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Weekly Family Newsletter
Burns Park Elementary
From the Principals
Hello Families,
We would like to start by acknowledging Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur is the holiest day in Judaism. It is a day marked by prayer and fasting. For our families that celebrate, tzom kal.
This week we will have two important events for your calendar. The first one is Early Release Day which will occur on Wednesday, September 27th. Dismissal will occur at 1PM. Please ensure your student knows their after school plan.
The next event is PICTURE DAY! Picture Day will be on Friday, September 29th. More information went home last week via backpack mail.
Peace and Love,
Principals Bullock & Miller
New News from Burns Park
Lost & Found
From the PTO
Hello BPE PTO Families,
We hope everyone had a wonderful 4th week of school. We hope that those able to attend found Curriculum Night helpful. Here’s a link to the PTO Summary Slide for reference.
VOLUNTEERS (Room Parent Training to be held 9/28 @ 8pm)
Room Parents: Introduction and training session will be held virtually on September 28 at 8-9pm, the meeting link will be added to the PTO calendar link prior to the meeting. A recording of last year’s training is located here.
Other Volunteer Opportunities: Sign-ups are live for:
Please select dates and times from the links above. Need a refresher on these positions? Check out more details on Art Angels and Library Helpers. Lunch Recess Helpers work with staff to provide a fun and safe space for students for either Upper (grades 3, 4, 5) or Lower (Y5, K, 1, 2) playgrounds.
Please note: all in-school volunteers must have a current background check on file with the office. Any adult over 18 can apply!
Looking for a volunteer opportunity outside of school day? The PTO is needs adult volunteers for the following committees the (famous) Burns Park Run, Disability Awareness Workshop; Inclusion; Special Events; Yearbook and PTO Council. There are a range of opportunities available to help and various commitment levels. Grandparents, other relatives and caregivers are all welcome to volunteer.
If you have any questions reach out to volunteer coordinator Kathy Brzoznowski at volunteering@bpepto.org
WALK & TALK
Sign up here to help with Walk and Talk this week!
Remind your Penguins to join us out in the field during lunch recess on M/W/F! You can help them record the miles they run or walk by signing up above. It is an easy way for an adult over the age of 18 to get involved and support our students.
For mor info contact Committee members Bret, John & Kathy at walktalk@burnsparkpto.org
Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop:
The Ann Arbor PTO Thrift shop is a non-profit which provides support to all AAPS PTOs from their sales, see their flyer attached below this message. Every academic year, each school is also assigned one Saturday when 10 percent of proceeds are earned for that specific school. BPE’s day will be April 13, 2024. The Ann Arbor PTO Thrift shop is located at 2284A S. Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 and open for shopping 10 am-6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Check the website for donation times.
BPE Spirit Store (Closing This Week)
This is the last week for the BPE Spirit Store, the website closes Saturday, September 30, 2023.
Are you bursting with BPE pride? Do you need year-round gear? We have exciting news: we’ve partnered with Midwest Graphics to relaunching the Burns Park Spirit Store! You can log on from now through Sept. 30, to order pants, fleeces, hats and MORE. Ordered items are taking about 2 weeks for arrival.
Note: The PTO does provide a school t-shirt to all new students for free and returning students can opt-in for a new shirt if needed. This year’s timing and process will be shared at a later date.
PTO Directory
Our PTO website has a Directory that allows families to create an account, share contact details and class information, enabling parents to reach out to each other within class, grade level, etc. to setup playdates and otherwise foster a sense of community.
Our directory currently has an approximate 74% student participation rate, accounts which haven’t been updated can cause issues with the data but we wanted to share this overall rate and per class breakdown. We would like to encourage all grades to make directory accounts or update them for this year.
Grade BPE Count Directory (%)
Young 5s 19 105%
4th Grade 66 100%
1st Grade 67 79%
2nd Grade 88 75%
3rd Grade 74 68.9%
5th Grade 105 68.5%
Kindergarten 82 52%
Total 501 74%
N.B. Each year, families need to manually update their child’s grade & teacher in the directory, which is why Y5 is above 100%.
Your Burns Park PTO
Al Masias, President
Kory Zhao, President-Elect
Information from Previous Newsletters
Early Release Day - 9/27
Picture Day
Our School Picture Day is approaching fast! It is on Friday, September 29. Please be on the lookout for more communication from Ms. Nollen in the coming days.
Family-Teacher Conferences
Devices
Students are to leave their cellphone in their lockers and should not use their smart watch to communicate with others. The office phone is the required method for communication between students and their families. Please call the office phone (734-994-1919) if you need to get ahold of your student. If your student needs to get ahold of you, they will call from the office phone.
Michigan School Meal Program
Free Breakfast & Lunch, 2023-2024 School Year
Dear AAPS Parents and Guardians,
Please take a moment to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) application (also known as the Summer EBT application), either online through Meal Magic or download the application from the website and return it to your student’s school. You can also pick up an application at the school. This application is needed from all AAPS families because without this information, AAPS could lose important state funding for educational programs thatour students are entitled to. These supplemental grants and programs have the potential to offer supports and
services for our students including, but not limited to:
✓ Instructional staff (ex. Reading Interventionists, Math, Academic and Behavior Aids)
✓ Counselors, Social Workers and School Nurses
✓ Professional Learning for staff
✓ Parent and Community engagement supplies and activities
✓ Technology
Here is the link to the Free & Reduced Lunch/Summer EBT Application
Why is AAPS requesting financial information?
The FRL/Summer EBT application determines eligibility of a student or household. The total count of eligible students is used to determine funding amounts that will be made to a school. The more forms returned the better for the school district.
What do I need to do?
Please complete the FRL/Summer EBT form and return it either through the Meal Magic site, or via a hard copy to your school. Your assistance in helping us maintain our current funding levels is greatly appreciated. No matter your financial status we need every family to fill out the application.
How will this information be protected?
All financial and student information is protected in the Meal Magic online submission and in locked files, as required by the state and federal government.
What else might my student or household be eligible for?
Based on the information you give on the FRL/Summer EBT application your student may qualify for these programs:
✓ Summer Food/EBT
✓ Pay to Play or Pay to Participate for athletics
✓ Programs that provide food support
✓ Rec & Ed scholarships
✓ Potential household support for cable and internet
If you have any questions, please contact bollingere@aaps.k12.mi.us or call 734-994-2265.
Family Involvement Opportunities - Noon Hour
We are in great need of additional support during lunch and recess time. If you are able to volunteer a few times a week, please let us know.
If you are able to commit to 5 days a week for the entire school year, you might consider applying for a noon hour supervisor position at our school. A typical work day will run from 11:00 AM -1:00 PM.
1. Email Mrs. Bullock, jonesl@aaps.k12.mi.us and
2. Complete the AAPS Noon Hour Application as soon as possible. The job ID # is 15352– Noon/Lunch Hour Supervisor
Please be on the look out for more volunteer opportunities in future communications. We appreciate your support!
Save The Dates
Wednesday, September 27
Early Release Day
Friday, September 29
Picture Day
Friday, October 13/Monday, October 16
Fall Break
Tuesday, October 31
Halloween/Early Release Day
General Information
Leslee Bullock, Principal, jonesl@aaps.k12.mi.us
Heather Miller, Assistant Principal, hooppaw@aaps.k12.mi.us
Meghan Nollen, Office Professional, nollenm@aaps.k12.mi.usEmail: burnspark@aaps.k12.mi.us
Website: a2schools.org/burnspark
Location: 1414 Wells Street, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Phone: 734-994-1919