BECS Family Update

Small moments give our students big opportunities to practice being safe and kind. Inviting someone to play, asking for help, or taking a calming breath are all ways children are learning to care for themselves and each other.

Meet this week’s Be Safe, Be Kind Ambassadors! We’re proud to celebrate our students as they learn and grow together.

Tailgate on the Playground: Saturday, October 10, 10:00 - 11:30am. Join Burbank families on the playground for a morning of tailgating fun before the OSU football game. See flyer for more details.

Classroom Contact Lists: The PTO wants to help families connect by creating classroom contact lists. We have created a Google folder containing a contact list spreadsheet for each classroom where families can voluntarily share their information. Classroom Contact Lists

PTO Liaison: We are also looking to identify 1–3 parent volunteers per classroom to serve as PTO Liaisons. These volunteers will help communicate PTO updates and support classroom needs as directed by the teacher. You can indicate your interest in the role on the classroom contact list linked above. Questions? Reach out to us at BurbankPTO@gmail.com

Burbank PTO Membership Drive – Thank you to everyone that joined the PTO during the membership drive! The Best of UA Gift Basket winner is Diane Cotrim! If you missed the membership drive, it's not too late! We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about the PTO and complete your membership registration.

PTO Website: https://www.burbankpto.com/

Limited-Edition Burbank Spirit Shirt: Show your Burbank pride and support the PTO by purchasing this year's Spirit Shirt! Orders can be placed through the PTO website. We will place our first bulk order on Friday, September 18th. Order now to get your shirt in the first wave!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the fundraising events on September 16th! It was great to see many Burbank friends at PrimoWear and City BBQ!

Upcoming Dates:

Sept 18 - T-shirt Orders Due

Sept 21 - Coins for Cancer/ Spirit Week

Oct 8 - PTO Meeting 5:15 pm

Oct 10 - Tailgate on the Playground

Gold Together: Coins for Cancer Spirit Week

We are excited to bring back our Third Annual Gold Together: Coins for Cancer Spirit Week from September 21 through September 25. This special week helps our Burbank community raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research in support of the Callahan Murphy Hare Foundation. Cal, one of our own Burbank students, has experienced childhood cancer and continues to inspire our community through his efforts to raise awareness and support this important cause.

Each day will feature a fun spirit theme and a different coin collection. Families are invited to participate by sending in pennies on Pajama Day, nickels on Sports Team Day, dimes on Hat Day, quarters on Silly Sock Day, and dollars on Gold and Yellow Day. The classroom that raises the most money will also earn a donut party!

Families can also continue supporting this important cause by joining the 5th Annual Kids in Capes 5K & Fun Run on Sunday, September 27 at 8:00 a.m. at Thompson Park. The event includes a 5K, one mile option, Kids Dash, face painting, bounce houses, crafts, games, treats, and more. Proceeds benefit pediatric cancer research through the Callahan Murphy Hare Foundation.

We hope everyone will join us for a fun and meaningful week as our Burbank community comes together to support Cal, his family, and children impacted by pediatric cancer.

This month, we are adding a little extra kindness around Burbank with our new Smiley Board. Throughout September, staff, students, and families can grab a smiley face note and use it to recognize a teacher, staff member, coworker, or someone else who helped make their day a little brighter.

For families, this is a simple way to share a quick note of appreciation with someone at Burbank. Staff members who receive a smiley are encouraged to display it on their door through the end of the month. Our hope is to fill the building with small reminders that kindness, gratitude, and encouragement really do make a difference.

Please take a moment to review the traffic guide below. Enter from Burbank Dr, turn right into the first parking aisle, and follow it to the back of the lot. Turn left and continue around to the roundabout, exiting onto Burbank Dr. Following this pattern each visit, driving slowly, and watching for pedestrians helps keep everyone safe. Thank you for helping us care for our Burbank students and families!

Please take note of the following important dates and when our school will be closed.

September

• Labor Day / No School - 9/7
• Coins For Cancer Week - 9/21
• Mon - PJ Day / Pennies
• Tue - Sports Team / Nickels
• Wed - Hat Day / Dimes
• Thur - Silly Socks / Quarters
• Fri - Black & Gold / Dollars

October

• PTO Meeting - 10/8 @ 5:15 PM

• PTO Tailgate on the Playground 10/10

• No School / Teacher Work Day - 10/16
• No School / Teacher Work Day - 10/19
• Parent Teacher Conferences - 10/19 - 10/23
• Intervention/Peer Early Release - 10/22