THE ORACLE A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR PARENTS AND FAMI LIES OF

Issue 36, Week of June 10

MOVIN’ ON UP: CELEBRATING PROGRESS !

On June 9, the entire TBS student body gathered with friends, faculty and staff to celebrate the

remarkable accomplishments made throughout the 2013-14 school year, both in the classroom, on the

field, and in service. This year, the TBS Honor Council and flag bearers unveiled plans to publicize the TBS

pledge, and TBS faculty have introduced the TBS Heart Award and Spirit of the Spartan Award to honor

distinguished students in both academic and athletic areas. Find more photos of the ceremony, along

with our year-end slideshow at www.theburlingtonschool.org/snapshot.

From top of front page: Jack Parker holds the new TBS pledge book aloft during the Honor Council and flag bearer presentation; Martha Barefoot-Yeager is awarded the TBS

Heart Award for the Middle School division; Lily Barnett-Mould and Amanda Bailes win awards for Middle School soccer; the PS4 class stands as they are pronounced

Kindergarteners; Craig Beckner and Elena Oertel are awarded The Sage Colleges Student Sage Scholar Award; Alston Hill and Philip Kowalski celebrate as they are awarded

certificates from Clarkson University; Shannon McQueen presents the Sewanee Award for Excellence in writing to her daughter Sarah McQueen; Sarah Vossers and Allie Bardes

are awarded visual arts awards by Rodney Moser; Draven Crist, Raekwon Villines and Jade Freeland are acknowledged for their distinguished performances in track and field;

Tanner Slaughter is awarded the ‘Spirit of the Spartan’ Award.

THE FIRST COMMENCEMENT: CONGRATS, CLASS OF 2014!

On June 10, the first graduating class of The Burlington School enjoyed commencement

exercises at Elon University’s McCrary Theatre. Our 19 distinguished seniors have earned over

$2.47 million in scholarships and the Class of 2014 consists of all-state athletes, exemplary

scholars and collegiate fellows. Truly, they are the embodiment of the TBS spirit! In special

moments shared with friends, family, faculty and staff, our graduates spoke eloquently of

memories shared with peers, the dedication of TBS faculty, and the sentiments they will treasure

after departing from The Burlington School. We are immensely proud of our graduates, who

serve as an incredible example for generations to come.

From Top left: Junior Marshalls convene for a photo in front of Lake Mary Nell; Ms. Shelly Killeen, Board President John McDonald, and Dr.

Smokey Oats smile at comments made by Student Government President Asad Khan; members of TBS faculty and staff pose for a gorgeous

photo outside of McCrary Theatre.

Below: Keynote speaker Dr. Les Stein smiles after the ceremony; Nicholas Lea and Elissa Sandlin smile for classmates as their photo is taken;

Connor and Brannin Webber are photographed prior to the ceremony; faculty and staff are photographed with seniors after the ceremony

ends; BJ Bradshaw shows an outpouring of emotion while embracing Ms. Killeen prior to receiving his diploma on stage; the entire senior

class is photographed together.

PRODUCING LOVE, CONSUMING HEARTS

The end result of the second grade class’ producers and consumers project (which took the form of a

bake sale on the Greenwood Terrace campus during the week of June 2) was a whopping $1,019, which will benefit a family in need! The humble students were the subject of positive press last week, with a photo and caption on the front page of the region section in the June 6 issue of The Times News. On many mornings last week, second grade students were seen explaining the goal of their project to

parents and visiting students, rousing interest and stirring compassion amongst peers and faculty alike. We are exceptionally proud of the initiative taken by our students to cultivate an inventive project-based

learning opportunity. Just another way TBS students tie curricular material to real-life applications!

MAKE A GIFT TO THE FACULTY ENRICHMENT FUND!

Parents, please know that your gifts always make a

difference!

Honoring your child’s teacher with a gift supports professional development, classroom supplies, equipment, books and other pre-approved expenditures. The Head of School and/or an appropriate designee from TBS will administer the Fund. Thank you for your support! Here's how to give:

Visit www.burlingtondayschool.org/givenow,

Select the fund from the drop down menu,

Indicate the teacher you wish to honor, and

Make any additional notes of thanks in the comments box on the form!

