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June 2006

June 29, 2006
NCLB Consolidated Grant Application
At its meeting on July 6, 2006, the Charlottesville City School Board will take action on the division's application for entitlement funds under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The public is invited to review the application prior to the meeting. Comments may be submitted to Harley Miles at 434-245-2669.

June 8, 2006
School Board Self-Evaluation
On June 7, 2006, the Charlottesville City School Board conducted a formal self-evaluation for the purpose of ensuring proper discharge of its responsibilities to the community. The School Board will now develop and/or adjust the Biennial Board/Superintendent Priorities based on the soon-to-be-adopted Strategic Plan as required by the Virginia Standards of Quality. The Strategic Plan coupled with the Division Goals serve as the cornerstone for long-range improvement for the school division.

June 5, 2006
Greenbrier Elementary recognized as "Distinguished Title I School"

May 2006

May 31, 2006
Newsweek names CHS one of America's best high schools

May 26, 2006
First public draft of the Charlottesville City Schools Division's 2006-2011 Strategic Plan now available

May 19, 2006
Dr. Lacy Peale appointed principal at Venable Elementary

May 17, 2006
School Board Report for May (pdf)

May 17, 2006
Walker Upper Elementary School Bands Earn Superior Ratings and First Place Trophies at the Musicale Festival

May 16, 2006
CHS Knowledge Master team places 3rd in the state & 20th in the nation

May 12, 2006
Listen to what teachers, parents and principals have to say about our City Schools

May 9, 2006
Buford Middle School Orchestra captures Grand Championship at Musicale Festival

May 9, 2006
CHS to host Annual Spring Invitational Choral Concert

May 8, 2006
CHS Wins Wachovia Cup for Academics

May 4, 2006
Current revision of 2005-2006 budget now available

May 1, 2006
CHS Bands capture Grand Championship at 2006 Fiesta-Val Competition

May 1, 2006
Walker Upper Elementary students raise funds through Mathathon

May 1, 2006
Buford Middle School student accepted into the UVa Young Writers Workshop

April 2006

April 27, 2006
Community Forum on Achievement Gap presents report
The planning group that conducted community forums on closing the achievement gap in the Charlottesville Public Schools reported its findings to the School Board May 4. View report (PDF) »

April 24, 2006
Buford Middle School Band to Play the Pavilion on April 27th

April 24, 2006
Charlottesville High School Debate Team in Mock Debate at new Free Speech Monument

April 24, 2006
Charlottesville High School Orchestra Triumphant in Atlanta

April 18, 2006
New Instructional Technology Web pages
Technology rich lesson plans, teacher web resources, and an overview of the Instructional Technology department

April 18, 2006
Buford Middle School International Potluck Dinner

April 18, 2006
A Call For Entries For First Fridays In May At Clark Elementary School

April 10, 2006
Meet Rosa Atkins
April 18, 7:00 p.m. at Walker Upper Elementary; sponsored by the Charlottesville PTO Council

April 06, 2006
Charlottesville City Schools Among Best 100 in America for Music

March 2006

March 30, 2006
CCS Report for March
The new format for the monthly report from the CCS School Board balances an in-depth look at one topic with smaller news items from around the division.

March 30, 2006
Revised Budget Proposal for 2006-2007 now available

March 30, 2006
School Health Advisory Board completes draft Wellness Policy, seeks to recruit new Board members
Draft of Wellness Policy SHAB Membership Application

March 30, 2006
Charlottesville High School’s Charlottesville Singers Earn Superior Rating at Choral Festival

March 29, 2006
Walker G.I.F.T. Club Sponsors Book Drive

March 27, 2006
Walker Upper Elementary School Teacher Dorothy Ely Receives Phi Delta Kappa’s Middle School Teacher of the Year Award

March 27, 2006
Buford Middle School Choir Receives Excellent Rating from District Festival Judges

March 20, 2006
Clark Elementary School Staff, Students and Parents Implement “Steps to Respect” Program

March 16, 2006
”PrimaryAccess“ Projects at Buford a Collaborative Process

March 16, 2006
Area Students Showcase Creativity at Destination ImagiNation Regional Tournament

March 15, 2006
CHS Speech & Debate Teams Win State Title

March 15, 2006
CHS Academic Quiz Bowl Team Captures State Title

March 15, 2006
CCS Bands Earn Superior Ratings in District Festival