Lynchburg City Schools

Lynchburg, VA –
Described as a “life-long learner” and an “edutainer” (education plus entertainment), Mrs. Kim Beuerle received a big honor this morning. Today Lynchburg City School administrators announced proudly that Mrs. Beuerle is the 2008-2009 Teacher of the Year. They paid a surprise visit to her classroom tell her the good news.
Mrs. Beuerle teaches second grade at R.S. Payne Elementary School and has been at Payne for 11 years.
Mrs. Beuerle is described as a self-less leader by her peers and principal, John Blakely. Mr. Blakely goes on to describe her as having the “Midas touch” when it comes to grant writing. But it is her ability to think outside the textbook that makes her a big hit with students. She uses a multimedia approach to her lessons. Thanks to this innovative teaching style, she says her students soak up information like “little sponges”.
She will be recognized at the Lynchburg City School Board Regular Meeting, Tuesday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m. and at the Lynchburg City Schools Staff Appreciation Celebration, Wednesday, May 21 at Lynchburg College.
To select the Lynchburg City Schools Teacher of the Year, the school division uses a nomination procedure whereby school staffs, principals, or school division adminstrators nominate teachers for this honor. The nominated teachers are then interviewed by a team of administrators and past teachers of the year. The team gives special consideration for the following characteristics: experience in the division and the field of teaching, professional development activities, classroom performances, professional organizations and community involvement.

Lynchburg, VA - The Virginia Council of Teachers of Math (VCTM) has announced that Lynchburg City School Mathematics Teacher Donna Rosser has been awarded the 2008 VCTM William C. Lowry Outstanding Mathematics Teacher of the Year Award for the Middle School Level. The award was presented to Mrs. Rosser on March 14, 2008 at the VCTM Awards Dinner, which was part of the 2008 Math Conference held at the Skelton Conference Center at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA.
If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Jay Sales, Sandusky Middle School Principal at 582-1120.
Information regarding The Virginia Council of Teachers of Math can be obtained
by contacting Brenda Barrow, VCTM Award Chairman, at 1311 E. Bayview Blvd.,
Norfolk, VA 23503; Email: themathlady@cox.net; Cell: 757-617-0984.

Lynchburg, VA – In recognition of KICK BUTTS DAY, a press conference will be held Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. on the steps of E.C. Glass High School.
In conjunction with area high schools and colleges, there will be an all day display of shoes on the E.C. Glass lawn to represent the 1200 people that die each day from tobacco use. After the press conference, members of the E.C. Glass Key Club, as well as students from Heritage, Brookville and Jefferson Forest will have a cigarette butt collection with educational posters for the public to see. This will take place around E.C. Glass High School and Miller Park.
Press conference speakers will include E.C. Glass Principal Susan Morrison, Mayor Joan Foster and Dr. Michael Valentine.
KICK BUTTS DAY is an annual event nationwide, organized by the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids. It is a celebration of youth activism in the fight against tobacco use.

When is Kindergarten pre-registration?

Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Inclement Weather date scheduled for: Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Where is Kindergarten pre-registration?

At Your Child’s Zoned Elementary School, Hutcherson Early Learning Center, or The Parent Resource Center

Who is Kindergarten pre-registration for?

It is for Lynchburg children that will be five years old on or before September 30, 2008.

What is Kindergarten pre-registration?

It is an opportunity for parents to prepare to register their child in August. It helps each elementary school prepare instructionally for new kindergarten students.

Why should I attend Kindergarten pre-registration?

It helps parents get the following records needed for their child to start school:

• The child’s state birth certificate
• The child’s social security number
• The child’s immunization record
• The child’s physical examination

For more information regarding Kindergarten Pre-Registration call (434) 522-3700 ext. 137

Lynchburg, VA – The Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) program awards points to schools and divisions based on the percentage of students achieving at the advanced level on Standards of Learning assessments and progress made toward educational goals advocated by Governor Kaine and adopted by the Board as part of its comprehensive plan for further strengthening public education in the Commonwealth. 

The following Lynchburg City schools received the VIP Excellence Award: Paul Munro Elementary, Robert S. Payne Elementary and Sandusky Elementary

Lynchburg City Schools was one of twenty-five school divisions who earned the Board of Education’s VIP Competence to Excellence Award. This award recognizes schools and districts that have met all state and federal benchmarks for at least two consecutive years and are making progress toward VIP objectives reflecting the goals of Governor Kaine and the Board including increased achievement and expanded educational opportunity.

The following Lynchburg City schools received the VIP Competence to Excellence Award: Heritage Elementary, Perrymont Elementary and Sheffield Elementary

“We are proud of the work our teachers and students are doing in our schools. Everyone is working hard to meet higher standards and increase achievement. We are honored to be recognized and we know that our work is not done. As the standards increase, we must continue to work hard to meet those higher standards, said Dr. Paul McKendrick, superintendent.

“The criteria for all of these awards are rigorous,” said Board of Education President Mark E. Emblidge. “That so many schools and school divisions qualified reflects the commitment of educators across the Commonwealth to excellence and high standards.”
Schools and divisions earning the Board of Education’s Excellence Award and Competence to Excellence Award will each receive a resolution of commendation from the Board.

The Board of Education approved the Virginia Index of Performance in July 2007 in response to Governor Kaine’s call for a formal system to recognize schools and school divisions that exceed minimum state and federal accountability standards. The multi-tiered VIP program provides incentives for improved performance and opportunities for recognition regardless of where a school or school division happens to be on the journey from competence to excellence. 

“Minimum standards are not enough to prepare young people for the competition that awaits them in a global economy,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction Billy K. Cannaday Jr. “The VIP program provides incentives for schools to challenge students to ever-higher levels of learning and achievement.”