Burr Bulldog Bulletin

Welcome to Burr ~ Home of the Burr Bulldogs

Principal: Mrs. Julie Busch

Assistant Principal: Mr. Joel Scott

Email: officeburr@uticak12.org

Facebook: https://facebook.com/burrelementary

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

School Hours: 9:05 - 3:55 (full days) and 9:05 AM -12:09 PM (half days)

Address: 41460 Ryan Road Sterling Heights, MI 48314

Phone Number: (586) 797-4100

24 Hr Attendance Line: (586)797-4199

Fax: (586)797-4101

At Burr Elementary School, educational success depends on the combined efforts of all students, parents, staff and community. We work together to educate and challenge our children to meet their individual needs and goals. As a community, we will teach respect for uniqueness of self and the diversity of others.

Monday, April 6

• School Resumes – Welcome Back

• Glow Dance Tickets- Last Day to Purchase (Tickets Won't Be Sold @ the Door)

Tuesday, April 7

• M-Step Starts- 5th Grade

• School Store Open During Lunch

Wednesday, April 8

• M-Step Continues

Thursday, April 9

• Glow Dance - 6 - 7:30 PM

Friday, April 10

• Frozen Friday - $1 Popsicle Sale

Come out and see your child's (childrens) artwork at Burr!

As we prepare for upcoming M-STEP testing, it is very important that all students come to school each day with a fully charged computer. Devices should be charged overnight at home and brought to school ready for use so testing can run smoothly without interruptions.

All students were provided with a charger when they received their device. We understand that things happen; however, we are reccommending a replacement be purchased.

Replacement chargers are $38.00 and can be purchased in one of the following ways:

• Send exact cash ($38.00) in an envelope labeled with your child’s name and teacher

• Send a check made payable to Utica Community Schools

• Pay online through the PaySchools portal

Thank you for your support in helping ensure a smooth and successful testing experience for all students.

Please take a moment to review the school lunch menu with your child before they order. Recently, we have had more students deciding they do not like the lunch option once arriving in the lunchroom. Our goal is to make sure all students have food in their bellies and the energy they need for a full day of learning. While occasional menu changes may happen, we do our best to communicate them in advance. Thank you for helping your child check the menu ahead of time so they know what to expect for lunch.

Leader's This Week:

3rd place is tied between Aquino and Lawson both with 64%

2nd place is tied between Temple and Redwick at 68%

1st place - Finishing at 100% is Henry's Class - Congratulations!!!

1000 puzzles -

Juliet Kiurski

Caden Malan

Logan Romaya

Solanus Tallw

3000 puzzles -

Arsen Martyhovskyi

Liam Nguyen

7000 puzzles -

Lewis Smith is killing it with 7209 puzzles!! Awesome job!!

We'd love to have you join us at Family Math Night!

Family Math Night will take place at:
Henry Ford High School
11911 Clinton River Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm on Thursday, April 23, 2026

Students in grades 3-6 and their caregivers are invited to participate in Family Math Night. Participants will spend the hour playing board games, From MIND Education, together and will have a chance to win some of the games featured.

Family Math Night is limited to 150 participants.

When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself.

Dear Families,

When dropping your children off or picking them up at school, please make sure that you park your car and use the crosswalk to get your child. This is for the safety of your child and for you.

• Kindergarten and 3rd Grade: Students should line up at Door 7.

• Grades 1 and 2: Students should be dropped off at the church parking lot and line up at the back of the building.

• Grades 4, 5, and 6: Students should line up at their classroom doors.

These are the same procedures we followed at the start of the school year. If your child would like breakfast, they should enter through the front doors and go to the gym.

Thank you for your continued support.

District Art Show

Date: May 12 – May 14, 2026

Location: Sterling Heights Community Center

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

• All adults entering the building during the school day must have a background check completed and approved through Raptor.

• This applies no matter the reason for the visit: volunteering, working with a small group, making copies, or visiting/working with your child.

• Any exceptions (such as large schoolwide events) will be communicated in advance.

Thank you for helping us keep our school safe.

The 2026-2027 PreK for All pre-application opens December 9, 2025. PreK for All is a free preschool program funded through the Michigan Department of Education. To be eligible for the 2026-2027 school year, children must be four years old on or before September 1, 2026.

Resources and Forms / Resources and Forms

April:

• 1st - 3rd: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
• 7th: M-Step Starts for 4th/5th Graders
• 9th: Glow Dance from 6-7:30 PM
• 22nd: Burr Elementary Art Show/Ice Cream Social

May:

• 13th: Kindergarten Round-Up
• 22nd - 25th: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Holiday

June:

• 10th: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! / 1/2 Day of School (dismissal 12:09PM)

Attention Parents! We are looking for you to come into our building and volunteer for our school store and our Donuts, Frozen Fridays, and More. Please sign up below!

