Friday, May 9

Families,

I’m excited to share some great news! The Rec Center roofing construction project that was originally scheduled to begin on May 15th has been postponed until summer. This means there will be no changes to our school day or routines for the remainder of the year...what a relief!

Please disregard the updates shared in last week’s newsletter. We’re grateful that this new timeline will allow us to finish the year strong without any disruption to student learning or end-of-year celebrations.

Thank you for your continued support and flexibility. More details about the summer construction will be shared once finalized. For now, let’s celebrate a smoother finish to the school year!

Go Blue Jays!

Lauren Fragomeni

Principal

May:

*Week of May 12 & May 19: NWEA Testing (Math and ELA)

*May 12: 4th Grade Instrument Fitting

*May 13: PTA Meeting at 7:00pm

*May 15: BAAPN Meeting at 7:00pm - Norup

*May 19: Coffee with Superintendent Francis 5:30pm-6:30pm

*May 21: TK/Kindergarten Round Up (8:45-9:45, 9:45-10:45, 1-1:45)

*May 22: 5th Grade Food Science Night & Birdhouses

*May 23: 4th Grade Talent Show

*May 26: No School - Memorial Day

*May 28: 5th Grade Choir Concert at 7:00pm - Norup

*May 30: Field Day

June:

*June 6: 5th Grade Ceremony (1:30pm at the Rec Center) & Ice Cream Social (5:30-7:30)

*June 13: Last Day of School (1/2 day)

The Culture and Diversity Festival on Thursday was absolutely amazing! It was heartwarming to see our community come together to learn about and celebrate so many different cultures and traditions.

A huge thank you to the Burton PTA DEI committee, especially Ellie Mosko and Tiera Moultrie (committee chairs). A special thank you to Ms. Koretz and Mr. Torres for their leadership with the Diversity Club. We’re also incredibly grateful to all the families who created beautiful booths to share their heritage with us. Your time, energy, and creativity brought the event to life.

From the vibrant music and delicious food trucks to the laughter and smiles all around, it was truly a night to remember. Thank you for making it so special!

Burton is implementing a whole-school transformational process called the Leader in Me, which teaches 21st-century leadership and life skills to students and creates a culture of student empowerment based on the idea that every child can be a leader.

Our school will be conducting surveys to learn more about key areas of strength and areas of needed growth in our school. In order for us to have a holistic picture of what is going on in our school, we are asking all full-time staff members, parents/guardians, and students in Grade 4 and up to participate.

Parent Participation
If you decide to participate, you will be asked to complete a survey (without sharing your name or other identifying information) that will be available through the weblink below. The survey is completely voluntary, but we do hope to get feedback from one member of every household.

The parent/guardian survey takes about 12 minutes to complete and will ask questions about your child and about his or her experience in our school. If you have more than one child attending the school, you will be asked to think about the oldest child's experiences as you answer questions related to his or her growth.

Please take this survey by tapping the button below.

Save the date! Burton's 2025 Field Day will be held on Friday, May 30 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. for grades TK-5. The rain date is Monday, June 2.

Friday, May 30th

K-5 Helpers Volunteer Here:

Burton's Field Day would not be a success without our wonderful volunteers. Your child's classroom room parent is arranging for a water bottle wagon, a volunteer to pull the water bottle wagon, and water balloons. Thank you room parents!

We need 300 toilet paper tubes or paper towel tubes cut in half for our pasta relay. If you can help out, please send them in with your student/s. There will be a box outside of the gym. If you would like to run a game, please sign-up below. Volunteers, if possible, please wear a red shirt on field day in order to stand out as one of our amazing volunteers.

TK Helpers Volunteer Here

Miss Posey's parents, your games will be in front of the HW Recreation Center. If you would like to volunteer to help with the TK games, please sign-up below. We appreciate your help. We could not do it without you!

What to Wear and Bring to Field Day:

On this day please have your kids wear their Fun Run t-shirt. No t-shirt, no problem. Your child can wear a shirt of the same color, a Burton shirt, or a past Fun Run shirt. Your child should bring a labeled water bottle, tennis shoes, and a change of clothes in case they get really wet at the water game stations. In addition sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses may be a great choice for your child.

Fan Zone:

Field Day is a special Day for kids and families. We welcome friends and family to come watch the Burton Blue Jays participate in a day of fun and games. In order for the event to run smoothly and safely, please enjoy the opening and closing ceremonies from the sidewalk behind the track or the outside lane of the track (our torch runners need lane 1) and the games from anywhere on the track. It might be fun to bring a blanket or camp chair and move around the track during the games, as needed, to get the best view of your athlete/s. If you prefer to be in the mix, consider volunteering at one of the kids' games. We could not do it without our fearless parents! Thank you in advance.

