicious catered dinner, drinks and dancing, mingling with friends, and of course, fabulous auction items!
Auction Co-Chairs Jacqueline Norris and Nancy Weissman distributed a letter via US Mail this week that will answer most of your questions, and you will continue to hear more about the auction in upcoming issues of Constant Comment. You can also find more information about the auction, as well as supporting documents, on Burgundy's website. Contact co-chairs Jacqueline Norris and Nancy Weissman at any time with questions.
We hope to have support from every Burgundy family, and there are some ways you can get involved immediately; for instance, by soliciting businesses or donating items purchased from a business. Learn more online!
- Jacqueline Norris and Nancy Weissman, 2015 Auction Co-Chairs
BPA Meeting and Fitness Fun
Due to this week's weather delay, the BPA Room Parent meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 21, 8:30-10 a.m. in the Library. All parents are welcome! No RSVP needed.
The Burgundy Parent Association invites families and kids of all ages to a Family Fun night centered around family fitness on Sunday, January 25, 6-8 p.m. in the Gym. A personal trainer will lead the group in a 30-minute exercise followed by a break for food and mingling. Then, families can continue to burn calories and have fun with 30 minutes of Zumba. During the group exercise activities, massage therapists will give chair massages and talk about the importance of stretching and massage. A meditation will close the program. Get your body moving and shake off the winter blahs! Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
Support Burgundy While You Shop
Did you know you can support Burgundy while you shop? You can link your rewards card from Giant, Safeway, Harris Teeter, and Target to a Burgundy account and the store will donate a percentage of your sales to Burgundy. We also participate in the Gear Up to Give Back program with Pottery Barn, and we can benefit from Amazon.com purchases when you shop through Smile.Amazon.com and select Burgundy. Learn more on our website.
Burgundy Bulletin
Burgundy's Abigail Abraham (8th) is playing the role of a dragon in the Aldersgate Church Community Theatre production of Shrek Jr., a musical based on the animated movie series. The production opens tonight and runs through Sunday, January 25. Tickets are $12. Visit www.acctonline.org for more. This week's Mount Vernon Gazette featured the show on the front page.
Former Burgundy Director of Communications Erin Futrowsky is on a mission to sing with 40 people who inspire her before she turns 40. On the list? People like Bonnie Raitt, Dave Grohl, and Miranda Lambert. So far, she's sung with 6 of her idols, and she hopes to sing with 4 more by the end of 2015. Help support her goal by following her on Twitter @my40x40.
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Thinking about the summer already? Learn about Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies Camp with presentations Sunday, February 1, 2 p.m. at the Audubon Naturalist Society, 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, Maryland and Saturday, February 7, 11 a.m. here at Burgundy. And get a hands-on preview of new offerings from Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp at an open house Sunday, February 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Burgundy Gym.
- Complete Burgundy Calendar
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