Sunday Night Screamer (March 13, 2022)
March 13, 2022
Good evening, Burtonsville ES families. This is your Assistant Principal, Mrs. Gobourne, with the Sunday Night Screamer!
Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA)
Burtonsville students in grade 5 will take the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) this Thursday, March 17, and Friday, March 18, 2022. The assessment will be administered in two, 40-minute sessions on both days from 10:45 am - 12:45 pm. To learn more about the assessment, visit the MISA page at the Maryland State Department of Education website. Students will have an opportunity to practice using the accessibility feature tools as well as take a practice test at school. You may also choose to practice at home - MCAPP - MISA Practice - How-to Instructions
PLEASE NOTE: The use of personal mobile devices, such as cell phones/watches, during the administration of the assessment, is a violation of test security and is strictly prohibited. Students will NOT be allowed access to such devices during the testing period.
Lost and Found
Is your child missing a coat, sweater, hat, hoody, lunchbox, or water bottle? It could be in our Lost and Found. Please encourage your child to stop by the lost and found rack in the front lobby to look for missing items. Also, please label your child’s belongings to help us return future lost items to their owners.
A Message from the BES PTA
The Online Spirit Wear Store is now open! Visit “Select Spiritwear” to check out the available options, including a new Burtonsville ES t-shirt for adult women.
Masks Now Optional in MCPS Schools and Facilities
The Board of Education voted on March 8 to make masks optional in MCPS. This change went into effect immediately. Now students and staff can make an individual choice about whether or not to wear a mask. On or Off, It’s Just Me. Be Kind and Respect My Mask Choice is the message we’ll be using to reinforce kindness, respect, and understanding for each individual's mask choice. Read: MCPS: Things to Know Message.
Keeping Our Community Safe:
- Please continue to report positive cases using the MCPS COVID-19 REPORTING FORM
- Keep children home if they have any symptoms of illness, get them tested for COVID-19 and notify your child’s teacher or call the school office (240) 740-5700
- Say Yes to the Test (CIAN DIAGNOSTICS) COVID-19 Random Screening & Rapid Testing - Families can choose to Opt-In for COVID-19 Random Screening and Rapid Tests for their children in grades K-5. The Opt-In form is only necessary to allow your child to be a part of this testing process. Parents who do not wish to participate are not required to complete a form.
(See MCPS Website for more details.)
- Get students vaccinated: Montgomery County Govt.: COVID-19 Information Portal (Find a Vaccination Clinic: children 5-11)
About COVID-19 Testing at Burtonsville ES:
- Testing takes place every Monday at Burtonsville ES, for parents who opted-in by completing a consent form.
- Results are typically available in 24-48 hours.
- CIAN is now sending positive results directly to parents/staff who were tested to the email address submitted on the registration form.
Mark Your Calendar:
- March 17 - 18 - Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) Students in Grade 5 (ONLY)
- March 24 - early release day
Have a good night and a great week!
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