BES Parent Update

We’re currently holding steady at 94% overall attendance, and we’ve hit a big milestone—our percentage of chronically absent students has dropped below 10% for the first time since November. That’s a huge step forward and a direct result of consistent effort from everyone involved.

This monitoring period brought some great movement:

• 15 students were removed from our attendance watch list, with about 15 more on track to come off if they attend every day the rest of the year
• We had only one new student added to the watch list
• 20 celebration letters were sent home recognizing improved attendance

We also reached our recent building goal of 10 days over 95% attendance—great work! We’ll reset that counting display and keep pushing, with our sights set on earning another extra recess and dance party before the year wraps up.

Thank you to Attendance Secretary Andrea Bernal and Counselor Leslie Meier for their steady leadership and follow-through, and to our families for partnering with us to make this important school improvement goal a reality. Let’s keep it going strong through the finish!

Clue #1: The mystery staff member loves to read.

Clue #2: The mystery staff member is the youngest of four siblings.

Clue #3: The mystery staff member loves the Broncos!

The last day of school is coming fast! Just a reminder for 4th grade parents that we will celebrate our 4th graders as they prepare to head to middle school! The rest of the school will cheer them on as they walk through the hallways one last time as elementary students.

Parents are invited to join this celebration. Following the parade, families are welcome to stay and enjoy lunch!

Burlington Elementary will host a Bike Rodeo for 1st–4th grade students on Thursday, May 7th! Students can bring a bike or other non-motorized wheeled item (scooter, skateboard, or skates) to practice bike safety skills.

Helmets are required for all students. Free helmets will be provided to 1st graders, and loaners will be available if needed. Please bring bikes and helmets to the playground that morning for check-in.

No bike? No problem—students can borrow one. Training wheels are welcome!

If you are interested in volunteering to help with the bike rodeo please call the school office for information.

1st Grade finished their science lab recently. Students saw caterpillars go through stages of development and were able to release the butterflies!

Monday - Ronto pocket (BBQ pork), coleslaw, peaches, special drink

Tuesday - Carne Asada, french fries, pears, polvorones

Wednesday - Pepperoni dip sticks, green beans, pineapple

Thursday - Teriyaki Chicken, ramen noodles, broccoli, applesauce

May

4-7 - Teacher Appreciation Week

7 - Bike Rodeo

11-13 -Science Fair

11 - 4th Grade visits the Middle School

12 - 2nd Grade to Old Town

14 - 1st Grade to Wooden Park

14 - 4th Grade to Rocket Park

18 - 3rd Grade to Rocket Park

19 - 2nd Grade to Rocket Park

19 - Kindergarten to Wooden Park

19 - Last Day of Preschool for 3 year olds

20 - 4 year old Preschool Graduation

20 - Play Daze

21 - 4th Grade Parade

21 - Last day of School