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Message from the Principal…
I know it is hard to believe, but spring break is around the corner! Second semester always goes
by faster than we think.
The last weeks of the semester are important. Please encourage your son or daughter to stay focused on school
assignments right through to the very last day of school, May 23. I will be sending correspondence to 8th
grade families with information about promotion and end of year deadlines.
Our calendar for April and May is jam-packed with great activities and grade level history celebrations. We’ll
do our best to communicate important information about dates and times. Please check our website calendar
for the most up-to-date information. The Tri-School Track Meet has been rescheduled to April 13th due to a
conflict with Burbank On Parade which is scheduled for April 6th. Join us for the unveiling of the
LutherMobile!
CST Testing is scheduled for 4/22-4/26. Please encourage your students to be at school and to do their best!
Happy Spring!
Dr. O’
THE BUZZ Principal: Dr. Brian O’Rourke
PTSA President: Tammy Sparks
Facebook: Luther Burbank Office (818) 558-4646
From the PTSA President
Spring is upon us! Springtime is always an exciting time at school; you can practically smell
summer right around the corner. PTSA has one of our most exciting meetings in March, and I hope you can
join us on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00 in the library. We will be presenting our annual Honorary Service
Awards to some very deserving volunteers, as well as holding our elections for next year’s Luther PTSA
Executive Board. Both events are important milestones during the year, so we hope you can share them with us.
Every year the PTSA hosts a Teacher & Staff appreciation luncheon, and we’re starting sign-ups at the March
meeting if you’d like to donate desserts for this fun event.
Get ready for grade-level festival fun, as the sixth graders celebrate Greek Day, the seventh graders
celebrate Medieval World Day, and the eighth graders celebrate History Day. Did you know that PTSA
donates funds each year to help cover expenses for these events? Greek Day is on March 15th and Medieval
World Day and History Day are on May 3rd.
Don’t forget, it’s never too late to join PTSA! It’s only $5 per person, and your membership grants you the
right to vote at meetings and be part of the PTSA’s mission to help children. Join today if you haven’t already!
Tammy Sparks
PTSA President
[email protected] or [email protected]
Volume VI - Issue#7 - March 2013 Luther Burbank Middle School
3700 West Jeffries Ave., Burbank, CA 91505 - (818) 558-4646
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Counselors’ Corner How did it get to be March so quickly!? These days it seems like families are busy, busy, busy: working, running
errands, taking part in sports and after-school activities, guitar lessons, karate, gymnastics, school projects!
Sometimes families need to step back and take a look at their schedules to make time for each other.
Over-scheduling leads to stress in both children and adults. Rushing to pick up kids after school, hurrying
through homework, tearing off to team practice, AND get dinner on the table can make for negative family
interactions. To improve the quality of your family time, try these tips:
~ Use car time. Turn off the radio and ask, “What would you like to talk about?” Then wait. Listen. Ask again if
needed. It’s the perfect place for a private conversation: no one can overhear, neither of you can get distracted,
and you don’t have to make eye contact, so your child might be more comfortable sharing.
~ Turn it off. To best communicate with your children, and to spend valuable time together, try to make just two
hours each night (including dinner time) an electronics-free zone. Turn off cell phones, stay away from the
computer, DVR your TV shows. Spend the time together working on homework, preparing dinner, and having dinner
at the table without interruptions. Let each family member share about their day. Listen. Ask questions. Those
facebook posts will still be there after dinner, and you’ll cut TV time by being able to zip through commercials.
~ If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em! If your child is constantly playing video games or loves playing basketball for
hours and hours---play with them! Have your child teach you how to play their favorite video game and play against
them. Ask your daughter to show you her technique for free throws.
Let your child be the expert and teach you something new.
Make family time a priority, and you’ll see a positive difference in your time together
and experience less stress. That’s something every family member will enjoy!
818-558-4646
ext. 20920 Traci Fellman (A-L)
ext. 20922 Michelle Hacking (M-Z)
Protect Your Investments
At this point in the school year, students are feeling comfortable in their routines and can begin to create some
bad habits. These habits develop when students are feeling lazy and they do not want to take the extra
precautions to lock up or keep track of their property. Leaving a back pack on the lunch yard or in the locker
room is an invitation for someone to look through it. Not turning the lock on a Gym locker makes it tempting
to others. A reminder to parents: the school is not responsible for lost or stolen items such as cell phones,
iPods, iPads, tablets, etc. Leave expensive electronic devices at home. If they are a learning necessity, then
make sure your child is being responsible to lock them up and keep them off before and during school.
