Birch Meadow Update
May 25th, 2026
Attendance
With just 19 days remaining in the school year, we’re focused on making each day meaningful and productive. Student attendance continues to play an important role in that success! Our school currently has an impressive 97.5% attendance rate. Of the 2.5% of absences, 2.1% are considered chronic absenteeism, which means a student has missed 18 or more days of school throughout the year — about 10% of the school year.
We encourage every Birchie Bear to be in school and ON TIME for these final 19 days. Let’s finish the year strong and see how many days of perfect attendance we can achieve together!
Please see the latest PTO NewsFlash for updates and photos from:
- Field Day
- The Grade 5 Moving On Celebration
- Upcoming Summer Events
- Dr. Burnham’s silly string Read-a-Thon prize moment
- Mrs. Azzarito’s dramatic run off the stage during the festivities
IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS
May 27th: Field Day
May 28th: Kindergarten Screening (letters have been sent out to incoming families)
June 5th: Unified Sports Day
June 12th: Grade 5 Moving On Ceremony
June 19th: Juneteenth - No School
June 22nd: Last Day of School - Dismissal at 11am. No lunch is served.
May is National Bike Safety Month
Bike riding is a wonderful way to spend time outdoors and get exercise. However, sometimes accidents happen, and they can be serious. Head injuries occur in about 15% of childhood bicycle-related crashes. To reduce the chance of serious injury, make sure your child wears a bike helmet every time they ride.
Bike Safety Tips:
1. Wear a Properly Fitted Helmet
- Helmets should cover the forehead, and the straps must be fastened to be effective.
- There should be little movement when moving the head from side to side.
- The side straps should come to a point below the ears, forming a ‘Y’ shape.
- Never wear a hat under a helmet.
2. Maintain Equipment
- Replace any helmet that is damaged or has been involved in a crash.
- Avoid used helmets. They could be unsafe if they were in a previous accident, have missing parts, or do not meet current safety standards.
- Confirm that the bike is the right size; a frame that is too large or too small is difficult to control.
3. Be Alert and Visible
- Stay Focused: Don’t use headphones or iPhones while riding.
- See and Be Seen: Use brightly colored clothing or reflective gear.
Lost and Found
Please check out the Lost and Found on the stage in the cafeteria. Any items remaining on the last day of school will be donated.
The School Committee has approved JUNE 22nd to be the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL. Dismissal will be at 11:00. No lunches will be served.
Breakfast and Lunch
SEPAC works for the understanding of, respect for, and support of, all children with special needs in the community (including ALL children on IEPs or 504 plans and children who may require specialized support). Reading SEPAC IS OPEN TO ALL parents/caregivers, not only families who have a child with special needs as we offer various opportunities to connect with other families and provide learning experiences. To learn more about Reading SEPAC, please visit our website: Reading SEPAC Website
Should you wish to receive our monthly newsletter, please send an email to SEPACReading@gmail.com
Registration Now Open: BOWLING MEET-UP
@ Kings Bowling, 510 Market St, Lynnfield
May 29 (Fri) 1:30-3:30pm Pre-school & Elementary Families (May 21 RSVP Deadline)
Just a reminder that our bowling meetups and registration deadlines are coming up. We would love to have you join us. It is a great opportunity for the whole family (both kids & adults) to meet, connect, and have fun!
Registration: Scan the QR code or visit https://forms.gle/uSU1Bd5UKaEw2rEN7 for more information. RSVP by May 7 for Session 1 and May 21 for Session 2. Advanced registration is required.
