Blog Posts

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.

Join us for Explore More Friday 5/5

4/26/2017

Explore More: When Burley becomes a museum for a day!

Explore More is an annual event that is not to be missed. Visit classrooms throughout the school and learn from our student experts as Burley becomes a museum for a day! You'll journey to Africa, explore the science of magnets, time travel to ancient Egypt or the 1950s, and much more. We hope you'll join us for the entire morning and learn from students of all ages. Come see inquiry-based learning in action throughout our school.

Schedule of Exhibits:
PreK-K: 8:45-9:30
Grades 1-3: 8:45-9:45
Grades 4-5: 9:00-10:00
Grades 6-8: 9:30-10:45

Picture day 4/4 - Pre-order required!

4/2/2017

Spring Picture Day is Tuesday, April 4th. Your child will ONLY have his/her picture taken if you pre-order and pre-pay.

Here's how to pre-order:
1) On the form that was sent home, select the package you want and send it with your cash payment to the office by Monday afternoon, or
2) Pre-purchase online: inter-state.com/order (order code: 17369HB) until Midnight on Monday, April 3rd.

Schedule your time for Report Card Pick-Up 4/19/17

3/28/2017

Schedule your preK-6 report card pick-up time at
burley.youcanbook.me

You will need to complete the online form for each teacher meeting. Online sign-up will remain open though Tuesday, April 18.

Grade 6: Schedule only with your child’s homeroom teacher; during that time, you will meet with both teachers.

Grades 7 and 8 use a separate online sign-up at burley78.youcanbook.me. An individualized letter was sent home with each child indicating whether a parent meeting is required. All parents are welcome to schedule a meeting with their child's 7-8 grade teacher(s). Whether or not a meeting is scheduled, all parents must come to school on April 19 to pick up Report Cards between 11:00-6:00.

Book Bash is coming February 28 - Pre-order books now.

2/2/2017

In its 11th year, Burley's beloved Book Bash event is an annual celebration of the written word. Each year, authors, illustrators, poets, and Burley students across all grade levels come together as peers - asking questions, engaging in discovery, and sharing inspiration about their experiences in writing.

On Tuesday, February 28th, Burley School is excited to welcome two highly talented and award-winning authors whose books and stories will inspire readers from Pre-K through 8th grade to explore writing - and life! - from different perspectives: Kwame Alexander and James Klise.

Pre-order books by next Friday, December 10th, and they will be delivered to students' classrooms and signed by authors on the day of Book Bash.

There are two options for placing book orders this year:

Use the paper order forms sent home in backpacks this week (cash and checks accepted), or
Order online HERE. (Please be sure to add your child's name and teacher to each book order by adding a NOTE TO SELLER at checkout.)

Only a limited quantity of books will be available for sale on the day of the event. Order by next Friday, February 10, to ensure your child gets a signed copy.

VOLUNTEER
Book Bash is a student-only event, so if you are a parent and would like to attend - sign up to volunteer! Help is needed with decorations, book sales, and escorting classrooms during the event. Don't miss the chance to be part of this wonderful Burley tradition!

Sign up now for spring clubs!

12/20/2016

After School Club descriptions

Please check your child's backpack for spring after school club packets. Request your child's clubs by Friday, December 23rd at tinyurl.com/burleyspringclubs2017. Payments will be due by Wednesday, January 11th.

Spring clubs run from January 16th through April 28th from 3:15 to 4:30 unless otherwise noted.

Burley Bucks: The gift cards that give twice!

12/4/2016

Click to download the form

Planning to give gift cards this holiday season? Buy them through the PTA Burley Bucks program and a percentage of your purchase is donated to Burley! You get gift cards from popular stores and restaurants at the regular cost, and Burley receives additional funds to help our kids. Save yourself a trip to the store and let your generosity go even further this year.

Here's all you have to do:

Print and complete this form (or check your child's backpack for a copy.)
Write a check payable to the Burley PTA.
Return them to school in an envelope marked "Burley Bucks" by Friday, December 9.
Receive your gift cards the following week.

The Book Fair continues online!

11/17/2016

You can make purchases from the online Burley Book Fair through November 23. All online orders ship directly to school for free!

Shop Building Blocks Toy Store and help Burley

11/15/2016

Building Blocks Give Back Week This Week!
3306 N. Lincoln Ave.

Once again, Building Blocks is partnering with the school community for a give back week! Shop between Nov 14th through 18th (Monday - Friday) and tell them you're from Burley. Invite all your friends to shop with you at this local toy store gem, and 15% to 25% will come back to our school!

Play it forward and find out more information here.

Food Drive through 11/17 at noon!

11/15/2016

Support Burley's annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, sponsored by the Student Council. Food donations will help the Lakeview Pantry feed our neighbors in need this holiday season.

Most Needed Foods:
Tuna, soup, pasta, canned meat/spam, canned beans, chili, stews, jelly, rice, pasta, pasta sauce, canned fruit, cereal

Please check expiration dates to ensure items are fresh. Send donation items with your child any time before noon on Thursday, November 17th. The classroom with the most cans will be invited to join Student Council in bringing Burley's can donations to the Lakeview Pantry after school on Friday, November 18th.