BES Parent Update
Week of April 6th
BES Spring Assembly Celebrates Growth, State Wrestlers Inspire the Finish
Burlington Elementary kicked off the final stretch of the school year with an energizing spring assembly that celebrated growth and set the tone for a strong fourth quarter. Students and staff took time to recognize how far each grade level has come this year, highlighting recent successes on challenging tasks and honoring the consistent effort of both learners and teachers throughout the year.
A special highlight of the assembly was a visit from Burlington High School wrestlers, who shared lessons from their experience competing at the state level. Their message centered on working hard to prepare and giving your best effort when it matters most, even when you feel a little nervous. Their words provided meaningful encouragement for 3rd and 4th grade students preparing for CMAS, as well as all students continuing their work on upcoming district assessments.
As the school looks ahead to the final 28 days, the focus is clear: be BRAVE and STRONG. With a continued push toward the schoolwide attendance goal of 95% and a commitment to finishing the year with purpose, Burlington Elementary is poised to make the most of every remaining day.
Guess the Mystery Staff Member
Clue #1: The mystery staff member broke their arm playing basketball.
Clue #2: The mystery staff member’s favorite animated movie is “A Goofy Movie.”
Clue #3: The mystery staff member can kind of dunk a dodgeball.
Hey Did You Know...
Battle of the Books
3rd and 4th graders participated in the 3rd through 5th grade ECBOCES Battle of the Books competition on March 30th in Strasburg. Students prepared for the competition throughout the school year. Together, each team of students read 36 books from America's Battle of the Books Elite 4th-6th grades. Students answered questions by knowing the book and author the question came from as a team against other area teams in five rounds. Both the 3rd grade team and the 4th grade team were in the top 4 of the 16 participating teams and moved on to the championship round. The 4th grade team placed 2nd and the 3rd grade team placed 4th.
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!
Good Things at BES
Dr. Seuss Family Night
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the BES staff and the high school volunteers who helped make our Dr. Seuss Family Night such a wonderful success. Your time, energy, and creativity brought the magic of reading to life for our students and families.
Lunch
Monday - Burritos, corn, peaches
Tuesday - Pepperoni dip sticks, green beans, pineapple
Wednesday - Sub sandwich, chips, pears
Thursday - Corndog, baked beans, applesauce
Calendar
April
7 - Spring Music Concert in HS Auditorium
10 - Preschool Enrollment
12-15 - CMAS Testing for 3rd/4th graders
16 - FFA Petting Zoo
23 - 3rd Grade Zoo Trip