Burns Park Family Newsletter

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September is...

Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th-October 15th)

This week and next will both be short ones as we only have 4 days of school. Early fall break begins Friday and ends Monday evening. We will see you all back on Tuesday October 13th. Safe travels for families taking off.

*Please take a look at these Lost & Found photos. If you recognize something that belongs to you, please let us know and we will get the items back to their rightful owner.

Upcoming

• Tuesday 6 Severe Weather Drill
• Wednesday 7 Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day, Count Day, KSEA Stem Night
• Fri-Mon 9-12 No School (Early Fall Break)
• Tuesday 13 School Resumes
• Friday 16 Security Drill
• Mon-Thur 26-29 Hearing & Vision Screening
• Friday 30 9:30 Halloween Parade, Alternative Festivity (11:50 Dismissal)

Be well,

Principal Bullock

09/29/26, 09/21/26, 09/13/26, 09/07/26, 08/30/26, 08/23/26, 08/17/26

Dear Burns Park Families,

University of Michigan’s KSEA (Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association) warmly invites you to Family STEM Night at Burns Park Elementary! They will be hosting hands-on science and engineering booths designed to spark curiosity and encourage creative problem-solving for students. This event is especially great for young kids who enjoy building, experimenting, and asking questions. We hope this can be a good introduction to a plethora of STEM fields for the kids. If you’re able, RSVP using the QR code in the attached flyer so they can prepare enough materials. Thank you, and we hope to see your family on February 4!

Families and students can rotate through interactive stations including:
• Density “Rainbow Bottle” experiment
• Volcano eruption (baking soda + vinegar reaction)
• Walking Water (Capillary action)
• Paper airplane design challenge
• Oobleck making
Date: Wednesday, October 7th 2026
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
Location: Burns Park Elementary School Auditorium

This year, all AAPS elementary students are learning our revised Responsible Use Agreement which includes three simple rules that guide safe, intentional, and responsible technology use at school. This RUA works alongside the AAPS Technology Acceptable Use Policy (BOE 6150.R.02), which explains the district's technology rules, data practices, and consequences in more detail.

Our Responsible Use Agreement:

1. I will follow my teacher's guidance when using technology at school.

2. I will use school technology to learn and grow.

3. I will tell my teacher when there is a problem with school technology.

These rules help students develop essential digital literacy skills while staying safe online. Throughout the year, teachers and librarians will reinforce these concepts through lessons, morning meetings, and classroom discussions.

- Here are some ideas to talk about at home: When do you use technology at home, like TVs, tablets, or phones? Who helps you decide when to use it? How do you take care of devices?

- Here are some ideas to practice simple role-play scenarios with your child at home: 1. Practice asking a trusted adult first before using a device to go online. 2. A friend did something nice. Practice giving kind feedback.

- Talk with your child about a time when you had a technology problem (e.g. your phone died, you accidentally deleted something, you were sure how to use an app). Share how you solved it and who you asked for help. This shows your child that everyone has technology problems and that asking for help is smart!

Thank you for partnering with us in this important work.

Rachel Erdstein, librarian