BES Parent Update

Burlington Elementary will host Preschool Enrollment and Child Find Screening on April 10, 2026, from 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Children who are 3 or 4 years old by June 1, 2026 are eligible to enroll in preschool programs. Preschool students attend two days per week (children who are 3 by June 1, 2026), while Pre-K (children who are 4 years old by June 1, 2026) students attend four days per week with morning or afternoon options.

Early childhood developmental screenings are available by appointment for children from birth to age 5. To schedule a screening, please contact the school office at 719-346-8166. Families should bring a birth certificate and immunization records to the screening.

Clue #1: The mystery staff member has 5 sisters and 2 brothers.

Clue #2: The mystery staff member has never lived outside of Colorado.

Clue #3: The mystery staff member has a pretty cool 3rd grade son!

Nurse Recognition at Denver Nuggets Nugget Nurse Night

We are so proud to celebrate our incredible school nurse Christy Lindenschmidt for being recognized at a Denver Nuggets game during the Denver Nugget Nurse Night! This special honor highlights the dedication, care, and compassion she shows our students every single day. Community members rallied together to vote, and thanks to that amazing support, she placed in the Top 3—an outstanding achievement! We are beyond grateful to have such a hardworking and caring nurse as part of our school family. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Save the Dates – Important April Events

As we look ahead to a busy and exciting month, please take a moment to mark a couple of important dates on your calendar:

April 7 – Music Concert at the BHS Auditorium
Our students have been working hard and are excited to showcase their talents. We hope you can join us for a great evening of music and celebration!
April 12–14 – CMAS Testing (3rd & 4th Grade)
These are important testing days for our students. We ask that families prioritize attendance on these dates to help avoid the need for makeup testing. Being present and on time helps students feel confident and keeps the testing schedule running smoothly.

Thank you for your support in helping our students be present for both the fun moments and the important academic milestones this month!

Quarter 3 Citizenship Award Winners

Congratulations to the citizenship winners for the third quarter! We're proud of your daily actions exemplifying our core values.

Caring - United - Brave - Strong

Big Brother Big Sister

High schoolers Bethany Cure and Jovany Lopez have partnered with BES through the Superintendent’s Advisory Council to launch a “Big Brother/Big Sister” program this spring. This initiative brings twelve high school students into our building every other week to join our 3rd and 4th graders during lunch, creating opportunities for connection and positive interaction.

In addition, each high school student is paired with specific elementary students to spend time with during recess. These moments are focused on encouragement, relationship-building, and providing another layer of positive support for our kids.

We’re excited about the impact this program can have and appreciate the leadership and initiative that made it possible. The plan is to get it started now, and continue it next fall.