April 2026

Dear Burnside Families,

As we enter the final two months of the school year and "testing season", we are incredibly proud of our students' growth and hard work. Our teachers and support staff have worked tirelessly to prepare students and we are looking forward to the students showing what they know!

Please ensure your child gets plenty of rest, eats a healthy breakfast, and arrives at school on time. Let’s encourage them to do their best!"

Thank you for your continued support!

Please call with any questions or concerns!

Best regards,

Jennifer Grove

Principal, Burnside Elementary

jpgrove@rwps.org

651-385-4700

April 2: Yearbook Orders Due

April 3: No School

April 9: Severe Weather Drill

April 10: Grade 2 - Nelson, Resner, Will to Quarry Hill

April 13: Grade 2 - Alton, Hicks, McQuery, Runze to Quarry Hill

April 13-17: Severe Weather Week

April 17: No School

Burnside's yearbook is available for sale! Follow the link below to order your yearbook by 04/02/26.

BUY YOUR YEARBOOK NOW!

The school has requested Kemmetmueller Photography to send this message on behalf of the School for yearbook sales only.

Minnesota students take the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) in April. These tests offer insights into student learning progress. The MCAs are given in the spring of each year to Burnside students in grades 3 & 4 in reading and math. The scheduled dates will be during the weeks of April 13-16, and April 20-24, 2026.

We will be completing our required safety drills for the school year in the next two months. If you have any questions about our protocols, please see the photo below, or go to https://iloveuguys.org/The-Standard-Response-Protocol.html.

FREE IN-SCHOOL DENTAL CARE FOR UNINSURED AND STATE-INSURED STUDENTS

CARE Clinic provides free dental screenings and preventive care at school during regular school hours to qualifying students (uninsured or state-insured and whose families meet certain income guidelines). If you would like more information or to register, you may click the button "Dental Clinic Registration."

Each year, we take steps to thoughtfully place elementary students into classrooms for the upcoming school year. Parent input is one of the many important components to effective class placement. The parent input process is not intended to offer the opportunity to request a specific teacher, rather an opportunity to express perspective on unique needs of individual children. Consideration will focus on the student need identified and not specific teacher requests.

Please return the below form to Burnside by May 22, 2026 if you have information you would like considered as we develop the class lists.

We’re excited the Bus Stop and Walk event is starting again Wednesday, April 29th and will continue for three Wednesdays until May 13th (weather permitting). The Bus Stop and Walk (BSW) program takes Safe Routes to School to another level by ensuring that every student is provided the opportunity to be active before school. During this event, students will be dropped off in front of the school where they will be met with a staff member, among other volunteers, who will lead them around the school on a designated path, allowing them to walk with the goal of improving physical and mental health and increasing academic performance. We look forward to seeing you all there!

ESY & Jump Start Dates/Times: (held at Twin Bluff this year)

Monday - Thursday, June 15 - July 2, 2026.

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