Questions or Concerns:

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Grabowski, Burton's PE teacher, at tracy.grabowski@berkeyschools.org or 248-837-8620.

Be sure to check our morning announcements this week, they feature our ASD Burton team!

We’re exploring interest in restarting the Burton Chess Club for Fall 2025!

If your child might like to join, please fill out the form linked below. All skill levels are welcome! Be sure to indicate if you're available to volunteer—we’d love your support in helping run the club.

If there’s enough interest, the club would meet after school and run until approximately 4:15 PM. Exact dates would be shared at the beginning of the school year.

Questions? Reach out to ronit.wagman@gmail.com.

Elementary
Berkley Summer Difference Program

STEM Camp

July 21-24, 2025

Monday-Thursday: 8:30 am -11:00 am

Classes held at: Norup International School (14450 Manhattan St, Oak Park, MI 48237)

The Berkley Summer Difference STEM program is intended for students currently in Grades TK-5. The STEM camp will focus on problem solving, engineering design and offer hands-on opportunities. Classes will be taught by certified, highly-qualified elementary teachers. Depending on enrollment, multi-grade sections may be organized to better meet staffing needs. The summer program will be educational and enjoyable.

SCHEDULE

• All students are enrolled in the morning program: 8:30 am - 11:00 am, Monday through Friday.

• Students may bring water bottles and a light snack.

FEE

The Berkley Summer Difference STEM Program is $50 per student. For students who qualify for free and reduced lunch, the fee is $20 per student.

It’s already time to order supplies for next school year! Our pre-packaged supply kits, tailored to each grade level, will be delivered directly to the school and waiting for your student in their classroom this fall! Ordering is open until July 1st!

Please use the Kiss & Go to safely drop off students each morning. Please follow the procedures below:

• Drop off your child in the "Drop Off Zone," see picture above.
• Pull forward as far as possible before dropping of your child.
• Burton Traffic Team is there to help assist, therefore staying in your car is best.
• Students should exit on the passenger side, if it's not possible, they are to cross behind your vehicle.
• If parking in the parking lot, please use PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK. This helps to safely cross students and families and help us control the flow of traffic. Please be patient while backing out of parking spot, student drop off and safety is priority.
• After drop off, parents - please use the PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK too. This helps to control the flow of drop off traffic.
• Please do not "frog jump" or pass a car waiting to drop off.
• No right turn from 8-8:30am and 3-3:30pm.

A big thank you to the Burton Traffic Team! Each morning they are outside at the Kiss & Go drop off to assist families and greet our Blue Jays! Thank you Mrs. Grabowski, Mrs. Murphy, Ms. Stinebaugh, and Ms. Terry!

Cheetah's Running Club is back! We need your help! If you're interested in volunteering, please tap the button below to sign up.

Looking for a glimpse into all the learning, fun, and creativity at Burton? Please follow me, principal_fragomeni on Instagram.

The spirit wear shop features Burton's updated logo. The crest, much like the classic football clubs, signifies the strength and lineage of our community. The bricks proudly represent our school building, the welcoming front sign, and the iconic clock tower—a true testament to our heritage. And, of course, our Blue Jay has been given a modern look, embodying the spirit of growth and innovation that defines us.

Let's show off our Burton pride!

Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00pm in the Burton Media Center or join for a "listen only" on Zoom.

Meeting ID: 880 9518 4741

Passcode: 26315

All are welcome! Please join the Burton PTA to help support our community!

President: Leah Wallbilich

Vice President: Natalie Friedman

Secretary: Ciara O’Laoire

Treasurer: Max Shear

Chair of Standing Committee: Elizabeth Scott

Principal: Lauren Fragomeni

The Burton PTA Tree of Giving highlights incredible contributions from our PTA, each leaf showcases items they've generously funded for our school community.

Each week our morning announcements on kindness, respect, and empathy featuring:

• The Pledge from a different classroom each week
• Wednesday Would You Rather? and Too Cute Tuesday!
  
• Friday Read Aloud
• Important events happening at Burton

Please see the documents below for the allergen information for lunch and breakfast.

On Tuesdays, Domino's Pizza will be among the five food choices students can select. All students ordering pizza will receive ONE free slice and a vegetable, fruit, and milk. If your child would like an additional slice of pizza (2 slices total), they must preorder it in the morning and have at least $2.00 in their student account. On Tuesday mornings, classroom teachers will ask students if they would like one slice or two. This is helpful so the lunch team is accurate on the total pizza slices to decrease food waste.

To add funds to your child's account, please access the Parent Portal.

Go Blue Jays!