Burtonsville Beat (April 21, 2024)

April 21, 2024

Good evening, Burtonsville families,

Mark your calendars…

  • 4/22 - Professional Day for Teachers - Asynchronous Day for Students
  • 4/23 - 4/26 Career Week
  • 4/23 - 4/26 - Scholastic Book Fair
  • 4/24 -  Gr. 3 - Trip to Baltimore Zoo
  • 4/24 - Gr. 5 -  Trip to Aquarium
  • 4/25  - “Take Your Child to Work” Day

School & Community News…

Monday, April 22nd is an asynchronous learning day and will be used as a make-up instructional day for students. This means students will NOT physically come to school, but will independently complete assignments sent home by their teachers. Students will have until May 1st to turn their assignments in.  All students will be marked present initially, and completed assignments will count as their attendance on April 22nd.  Kindergarten Asynchronous Learning Day | Grade 1 Asynchronous Learning Day | Grade 2 Asynchronous Learning Day | Grade 3 Asynchronous Learning Day | Grade 4 Asynchronous Learning Day | Grade 5 Asynchronous Learning Day

The Scholastic Book Fair will be at Burtonsville next week April 23rd - April 26th.  The book fair will be open Tuesday - Thursday 9:30 - 4:00 and Friday 9:30 - 12:00.  More information can be found on our book fair website.  We need volunteers to help our book fair run smoothly.  If you can volunteer, here is the link to sign up.  

Career Day at BES has been CANCELED. Unfortunately, due to a lack of volunteer responses, we will not be hosting a Career Day event at Burtonsville this year.  Alternate classroom activities have been planned.  As well, students are encouraged to show their Career Week spirit.  See flyer here.

Take Your Child to Work Day is this Thursday, April 25th.  MCPS allows students to participate in this event in recognition of the unique benefits of workplace mentoring for young children. This event is designed to introduce children to the workplace.  Students will be excused from school if they will be participating in this event and the letter attached here is completed and returned to your child’s teacher.

Administration of the MARYLAND COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MCAP) ðŸŽ“ -  will resume on Wednesday, May 1st, with students in grade 3 taking the Mathematics portion of the assessment. 

A Message from our PTA:

BES Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week starts on May 6th! It's a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge and express gratitude for the hard work and dedication of the BES staff, who make a positive impact on the lives of all our students. For inspiration, please visit www.burtonsvillepta.org/staff-favorites.

Cultural Night is scheduled for Friday, May 17th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Please visit www.burtonsvillepta.org/event-details/cultural-night-2024 for more details and to sign up to participate.

County News…

Montgomery County Public Schools has adopted a NEW Reading Curriculum to begin fall 2025.  Learn more about it here.

MCPS -  Things-to-Know | Homepage | Parent Resources 

Transportation: Bus Arrival and Departure schedules - Westfarm (Upper) Bus Depot website - Daily Transportation Updates

Parent Academy To Go is designed to inform and empower families as advocates and partners in their children's education. Workshops provide families with useful information and resources to support their children's academic and emotional well-being, as well as help them to be college and career-ready. Click here to learn about a variety of learning opportunities hosted by MCPS staff and community partners.

Saturday School - Registration will run from now until May 4, 2024.  Saturday School provides academic support programs in math and English/Language Arts for Kindergarten through grade 12 students.  Call 301-287-8980 for general information. Course Flyers: English | Español | Francés | Fill-in Registration Form

Yours In Service, 

Kimberly Lloyd, Principal

Terry Gobourne, Assistant Principal