Friday, November 22

Families,

November is the season of reflection, and I would like to show my appreciation for our special Burton community. Thank you for your support, kindness, and dedication. Whether it's donating to Stock the Lounge, volunteering for Motor Group, attending a field trip and PTA meetings, hanging artwork, volunteering for sewing, cheering us on at the Fun Run, or simply showing up with a smile...your contributions make Burton a special place.

To our amazing Burton team, I'm thankful for each and every team member. The Burton staff goes above and beyond each day to ensure students are in a safe, kind, caring, and fun learning environment. I'm so proud to work alongside the Burton team.

Go Blue Jays!

Lauren Fragomeni
Principal

Burton’s Merry Market Math Night is coming December 12!

The PTA is excited to bring a new event to Burton, The Merry Market Math Night! This fun-filled evening combines math skills, creativity, and a touch of holiday cheer.

When: Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 5:00 pm-6:45 pm

Where: Burton Elementary

Here is what to expect:

Part 1: Math Games (5:00–6:00 pm)

Students will play various engaging math games to earn "Burton Bucks." The more games your child plays, the more they can earn to use at the market!

Part 2: The Merry Market (6:00 pm-6:45 pm)

The Merry Market opens at 6:00 pm. Students can spend their Burton Bucks on items made by their classmates. They can also sign up to host their own student stand where they "sell" something they've created. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase their talents, creativity, and student entrepreneurship!

Some ideas for student stand items include:

- Origami

- Friendship bracelets

- Bookmarks

- Artwork

- Holiday crafts

How to Sign Up for a Stand?

If your child wants to participate as a seller, please the form below.

Space is limited to 30 stands, so we encourage students to work with a partner to share a stand and create items together. Students are responsible for setting up and running their own stand (with as minimal parent support as possible). Stand set-up is from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm on December 12, 2024. Families can bring their creations and minimally assist with set-up.

The Merry Math Night is a free event, and we hope all families can attend!

If you would like to volunteer to help that night, please tap the button below.

On Monday, 4th and 5th grade students gathered in the media center for the launch of the Burtonbery! This program (optional for all students) is designed to increase the love and passion around reading! Ms. Smith researches and select books that are across various genres for our students. During the Burtonbery launch, Ms. Smith showed 4th and 5th grade students book trailers of all the Burtonbery books. This generated so much excitement among the students.

We also encourage families to participate too! Families can:

• Partner read books with your student
• Create a cozy corner in your home to read
• Explore Burtonbery audiobooks
• Create family reading goals and celebrate your goals together
• Keep a family reading journal. Rate the books you read, jot memorable quotes, or a space for reflection.

Kindergarten artists have been busy working on their turkey art - Happy Thanksgiving from Mrs. Martin's class!

The Burton Spirit Wear Shop is now open!

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!

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

A glimpse of some spirit wear items to show your Blue Jay pride!

Caring & Sharing is a Berkley Area PTSA Council annual event that provides holiday gift cards to families in the Berkley School District and local Veterans. Historically, this event has been a partnership inside our schools through non-perishable food drives and PTAs purchased turkeys, extra food & fresh produce to distribute holiday baskets.

Since 2020, the PTSA Council has collected funds through online fundraising, hoping to raise as much money as possible to give families generous gift cards to purchase groceries to meet their needs.

In 2023, Caring & Sharing raised $20,420, fed 85 families, and gave over $1,000 to the American Legion. In addition to monetary donations through Memberhub, substantial donations were also received as part of the Berkley Cares Days at each school.

If you know of a family in need, or your family is in need this holiday season, please complete the form below. All referral information will be used confidentially to provide families in need with a gift card this holiday season.

We are asking for your support as we come together to help our friends & neighbors this holiday season. Please make a donation today and spread the word within our Berkley School Community!

If you would like to make a monetary donation, please tap below.

We will also be participating in a glove drive. Please send gloves to the front office.

Any questions? Contact this year’s Caring & Sharing Chair Abby Watteny

November:

*November 27, 28, 29 - District Closed - Thanksgiving Break

December:

*December 2 - School Resumes

*December 3 - PTA Meeting at 7:00pm in the Media Center or on Zoom

*December 4,5,9,10 - Hearing Testing - TK, K, 2nd, 4th

*December 6: Caring & Sharing - MVP DAY!

*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 Winter Family Night, 6:15pm-8:15pm

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

*January 20: No School - MLK Jr. Day

Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:00 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

The entrance to the Burton field is closed during school hours. The construction crew closes the fence to the entrance of Burton field to allow construction trucks to enter/exit the field.

Please note, the map above is not exact or to scale. Just to give an idea of the ongoing construction.

Bond Update:

This is the first phase of our construction work. As a reminder, here is the plan for this construction season:

• 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.

• Half of Burton’s playground (east side) and parking lot will be fenced off by mid-October to prepare for construction. The playground doors will remain open with the construction fence just to the east.

• Construction fencing will also go up in the southeast section of the field inside the track, to prepare for a new, smaller playground area. The park entrance will still be accessible.

• Due to the location of the addition, some Burton playground equipment (swings, monkey bars, tubes, shade sails) will move to inside the track permanently.

• The street-side parking on Nadine plus the sidewalk will remain open through November/December.

• 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. At that time, Burton families and students will use a gate near the field for drop off and pick up.

• As construction dates get solidified, we will share them with the Burton and Huntington Woods community so everyone is prepared for the full construction season.

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!