The Weekly Update #4

6th Grade ELA has a unit 1 test on Wednesday, October 7th.

There are study materials on Google Classroom and a practice test.

This Tuesday, October 6, is the opening reception for the CCSD biennial student art show at the Lyndon House Arts Center, 221 Hoyt Street, from 5:30 to 7:30pm. This is an open event for anyone who would like to attend.

Due to the rainy weather forcast for Monday, our Hispanic Heritage Festival has been postponed to Thursday, October 8th.

Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences Are Next Week!

BHL Families,

Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences are just around the corner! Conferences will take place Monday, October 12–Thursday, October 15.

All students should have received a conference schedule letter to bring home and share with their families. Please use this letter to schedule your conference with your scholar’s teachers.

Our conferences are student-led, making it especially important for our scholars to be present and actively involved. This is a wonderful opportunity for families, students, and teachers to come together to discuss your scholar’s goals, progress, grades, behavior, support and achievements.

We look forward to celebrating your scholar’s growth and working together to support their continued success. If you have any questions about your scholar’s conference, please contact their homeroom teacher for more information.

📅 Important Dates

Wednesday, October 14: Early Release
Thursday, October 15–Monday, October 19: No School

We can’t wait to see our Lion Families and celebrate our scholars!

Consents can be completed by following this link: https://clarkesd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cBCc20odBQSgTSm

Stay Connected with Your Child’s Education — Download the Infinite Campus Parent Portal!

Parents, staying informed is key to your child’s success! The Infinite Campus Parent Portal gives you instant access to your child’s grades, attendance, class schedule, assignments, and important school updates, request transportation changes — all in one secure place.

By downloading the app, you’ll be better equipped to support your child’s learning journey, communicate with teachers, and celebrate progress together.

Stay involved. Stay informed. Stay connected.

Download the Infinite Campus Parent Portal today and partner with us in your child’s academic success! You may access complete instructions by clicking and downloading the files provided below:

Distraction-Free Education:

At CCSD, we're creating distraction-free classrooms where every student can thrive.

Georgia's Distraction-Free Education Act seeks to promote a positive school climate and learning environment in all classrooms by removing the distractions posed by cell phones and other personal electronic devices. The state law went into effect July 1, 2026, and prohibits the use of cell phones and all other personal electronic devices by students in grades pre-K-8 during the school day and restricts the usage of devices by high school students during instructional periods.

A personal device ban for high school students during the school day will take effect at the start of the 2027-28 school year.

Read more below about CCSD's cell phone and personal device procedures that will be in effect for the 2026-27 school year.

Pursuant to Georgia law (effective July 1, 2026) and CCSD Board of Education Policy JCDAF: Use of Electronic Devices by Students, students in grades PK-8 may not access or use any form of electronic devices at any time during the school day (bell to bell). This includes, but is not limited to:

• Cell phones

• Personal smartwatches and smart glasses

• AirPods, earbuds, headphones

• Personal tablet devices and e-readers

• Portable gaming systems

• Any other devices with functionalities such as wireless communication, internet access, messaging, video recording, gaming, social media access, or data transmission.

For the 2026-2027 school year, Burney Harris Lyons Middle School Athletics will be using, Rank One, to store all pre participation forms. All prospective students must complete the required forms on Rank One before being cleared to participate in any Burney Harris Lyons Middle School Athletic program. Click on the attachment below to upload your sports physical.

Parents/Guardians: All Spring Sports (Soccer, Baseball, Track and Field) that begin in January will require physicals to be uploaded into the new platform, RankOne. Please be sure to get your child's physical completed before tryouts and have it uploaded to the platform to ensure eligibility. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.