BECS Family Update
Welcome to a brand new school year at Burbank! I hope your family has had a wonderful first week and that your child is beginning to feel more comfortable with their classroom, teachers, and new routines. The first week of preschool is exciting, but it can also be a big adjustment. Some children walked through our doors ready to jump right in, while others needed a little more time and reassurance. Both are completely normal. Our staff has worked hard to make every child feel safe, supported, and welcome.
It has been wonderful to see our classrooms come to life as students explore new spaces, build relationships, and begin learning classroom routines. Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and trust during this busy opening week. We are grateful to have your family as part of the Burbank community and look forward to a wonderful year together!
At Burbank, “Be Safe, Be Kind” is the shared language we use to help children understand expectations throughout the school day. Instead of giving students a long list of rules for every classroom and shared space, these two simple ideas provide a consistent foundation that can grow with them. They help children begin to understand how their choices affect themselves, their classmates, and the larger Burbank community.
Teachers bring this language into classroom routines, play, transitions, and problem solving in ways that are meaningful and appropriate for young children. Being safe might mean using materials carefully, keeping our bodies in control, or asking an adult for help. Being kind might mean including a friend, using caring words, helping clean up, or giving ourselves time to calm down. Our goal is to teach and model these skills, then recognize children as they begin putting them into practice.
Each week, we will celebrate students who demonstrate what it means to be safe and kind as our Burbank Ambassadors. These students are not expected to be perfect. They are being recognized for meaningful moments when they made a thoughtful choice, helped someone, cared for their classroom, or showed kindness to themselves or others.
We are excited to introduce our very first Be Safe, Be Kind Ambassadors of the school year
