WBE Parent Bulletin

Hello Burton Families,

This is a friendly reminder that our 3rd to 5th grade students will take the STAAR Math test this week. We encourage all students to get a good night’s rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time so they can do their very best.

Our teachers and students have worked hard all year, and we are confident they are prepared. Thank you for your continued support in helping make this a successful testing experience.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Charles, Principal

Water Bottles: Please remind students to ensure their water bottles are securely closed at all times. We have experienced several spills recently, which create a safety concern and potential slipping hazard for students. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Charles, Principal

Burton Elementary

April 14- 5th Grade Science STAAR

April 7 to April 24- STAAR Testing (See flyer Below)

April 7- April 30- NO LUNCH Visitors

May 4- Bilingual Showcase

May 5-8 Teacher Appreciation Week

May 8- Field Day

Please note: All dates and events listed are subject to change. Any updates will be communicated to families as soon as possible.

Only approved volunteers will be allowed to attend Field Day on Friday, May 8.

We are excited to invite you to be part of this fun and memorable event for our students! We appreciate the support of our families in helping it run smoothly.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Burton PTO at pto.walterburtones@gmail.com, as they will be coordinating all volunteer efforts. Please note that volunteers must be signed up in advance to attend. Volunteer spots are limited, and the deadline to sign up is April 23. All volunteers must also have a completed and approved FBISD background check on file prior to the event.

We are seeking volunteers who are ready to actively assist with Field Day activities. To ensure a smooth and safe experience for all students, volunteers may be assigned to areas outside of their child’s class. Additionally, for safety reasons, younger siblings and other school-aged children may not accompany volunteers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these guidelines, as they help us create a safe, organized, and enjoyable experience for all students.

Thank you in advance for your time, flexibility, and continued support. We look forward to a fantastic Field Day!

Burton Elementary Field Day Committee

Make your child's birthday extra special by having their name displayed on the school marquee. For the request, please complete the form at least 5 days in advance. The student's name and birthday will be displayed for one day.

Lunch visitors are permitted only on designated days. Please note that there will be no lunch visitors on Tuesdays or Thursdays. If you have any concerns regarding your student’s assigned day, kindly contact the front office for assistance.

Parents are welcomed to join their son/daughter during their grade level’s lunch time.

Due to our increased enrollment, the campus will have designated days for lunch visitors. The first few weeks of school we will be establishing lunch routines and procedures with our students. We will begin allowing lunch visitors beginning in September. Parents must check in with a valid ID before proceeding to the cafeteria. Parents and their student must sit at the designated Parent Lunch table. You may bring outside food for your son or daughter only. Providing food to students other than your own is prohibited. Students may not take food from the cafeteria back to the classrooms. When lunchtime is over, we ask that parents to please sign out at the front office.

Lunch deliveries for students from delivery services such as Uber Eats, Door Dash, etc. will not be accepted at the front office.

One of our top priorities at Burton is ensuring the safety of all students during arrival and dismissal. Last school year, we observed some unsafe drop-off practices, including students being dropped off on Hunter Green Lane and in the front parking lot. In some cases, students were walking across the parking lot in front of buses or moving cars — creating dangerous situations.

To maintain a safe and orderly arrival process:

• Students are NOT allowed to be dropped off in the front of the school.

• All students must be dropped off in the back car rider line located at the rear of the school, where staff are stationed to assist.

• Exceptions: Walkers, daycare riders, and bus riders will continue to enter through the front of the school.

• If you wish to walk your child in, please park in the lot near the HOA playground and use the sidewalk for safe entry.

Please note:

• The front parking lot and fire lanes will be closed each morning — no student drop-offs will be permitted there.

• The back car rider line closes promptly at 8:05 a.m. Students arriving after this time must be signed in by an adult at the front office.

• The car rider line moves quickly starting at 7:30 a.m. We strongly encourage early drop-offs to avoid the rush between 7:55 and 8:00, which causes delays and increases safety risks.

Thank you for partnering with us to ensure arrival procedures run smoothly. Your cooperation helps us keep our students safe and sets a positive tone for their day.

Reminder: School starts each day at 8:05 a.m. Students are tardy after 8:05 a.m. and must be signed in by an adult. Students planning to eat breakfast at school must arrive prior to 8:00 a.m.

