Burgettstown Area School District
Weekly Update
Week Ending October 15, 2021
It was a productive week in Blue Devil Country! Please scroll down to learn more. #True2theBlue
Homecoming Queen Brooke Woods
Homecoming Court
Students in Mr. Kovscek's Physics class engineered water propelled, recoverable rockets as a part of their Maker Day activities
Blue Devil Wrestlers represented in the Homecoming parade
More Maker Day activities
Early Dismissal Next Friday
A reminder: Next Friday will be our second Act 80 early dismissal day for this year. The BMHS will dismiss at 11:45 AM and the BAEC will dismiss at 12:45 PM
**NEW** Buildings and Grounds Concern Form
Our school district prides itself on providing the best possible learning environment for our students, and school buildings and other facilities that can be a source of pride for the community. We are constantly monitoring the conditions of our schools, athletic complexes and other district-owned property but sometimes we miss things. You can help us by completing this form when you notice something that you think needs our attention. It can be something as basic as noticing that there is a light out in our parking areas, or that the trash receptacles at the baseball field need emptied. Just like you have for your home, we have a running list of items that need our attention. These items get prioritized and acted upon. We may already know about the issue you raise, but if we don't, we can't prioritize it until we do. We are all in this together and your input is greatly appreciated. Click HERE to access the form.
Lions cheerleaders spread the Homecoming spirit in the parade
This is not a picture of a messy classroom. This is a picture of student engagement!
Mrs. Froats and Mrs. Smith kept smiling through the rain on Homecoming Saturday!
All the school district's teachers took a tour of the school district on Monday. Mrs. Slay designed a route that took everyone on a bit of all 11 bus runs!
Burgettstown faculty and staff participated in the Homecoming parade
Parades and parade floats are for all ages!
Food Supply Shortage Affects Cafeteria Menus
Many may have noticed that the breakfast and lunch menus we publish are not quite the same as the meals that are actually served. There is a good reason for this, and it has nothing to do with mistakes on our end. You may have read about food shortages on certain items. Chicken seems to be the one everyone has heard of. Schools are not immune to the shortages, and must constantly adjust. Sometimes when our food order arrives, items are not included or substitute items are included. Most times, the items are of the same food category, but not necessarily the same. For example, we may order chicken nuggets but receive chicken strips. Or we may order regular sized donuts but receive mini donuts. We make every effort to have our menu include the food that we list even if it is not in the same form that we say (nugget vs. strip). We know some students are picky eaters and we also know that many parents/guardians check the menu the evening before so they can decide whether or not to pack their child a lunch. We apologize if our substitutions cause a disruption. We pledge to make sure all students who want a lunch are able to get one that reflects what is on the menu to the greatest extent possible.
The teachers were well represented in the Homecoming parade.
Mrs. Smith's students completed a mini saga 100 word challenge in her class
BAEC pep rally fun!
Mrs. Read's students used their Lego WeDo kits this week for STEAM related activties.
Coding fun in Mrs. Read's class
3rd grade students hard at work on maker related activities
Masks Required!
By order of the Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health: Effective September 7, 2021: "Each teacher, child/student, staff, or visitor working, attending, or visiting a School Entity shall wear a face covering indoors, regardless of vaccination status..."
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