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Holiday Hoopla - Thursday, December 21

12/19/2017

At Holiday Hoopla, our school community celebrates the season -- and the talents of our young musicians! Students will perform music they've learned through their music classes. Individuals and small groups have also auditioned to perform for you. It's a festive annual tradition not to be missed.

8:30-10:00

PreK, K, 1st Grade
Advanced Choir, Advanced Band, K-1 soloists and groups

10:30-12:00

2nd grade, 3rd grade percussion, 4th grade choir, Intermediate Band, 2nd-4th soloists and groups

1:10-2:30

5th/6th grade choir, Advanced Choir, Advanced Band, 5th-8th soloists and groups

Get your Burley Gear too!

Burley Gear will be on sale before and after each Holiday Hoopla performance. If you already placed an online order, you can pick it up in the office before or after school.

Toy Drive, Book Fair: Help our community

11/7/2017

Student inquiry is about curiosity, discovery, empathy, and action. Please support our students as they show their compassion for others in our community through these two community service projects.

Kindergarten Toy Drive
through Friday, 11/10

Organized by:
Burley Kindergarten students, as a result of their inquiry into our community

To benefit:
Lurie Children's Hospital

What to donate:
New, unused toys and art supplies.
Please seal any plush toys in a zip-top bag.

By when?
Friday, November 10

Thanksgiving Food Drive
November 10-14

Organized by:
Burley student council, as an annual holiday service project for our school community

To benefit:
Lakeview Pantry

What to donate:
Non-perishable food items such as canned tuna or meat, soups or stews, ramen or rice, microwaveable mac and cheese, cereal, oatmeal.
Click here to see a list of most-needed items.

When?
November 10-14

Schedule your appointment for Report Card Day 11/15

10/30/2017

Report Card Pick-up is by appointment on Wednesday, November 15th from 11:00am-6:00pm. There is no school for students on Report Card day.

Schedule your report card appointment today!

PreK-6th grade Appointments

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Grade 7-8 Appointments

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After scheduling, you will receive an email confirmation with a link you can use for any changes or cancellations.

Download the Report Card Pick-Up flyer and calendar (sent home Friday 10/27)

Fall Fun Fair: Buy tickets now!

10/18/2017

The Fall Fun Fair is an annual tradition not to be missed! We need YOU to make it a success! Get your tickets, prepare your costume, and volunteer to help create an unforgettable experience for our kids.

Visit the PTA Fun Fair Page
to buy tickets, sign up to volunteer, or donate items!

Online ticket sales end Tuesday, October 24.

Donate to hurricane relief for Puerto Rico

9/27/2017

As you may know, families in our community have loved ones currently living in Puerto Rico, which recently suffered one of the worst hurricanes in its history. To show our support, Burley will be collecting items desperately needed, such as personal hygiene items and cleaning products. A full list is below.

Please drop items from the below list in the bin by the security desk before or after school between now and Friday, September 29th at 4:00pm. PTA members will be taking the donations to the drop off location sponsored by the organization Puerto Rico Rises.

Thank you in advance for your support!

Join us for Curriculum Night - New date!

9/12/2017

Your child has just begun a wonderful year of learning, reading, and discovery! Come learn all about it at Curriculum Night. This is an important school-wide event, and we encourage all parents to attend.

We have rescheduled Curriculum Night to Tuesday, September 19th at 5:30pm. As always, Curriculum Night begins in the gym at 5:30 with classroom presentations to follow.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to a conflict, Fourth Grade Curriculum Night (Rooms 303 - Ms. King and 304 - Ms. Timble) will be held Monday, September 18th from 6:00pm to 6:30pm in their classrooms.

School Supply Lists 2017-18

7/25/2017

To help your child have a great start to the school year, please bring his or her supplies on Early Bird Day, Thursday, August 31 from 8:30-6:00. If you can't come to Early Bird Day, your child can bring supplies on the first day of school. More information about Early Bird Day is coming soon! Print and download important back-to-school documents in advance if you wish.

School Supply Lists

It's Spirit Week!

6/4/2017

Monday, June 5th: Decade Day (no hats, sunglasses or props please)

Tuesday, June 6th: Class Color Day
PreK - Red
Kindergarten - Orange
1st - Yellow
2nd - Green
3rd - Blue
4th - Pink
5th - Purple
6th - Grey/Silver
7th - Black
8th - White

Wednesday, June 7th: Pajama Day (no shorts, nightgowns, slippers, hats or tanktops please)

Thursday, June 8th: Crazy Sock Day

Friday, June 9th: Burley Gear Day
Stick around on Friday after school for the annual Staff vs. 8th Grade Kickball Game!

Order your yearbook today!

5/17/2017

Online ordering is open through June 2.
Visit burleypta.org/yearbook for details!

Walk-a-thon: May 26

5/17/2017

Grades 6-8 will walk to the lakefront for a day of fitness and fun! Students in 5th grade and younger will participate in walking and fitness activities here at school. Set up your child's online fundraising page, print a pledge form, and learn more at friendsofburley.org/walkathon.

The Walkathon and Fitness Challenge is one of FOB's largest events, and its success is critical to achieving our year-end goals. It's also Burley students' chance to give back to our wonderful school. If every Burley student raises $100, we'll be well on our way to reaching our goal for this event.