BES Parent Update

September

7 - No School- Labor Day

8- Wear Orange

9 - Picture Day!

10 - Picture Day!

11 - School in Session, Wear Black or White

28 - Homecoming Week!

Families have received individual reports for their children's CMAS scores, but I wanted to share a celebration with all BES families. Our 3rd and 4th grade students take 2 CMAS tests in the spring for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. The hard work of our students and teachers is evident this year!

Burlington Elementary is proud to have a full-time school counselor on our team!

What does this mean for our students?

• Every student has access to a caring adult who supports their academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Our counselor visits each classroom twice monthly to teach essential skills like friendship, problem-solving, and goal setting.
• Students can meet one-on-one or in small groups for extra support when needed.
• Families also have a partner in navigating challenges and celebrating successes throughout the school year.

Having a full-time counselor ensures that every child has the tools, encouragement, and guidance they need to thrive—not just in school, but in life.

If you are interested in more information, don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Meier at lmeier@burlingtonk12.org or use the parent/caregiver and student online referral form.

BES is currently seeing an increase in the number of sick students. To ensure the health and safety of everyone, we’d like to remind families and staff of our guidelines regarding illness:

Fever: A child or staff member may return to school or child care only after being fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications, unless the fever is caused by an illness that requires a longer stay at home.

Vomiting: A child or staff member may return once they have been free of vomiting for 24 hours without medication, unless their condition is related to an illness that requires an extended absence.

Pink-eye (Conjunctivitis): Children and adults do not need to stay home unless they have a fever or are unable to participate in usual activities. Practice good hand hygiene.

Strep Throat: A child or staff member should be excluded from school or child care for 12 hours after starting antibiotics.

Kindergarten Color Days have filled our hallways with all the shades of many colors so far! Our staff above showed up in pink Thursday!

Tuesday

• Breakfast - Breakfast bowl, oranges, milk
• Lunch - Chicken alfredo, broccoli, peaches, roll, milk

Wednesday

• Breakfast - Pancake on a stick, applesauce, milk
• Lunch - Burrito, corn, pears, milk

Thursday

• Breakfast - Oatmeal, berries, banana, milk
• Lunch - Chicken patty sandwich, tater tots, fruit cocktail, milk

Friday

• Breakfast - Biscuit and Gravy, apple, milk
• Lunch - Sausage pizza, pineapple, green beans, milk

Cold Lunch is ONLY offered at the Middle and High School. Subject to change for deliveries or product availability. Changes are communicated through district texts.