Join us for Holiday Hoopla on Thursday, December 15th in the Gym. There are 3 assemblies:

8:30am-10:00am
PERFORMANCES: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, Advanced Choir & Advanced Band

10:30am-12:00pm
PERFORMANCES: 5th Choir, 6th Choir, Advanced Choir, Intermediate Band, Advanced Band
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1:10pm-2:40pm
PERFORMANCES: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade Choirs, 4th grade Choir, Beginning Band


Performer's Attire: Students are asked to dress up for their performance - students in band and choir wear white tops, black bottoms and black shoes in addition to any additional "flair" the music teacher may have given their group direction on. The rest of the students: no jeans, no print T-shirts.


Audience Request: We ask that audience members stay for all performances in the performance slot they are attending to provide an audience for all students and groups performing and to prevent coming and going distractions.

Don't miss this fun, festive Burley tradition! The Fall Fun Fair kicks off this Friday at 6pm on the playground. A $10 donation is suggested at the door, and proceeds benefit future community programs. Wear your costume and come join the fun!

Be sure to check out the Haunted House ($3), which is designed, decorated, and (in some cases) inhabited by our very own Burley middle schoolers!

We still need volunteers, bingo prizes, and donated/borrowed decorations to make this event as wonderful as possible! Please check Ms. Plocher's previous email for details.

​We'll see you Friday!

Curriculum Night is an important opportunity to learn about Burley's instructional program and the expectations and goals of each grade. Please see Ms. Plocher's email for more detail! Here is an overview:

• 5:30-5:55pm Gym (Top Floor): Administration welcome and Specials Teachers Curriculum Presentations
• 6:00-6:25pm Session 1: K-8th grade classrooms, Diverse Learner Teachers and Interventionists will open starting at 6:00pm. Visit your child's classroom, meet their teachers and hear a presentation on what your child will be learning this school year and how you can support your students at home. There will be a limited time at the end of the half hour for a short Q and A session.
• 6:30-7:00pm Session 2: Teachers will be repeating their previous presentation for those that have more than one child at Burley. Also, take time to visit the Specials classrooms, diverse learner teachers and interventionists!

​Please keep in mind:

• This event is for parents -- children need not attend.
• Parking is in the neighborhood only. Do not park in the corner Ashland/Barry lot.

Specials Class and Interventionist Locations:
STEAM (Mr. Medintz): Room 307 (top floor behind the gym)
PE (Mr. Lewis): Top floor gym
Technology (Ms. Skibba): Room 101 (1st floor near office)
Art (Ms. Keeley): Fieldhouse West (out on playground)
Interventionist (Ms. Stronsky): Room 002b (lower level near kindergarten rooms)

We're getting ready for a great year! Please join us at this Friday's events:

Kindergarten Popsicle Meet and Greet
Incoming Kindergarteners and their families are welcome to join us on the Burley school playground for popsicle fun and mingling with other Kindergarten families on Friday, August 12 at 6pm.
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followed by...
School-wide Back to School Movie Night!
Bring your blanket, snacks, friends, and family and enjoy watching a kid friendly movie under the stars behind Burley School. The movie (Despicable Me 3!) begins at dusk (a little before 8pm) on Friday, August 12, weather permitting.

Note: As always, alcohol is not permitted on school grounds, no chairs are permitted on the turf and, no wheels on the track or turf please. Please keep furry friends at home.

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.

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.