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Spanish Phone Line – Se habla español
¿Tiene preguntas? ¿Necesita información? ¡Ahora puede ponerse en contacto con las escuelas de Charlottesville en español! Usted también puede conocer información importante sobre la educación de su hijo/hija. Sólo tiene que llamar al número (434) 245-2548 y dejar un mensaje con la siguiente información: su nombre su número telefónico para que alguien le devuelva la llamada su preguntaUn representante bilingüe escuchará su mensaje, le buscará la información necesaria, y le llamará. Las escuelas de Charlottesville City Schools apoyan a todas las familias de sus estudiantes, no importa el idioma. ¡Por favor, involúcrese con la educación de su hijo/hija hoy!
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Buford Counseling Newsletter October 2020
Welcome to the fall! Enjoy the October Newsletter from the Buford Counseling Department.
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MAP Testing at Buford
Dear Buford Families: During the weeks of October 19-30, 2020, your child will take a MAP® Growth™ test from NWEA® on their CCS Chromebook. MAP Growth scores help teachers understand exactly where each child is by measuring achievement and growth in Reading and Mathematics. Teachers use these results to tailor classroom instruction and academic supports to meet the needs of every student. Students can use these results to set personal learning goals. What’s the MAP test? MAP Growth tests are unique. These tests adapt to your child’s responses to measure your child’s skill level. If your child answers a question correctly, the next ...
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Online Learning Tips
As we approach the end of the first quarter on November 6, we wanted to offer some tips and information for staying on top of online learning. (Thanks to our friends at William Monroe High School for sharing this list!) Time Management. It is important that students stay up to date with assignments. Putting off work until later has a tendency to compound the problem and becomes overwhelming for students to catch up. Using the weekly agenda to see assignments for the week has proven to be beneficial. Be on the look-out for more help and tips from CHS. Procrastination. Many students are ...
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BMS Messages
This page contains the most recent messages from Buford Middle School. Thursday, September 17, 2020 Good Evening Buford Families: The second week of school is almost complete, and both teachers and students are settling into a good routine. We really appreciate your support in making this happen for the students! Please continue to contact us if you have any questions or concerns, as we are here to help. Tomorrow is Asynchronous Friday. It is important that students remember to engage with each of their classes before 1pm tomorrow to be considered present for classes. Logging in to the class, or submitting a class assignment, ...
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Learning at Buford
We’re eager to see you — virtually — on Tuesday, September 8. Log in by 8:30 for your first meeting of the day. This page gives you login-instructions, tells you how to get help, and describes the tools we’ll use. Find a printable version of this guide here. How to Log in to Canvas to Start Your Day 1. Log into your Chromebook 2. Click on white circle in bottom left corner (or just click on the Canvas logo at the bottom of the screen) 3. Click on image to see all apps 4. Click on Canvas icon 5. Click on your class 6. Click on Virtual Meeting link Need ...
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Canvas — Pairing Codes and More
Charlottesville City Schools uses Canvas, a widely used online “learning management system,” an interactive classroom web site. This page has links and information to help you get started. How Students can Generate a Pairing Code Creating a Parent Account Instructions for parent sign-up with Canvas and how to generate Student Pairing Codes Instrucciones para el registro de padres con Canvas y cómo generar códigos de emparejamiento de estudiantes (consulte la página 3) Reporting a Problem with Your Canvas Account (lost password, etc.) Click “Help,” then “Report a Problem,” and then fill out/submit form More detailed instructions (PDF)
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Reminder: 7th-Grade Required Vaccinations
Reminder, students entering 7th grade, the state requires that parents and/or guardians provide documentation of a Tdap vaccine. This documentation should be sent to the Buford office. Even though we are starting the school with virtual education, this requirement still applies to all students. Need an Appointment? Your family can make an appointment with your health care provider or the Thomas Jefferson Health District (1138 Rose Hill Drive). Their number is 434-972-6269. In 2019, this requirement shifted from incoming 6th-graders to incoming 7th-graders. For details, you can find the Code of Virginia § 32.1-46.A.4.
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Meet Your Buford Teachers!
Hello Buford Trojans. Please join us for our 7th and 8th grade Zoom Meet and Greets with Buford Principal Dr. Turner, our virtual teacher open houses, and more. Login to Canvas or check your email for links to the Zoom meetings!
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Back-to-School Supplies Lists for 2020-21
School starts September 8. Now is a great time to get your school supplies! Below are this year’s CCS school supplies lists. Copies of these lists are available at area stores. If you have any questions, please call your school. For assistance with school supplies, any fees, or other needs, please contact your school principal or counselor. School Supply Lists for the 2020-21 School Year: Grades Kindergarten through 4th Grades 5th through 12th Registration for free supplies from the Back-to-School Bash partnership is now closed. If you registered, you’ll receive information about how to pick up your supplies.
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