Burnside Bulletin

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Burnside Office: (651) 385 - 4700

Attendance: (651) 385-4715, besattendance@rwps.org

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

Daily Schedule

• 7:30 - School Start Time

• 7:30 - 2:00 -- Student Day

• 2:00 -- Dismissal

Dates to Remember

December 19 - Fun, Fuzzy Friday (more information below)

December 22-January 2: Winter break

January 5 - School Resumes

January 16 - End of Second Quarter

January 19 - No School for Students; Staff Training Day

Notification: School may be canceled or delayed when the safety of students is threatened by severe weather or other circumstances. When possible, the Superintendent makes decisions before 5 a.m. and no later than 5:30 a.m. and notifies parents via phone calls, emails, www.rwps.org, and the district’s Facebook page. A brief text message alerting people to the email also may be sent; message frequency varies and standard message and data rates may apply. (Reply STOP to cancel text notifications.) The district also will post closures, delays, or early releases on WCCO Channel 4, KSTP Channel 5, KMSP Channel 9 and KARE Channel 11.

Individual Circumstances: It is difficult to anticipate weather conditions in advance, and conditions may differ in different parts of the District. Do not send your child to school if it is unsafe. Call your school’s attendance line to indicate your child is unable to attend due to severe weather or poor road conditions.

Late Starts: Generally, if school starts late due to poor weather or other emergency, the School District announces a two-hour late start. In that case, estimated bus pick-up times, entrance bells, and starting times for school will be two hours later than usual.

Early Releases: If there is a potentially dangerous storm arriving during the school day, school may be released early. It is important for all students to know what to do if school closes early. Please review procedures with your child and update your child’s emergency contact card with contact information.

For E-Learning Days, grade level packets of activities were provided to you during conferences for your students to complete within five days of the e-learning day. Please call the office if your child needs an additional copy.

The 2025-2026 district calendar allows for up to five E-learning days and two no-school or “snow” days.

A SEAC (pronounced “seek”) is an acronym for Special Education Advisory Council, which is a group that provides input on special education issues to its local school district. Its purpose is to advise and advocate, not to decide policy. Minnesota law requires each school district in the state to have a SEAC.

If you are wanting a additional information, here is the link to the family resources page of the GCED website.

The next SEAC meeting will be on 12/9 from 4:00p-5:00p. Morgan Price will present on county support. You can find the flyer (in English) HERE.

To bring some joy to the week before winter break, students are invited to join in our December Dress-Up Days. No need to purchase anything—please use what you already have at home.

December 15 – Merry Monday
Festive socks and hats

December 16 – Twinkle Tuesday
Sparkle, shine, and bling

December 17 – White-Out Wednesday
All things white

December 18 – Theatrical Thursday
Dress as a favorite holiday or winter character

December 19 – Fun, Fuzzy Friday
Pajamas or any cozy, comfy clothing

Click on the photo to see what is available for upcoming classes.

Contact Us or Stay Connected With Us:

Phone: 651-385-4565

Email: cedrec@rwps.org

Website: www.rwps.org

Be sure to click the links below for important information about Burnside Elementary and Red Wing Public Schools. Please pay special attention to the District Handbook and the Burnside Expectations & Procedures. Both documents contain important information and are a great reference for many frequently asked questions.

At Burnside School, our goal is to create a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment where children are able to take risks and discover the joy in learning.

Be Safe. Be Kind. Be Responsible.

The School District does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, or sexual orientation, including gender identity and expression. The School District also ensures a free appropriate public education for students with disabilities, including regular or special education and related aides and services.