BECS Family Update

Thank you all for another fantastic week at Burbank Early Childhood School! We truly appreciate your continued support and dedication to our school community.

This week, we were delighted to welcome Dr. Stephanie Siddens, our Deputy Superintendent, as a mystery reader. She visited Room 211, where she enjoyed sharing a story with the students.

Hello Burbank Families!

Get ready to kick off the year with a blast! Join us for our first PTO Kick-Off Meeting on Tuesday, September 10, from 6-7 PM. Arrive early to enjoy delicious pizza and salad, and feel free to bring the whole family—dinner and childcare will be provided!

Don’t forget to pay your PTO dues ($40 per family) here: PTO Dues
Grab a cool Burbank t-shirt for your student(s) here: T-Shirt Signup

We can't wait to see you there for an evening of fun and community spirit!

Best,
Burbank PTO

Mark your calendars

From October 15-18, join us for Digital Safety Week, featuring lessons and parent information on digital safety and balancing screen time.

Kick off the week on Tuesday, October 15th with an evening screening of the new 2024 Screenagers documentary, followed by a panel discussion with NCH experts, UAPD, MHS staff, admins, the Technology Department, and students.

Stay tuned for more details on the location and times!

Parent-Teacher Conferences are just around the corner! Conferences can be held in person or virtually, depending on your preference. Mark your calendars for the following dates:

• Wednesday, October 9th: 4:00 - 7:30 pm
• Friday, October 11th: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

This is a valuable opportunity to discuss your child's progress and goals for the year. Further details on scheduling will be shared soon.

The Parent Handbook is a vital resource for understanding our school's policies and procedures. You can access the most recent version through this link. Please take some time to review it and reach out if you have any questions.

A big thank you to everyone who has completed their Safe School Registration! Your prompt attention to this important task helps us ensure a safe and secure environment for all our students. We truly appreciate your cooperation.

We are committed to ensuring the safety of all our students, and to help with this, we will be implementing the Safe School ID system in our building. If you haven't already done so, please register yourself with the Safe School ID system in the office. Once registered, you can connect your ID to your phone.

When entering the building, we ask that you show your ID on your phone. If you do not have your phone with you, you'll need to come into the office, scan your driver's license, and print a temporary badge. All visitors who enter the building between 9:30 am and 3:00 pm will be required to print a badge and wear it while in the building.

In light of the tragic school shooting in Georgia this week, we wanted to reshare some information about our safety plans.

• Safety preparedness: Safety is our top priority for all students and staff in our schools. We make every effort to be prepared for every possible type of emergency by regularly conducting safety drills and collaborating with our school resource officers and the Upper Arlington Police Division. Collaboration with families and local safety officials are critically important, and we are grateful for the strong partnerships in place in our community. You can learn more about our safety preparedness and prevention efforts at www.uaschools.org/safety.

• Reporting concerns: We also reinforce with all students and staff members the importance of reporting any suspicious or concerning activity. We encourage all students, staff members and family members to share their concerns either by phone or email. Students and family members can also file a report through our STAY SAFE, SPEAK UP! reporting system. In addition to the link in this email, you can also find the SPEAK UP! system linked to our website and available in ClassLink on all student iPads. Reports filed through this system can be made anonymously. If your safety concern requires immediate attention from law enforcement, please call 911.

Please take note of the following important dates when our school will be closed:

• September 2nd - Labor Day
• September 10th - PTO Kick-Off Meeting
• September 25th - School Picture Day
• October 9th - Parent Teacher Conference Night
• October 11th - Parent Teacher Conference Day (No School)
• October 14th - Fall Break

Be sure to mark your calendars, and as always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions