Gear up for the Burns Park Walk & Bike to School Day, happening Wednesday, May 8, 2024, come rain or shine! Join your neighbors in pedaling or pacing your way to school, fostering a healthy and eco-friendly morning commute. All students are invited to meet up at the flagpole before school for some tasty snacks and a group photo. Safety is key, so parents, please ensure younger participants are accompanied as necessary and all travelers wear helmets and heed traffic laws.
Common Cycle will be on site with bike repair stands and tools for anyone needing a tune-up or repairs.
Bus Drop-off Change: a special drop-off has been arranged at the Eberbach Cultural Arts Building, where students will be escorted on the short walk to school.
Easy Volunteer Opportunity (bring your kids, too!): We are looking for families who can meet our three buses, with around 100 students, at Eberbach Cultural Center.
- WHERE: 1220 South Forest Ave.
- WHEN: 8:20-8:25am to prepare for an estimated 8:30am arrival
- SIGN UP HERE
Survey: We need your help to learn a bit more about how students get to school so we can advocate for better safety! We appreciate your help and support! Please take our survey here.
Questions: Direct any questions to the Burns Park Elementary Safe Routes to School Committee at bpe.routes@gmail.com .
Dear Burns Park Families,
SAVE THE DATE! Your PTO is excited to host another Burns Park Ice Cream Social on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 5:30-8:30pm in Burns Park. There will be airbrush tattoos, carnival games, prizes, a DJ, cake walk, pizza sponsored by Pizza House and ice cream. It will be an event to remember and a fantastic way to celebrate the end of another great school year with family and friends!
Check your child’s backpack this week for a flyer with everything you need to know, including how to order your wristbands and pizza for the event. A copy of the flyer is also available at this link: Burns Park Ice Cream Social Flyer 2024
Please note that pizza sales can only be pre-ordered. We cannot accommodate same day pizza purchases this year. Online ordering can be done via the QR code on the flyer or you can return the paper slip and submit it to your child’s teacher or to the office.
Each wristband purchased entitles the wearer to one ice cream and unlimited games. Hurry to sign up; all online and paper ordering closes at midnight Friday, May 24th. Any orders needing to occur after May 24th must be done at the ticket tent the day of the event.
Families that qualify for free and reduced lunch will be provided with a coupon code for 2 free pizzas and up to 6 wristbands. If you are experiencing economic hardship but do not quality for free and reduced lunch, please email Ms. Bullock and she will provide you with the coupon code.
HELP US MAKE THE EVENT A SUCCESS! We cannot put on this event without help from our community. Please click on the following link to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/ICSSIGNUP
Volunteer opportunities include working a game or station at the event. We ALSO really need volunteers to bring a cake(s) or treats to the event to fill up our cake walk. We need traditional cakes, as well as allergy-friendly items. Homemade and store-bought items are ALL welcome.
We look forward to seeing you and your family at this year’s Burns Park Ice Cream Social!
Sincerely,
BP PTO Ice Cream Social Committee
Hello BPE PTO Families,
We hope everyone had a great 32nd week of school. Our last PTO meeting of the year will be this Wednesday, May 8 at 7pm via Zoom.
Last PTO Meeting of the Year
Please join us for the last PTO meeting of the year on Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. We will announce the slate of PTO Executive Board Members for the 2024-2025 year. We are still in need of a President-Elect and three at-large members. The President Elect supports the President and traditionally assumes the role of President the following year, while At-Large members attend all monthly PTO Meetings and chair one committee. A listing of who has served in each position this year is on the PTO website, along with a longer job description in the PTO Bylaws. If you are interested in a position and would like more information, please email info@bpepto.org. Nominations (self or otherwise) are open by emailing nominatingcommittee@bpepto.org.
The agenda will also include updates from the Burns Park Run, Ice Cream Social, Field Day and Fifth Grade Capstone committees. Please join us as we finish out the school year!
WALK & TALK Has Returned for Spring!
Our students are READY to move - help them record the laps they run or walk during their lunch recess on Monday, Wednesday & Friday by volunteering as a coach. It is an easy way for you as parents/grandparents/caregivers to get involved and support our students. Join us for the lunch hour and help these penguins soar!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090945A9AC2EA3FE3-48478646-spring
Bret, John & Kathy
Walk & Talk Co-Chairs
Open Volunteer Opportunities – School Wide
Burns Park 100th Anniversary Committee: We’re working with the BP administrators and school staff to plan celebrations in honor of Burns Park Elementary’s 100th Anniversary! We need enthusiastic planners to help lead the efforts. Interested? Contact info@bpepto.org to learn more.
Open Volunteer Opportunities – Class Wide
Library Helper: Volunteer to meet your child’s class during Media class and help Ms. Erdstein. Brochure, and Signup Genius link
Art Angels: Volunteer to meet your child’s class during Art class and help Ms. Conner. Brochure, and Signup Genius link.
Your Burns Park PTO,
Al Masias, President
Kory Zhao, President-Elect
info@bpepto.org
Background Checks for Volunteers
General Information
Leslee Bullock, Principal, jonesl@aaps.k12.mi.us
Heather Miller, Assistant Principal, hooppaw@aaps.k12.mi.us
Christina Spiller, Office Professional, spillerc@aaps.k12.mi.us
Email: burnspark@aaps.k12.mi.us
Website: a2schools.org/burnspark
Location: 1414 Wells Street, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Phone: 734-994-1919