Burtonsville Beat (December 4, 2022)

December 4, 2022

Good evening Burtonsville families!

Mark your calendars…

  • 12/5 - Scholastic Book Fair (See message below for more information.)
  • 12/6 - Family Market: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm (details)
  • 12/6 - PTA Meeting on Zoom: 6:30 pm
  • 12/7 - Early Release Day
  • 12/9 - Brain Pop Dance Party

School News…

Scholastic Book Fair: 

The book fair is coming to Burtonsville!  It will run from December 5th - December 9th.   Families are welcome to shop at the book fair on Tuesday, December 6th from 4:00 - 6:30 and Wednesday, December 7th, from 1:30 - 4:00.  More details can be found on the school website.  We are looking for volunteers to help with the book fair.  If you are able to volunteer, please visit the sign-up genius.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAAAF2BA7FB6-burtonsville

TOY DRIVE: The Burtonsville Community is working with neighbors to collect toys this holiday season for children in need. Squisito Pizza and Pasta is sponsoring the toy drive and providing a free slice of pizza and soft drinks to those who donate. If you wish to have your child receive a gift, please fill out and submit the form linked here, no later than December 9, 2022.

COMING SOON: Our 3rd Annual Masked Reader Event will be held on Wednesday, December 21st. Stay tuned for more information!

A Message from our PTA…

Join us for this month's PTA Meeting - Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 6:30 PM

The 2022-2023 Burtonsville Yearbook is on sale. Purchase your yearbook online here. You may purchase the yearbook at the pre-sale price of $22 (plus a $2.31 service fee & tax) now through February 2023. The yearbook price will increase to $25 (plus service fee & tax) after March 1st. Be sure to check out the flyer that will be sent out this week.

Join the PTA!  New members are always welcome and appreciated.  Please go to www.burtonsvillepta.org/memberships for more information.

County News…

 “MCPS is committed to the physical, social, and psychological well-being of its more than 160,000 students and over 24,000 employees. You can find valuable district information and community resources here for students, staff, and families. it’s especially important that we care for our mental, emotional and physical health. We hope you will find support here for your school, work, home, and personal concerns.”

Daily Transportation Updates

Updates regarding delays and uncovered routes will be communicated on a daily basis by schools and available on the MCPS website Read: What you should know about riding the bus. Please carefully review the arrival and departure bus routes provided by the Department of Transportation to determine which bus your child will use to ride to and from school (Bus Arrival - Bus Dismissal).

The Student Code of Conduct in MCPS and Student’s Guide to Rights and Responsibilities in MCPS are available (upon request) in both English and Spanish - supplies are limited. (Request paper copy here) Digital copy:  Student Code of Conduct in MCPS  and Student's Guide to Rights and Responsibilities in MCPS

IMPORTANT NOTICE Please read “Severe Peanut/Tree nut Allergy Notice to Parents” 

MySchoolBucks: Use MySchoolBucks to add school meal money to your child’s account. This will eliminate the need for your child to bring money to school every day. Registration Instructions: English/Spanish

Literacy Council Offers Free ESL Classes For MCPS Parents:

In collaboration with MCPS, the Literacy Council of Montgomery County (LCMC) is offering free English as a Second Language classes for MCPS parents. The classes will be held virtually and in person, and there are options for all levels of English speakers. They are available to any MCPS parent for whom English is not their first language. Parents can complete this interest form to receive a placement test.

George B. Thomas - Saturday School Courses

Saturday School provides academic tutoring and instruction with certified teachers in a nurturing and supportive environment.  The program is aligned with the Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) curriculum. Click here for program dates, locations, and registration information. 

NOTE: MCPS students in Grades K through 12 may attend after registering for Saturday School for $85 per year ($40 for students who receive FARMs)

COVID-19 

Thank you to our families for continuing to test when they have symptoms or after possible exposure, for using the online tool to report positive COVID-19 test results, and for following CDC isolation guidelines. 

Please remember that while masking is optional, masks are temporarily required in some situations:

  • Students presenting to the health room for evaluation of possible COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Staff or students with COVID-19 infection, after completing five days of isolation, who feel well 
  • enough to return to school or work (masks are worn until day 10).
  • Individuals exposed during an outbreak, as an alternative to a 10-day quarantine. Exposed staff 
  • and students do not need to quarantine as long as they are symptom-free, and can safely wear a mask for 10 days after the exposure. 

Yours In Service,

 Kimberly Lloyd, Principal

Terry Gobourne, Assistant Principal