Dismissal: The safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. To help us maintain a secure and efficient dismissal process, the lobby will be closed for student pick-up between 2:45 p.m. and 3:50 p.m. This is our busiest transition period, and limiting lobby traffic allows us to protect both students and staff.

Parents and guests are kindly asked to wait until after 3:50 p.m. before entering the lobby. Please note that the lobby may not be used to bypass the car rider line — all car riders must be picked up through the designated car rider area.

The lobby is reserved for late pick-ups only. Students not picked up by 3:50 p.m. will be considered late, and repeated late pick-ups will require a meeting with school administration.

We appreciate your cooperation in following these procedures. These systems are in place to ensure a safe, smooth dismissal for every child — including yours. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our school community safe.

Students in ECSE, Pre K, Kinder, or 1st grade may NOT walk home unless they are walking with a sibling in 2nd grade or higher.

To maintain consistency in students’ transportation routines, we request that changes be kept to a minimum. We understand that emergencies may arise, necessitating changes.

If your child needs a transportation change, please email their teacher, our campus ADA, and our receptionist. All transportation changes must be communicated by 2:00 p.m.

Iris Hernandez, ADA iris.hernandez@fortbendisd.gov

Marlem Sosa, Receptionist marlem.sosa@fortbendisd.gov

If your student needs to be picked up before the end of the instructional day, please do so before 2:45 p.m. Proper identification is required for all student pickups. Students will not be released without it. Adults picking up students must present a state-issued ID, driver’s license, or another valid form of identification (e.g., passport). No students will be released after 2:45 p.m. as we will be preparing for dismissal. Any dismissal changes must be communicated to the front office by 2:00 p.m.

The Fort Bend ISD Free and Reduced-Price Meals Application is now open for the 2025-26 school year and families can complete the application online at www.schoolcafe.com/fbisd.

All FBISD families are encouraged to apply.

Student meals will be available for purchase this school year, but students who qualify may receive breakfast and lunch meals at little or no cost.

As a reminder, meal prices will be as followed in the 2025-26 school year:

• Student Breakfast - $2.00
• Elementary Lunch - $2.75
• Secondary Lunch - $3.00

Completing the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application may result in additional benefits for students and families, including reduced fees and tuition for Extended Learning programs, Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses, and athletics programs.

Visit the FBISD Child Nutrition webpage to learn about additional benefits.

Only one application needs to be completed for each household.

To apply, parents will need to have the following information:

• Names of all household members
• Amount, frequency and source of current income for each household member
• Last four digits of the parent’s or guardian’s social security number
• Signature of an adult household member attesting that the information provided is correct

Families may apply at any time during the school year, should their household circumstances change, including the loss of a job, a decrease in household income or an increase in household size.

The District uses the following criteria to determine a family’s eligibility:

• Household income that is at or below the income eligibility levels,
• Households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation (FDPIR), or
• Children who are in foster care, homeless, a runaway, migrant farm worker or displaced by a declared disaster, or enrolled in Head Start.

The Extended Day Program has many components to keep your child engaged after school. Each campus is unique, but would have some version of the following while adhering to all district health and safety protocols:

• Homework Time
  Students are provided a quiet environment and dedicated time to complete homework. Books are available for students to read once homework is completed.
• Snack
  Each student is offered a daily snack provided by the FBISD Child Nutrition Department.
• Clubs
  Twice a week students participate in clubs. The offerings vary at each campus. Check with your campus site coordinator to see what clubs are offered at your campus. Sample clubs include chess, science, art, and sports.
• Curriculum - SPARK After School Program
  SPARK is designed to provide children with inclusive, highly active movement opportunities that foster social and motor development while maximizing time spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity and fitness pursuits. The SPARK curriculum includes cooperative, cultural, and aerobic games, and enjoyable skill and sports activities. Students participate in SPARK three times a week at each campus.
• Outdoor/Gym
  Children are provided structured and unstructured time for physical activity.
• Centers
  The Extended Day room has age-appropriate centers to keep children entertained.
• Computer Time
  Either in the computer lab or the Extended Day room, children are permitted to go on District-approved websites to continue learning.

Please note that mistakes are probable and the information included is subject to change.

Campus: Walter Burton Elementary

Address: 1625 Hunter Green Lane Fresno, Texas 77545

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