BES Parent Update

What is SEL?

Social-Emotional Learning, often called SEL, is the process of helping students develop the skills they need to understand and manage their emotions, build healthy relationships, make responsible decisions, and handle challenges effectively. SEL supports students in areas such as self-awareness, self-control, empathy, communication, problem solving, and resilience. These skills help children succeed not only academically but with skills used in everyday life.

Why is SEL Important?

While academics teach students what to think, SEL helps them learn how to think, how to manage emotions, and how to interact with others in healthy ways. SEL skills directly impact classroom behavior, focus, peer relationships, learning, academic achievement, and overall well-being. Children who can manage frustration, resolve conflicts respectfully, and cope with stress are better prepared to engage in earning and navigate challenges.

Let's Connect!

If you would like more information or tips for teaching SEL at home please reach out to your school counselor Mrs. Meier at lmeier@burlingtonk12.org.

Clue #1: The mystery staff member's favorite snack is popcorn.

Clue #2: The mystery staff member loves to listen to music all day long.

Clue #3: The mystery staff member can be found in the cafeteria on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Gym, Music, and Computers offering Conference Appointment Signups

BES specials teachers , Mr. Nunez (PE), Mr. Munguia (Computers), and Mrs. Fortmeyer (Music) — will be offering conferences by appointment.

If you’d like to connect with them and learn more about how your student is doing in these classes, please sign up using this LINK . These teachers play a big role in your child’s school experience, and this is a great opportunity to hear about their growth, participation, and progress beyond the regular classroom.

Lost and Found

Our Lost and Found is overflowing with jackets, sweatshirts and other items! As the weather changes, many students are misplacing their outerwear throughout the day. We encourage parents to stop by and check the Lost and Found if your child is missing anything.

Please remember to label coats, backpacks, and other personal items with your child’s name to help us return them quickly. Any unclaimed items are donated at the end of the year. Thank you for your help in keeping our Lost and Found manageable!

🦴 Volunteers Still Needed for 4th Grade Science – Fossil Mini-Museum!

We’re excited to share that our 4th graders will be participating in a hands-on science experience next month! Mr. Fitchen will be transforming our cafeteria into a fossil mini-museum on:

March 9, 10, and 11

2:45–3:45 PM each day

To make this experience even more meaningful, we’re looking for adult volunteers to help guide students as they explore and think through questions about what they’re observing.

No background knowledge in fossils or geology is required — just a willingness to engage with students and help spark their curiosity!

Volunteers will:

Be matched with a simple task upon arrival at 2:45 PM

Support students as they rotate through exhibits

Wrap up by 3:45 PM

You are welcome to volunteer for one day, two days, or all three days — whatever works best for your schedule. If you are interested, please contact Val Webber in the Elementary School Office at 719-346-8166 so we can plan accordingly. We appreciate your partnership in making learning come alive for our students!

SALT spent Tuesday morning with the Kindergarten class to celebrate the 100th day at school. They ate breakfast and read special 100th day books and sorted and made groups of 10 adding up to 100 with different manipulatives!