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Fall Fun Fair - RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, 10/30

10/20/2021

 
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Costumes! Pizza! Fortune Teller! Pizza! Haunted House!
$2 haunted house admission; proceeds support the middle school spring dance. Exact change is appreciated!

$20 suggested cash donation per family at the Fun Fair entrance helps cover event expenses


We are so happy to announce the return of the Fall Fun Fair, and we need you to help us make it a success!

DUE TO RAIN, WE ARE MOVING THE FUN FAIR TO SATURDAY 10/30.


Volunteer and Donate

We need parent volunteers to make Fall Fun Fair happen! The Fall Fun Fair planning committee would appreciate it if you signed up to volunteer as soon as possible so that we know that we are able to fill the needed slots. Sign up to help HERE (45 min slots available): set up, clean up, during event and donations.

Tents and folding table needed
To make the Fall Fun Fair happen outside this year, we are in search of 6 pop-up canopy tents. The tent does not have to have sides. We are also in search of a square folding table for the fortune teller tent. All items will be returned to you. If you have any of the items that we could borrow for the event, please let Amanda Goldsmith know:  abgoldsmith @ att.net 

Last but not least, please remember for safety reasons...
  • Adult supervision is required for children at all times. This is NOT a drop-off event.
  • Face masks are required at the event due to mixed mingling and unvaccinated population in attendance.
  • Toy weapons are NOT allowed. Please leave these items at home.
  • Strollers are NOT allowed inside the event on playground. Strollers may be parked and locked at the bicycle rack outside the main entrance to the building.
  • Event is outdoors with no access to the building.

COVID Testing Information

9/24/2021

 
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Sign Up for COVID Testing
​at Burley

This link is ONLY for students currently registered at Burley.
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https://home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=tf-bur-609820-students



Regular testing is a safe, effective way to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and help keep our schools open for in-person learning. This is especially important for children under 12 years old who are not yet able to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as well as for families and staff with younger children at home.  Regular testing will help us keep students in the classroom and allow students to take part in the other activities they love. 

COVID-19 tests are optional (except for those playing school sports), although strongly encouraged, especially for those who are unvaccinated. Students will not be tested without both the student and guardian giving their consent. COVID-19 tests are required to take part in school sports. Student athletes must get tested once per week in the CPS testing program to be eligible to play in upcoming games and to be on the team. 

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions:

What type of test is it?
It is a PCR test, not a rapid test, involving a gentle nasal swab of the inner part of the lower nostril. It is not painful. The company will conduct pooled testing. Material from up to 5 sample swabs will be combined, and each individual sample will be saved in case there is a positive result in that pool. If a pool of tests has a positive result, then each sample from that pool will be tested individually to identify the positive case(s). 

When do I get results?
For each student who is tested, individual results will be provided to parents via email 24-48 hours after the test.

Are all students tested?
Signing up for testing is optional but strongly encouraged. Students are only tested with parent permission and student consent. The student can refuse on the day of testing. Testing is required for students participating in school sports.

Will this disrupt my child’s learning?
Testing is quick and interruptions are minimal. The entire testing process should take approximately five minutes. The test is self administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional who can assist the child as needed.

How do I sign up?
Each CPS school has a unique sign up link.  Please do not share this link with people from other schools or use it for children that do not attend Burley. 
Sign Up for COVID Testing at Burley
https://home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=tf-bur-609820-students

What information will I need?
You’ll need your child’s ID number, which can be found on every report card, progress report, or official paperwork that is sent home. You can also find the student ID number on Parent Portal under the student information section. When registering for COVID testing, you will also enter parent contact information and the child’s birthdate, gender, and race/ethnicity.

Where can I learn more?
Visit the CPS COVID Testing FAQ page.



After School Club Packets

9/24/2021

 
Here are the documents that were sent home with your child earlier this week for the fall OST (Out of School Time) programming and clubs.
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OST - Burley Fall Clubs

Curriculum Night - Thursday, September 9

9/8/2021

 
As parents, you play an essential role in helping your child succeed. Curriculum Night is an important opportunity to learn about Burley's unique instructional program and the expectations and goals in each grade. We hope all families will watch the videos below and join us on Thursday evening between 5:30-7:00!

To allow for distancing, each classroom will offer 3 identical Curriculum Night sessions. Please plan to attend a presentation by each child's teacher. Choose the time(s) that work best for your family:
  • 5:30-5:55pm - Session 1
  • 6:00-6:25pm - Session 2
  • 6:30-6:55pm - Session 3

From 6:00-7:00, you can visit drop-in Q&A sessions with specials teachers and our school counselor. 

Please watch the welcome and school overview from Ms. Plocher and Ms. Nash:

Specials Video Presentations

P.E. Physical Education
STEAM
Tech
Art

Back to School - Town Hall Slides

8/29/2021

 
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Click to view slides

2021-22 School Forms and Fees

8/29/2021

 
Families with children attending Burley school for the 2021-2022 school year must complete this annual registration process for each of their children. 

 
FIRST: REVIEW DOCUMENTS
  • Burley student fee form
  • Chicago Public Schools 2021-2022 calendar


SECOND: PAY SCHOOL FEE
Pay the School Year 2021/22 $125 per student school fee using the Illinois ePay Page for Burley.