If you would like to make your gift the old-fashioned way, drop your check by the front office of the Greenwood Terrace campus with a note in the memo line that it's to support the Faculty Enrichment Fund. TBS will be sure to let the teachers know a gift has been made in their honor! All funds donated through the Faculty Enrichment Fund are fully tax-deductible, will directly support the teacher you are honoring, and the funds will be accessible by them for use in their classroom. Visit page 25 of the TBS Family/ Student Handbook for more information!

ALL REMAINING LOST AND FOUND ITEMS WILL BE

DONATED JUNE 30

All lost and found items from both campuses will be on the Greenwood Terrace campus in the hallway by the gym entrance. If you are missing articles of clothing or other objects, please visit the Greenwood

Terrace campus to claim your items!

GIVE TO THE ANNUAL FUND TODAY!

Gifts made in support of the Annual Fund help support our outstanding faculty to be the very best. Academics, the arts, athletics, technology and our facilities on both campuses all benefit from your

Annual Fund dollars each year. Make a one-time gift, or set up a recurring gift monthly or quarterly to help make a difference all year long! Visit us online at www.theburlingtonschool.org/givenow to make

your gift today! Your giftbig or smallmakes a difference! Donors who contribute $408 or more by June 30 will be recognized in The Burlington School Society for the 2013-14 fiscal year. Visit www.theburlingtonschool.org/annualfund for more info about gift levels.

KEEP IN TOUCH THIS SUMMER!

The Oracle will be distributed on a periodic basis throughout the summer, though not weekly. Be sure to

access our website, our Facebook page, and our social media mashup page, The Spartan Snapshot for

frequent photo and video uploads to our Flickr and Youtube accounts.

THERE IS STILL TIME: REGISTER ONLINE FOR SUMMER CAMP!

Summer camp runs from June 16th – August

15th this year… don’t wait until the last

minute to register your child for the

incredible programs we’ve offered this year!

Online registration is NOW OPEN so that you

may register your child immediately! Please

view the print publication and fill out the

online registration form; both can be found

at www.theburlingtonschool.org/camp. You

may also fill out the print registration form

and turn it in with payment at any time.

E-mail Trinity Taylor at

ttaylor@theburlingtonschool.org with any

questions about summer camp offerings!

The Southern Stars camp will now offer a "Training" Session: June 16-20, 9:00a-11:00a to replace the June 16-20 session of full-day camp:

The two (2) hour sessions each day would offer players a much more individualized, focused training

opportunity. During the week, the following areas will be covered: Ball Handling (passing, catching, and

dribbling), Shooting, Agility Training and Defense.....fundamentals, fundamentals, fundamentals!! In

addition, players will be introduced to drills that they can do at home that will assist in

improving their overall skill level. (Cost: $100.00 for the week (or $150.00 if you want to attend/join the

TBS Summer Camp from 11:00a-3:00p after the Southern Stars Training ends each day)).

Spotlight on the Southern Stars Basketball

Camp:

For boys in rising grades 5-8

Teaches proper basketball fundamentals

Offers competitive games and activities

Has seen numerous former campers advance to play collegiately

Offers one session this summer: o July 15-17, 9:00a-3:00p ($90.00)

Contact Ron Johnson at rjohnson@theburlingtonschool.org

with any questions!

GRADUATION PHOTOS NOW AVAILABLE The link to view and order senior graduation portraits as students receive thir diplomas, please

visit http://scholarpose.com/events. Once the page has loaded, click "view all events.” Select 2014 The

Burlington School Graduation Diploma Portraits. Parents will also need to type in their e-mail address and

a password: "graduation.”

WHAT’S COMING UP: FALL SPORT START DATES

Varsity Volleyball- Monday, July 28 Varsity Boys Soccer- Monday, August 11 Varsity Co-ed Cross Country- Monday, August 11 Varsity Girls Tennis- Monday, August 11

Middle School Boys Soccer- Monday, August 11 Middle School Volleyball- Monday, August 11 Middle School Co-ed Cross Country- Monday, August 11 Middle School Co-ed Tennis- TBA