Cell phones must remain OFF at all times while on campus. Phones found to be on or used - even to call a
parent - while on campus will be confiscated and returned after five school days. For your child’s protection
we enforce these rules at school to make sure no one’s rights are being violated through defamation, cyber-
bullying, threats, or gossip.
Thanks for your continued support,
Robyn A. Anders – Asst. Principal of Discipline
To view a color version of the
BUZZ, go to Burbankusd.org;
click on Schools, drag to Middle
Schools, click on Luther Burbank,
click on the BUZZ.
Or
Go to
THE LUTHER LOWDOWN
www.lutherptsa.wordpress.com
A Note from the School Nurse By Peggy Kurihara, RN and Josh Isip, Mt. St. Mary's School Nursing Student
Concussions are common among school age children. It can happen at school, at home, or at the park.
A concussion is an injury to the head that can affect the brain. It is caused by a bump, a jolt or a sudden blow to the head/body and usually happens during a sports or recreational activity. It may or may not involve a black out or loss of consciousness. All concussions should be taken seriously no matter how mild or severe the injury may feel.
According to the CDC:
· Each year, U.S. Emergency Departments (EDs) treat an estimated 173,285 sports- and recreation-related concussions among children and adolescents from birth to 19 years.
· During the last decade, ED visits for sports- and recreation-related concussions among children and adolescents increased by 60%.
· Numbers and rates are highest in football and girls’ soccer
· Children from birth to 9 years commonly sustain injuries during playground activities or while bicycling.
Symptoms of concussions include:
Be mindful that symptoms may not occur immediately but may appear hours or even days later.
Repeat concussions can prolong recovery time and may cause more long term injury to the brain.
Ways to prevent concussion can include:
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headache or pressure in the head
nausea or vomiting
balance problems or dizziness
blurred vision
feeling sluggish, foggy, groggy, tired
just "not feeling well"
wearing proper sports equipment and personal protective equipment such as helmets, pads, wrist guards/knee pads
following rules of safety and rules of the sport
listening to coach/PE teacher's instructions
practicing good sportsmanship
knowing your concussion "ABC's"
If you think you have had a concussion, don't hide it.
Reminder, ALL current 6th grade students must
bring in proof of having the TDap Vaccine by
3/1/2013.
"No shot, No Fall Registration packet."
"Remember, healthy children learn
better."
Concussion ABC’s
A—Assess the situation B—Be alert for signs and symptoms C—Contact a health care professional adult, teacher, or parent.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT FOR MARCH
by Lisa Dyson, your Arts for All Chair
LUTHER’S MUSICAL THEATRE SHOW is “You're A Good Man Charlie Brown!”
Rehearsals are under way with direction by Ms. Heather Good and musical
direction by Mr. Tony Redman. The cast includes; Andy Kukawski as Charlie Brown,
Lucy Brooke as Sally Brown, Maddie Seiffert as Lucy Van Pelt, Jacob Purdy as Linus, Jordan Aviles as
Schroeder, and Kat Cox as Snoopy, ensemble players are Sarah Bruno, Haley Carroll, Kendelle Dickens,
Tabby Dietz, Katy Durrance, Samantha Gallegos, Tien
Hernandez, Franklin Holder, Mykala Listorti, Abby
Marsden, Lindsey Mauricio, Nessa Moynahan and
Jenell Norvell. As a special treat our cast got to visit
a production of “Charlie Brown”, performed at Theatre
Banshee. Our tech crew, under the supervision of Ms.
Stefanie Enokian and Mrs. Theresa Nicoloau includes,
Daniel Han, Zach Morales, Jacob Morales, Nadime
Younan, Rebecca Stewart, Josh Bozarth, Adam
Orozco, and Adrian DeLeon. Rehearsals are held every
Monday and Wednesday after school.
SHOW DATES: APRIL 18TH & 19TH AT 6:30 pm.
Tickets may be purchased from Mrs. Lusby in our Finance Office starting Monday, March 25th.
MR. TONY REDMAN’S VMA kicks off competition season on March 15 when Spotlight Show Choir will
travel to Travis Ranch Middle School for the Illusion Show Choir Competition. They will also compete
March 22 in Los Alamitos’ Xtravaganza at Los Alamitos HS. On April 12th, Starlight and Spotlight will
compete in John Burroughs High School Showcase Competition closely followed by the Southern
California Middle School Show Choir Competition at Fullerton HS April 13. Busy season!
