Please note:

• All grades require one pair of washable gym shoes with light soles (no black soles).
• In an effort to cut down on the cost of supplies incurred by the parents, the Ashland U-Help and the   A- C  PTO will be providing numerous supplies to the classrooms once again this school year.
• The supplies listed on the supply list are the supplies that need to be purchased by the parent and do not include the supplies that are being purchased by the mentioned organizations.
• PE shirts can be purchased at registration.
• The school will provide a daily planner (assignment book).

Grade 5

• 6 spiral notebooks
• 24 (#2) pencils
  (No mechanical lead pencils)
• small pencil pouch (not a box)
• medium pouch for art supplies
• 1 pkg crayons (24)
• 1 set colored markers
• 1 black Sharpie (fine point)
• 1 book bag
• 1 roll paper towels
• 3 folders with pockets
• 2 boxes Kleenex
• colored pencils
• small pocket dictionary (to be kept at home)
• *NO small pencil sharpeners*

GRADES 6, 7, 8

• Pencils
• Blue and Black Pens
• 4 Red Pens
• Notebook Paper
• Pencil/Pen Pouch
• Kleenex – 2 boxes

(8th GRADE ONLY)

             Calculator number TI 30XA

NO SHARPIES
NO WHITE OUT

Good evening,

Check out the article in Monday’s State Journal Register entitled “Virginia Board looks to repair school.”  This article will be available online Wednesday at www.sj-r.com/ by searching the archives “Virginia” in the upper right corner of the website.

There will be a special Virginia school board meeting on Tuesday, August 10^th at 7pm in the superintendant’s office to discuss and take action on the construction grant.  Hear firsthand the proposal from the architect, the financial scenarios and the direction the board plans to take.  The board’s proposal must be completed by August 16 in order for a referendum to be placed on the November ballot.  The voters must approve this referendum in order to receive the grant funds. This meeting is open to the public and the public is encouraged to attend.

The Committee of Ten (COT) met on Thursday, August 5^th.  Discussion was held regarding the Virginia grant money and the two scenarios currently being researched.  The Virginia board will make a decision on Tuesday, August 10^th regarding which scenario to pursue on the November ballot.  Under new business sub-committee reports were given by each respective chair.  The curriculum committee will meet on Friday, August 13^th at 9am; teachers on this committee include Chair - Jeff Pfaffe, Cara Babb, Jeff Bennett, Cindy Bobbitt, Dena Leinberger, Robin Pettit and Elizabeth Vaughn.  Other committees – Building/Grounds, Transportation, Extra-Curricular, Finance and Promotions have not set dates for committee meetings.

 Upcoming dates:

Stay POSITIVE in support of consolidation,

Amy Parlier

CARE Group Member