The Buzz

As the colder air approaches, we wish everyone a safe and warm next few days!

The forecast for early next week is currently calling for very cold temperatures and the possibility of significant snowfall. Should the weather necessitate closing or a delay, information will be sent out via messaging from Burlington School District and can also be found on the Burlington School District website as well as local news websites such as WCAX and Vermont Public.

Relatedly, during these winter months, we kindly remind all families to check to make sure that their students bring appropriate winter gear to school each day. This includes a winter coat that zips/closes, a hat, mittens/gloves, snow pants, socks, and winter boots. Students will play outside at recess as long as the "feels like" temperature is 0 degrees or above, and appropriate winter gear is important for safe play. If your family may need assistance securing winter clothing, please reach out to school counselor, Melissa Hathaway (mhathawa@bsdvt.org) or our or school nurse, Chelsea Martin (cmartin@bsdvt.org), via email or by calling the school office at (802) 864-8473. We will be happy to help.

During the second half of the school year, we have several fun student and family events - two of which are coming up soon! Our 16th annual Edmunds Elementary Family Math Night, sponsored by the PTO, will take place next Saturday, January 31, from 5:00-7:00pm and, just around the corner, on Tuesday, February 10, is our annual Fine Arts Night for grades 3-5. Please be sure to mark your calendars - we look forward to seeing you there! More information on each event is below.

Warmly,

Michelle Basile

Principal

January 20 - February 9 - Winter Assessment Window

January 26 - Morning Assembly, 8:15am

January 31 - PTO Math Night!, 5:00pm-7:00pm

February 9 - Morning Assembly, 8:15am

February 10 - Grades 3-5 Fine Arts Night!, 5:30pm (snow date February 12)

February 20 - Trimester 2 Report Cards Go Home

February 23-27 and March 2 - February Break (no school for students and staff)

March 3 - Parent Teacher Conferences (no school for students)

March 4 - Early Release Day, 11:30am dismissal; Parent Teacher Conferences

Searching for additional calendar information? The calendars below may have what you are looking for!

Edmunds Elementary Website Calendar

Burlington School District 2025-2026 Calendar At a Glance

Burlington School District 2025-2026 Wall Calendar and Family Handbook

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31st, 5:00-7:00 PM

The Edmunds Elementary PTO is sponsoring the 16th Annual Family Math Night in the school gym!

Explore the wonders of math with your students and let them show you what they are learning. There will be over 15 math centers and games for children of all ages, such as LEGOs, card games, chess, graphing with Skittles, and many more!

There will be pizza and prizes, too!

Please bring a finger food snack, appetizer, or dessert to share.

Sign up to volunteer here. We need A LOT of volunteers to make Math Night run!

Schedule:

• 5:00 - 5:30 pm Pizza will be served in the cafeteria

• 5:30-7:00 pm Math Night in the gym

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Questions? Please email PTO volunteer, Peggy Price at peggy.a.price@behter.com

Once a year, the 3rd 4th and 5th grade Edmunds Elementary School community gathers for a special evening: Fine Arts Night! All students will have artwork on display, and all students will have an important part in the music performance. This is our chance to celebrate the musical and visual arts in our community. All students are expected to participate, and families and friends are invited to attend. Please let your child's teacher know if you need transportation support.

Fine Arts Night is on Tuesday, February 10, 2026

5:30pm Art Show in the first floor hallway of EES

6:00pm Doors Open for the Concert

6:15pm Concert begins in the Edmunds Middle School gymnasium

Hope to see everyone there!!!

Expectations for For the Art Show

Be Safe

Stay with your adult.

Use walking feet.

Look with your eyes.

Be Respectful:

Share kind thoughts about the artwork.

Use a calm, inside voice

Be Responsible:

After viewing the artwork, move on so others can see.

Discuss your work with your grown ups so they know how you made it.

Expectations for the Music Performance:

Be Safe:

Performers use calm bodies when going on and off the stage.

Students sit with their class.

Be Respectful:

Audience members have voices off, and calm bodies.

Audience members clap at the end of each song.

Ignore mistakes.

Be Responsible:

Performers watch Ms. Nolan and follow directions.

Performers do their best musical work.

Kindergarten and New Student registration for the 2026/27 school year opened on January 2, 2026, and will close on February 27, 2026 (after this date, registration is on a rolling basis).

Burlington School District has six excellent elementary schools that families can choose from when registering their children. Please read the BSD 26/27 New Student Registration Information & Instructions to learn more about these schools, how to register online, and how to rank your preferences for which schools you would like your child/ren to attend.

If you do not have access to a computer or need assistance you may call or stop by the school office where there is access to a computer and help as needed with any questions.

Thank you to all families and caregivers who have been able to participate in our Food Support Gift Card Drive this year so far, whether it be through a donation or through a request for support. We feel fortunate to be among students, staff, and families coming together to be there for one another.

As a reminder, if your family may be in need of support , or if you are in a position to contribute, please click on the button below.

Thank you to the Howard Center School Services program for compiling and sharing this helpful list list of local community food resources. Please feel encouraged to use this list and/or to share this list with those who you may know that are seeking food resources information.

EES SPRING MUSICAL

We are excited to be collaborating with Very Merry Theater for our 27th year! This year's play will be Peter Pan. Performances will be March 13th & 14th; cast auditions were held this week January 8th & 9th. The cast will have rehearsals after school on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning January 12th (Please note that this year all cast members will be expected at Monday rehearsals BUT Wednesdays will be for smaller groups and we will send out the schedule each week), and the set crew will meet a few Wednesdays after school beginning in February. The 1st/2nd grade chorus will have 3 rehearsals during recess in February. More details can be found in the attached doc and links below to signups. We hope to have many students get involved with this super fun activity! Email Gretchen Platt with any questions: gshuman7005@yahoo.com

• CAST: https://forms.gle/Zugvu3rr9WXpNRsn8
• SET CREW: https://forms.gle/TzYgMWRTwgWQsbsD6
• 1st/2nd GRADE CHORUS: https://forms.gle/VLLGzjmd4McjEN7x9

NEXT MEETING

Thursday evening, February 5, time TBD

OTHER UPCOMING PTO EVENTS

January 31: Math Night

March 27: Community Traditions Night

May 1: Skate Night

May 29: End-of-Year BBQ

The Burlington School Food Project provides meals at no charge to all students 18 and under. Click below to see what's on the menu for upcoming weeks!

Please see below for a fun parents' night out event that will support experiential learning for BHS students!

Dad Guild is a Burlington-based nonprofit organization that focuses on engaging dads and masculine-identifying caregivers in their parenting roles. The organization has many events coming up this winter, including a handful for all parents regardless of the age of their children. Attached is a flyer that highlights six events that may be applicable to many caregivers in the school district.

If you'd like to know more about what's going on at Dad Guild now through the end of March, please click here to check out our 2026 Winter Program Guide to check out the 100+ activities that will be taking place for dads, dads & kids, and entire families. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

The Around Town information above is intended to be of community service. Burlington School District does not endorse nor sponsor these organizations.