Archive for March 25th, 2010

Farnsley Middle School Needs Your Vote To Win A Hybrid School Bus

VOTE NOW!

Farnsley Middle School is the only school in Jefferson County participating in the 2010 America’s Greenest School Contest.  Ms. Buerger’s 7th Grade Class submitted an entry explaining what they’d do if they were in charge of making the school a greener, more eco-friendly place.

After weeks of judging, they made the top 10 finalists!

Now the students need your help!  Please visit http://www.americasgreenestschool.com/votenow.aspx and vote for Ms. Buerger’s class.

The poll allows you to vote daily up to April 2^nd per computer.

Encourage your family and friends to vote by forwarding this email to them.

Prizes the School will win with your help!

For Your School

The amazing, clean, green IC Bus™ Hybrid Bus (valued at $150,000)

School Audit by LEED Accredited Professionals and Green Makeover (valued at $20,000) for your school

A free concert by The Maine, the official band of America’s Greenest School

$3,000 scholarship for the winning student and/or classroom

For The Teacher

$500 in class supplies for the winning sponsor/teacher

For Voters

$100 Visa gift card to a lucky voter every day during the voting period

Principal encourages calling legislators

Due to the budget challenges in Frankfort, legislators are looking for ways to cut spending.   There is money in the state budget for $26 million for Valley High School’s construction projects.  Unfortunately, there is legislation that will prevent Valley High School from receiving the much needed funding.

It is critical that you call your representative and let them know that “you support the legislation that keeps the funding for construction improvements at Valley High School.”

You can remind them that:

Valley is one of the oldest high schools in Jefferson County and we’ve had no new construction in over 30 years.

The targeted renovations and construction are intended to benefit the entire Southwest Louisville community and will also support the 4,000
families coming into the area due to the Fort Knox expansion.

Frankfort Message Hotline 1-800-372-7181

When calling the message line, you will be asked to give your name, address, and phone number.

Please say, “I want my message to go to all legislators.”

If we all call and encourage two other people to call, then our legislators will have to listen!
Gary G. Hurt, Principal
Valley Traditional High School
502-485-8339

Louisville, KY (March 25, 2010) – The Department of Highways District 5 Office announces the temporary closure off Interstate 264 in both directions on Sunday morning, March 28th. Interstate 264 will be closed at 1:00 a.m. for approximately 30 minutes in each direction near mile point 7.7, which is between US 31W (Dixie Highway) and Taylor Boulevard. The roadway will be closed to allow for utility repairs of some wires damaged earlier this month.

During the closure, motorists on westbound I-264 will be able to exit at Taylor Boulevard (Exit 9).  The entrance ramp from Taylor Boulevard to westbound I-264 will be closed.

Motorists on eastbound I-264 will be able to exit at US 31W (Exit 8).  The entrance ramp from US 31W to eastbound I-264 will be closed.

The actual starting date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.  Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.