There has been an increased request for food assistance resources recently. The following are resources that can be shared with families regarding food assistance in Macomb County:

• Macomb County Food Resources by Community 9.26.25.pdf
• Macomb Community Food Resources
• https://www.uwstclair.org/Food
• https://pantrynet.org/mobile-distribution-events/Gleaners Mobile Pantry Drive Up Distribution Events
• https://www.forgottenharvest.org/find-food/ Forgotten Harvest Mobile Pantry locations
• https://mi211.org/food-assistance Michigan 211 Food Assistance Programs and locations

We take food allergies and student safety very seriously. If your student has any food allergies, please have your physician fill out the MDE Dietary Needs Form and return it to the food service office. MDE Special Diet Form. Please scan and email this form to foodservice@uticak12.org or turn it in to your school's main office.

1. You must fill out a physician-signed MDE Special Needs Accommodation form and send it to the Food Service office. Without this, we cannot make any accommodations. Please make sure to be specific with regard to the allergy (Example: all dairy or just fluid milk intolerance, etc.)
2. Because allergies can change, you MUST fill out a new form EVERY YEAR.
3. You must indicate to your child's school which days and which menu item you would like at least 48 hours in advance. We will not automatically have these available if we do not hear from parents in advance.
4. A vegetarian and nut-free options are available every day, so please see the regular menu.
5. Juice or water are not acceptable substitutes per USDA guidelines. At this time, we have Kikkoman Soy milk as a substitute. You're welcome to send in your own milk with your child if they don't like it.
6. We will do the best we can to accommodate other requests, but there may be some limitations. For questions, please call our food service office at 586-797-1180

STUDENTS THAT WOULD LIKE BREAKFAST WILL ENTER THE SCHOOL THROUGH THE FRONT DOORS AND GO TO THE GYM. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS ON TIME FOR BREAKFAST BECAUSE STUDENTS WILL NOT BE EATING IN THE CLASSROOMS.

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When is your child too sick to attend school? The following guidelines, along with the advice of your family doctor, will help you decide when your child should stay home:

• Cold and/or cough – a child with deep mucus that causes a cough and heavy nose drainage cannot function at school.

• Fever – fever is a warning that something is wrong. A child should remain at home for 24 hours after the fever is gone without the use of medication.

• Rash – a rash, spots or blotches on the skin can be the first sign of many illnesses. Rashes require a physician’s release stating they are not contagious.

• Stomachache/Upset – a child who is vomiting or has diarrhea should be kept at home and may return 24 hours after the symptoms are gone.

• Head Lice – a child with head lice must remain at home until treatment is complete and school officials confirm he or she is free of lice. Check your child’s head before school begins in the fall and routinely during the school year or if he or she complains of an itchy scalp. Look around your child’s ears and back of the neck for nits, which are tiny, 8 white, oval-shaped lice eggs that are attached to the hair near the scalp. Nits may look like dandruff or scalp flakes, but nits do not move and are difficult to dislodge. Notify the school office immediately if your child has head lice. Begin treatment immediately by contacting your doctor or purchasing over the counter medication from the drug store. To prevent spreading head lice, wash all infested garments, hair accessories, bedding and other surfaces with hot water and disinfectant. You must sign your child in at the office when he or she is returning to school after treatment for head lice.

We do not allow deliveries of food from outside sources. Please do not use Grubhub, Uber Eats, Door Dash, or direct restaurant deliveries etc. This decision is specifically for the safety and security of our building. All such deliveries will be sent back with the delivery person.

Due to the number of allergies and breathing difficulties with many of our students and staff, we do not allow colognes, body sprays, scented lotions, etc. inside the building.

Please take note:

Utica Community Schools has a no pet policy on school property.

Please keep all pets inside cars while on school property for the safety of all students.

Students will have the opportunity to go outside with their classmates during designated times throughout the day. Recess helps to promote social and emotional learning and development for all children. Allowing time for our students to engage in peer interactions allows them to role play essential social skills. Recess also benefits our students by increasing their level of physical activity improving their memory, attention, and concentration. Each class will have a recess attached to the lunch program. We go outside whenever possible and stay inside if it is raining or the temperatures are below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Students will have an optional second recess each day with their classroom teacher. Please have children dress for the weather.

If your child is in K,1, or 2, please place a change of clothes in their backpack in a ziplock bag along with shirt, pants, underwear, socks, and shoes if possible. Whether your child has an accident, or decides to run through a puddle and get soaked, having a change of clothes on hand will help support getting your kids back to class quickly and comfortable and keep you keeping on with your day whether you are running errands to support your family or at work.