Saturday, February 1

Families,

As we reach the end of the first semester, it's important to celebrate our Blue Jays' hard work and growth. Report cards are a tool to help you understand your child's progress, strengths, and areas for continued growth. Please note that some areas may not be marked if the concepts have not yet been introduced or are not being assessed at this time.

How to Access Your Child’s Report Card:

1. Log in to the parent portal.
2. Select your student (if you have multiple children).
3. Click on the Report Cards module on the left-hand side.
4. Click the link that says "Click Here to View Term 1 Report Card" to download the PDF.

Understanding the Marking System:

• 1 – Area of concern; additional support may be needed.
• 2 – Beginning and ongoing development of the skill.
• 3 – Developing skills but not yet consistent.
• 4 – Secure; the skill is used independently and consistently.

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's educational journey.

Go Blue Jays!

Lauren Fragomeni

We honor all teachers, staff members, and PTA members at Burton who make our school exceptional. Please take a moment to click this FORM and select (via the drop-down menus) one teacher and one staff member, and write in the name of a PTA member you'd like to see recognized this year! Voting will close on Wednesday, February 5.

THANK YOU! Please reach out with any questions - Natalie Friedman natazoe@gmail.com

Mrs. Emery was recognized as Teacher of the Year

Mrs. Fragomeni was recognized as Staff Member of the Year

Leah Wallbillich as Parent Volunteer of the Year

Share Some Sweetness While Supporting a Great Cause!

This Valentine’s season, Burton 5th grade leaders are excited to announce our annual Candy Gram Fundraiser! Here’s your chance to spread kindness and joy while making a difference in our community. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be donated to Forgotten Harvest, an organization dedicated to fighting hunger and providing food to those in need.

Who:

All Blue Jay students

What:

A Candy Gram is a note with a Hershey Kiss attached and is sent to a student or Burton staff member to spread kindness! All students at Burton will receive a Candy Gram.

Why:

5th grade leaders want to spread kindness during the month of February in our building and the surrounding community. The money raised from Candy Grams will be donated to Forgotten Harvest.

When:

• Sales Begin: Wednesday, January 29 through Friday, Feb 7
  Students can purchase a set of Candy Grams (4 notes) for $2.00 cash. Your child’s classroom teacher will send home the Candy Gram sets.
• Return Date: Monday, February 10
  At home, please fill out your child’s name, recipient’s first/last name, classroom teacher name, and cut out each Candy Gram.

How It Works:

1. Purchase a Candy Gram: Each Candy Gram includes a sweet treat and a personalized message.

2. Send Some Love: Write a kind note to a friend, teacher, or staff member, and we’ll deliver the Candy Grams on February 14 with the help of our 5th grade leaders!

3. Support Forgotten Harvest: Every Candy Gram you send helps us contribute to Forgotten Harvest’s mission of reducing food waste and feeding families in need.

Let’s Make a Difference Together!

This Valentine’s Day, let’s share the love within our school and beyond by supporting Forgotten Harvest. Together, we can help fight hunger and spread kindness!

Student leaders last year sorting, attaching hershey candies, and distributing Candy Grams.

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.
• If students arrive prior to 8:00 am, they may walk and line-up with their class
• Indoor line-up: Students can enter through the playground doors (near clock tower) at 7:50am
• 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!

February:

*February 3-14: TK/Kindergarten Online Enrollment

*February 4: PTA Meeting - 7pm Burton Media Center

*February 7: Last Day to Purchase Candy Grams!

*February 10: Candy Grams Must be Returned

*February 12: Count Day

*February 14: 1/2 Day for students (AM only) - Dismissal at 11:20am, Candy Grams Distributed

*February 17 - Feb 21: Mid-Winter Break (no school). School resumes February 24

March:

*March 4: PTA Meeting - 7pm Burton Media Center

*March 5 - 7: 5th Grade Camp (4th grade safety patrol takes over)

*March 20: Spring Conferences, 5pm-8pm (virtual)

*March 21: Spring Conferences, 8am-4pm (no school for students)

*March 24-29: Spring Break (district is closed)

*March 31: School Resumes

All families are invited to join a 3-part parenting workshop focused on anti-racist parenting. Participating is free-of-charge with funding from Oakland Country. Please see flyer/PDF for details and registration.

Let’s Build Community with the Burton Caregiver Bird House Program!

Are you looking for ways to connect with other parents, guardians, and caregivers in the Burton community?

The Burton PTA DEI Committee is exploring launching a Caregiver Bird House Program to bring us closer together!

Here’s how it works:

• We’ll create small groups of caregivers from across different grade levels, providing opportunities for social engagement, connection, and mutual support.
• If you're interested, please complete the form below. Someone from the PTA DEI committee will follow up with you.

Let’s join forces to build a stronger, more connected Burton community!

Any questions regarding the Parent/Caregiver Birdhouse, please contact Ellie Mosko,
elliemosko@gmail.com

Utopia Sweets by Elyse:

Our HW neighbor, former Burton parent, and Burton alum, is offering us a SWEET deal! Utopia Sweets is unique and creative homemade desserts and confectionery creations. Elyse is giving back 15% of each Valentine's Day order to Burton PTA. Click on her Facebook or Instagram pages to view her custom chocolates and DM, call or txt her to order: Elyse 248-230-0400 and mention Burton!

Tuesday, February 4 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

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!