Cartoon Network had Garden Club with the first graders in February. They planted daffodils in the garden next to the strawberry plants. Keep an eye out for them blooming in a few weeks. You can see them near the apple tree that is already full of big pink blossoms. Mrs. Hill’s fifth grade Garden Club continues to meet on Fridays at lunch in the garden. They will be planting some lettuce and radishes. If you are interested in knowing when we will be in the garden on the weekends, please contact Jennifer at GardenSquad@Liloebe.com.
2010-2011 PARENT ACADEMY
“Become and active parent in your child’s education”
ADVANCING AND SUPPORTING K-12 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT – ONE STUDENT AT A TIME!
All Sessions from 6:30 – 8:00pm
August 24th
Getting Involved with Your Child’s School – Bret Harte Auditorium
This workshop is designed to give you information on the importance of being involved in your child’s school and the affect it has on their academic success. There are many ways to become involved through PTA and other volunteer groups at school. You will learn about the parent portal available to you.
September 21st
STAR Testing: Understanding You Child’s Results and Preparing for this School Year – Jordan Auditorium
Get an overview of the California Stabndardized Testing an Reporting Program to help you understand the importance of such testing. Walk away with some simple tips to improve our child’s testing experiences.
October 12th
Tackling the Homework Dilemma – Miller Auditorium
This Parent Workshop will focus on how parents can help their students with homework. You will look at the value of homework, time for homework, tips for parents, using a daily schedule and homework survival kits. Help your child learn to be responsible and motivated to complete their homework.
November 9th
College Night – John Burroughs Library
Learn about planning for college and the requirements for various colleges and universities. You will also receive financial aid information.
December 7th
Internet Safety, and Resources on the World Wide Web – Burbank Adult School
Join us for an informative and interactive evening designed to educate parents on Internet Safety. Details of the dangers children and teens face while online will be discussed. Information on internet bullying will be part of this workshop.
November 1st
Learning to Read and Reading to Learn in Elementary School – Stevenson School Auditorium
Learn about how you can help you child to achieve academic an grade-level standards in reading. You will learn how to help your child develop age appropriate strategies for this important subject.
February 8th
Surviving the Adolescent Years – Luther Library
Join us to learn ways to enhance communication between you and your adolescent child. Learning about age appropriate behaviour will help you have realistic expectations and promote a positive connection with your child. Coping with bullying will also be discussed.
March 29th
Field Trip to the Burbank Public Libraries – Meet at neighborhood library at 1:00pm – Buena Vista, Central, Northwest
Visit your neighborhood library with an ELD coordinator to receive a tour and learn about how to utilize the library for your child’s education.
April 12th
Is Your Child on Track Academically? – Muir Cafeteria
The goal of this workshop is to give you information on where your children should be now and what will be expected of them during the next school year. This will help with academic planning and understanding GPA and report cards.
May 3rd
Awards Ceremony – Buena Vista Library
We will celebrate your success and your child’s growth and success for this past year. This will be your opportunity to give us feedback about what was helpful to you and what was not during this year’s Parent Academy. A parent survey will be given to you to fill out for ideas for next year and certificates of completion will be presented. Come celebrate with your family.
DOWNTOWN BURBANK , Calif. — It’s a feast the senses when Downtown Burbank Partnership presents the 6th annual Taste of Downtown Burbank on Thursday, October 1 from 5:30 to 9:30 P.M.
Everyone is invited to show up hungry and graze on culinary delights from around the world. It’s an opportunity to experience the renowned cuisine of Burbank’s finest restaurants including Barney’s Beanery, Chadaka Thai, Gourmet 88, Granville Cafe, Market City Caffe, PF Chang’s, Picahna, Pomodoro and Porto’s Bakery & Cafe. Also dishing up temptations for everyone’s palate will be exciting new Downtown eateries like Buffalo Wild Wings, Crepe Maker and Z Pizza. It’s a not-to-be-missed around-the-world gastronomic delight, and it all happens in the beautiful outdoors setting of San Fernando Boulevard between Magnolia and Orange Grove in Downtown Burbank.
In the Beer & Wine Garden on the AMC Walkway, Buffalo Wild Wings will be sampling great beers and Market City Caffe will be offering a variety of interesting wines.
Taste of Downtown Burbank is an amazing night that benefits a really wonderful cause, the Burbank Community YMCA’s scholarship fund which makes the YMCA’s programs affordable to the entire community.
Tickets are on sale now at www.tasteofdowntownburbank.com. One $25 ticket (purchased in advance) gets you all you can eat. A $35 ticket (in advance) includes the Beer and Wine Garden. Tickets purchased the day of will be $5 more.
Plus, the public is invited to enjoy the sounds of Cold Duck (5:30 to 7:00 P.M.) and City Beat (7:30 to 9:30 P.M.) at the main stage on San Fernando and Palm. Favorite Booth Awards will be given at 7:00 P.M.
The music of Mozart will be performed by members of the Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra in a concert designed as an introduction to the world of classical music. This is a great opportunity for older kids and teens (and the rest of us!) to hear live chamber music in the type of venue for which it was written. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Woodbury UniversityLibrary, 7500 Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank; 818-252-5201. Free admission and parking, open to the community
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