Burtonsville Beat (April 30, 2023)
April 30, 2023
Good evening, Burtonsville families!
- 5/1: MCAP - MCAP - English/Language Arts - Students in Grades 3 and 5
- 5/2: Family Market - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- 5/2: PTA Meeting - 6:30 pm on Zoom
School & Community News…
Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) 🎓-Students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 will participate in MCAP beginning Monday, April 24th through Tuesday, May 16th. Students in Grades 3 and 5 will take the English/Language Arts portion of MCAP beginning Monday, May 1st. Click here to view our full testing schedule. For more MCAP information and resources, visit: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/mcap/
How to help your child/Reminders:
- Get a good night’s rest the night before
- Eat a healthy breakfast at home or plan to eat the school-provided breakfast
- Be on time on the day of testing - Students who arrive at school late will not be allowed into the classroom during a testing session and will be required to test on a make-up day.
- NO CELL PHONES/WATCHES - Personal mobile devices, such as cell phones/watches, during the administration of the assessment is a violation of test security and are strictly prohibited. Students will NOT be allowed access to such devices during the testing period.
PTA Meeting: Join us this Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 6:30 pm - Zoom Link - Meeting ID: 995 1116 3069 - Passcode: 365643
Elementary Science Fair at Blake HS
Blake HS is once again hosting an Elementary Science Fair for all interested students in Grades K – 5. The due date for applications is Monday, May 1st (or the first 100 applicants). The science fair itself will be held at 7 pm in Blake HS’s Cafeteria on Tuesday, May 16th. Read here for more information.
A Message from our PTA…
BES Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week starts tomorrow, May 1st! It's a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge and express gratitude for the hard work and dedication of the BES team, who make a positive impact on the lives of all our students.
The PTA Board Elections for the upcoming term will take place during our May 2nd PTA Meeting. To learn more about the available positions and nomination procedures, please see the attached flyer or visit www.burtonsvillepta.org /board-elections.
Cultural Night is scheduled for Friday, May 19th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please see the attached flyer for more details or visit: www.burtonsvillepta.org/event-details/cultural-night-2.
County News…
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. ESPAÑOL | ä¸æ–‡ | français | አማáˆáŠ› | í•œêµì–´ | Tiếng Việt|
COVID-19
Thank you to our families for continuing to test when they have COVID-19 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