BES Parent Update

One question always seems to pop up this time of year: “When can kids start wearing shorts again?”

Our handbook says students should not wear shorts between the fall daylight savings change and the week after spring break. However, with the warm weather in next week’s forecast, and with students doing such a great job following the rule all winter, we are going to relax the guideline just a little early this year.

Students may begin wearing shorts starting Monday, March 9.

Next week is shaping up to feel pretty spring-like, with afternoon temperatures expected to reach the mid-70s. That said, this is still eastern Colorado in March, and Wednesday and Thursday mornings in particular are forecasted to be chilly.

As always, we will continue following our normal outdoor recess expectations, so please make sure your child is comfortable being outside in the morning temperatures if they choose to wear shorts. Bringing layers is always a good idea!

Clue #1: The mystery staff member loves coffee!

Clue #2: The mystery staff member had Mrs. Nitsch as her Kindergarten teacher!

Clue #3: The mystery staff member can be found in the cafeteria on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Conference Week

We value the partnership between home and school and believe that open communication is key to supporting your child's growth—both academically and socially. Parent-teacher conferences provide a valuable opportunity for us to come together, discuss your child's progress, and collaborate on ways to enhance their learning experience.

As educators, we spend a significant part of the day observing students' learning habits, social interactions, and overall development. These insights help provide a well-rounded perspective on your child's strengths and areas for growth. By working together, we can create a cohesive support system that fosters both academic achievement and personal growth.

By fostering open and respectful dialogue, we strengthen the home-school connection and set the stage for your child's success. We look forward to meeting with you and working together to support your child's journey this week!

Please communicate ahead of time through Rooms or the office if you need to reschedule! BES has a fantastic conference rate and we don't want to miss the opportunity to talk with you.

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Lunch Bunch: A Little Conversation and a Lot of Positive Energy

Each week, a group of students earns the opportunity to join Lunch Bunch with Mrs. Meier and/or Mr. Kastner as a reward for earning a Green Ticket. It is a simple incentive, but one that students really look forward to.

Instead of the busy cafeteria, students eat in the conference room, which many of them quickly notice is very quiet compared to the lunchroom. That quieter space gives us a chance to have some relaxed conversation together. We start by sharing “Good Things,” then students talk about the positive behaviors that earned their Green Ticket that week.

The conversation often takes some fun turns too. One week we might debate crunchy vs. smooth peanut butter, another week we might talk about favorite sports teams, hobbies, or random curiosities that come up during the conversation. Occasionally a classroom teacher joins us as well, which makes the conversation even more fun.

Lunch Bunch is a small way we celebrate students who consistently show the character and positive behaviors that help make Burlington Elementary a great place to learn.