In the Epay system, choose to make a 1 time payment, fill out the student information and click on the student fee bar. Then click the drop down to pay the $125 student fee option. (student ID number can be found in the student's Aspen account, on report cards, progress reports, etc. If you can't find the student ID number reach out to Celi Aviles aaviles34@cps.edu or call 773-534-5475). If you have multiple children that attend Burley you can build a "cart" and check out all at once in the end for one transaction.

Note: We are continuing to utilize these school fee funds to supplement staffing costs, staff professional development, instructional supplies and materials, furniture, equipment and contracts (health classes, copiers, etc) and more. We rely on these funds and appreciate your effort to pay the fee. If financially you are unable to pay at this time in full or have questions about student fees, please email Ms. Aviles at aaviles34@cps.edu so we can get back to you about your individual needs.
 
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THIRD: FAMILY INFORMATION FORM
Complete the 3 question family information form. 
This will help inform Burley’s main office of the information that you would like to share with our parent organizations. 
Click HERE to complete the form. 
 

FOURTH: DOCUSIGN REGISTRATION PACKET (You received one email per child)
The emails come from “BurleySchool via Docusign” and the subject is “CPS - Please Sign These Back to School Documents for…” This email will only go to 1st contact in Aspen because it can only be signed once per student. (if parents prefer the 1st contact in Aspen to be changed to a different parent or email address please contact Celi Aviles aaviles34@cps.edu or call 773-534-5475).

Burley is part of a small group of schools that is completing all emergency forms, family income forms, media release forms, etc. online using a platform that allows parents to digitally sign these materials. These are essential and required forms that must be completed EACH YEAR for all students in CPS. Please complete these documents immediately because there is a compliance due date coming quickly for each document per child.

Important Docusign Tips!
  • You should have received a separate email for each child that attends Burley. You must use each email to open the individual documents and provided access code to complete the forms for each student on the Docusign portal. 
  • Docusign has a yellow tab that pops up when you open the document to guide you through the information needed. After filling out the needed sections, continue to click this yellow tab throughout the documents (it says NEXT) and you will be taken directly to the next item that needs to be filled out or signed until you get to the end of the fields that need to be entered. 
  • Docusign will not let you finish the document until all related fields are entered (you cannot skip sections or submit forms incomplete). This may take a few moments to complete and will require you to type in a variety of details including personal contact information. For the best and quickest experience, please complete this from a computer and not a mobile device. 
 
If you experience any problems with the system please complete this Docusign HELP DESK form and a Burley staff member will reach out to you to troubleshoot the issue. 


Thank you so much for your patience, grace and understanding with this process. We are attempting to create a 100% electronic annual form and fee system with electronic signatures and are learning as we go. We know there will be bumps and improvements needed and will solicit feedback for improvement suggestions to make the process better each year. And, as always, if you have questions or need more information don't hesitate to reach out. We are here to help.

2021-22 School Supply Lists

6/30/2021

 
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Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd grade
3rd grade
4th grade
5th grade
6th grade
7th-8th grades

2020 Back to School - Essential Forms and Fees

10/2/2020

 
This year, all essential back to school documents will be completed online. Check your email and be sure to follow all the steps.

It is critical for Burley and CPS to have updated and accurate contact information. Please check your child/ren's Aspen accounts and confirm all information is accurate (including apartment numbers, email addresses, etc) to ensure that you receive emails to the correct locations and progress reports and report cards that are mailed out from CPS make it to your correct residence instead of being returned.

Then, please complete each step below:
 
FIRST: REVIEW THESE DOCUMENTS.
Click here to read through the Burley specific packet of documents. These include: 
  • Burley student fee form
  • Chicago Public Schools 2020-2021 revised calendar
  • An explanation of the 3 parent organizations at Burley (Friends of Burley, Local School Council and Parent Teacher Association)
  • An invitation and link to join the Burley PTA
 
SECOND: PAY SCHOOL FEE
Click here to pay the $125 student fee using our online Epay system. Please read the documents above and check your email for more information about this fee.
 
THIRD: COMPLETE THE PTA DIRECTORY FAMILY INFORMATION FORM
Click here to complete this form, which informs Burley’s main office of the information that you would like to share with our parent organizations. 
 
FOURTH: COMPLETE YOUR CHILD(REN)'S DOCUSIGN REGISTRATION PACKET(S)
You received a separate DocuSign Registration Packet for each child. It was sent from “BurleySchool via DocuSign” and the subject was “CPS - Please Sign These Back to School Documents for…” This email went to the 1st contact in Aspen, because it can only be signed once per student. (If you need to designate a different first contact email, please contact Carmen Juarbe, cjuarbe@cps.edu or call 773-534-5475).

The DocuSign packet includes essential documents that must be completed each year, such as:
  • The CPS emergency contact form
  • school lunch form​
  • Media release forms
 
Important Docusign Tips!
  • Follow the yellow tab that says NEXT to navigate through the documents.
  • You cannot skip sections or submit incomplete forms.
  • Use a computer, not a mobile device.
 
Need DocuSign help? Click below:
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Curriculum Night

9/24/2020

 

Tonight!

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Join us for virtual presentations tonight and learn more about the instructional program for the year. Each presenter has a unique link. All links were sent by email.

5:30-6:00 - Opening session with Ms. Plocher, Ms. Nash, and presentations by the Specials Teachers and our new counselor, Jennifer Anderson-Flynn.

6:00-6:25 and 6:30-6:55 - Classroom Presentations

6:00-7:00 - Drop in Q&A with Specials Teachers

Updated Supply Lists

9/2/2020

 
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
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