Friday, May 16

Families,

I am happy to share that part of our new playground area on the inside of the track is now open for our students! A portion of the new playground is still roped off as we wait for new equipment to arrive. While your Blue Jay might have seen the old concrete tunnels in the playground temporarily, they have been removed. The District insurance carrier did not approve those to return to the playground. Instead, we will have additional stepping/climbing equipment brought to complete the path that was started. As soon as those new pieces arrive and are installed, the new playground will fully open to our Blue Jays.

Also, as a reminder, the big play structure will return once the new addition is completed. The big play structure will return to same location. I am excited by how much progress the addition is making and grateful for our construction partners for opening the new playground area this spring.

Please check-out the video to help us follow the Blue Jay Way on the new playground!

Go Blue Jays!

Lauren Fragomeni

Principal

May:

*May 19: Coffee with Superintendent Francis 5:30pm-6:30pm

*May 21: TK/Kindergarten Round Up (8:45-9:45, 9:45-10:45, 1-1:45)

*May 22: 5th Grade Food Science Night & Birdhouses

*May 23: 4th Grade Talent Show

*May 26: No School - Memorial Day

*May 28: 5th Grade Choir Concert at 7:00pm - Norup

*May 30: Field Day

June:

*June 2: Budget & Bagels - 8:05am at the Rec Center

*June 6: 5th Grade Ceremony (1:30pm at the Rec Center) & Ice Cream Social (5:30-7:30)

*June 13: Last Day of School (1/2 day)

Please join the PTA Wednesday, June 4th to learn about, and vote on, our 2025/2026 proposed budget. We will be meeting right after drop off (at 8:05am) in the Rec Center’s Multipurpose Room. Bring your coffee, we will have bagels and donuts for everyone to enjoy! This meeting will be only to go over and approve the budget. Hope to see you there!

Fifth grade is just around the corner for our Burton 4th graders. Traditionally, the fifth grade parents help to organize an end of year party at the Huntington Woods Pool for graduating fifth graders. Typically, committees are formed to help organize and plan all aspects of the party to make it successful. Please fill out the form below if you are interested in helping with any (or all!) of the following areas.

Please note that most of this planning will not begin until Fall 2025 with the exception of our first fundraiser, the temporary tattoo station at Ice Cream Social on June 6th. We will need volunteers to help run the booth. Please check below if you are available to help!

Juneteenth Student Poetry Contest - accepting submissions through 5/27

The Juneteenth Celebration for the city of Huntington Woods will take place on Thursday, June 19 from 6-8pm at the Gilham Recreation Center. All are welcome to attend!

This year, we are introducing a new component to the program, incorporating more community voices with our student poetry contest. More information can be found on this flyer.

Save the date! Burton's 2025 Field Day will be held on Friday, May 30 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. for grades TK-5. The rain date is Monday, June 2.

Friday, May 30th

K-5 Helpers Volunteer Here:

Burton's Field Day would not be a success without our wonderful volunteers. Your child's classroom room parent is arranging for a water bottle wagon, a volunteer to pull the water bottle wagon, and water balloons. Thank you room parents!

We need 300 toilet paper tubes or paper towel tubes cut in half for our pasta relay. If you can help out, please send them in with your student/s. There will be a box outside of the gym. If you would like to run a game, please sign-up below. Volunteers, if possible, please wear a red shirt on field day in order to stand out as one of our amazing volunteers.

TK Helpers Volunteer Here

Miss Posey's parents, your games will be in front of the HW Recreation Center. If you would like to volunteer to help with the TK games, please sign-up below. We appreciate your help. We could not do it without you!

What to Wear and Bring to Field Day:

On this day please have your kids wear their Fun Run t-shirt. No t-shirt, no problem. Your child can wear a shirt of the same color, a Burton shirt, or a past Fun Run shirt. Your child should bring a labeled water bottle, tennis shoes, and a change of clothes in case they get really wet at the water game stations. In addition sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses may be a great choice for your child.

Fan Zone:

Field Day is a special Day for kids and families. We welcome friends and family to come watch the Burton Blue Jays participate in a day of fun and games. In order for the event to run smoothly and safely, please enjoy the opening and closing ceremonies from the sidewalk behind the track or the outside lane of the track (our torch runners need lane 1) and the games from anywhere on the track. It might be fun to bring a blanket or camp chair and move around the track during the games, as needed, to get the best view of your athlete/s. If you prefer to be in the mix, consider volunteering at one of the kids' games. We could not do it without our fearless parents! Thank you in advance.

Questions or Concerns:

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Grabowski, Burton's PE teacher, at tracy.grabowski@berkeyschools.org or 248-837-8620.

Be sure to check our morning announcements this week, they feature our ASD Burton team!

We’re exploring interest in restarting the Burton Chess Club for Fall 2025!

If your child might like to join, please fill out the form linked below. All skill levels are welcome! Be sure to indicate if you're available to volunteer—we’d love your support in helping run the club.

If there’s enough interest, the club would meet after school and run until approximately 4:15 PM. Exact dates would be shared at the beginning of the school year.

Questions? Reach out to ronit.wagman@gmail.com.

It’s already time to order supplies for next school year! Our pre-packaged supply kits, tailored to each grade level, will be delivered directly to the school and waiting for your student in their classroom this fall! Ordering is open until July 1st!

Please use the Kiss & Go to safely drop off students each morning. Please follow the procedures below:

• Drop off your child in the "Drop Off Zone," see picture above.
• Pull forward as far as possible before dropping of your child.
• Burton Traffic Team is there to help assist, therefore staying in your car is best.
• Students should exit on the passenger side, if it's not possible, they are to cross behind your vehicle.
• If parking in the parking lot, please use PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK. This helps to safely cross students and families and help us control the flow of traffic. Please be patient while backing out of parking spot, student drop off and safety is priority.
• After drop off, parents - please use the PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK too. This helps to control the flow of drop off traffic.
• Please do not "frog jump" or pass a car waiting to drop off.
• No right turn from 8-8:30am and 3-3:30pm.

A big thank you to the Burton Traffic Team! Each morning they are outside at the Kiss & Go drop off to assist families and greet our Blue Jays! Thank you Mrs. Grabowski, Mrs. Murphy, Ms. Stinebaugh, and Ms. Terry!

Cheetah's Running Club is back! We need your help! If you're interested in volunteering, please tap the button below to sign up.

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!

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

Please see the documents below for the allergen information for lunch and breakfast.

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!