Weekly Family Newsletter

Sunday, May 12th, 2024

Hello Burns Park Families,

First off, Happy Mother's Day to all of the wonderful moms out there. We hope you were able to celebrate and take some time for yourself on this beautiful, sunny day.

As a reminder, this Wednesday, May 15th is an Early Release Day. School will dismiss at 1PM, please be sure your student knows their afterschool plan!

Again, we want to thank everyone for their support with the Burns Park Run! Please check out some amazing photos from the weekend here.

See ya tomorrow!

Peace & Love,

Principals Bullock & Miller

Dear Burns Park Families,

Mr. Leonard has created the most amazing Field Day again this year! If you are available to help run a station on Friday, June 7th please sign up and join in on the fun! Young 5s - 2nd grade students (except Ms Kind's class) will participate in the Field Day events in the morning (9:05am - 11:15am). 3rd - 5th grade students (including Ms Kind's class) will participate in the Field Day events in the afternoon (1:20pm - 3:30pm). We need help about 15-20 minutes before the students arrive for each session and the sign up will reflect that need. Here is the link to sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/BPFieldDay2024

If the sign up fills up, no worries at all. Just email Gina Katz at gkatz715@gmail.com and we will find a spot for you!

Take care,

Gina & Viki

Burns Park School Garden Summer 2024 Help Needed:

The BP School Garden needs your help for the 2024 summer season! Please sign up to adopt the garden for a week or more this summer! Students and staff have been putting lots of love into our garden and we will continue until the end of the school year. We need and want to keep this energy going! Please consider signing up to take care of the garden this summer so our students have a welcoming return in the fall. Tasks will include pulling weeds, watering, harvesting, and enjoying! Click on the link below to sign up now!

Feeling nervous about caring for the garden for a week, or worried that you will weed something that you shouldn't? Don't worry, we have you covered! We will provide a welcome meeting at the beginning of the sign-up summer season to introduce you to the garden and show you how to help. We also provide a comprehensive guide for you to take a look at as well. We can't grow this garden for the Burns Park Penguins without your help. Please sign up and consider helping our garden grow. Thank you! - The Burns Park Garden Committee

Burns Park School Garden 2024 Sign Up

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 33rd week of school.

Welcome 2024-25 PTO Board Members

During the May 8 PTO Meeting we welcomed our new PTO Board. Congratulations too:

President Kory Zhao

President-Elect Michelle Ding

Secretaries Evangeline Burgers and Ellen Delonis

Treasurers Pat Camalo and Tasha Hughes

Fundraising Coordinator Oscar Barbarin

Volunteer Coordinator Kathy Fant Brzoznowski

Technology Coordinator Lisa Ho

At Large Members Jessica Erley, Lexi Fry, Andreas Hugh, Jane Montas, Julie Rick and Viki Tijunelis

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

walktalk@burnsparkpto.org

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,
Kory Zhao, President
info@bpepto.org

Share days are designated days during music class when a child may sing, dance, or play an instrument. This is strictly a voluntary activity that promotes musical talents outside of general music. If a student would like to bring an instrument from home, they must have permission from a parent. Special items may be kept in Mrs. Noble's closet for safekeeping. Feel free to drop it off on the morning of your child's share day. This activity is for students. Please, no parents.

Mon., June 3 - Spaller

Tues., June 4 - Chatigny, Kierce, McMath

Wed., June 5 - All third Grades, Kind, Slattery

Thurs., June 6 - All 5th grades, Selva, Goodly, Shah

Join the Freeman Environmental Youth Council between 1:00-3:30 pm on May 18th at the Freeman Environmental Education Center for an afternoon of fun and educational activities, trivia, art, native plants, high school student presentations and more. Elementary and middle school students should be accompanied by a parent/guardian and dress for the weather as there will be indoor and outdoor activities. Please RSVP here.

May 15th

Early Release Day

Please remember that for all during school hours events and field trips, a background check for volunteers is required. You may find a digital copy here. Please submit all copies to the front office or email them to Christina Spiller, Office Professional, spillerc@aaps.k12.mi.us. If you would like a physical copy, please visit Christina in the front office. Thank you!

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