BURNSIDE BUZZETTE - WELCOME BACK
PARENT SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Keeping You Informed
Welcome back to a new school year of 2024-2025 and especially WELCOME to our new Bees! We aim to keep you informed of monthly happenings that are going on at your child's school. There will be school wide announcements that will be shared through Our Buzzette every month.
We Hope You Enjoy!
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Parents will not be able to walk kids to their classes in the mornings. All students will be routed to the cafeteria.
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BURNSIDE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2024-2025
Parents, please read the student handbook.
If you have any questions regarding this handbook please don't
hesitate to communicate with Administration
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BURNSIDE HAPPENINGS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER
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RICHLAND ONE BREAKS FOR 2024-2025
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LEARNING TOOLS TO DO AT HOME
TAKE PICS OF YOU DOING THESE AT HOME AND
SEND THEM TO YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER EMAIL ADDRESS
BY DECEMBER 12TH
WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU PUTTING THESE INTO ACTION!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BURNSIDE STAFF
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STAR WINTER ASSESSMENT - KDG-5TH GRADES
WINDOW - DECEMBER 2ND - 13TH
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3rd GRADE FIELD EXPERIENCE - DECEMBER 4th
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PTO VIRTUAL MEETING - December 5th at 6:00pm
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FALL MAKE-UP PICTURE DAY- DECEMBER 6TH - 8:30AM - 10:30AM
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SWIM SAFETY 2nd Grade Information Meeting - DECEMBER 9th - 5:30pm
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KDG - LIBRARY FIELD EXPERIENCE - DEC. 9th
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2nd/3rd Grade WINTER HOLIDAY PROGRAM - DECEMBER 11TH - STUDENT ASSEMBLY ONLY
2nd/3rd Grade WINTER HOLIDAY PROGRAM - DECEMBER 13TH - PARENTS ONLY - 8:30am
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END OF 2ND NINE WEEKS - DECEMBER 20th
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EARLY RELEASE DAY - DECEMBER 20th - 11:00am
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WINTER HOLIDAY - DECEMBER 23rd - JANUARY 6th
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RCSD1 HURRICANE eLEARNING MAKE-UP DAYS
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RICHLAND ONE HOUSING CLINICS
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BURNSIDE YEARBOOK PURCHASE
BUY YOUR CHILD A YEARBOOK FOR CHRISTMAS OR BIRTHDAY PRESENT
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Please help us daily to encourage your child to check out the Lost and Found
for their belongings by the cafeteria.
AT THE END OF EACH MONTH,
WE WILL DONATE THE LEFT OVER CLOTHING TO THE SALVATION ARMY.
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BURNSIDE HOUSE SYSTEM
All Students & Staff are placed in one of the Houses!
MISSION & VISION of the HOUSE SYSTEM
Through the Burnside House System, we will instill a sense of belonging, pride, and personal growth in every student. We will continue to create a positive, inclusive school community and culture that fosters internal motivation by building relationships, character, excitement, and school spirit.
POINT SYSTEM
Students will earn points for their houses for a variety of different things. Each day, teachers will track student points through an app called the “School-Wide Dojo.” This app is available for parents to see how students are doing in school.
Students will be awarded points in the following 6 categories: School Spirit, Outstanding Performance, Academic Excellence, Good Character, & Effort
In addition, students will be awarded “ultra points” for larger ticket items Attendance, Team Competitions, or Not having any Office Referrals.
Overall house points will be displayed throughout the school.
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Burnside has a New After School Care Program
Boys & Girls Club!
They provide child care for a fee on a sliding scale based on income.
YOU CAN REGISTER YOUR CHILD NOW!
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JOIN THE BURNSIDE PTO
PTO - Parent-Teacher Organization - PTO is to enhance and support the educational experience at Burnside, develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parental engagement and to improve the environment at Burnside through volunteer and financial support.
Email Ms. Ryans (PTO President) for further information: burnsidepto23@gmail.com
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VISION FOR BURNSIDE
Burnside’s Vision is to be “Intentional with Every Child, Every Day” working together with parents, staff and stakeholders in providing a cultural responsive atmosphere while being responsible for the academic learning, safety and emotional growth of our students.
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BURNSIDE PLEDGE
There is Nothing that I Can't Do
I Believe in Me & I Believe in You
I Promise to Give my Best
Every Single Day
And I Will Not Stop, No Matter What You Say
I'm Strong
Good Looking
I'm Smart
That's Me
Because I'm a Burnside Bee
We Are Destined to Achieve!
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HEALTH & COVID UPDATE
- Students in the 1st Grade are required to have 2 doses of Hepatitis A .
- All students must have a valid SC Certificate of Immunization to be in school.
- Please help us to keep your students safe by reminding them to wash their hands frequently.
- Most importantly, student should not come to school if they are sick, BUT YOU MUST INFORM THE NURSE AND SHARE WHY THEY ARE OUT!
PLEASE KNOW THAT WE CARE ABOUT OUR BEEHIVE FAMILY!
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Parents Help Us Teach Your Child Burnside's Learner Dispositions!
RESILIENT
- I Can Learn From My Mistakes
- I Have Courage
- I am Determined
PERSEVERANCE
- I Give Good Effort
- I Never Give Up
- I Always Try My Best
GROWTH MINDSET
- I Am Willing to Try New Things
- I Have a Positive Attitude
- I Can Do It No Matter How Hard It Is
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Parents, Support Us on Social Media!
THEME
TOGETHER WE CAN, TOGETHER WE WILL
AT BURNSIDE "BEE" A HERO
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Website: burnside.richlandone.org
Location: 7300 Patterson Road, Columbia, SC, USA
Phone: 803-783-5530
Facebook: facebook.com/annieburnsideelementary
Twitter: @burnsidebees1