March 2026

Dear Burnside Families,

As we head toward spring, our students are continuing to strengthen their academic skills while practicing being safe, kind, and responsible throughout the school day. We are currently focused on learning growth and reinforcing our positive expectations at recess and in shared spaces to ensure everyone feels supported.

Following our celebration of Black History Month in February, we will honor Women's History Month throughout March. We will celebrate the contributions of trailblazing women through daily announcements and classroom conversations.

March is also National Reading Month. You can support your student’s reading journey at home by:

• Reading together for 20 minutes each night.

• Asking questions about the characters and plot of the books they bring home.

• Modeling reading by letting your child see you enjoy a book, magazine, or newspaper.

Important Updates & Reminders

• Spring Conferences: These take place early this month (March 5) and are a wonderful opportunity to connect regarding your child’s progress. Please sign up for a time slot here.

• There is NO SCHOOL on March 5, but there is school on March 6.

• APEX Success: Thank you for your incredible support! We raised approximately $17,000, which will fully fund transportation for student field trips and provide essential classroom resources.

• Lost and Found: Our collection is growing! Please check the hallway by the office for missing items; remaining pieces will be donated on March 6.

Thank you for being such vital partners in your child's education. Please review the links below for more important dates and school updates.

Jennifer Grove

Burnside Principal

jpgrove@rwps.org

651-385-4700

Here is the link to sign up for a conference - https://ptcfast.com/schools/Burnside_Elementary_School

Per district policy, only one conference is held for each student.

There is no school on Thursday, March 5, 2026, but there is school on Friday, March 6, 2026.

March 4: Selected 4th graders to Minnesota Zoo for ZOOM presentation

March 5: 11:00am - 7:00pm Conferences - No school for students - See link above to sign up

March 6: Gr 3 to Goodhue County Historical Society

March 8: Daylight Saving Time Starts - Spring Ahead 1 Hour!

March 12: Gr 3 & 4 to Sheldon for "Click Clack Moo"

Reception for our RWPS Artists at the Depot (see below)

March 16-20: Spring Break, No School

March 27: No School

March 30: Deadline to purchase a 2025-2026 Yearbook

March 31: Last Day of Third Quarter

We know that parents and grandparents want to be involved with their children's educations in ways that make a difference and work into our busy schedules.

We've developed a survey to gauge interest in some of the different ways we need assistance at Burnside. Click the button below.

Every day students leave their coats, jackets, sweaters, hats, and lunch boxes on the school grounds. Those items without a student’s name are picked up and brought to our lost and found located in the hallway by the front office. During the school year when the pile gets high, we donate these items. Please be sure to check when you are in the building for conferences. The remaining items will be donated on March 6, 2026.

Red Wing Arts has proudly presented the Student Art Show for over 30 years. This special exhibition showcases a wide variety of artworks by K-12 students from Burnside Elementary, Sunnyside Elementary, Area Homeschools, Creekstone Montessori, Twin Bluff Middle School, Red Wing High School and Tower View Alternative High School.

There is a public reception on Thursday, March 12 from 4:00-5:30 pm at the Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery.

Attendance Matters! Please take a look at this information chart showing the importance of school attendance. Students can have up to 10 parent/guardian excused absences prior to the school asking for a doctor's note for future absences. If a doctor's notes is not provided after 10 absences, the absence will be unexcused.

First Student (General busing questions): (651) 388 - 8244

Transportation (Bus routing): (651) 385 - 4795

Email: jpgrove@rwps.org
Website: www.redwing.k12.mn.us
Location: 5001 Learning Lane, Red Wing, MN 55066
Phone: (651)385-4700
Facebook: facebook.com/awesomeBES