Friday, December 20

Families,

This morning, we were treated to a beautiful holiday performance by the Berkley High School Choir, and it was truly something special. Our very own Burton 5th-grade choir students joined the high school singers for a wonderful collaboration, showcasing their hard work and talent. A big thank you to Mrs. Manuel for leading our 5th grade choir. The energy, joy, and spirit of the season filled the room and created a perfect send-off for the break!

On behalf of all of us here at Burton I’d like to wish you a joyful holiday season. I look forward to bringing in 2025 with our Blue Jays on Monday, January 6, 2025!

Stay safe, and enjoy the break!

Go Blue Jays!

Lauren Fragomeni
Principal

Burton PTA Presents Skate Night! Free Admission to all Burton Blue Jays on January 9, 2025 from 6:15pm-8:15pm at Skate World of Troy!

Winter Temperatures:

When the temperature "feels like" is 9 degrees or below, we will have indoor line-up and indoor recess. In the morning (beginning at 7:50am), our 5th grade safeties will open the doors and allow students to line-up inside the building. Students will then walk and line-up outside their classroom.

Student Drop Off:

• Please utilize the rec center drop off area to ensure students are exiting vehicles safely.
• Please pull forward before dropping off your child.
• All students should exit and walk on the sidewalk for student safety.
• Please do not drop off students near the Nadine doors. This area is utilized for families in the ASD program.

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!

December:

*December 23 - January 3 - District Closed (winter break)

January:

*January 6: School resumes

*January 7: PTA meeting at 7:00pm in Media Center

*January 9: Burton Skating Party from 6:15pm-8:15pm at Skate World of Troy

*January 16: Burton TK/K Information Night at 6:30pm

*January 20: No School - MLK Jr. Day

Tuesday, January 7th 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

Bond Update as of December 13:

• Burton’s new multi-purpose/cafeteria addition will be attached to the building at the northeast corner of the playground by the gym. It will house a new lunchroom, a new kitchen, storage rooms, restrooms and will be a wonderful space for collaboration.
• The foundation footings have been marked out and cement pouring has begun on the addition.
• For the new playground area inside of the track, fencing is up and excavation has begun to prepare the site for the monkey bars, tubes, swings and shade sails.
• Once the new playground area is completed in the field, the Nadine parking lot and sidewalk adjacent to the parking lot will be closed to the public through the end of August 2025.
• The street-side parking on Nadine plus the sidewalk will remain open through December/January.

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!