SAVE THE DATES: VMA POP SHOW - APRIL 4TH & 5TH at 6:30 pm.
Tickets are available to purchase from Mrs. Lusby in our Finance Office and at the door.
MS. DEBRA REYNOLDS will have some students entered in the 2012-2013 Youth Art Expo, to be held
at the Burbank Creative Arts Center April 11th – 25th. Go check out the work of our kids. The second
yearly field trip is coming up for the yearbook/art class to MOCA for their CAS (Contemporary Art
Start) program. The class will also be able to tour
artistic locations around the down town area.
MRS. CATHY KIM just celebrated the birth of her
baby boy Benjamin! Congratulations to the entire Kim
family!
MS. LISA RALUY'S catering class went on a field
trip Feb. 25th. They went to Burbank's very own
Porto's and received complimentary Porto's aprons
from host Betty Porto. They all had a great time and
saw how Porto's works behind the scenes.
Cast of You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown
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Catering Class sporting new Porto’s aprons
Cheer News Congratulations to our squad for taking home lots of
trophies at their February 10th competition at CV High.
1st & 2nd place Stunt Down 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Tumble Down
1st place division 1st place overall - Jr High division Competition Grand Champions!
Our squad placed 7th out of 13 at their very first USA Jr. Nationals Sunday at Disney's California Adventure.
Way to go!
MR. JOE REED’S EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY CLASS -
UPDATE ON THE LUTHER MOBILE
Our Upholstery Team recently went to Ghostlight Industries
in San Fernando where they toured the facility and learned
about the varied operations that take place there to get cars
ready for the movies! The kids got to go into the paint booth
with it's huge fan and vacuum system, they spoke with the
upholstery artists who create custom upholstery for the
Ghostlight cars, and finally they were able to meet with the
graphic arts department people to see how the Luther Logo
will be converted to a giant decal/sticker ready for
application to the sides of the Luther Mobile. We can't
thank owner, Cyril O'Neill enough for taking his time to show
our students how his operation works.
Our Graphic Arts/Computer Team visited Burbank HS on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. The students
spent the afternoon with Mrs. Pickett the Animation teacher at BHS. Mariah Woods, the BHS student
who designed our Luther Mobile logo was also there. Mrs. Pickett and Mariah explained the very
complex process for designing our logo. Mariah spent over 25 hours refining our logo! It truly looks
amazing and the subtle touches in the logo look great.
The Electrical Team went to Warner Bros. on Tuesday, February 26 for the final visit. The last
electrical repairs have been made and the Luther Mobile logo was installed on the sides of the car. You
may follow the process at the website: www.luthermobile.com. Be watching for the Luther Mobile to
make an appearance in the near future.
SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 26, 2013 – BAFA’S 2nd ANNUAL PARTY ON THE PLAZA!
And, as usual, if you have any questions about the Burbank Arts for All Foundation or wish to become a member or
volunteer your time, please click on the website at www.burbankartsforall.com or contact me directly
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Crescenta Valley High School Competition Grand Champions
Glimpse of Luther Mobile Upholstery
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JOIN US AT OUR JOIN US AT OUR JOIN US AT OUR
MARCH PTSA MEETING MARCH PTSA MEETING MARCH PTSA MEETING
FOR THE HSAFOR THE HSAFOR THE HSA AWARDS!AWARDS!AWARDS!
“It is better to give than to receive.” PTA’s
Honorary Service Award (HSA) “recognizes an
individual or organization for outstanding service
to children and youth in your community by going
above and beyond what is asked of them.” I spent
six years as a field rep attending events & handing
out certificates of recognition. So when my name
was called last year for recognition, it blew my
mind. I realized the person who coined that
phrase never worked as a field rep. At the March
PTSA meeting we hope to blow someone else’s
mind with an HSA award. Be there on March 12th
and find out who is recognized.
Suzy Jacobs,
HSA Chairperson
Shake Out Your Chitons ,
Dust Off Your Sandals
And
Get Your Greek On! Our annual 6th grade event, Greek Day, is coming up
this month! Greek Day will take place on March 15th,
all day! Students should come to school dressed and
ready to participate in a day full of Greek fun. They’ll
see a one-man show, make ambrosia, participate in the
Olympics, create crafts and enjoy a Greek lunch
provided by the district catering service. The menu
includes Lemon Herb Roasted
Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Greek
Salad, Hummus, Pita, Fresh
Fruit, Tzaziki Sauce, Milk, Juice.
It’s sure to be a great Greek Day!
Three Luther Students Honored at the First District PTA Reflections Awards
Three of our very own Luther students received awards on Saturday, February 23rd at the First District PTA
Reflections Awards. Their Reflections entries were judged against thousands of other entries from all over
Southern California.
Mia Staub won an Award of Excellence in Film Production
Melissa Cova won an Award of Merit in Literature and
Zoe Sparks won an Award of Excellence in Photography
Their pieces were on display during the reception that was held at Woodbury University.
Congratulations to our hard-working artists!
THURSDAY, APRIL 18TH & FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH LBMS AUDITORIUM FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 818-558-4646 X20923
TICKET PRESALES START
MONDAY, 3/25 IN FINANCE OFFICE
$20 VIP $10 RESERVED $5 GENERAL ADMISSION
Results and photos from LBMS
Track Meet available on Luther
Lowdown and on Luther Website.
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PLEASE VOTE FOR LUTHER'S PLEASE VOTE FOR LUTHER'S PLEASE VOTE FOR LUTHER'S
ASB STUDENT STORE!ASB STUDENT STORE!ASB STUDENT STORE!
"Support Our Schools Award 2013"
The Burbank Business Partners have revealed the
eight finalists for this year's award! The winner will
receive a cash prize of $ 1,000 for their program. All
parents and students are encouraged to go online
and vote during the month of March. All the
programs are worthy, but of course we want Luther
to win! Click on the link below to go to the Burbank
Business Partner's website. You will need to watch
the video first, which describes the eight finalists. At
the end of the video, you will be redirected to a
ballot, where you can cast your vote.
http://www.burbankbusinesspartners.com/2013-
support-our-schools-award-video/
Thanks for supporting our wonderful Luther Burbank
Middle School ASB Student Store Project!
Mission Statement of the California State PTA The mission of the California State PTA is to positively impact the lives of all children and families by representing
our members and empowering and supporting them with skills in advocacy, leadership, and community.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 12th at 7:00 in Library
March
5 “Surviving Adolescence” 6:30 pm Library
12 Parents and Students PTSA Meeting 7:00 pm Library
15 On Campus Lunch 12:00-1:00
15 6th Grade Greek Day
18-22 Spring Break
26 College T-Shirt Day
April
1 Furlough Day - No School
4&5 LBMS Pop Show 6:30 pm
9 Parents and Students PTSA Meeting 7:00 pm Library
13 Tri-School Track Meet 8:30-1:00 Burbank High School
18&19 Charlie Brown Musical 6:30 pm
19 On Campus Lunch 12:00-1:00
19 Staff Appreciation Luncheon
22-26 CST Testing (no testing on Wed, 4/24)
23 College T-Shirt Day
LBMS PTSA Calendar LBMS PTSA
President: Tammy Sparks
1st VP/Family Picnic: Gabriella Platten
2nd VP/Membership: Magda Sellon
3rd VP/Fundraising: Amy Phelps
Treasurer: Annette Fiol
Financial Secretary: Nancy Kim
Recording Secretary: Laurette Cano
Historian: Ilya Mindlin
Parliamentarian: Tami Bercini
Auditor: Carol Skaar
Corresponding Secretary: Kate Platten
It's Time For Some Spring Shopping during Spring Break! It's time to clean out those closets and buy something new or fill their Easter baskets with a fun
surprise from the mall. The My School's Cool program is still going so we need your continued
support. Remember, we are competing with all of the other middle and high schools. The school with
the most points from January to March will win $500.00. All mall retailers are part of the program,
including IKEA, AMC 6 and 8, Baja Fresh, Barnes & Noble, California Pizza Kitchen, Chevy's, El
Pollo Loco, In-N-Out Burger, Crunch Fitness and Office Depot. The double point retailers for the
month of March are Andres' Martial Arts, Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, Bath and Body Works,
Burlington Coat Factory, Crunch Fitness, Fashion Nova, Foot Action, Forever 21, Game Stop, Gloria
Jeans Coffee, Halo 13, Hot Dog on a Stick, Journeys, Lane Bryant, Payless Shoes, Sears, See's
Candy, Sheikh Shoes, Stein Optometric, The Baby Shop, Tuxedo Junction, Vitamin World and Zumiez.
So "hop" on up to the mall and help earn extra money for our school by collecting those receipts!
Turn them in at the mall or there is a labeled, clear box in the school office as well. Any questions,
please call Tami Bercini (818)848-5378.