Author: Gordan Goodman

Burwell Elementary School

August 2017

START OF SCHOOL INFORMATION

Mr. Max, Principal

WELCOME to 2017-2018!
Just a short note to welcome you to Burwell Public Schools and announce some information and upcoming dates.
NEW STUDENTS
We would like to welcome all new students and their families.
K –We welcome all new kindergartners and the following students to the district this summer. 1st Grade-Tucker Hasenauer
5th Grade-Garrett Hasenauer
5th Grade-Shaylee Hulinsky
5th Grade-John Schwartzkopf
Please introduce yourself and welcome them to our community when you have a chance.
School schedule
Start and finish times at the Elementary Schools for the 2017-18 school year will remain the same as last year. School will start at 8:15 everyday with dismissal at 3:15 everyday except Friday. Our Friday dismissal will be 2:45.
There will be days when different situations occur utilizing different start times, or possibly no school due to inclement weather. We will communicate these times to the public as early as possible. Please note NTV Channel 13 and KNLV Radio 103.9 as your information source for these situations. We will also utilize the IRIS alert system to communicate in certain situations.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Remember that all new students and kindergarten students need to have updated immunization records, birth certificate and a Kindergarten physical.

School Supply Lists
Please look at the school supply lists for Burwell Elementary at burwellpublicschools.com under the Elementary website

Special points of interest:
August 1 thru 11th New Student Registration (BES)
August 14 and 15th Teacher In-Service Workdays
August 15th Burwell Elementary Open House 7:00-8:00pm Wednesday August 16th School Starts at High School 11:45 Dismissal (No Lunch)
Thursday. August 17th First full day of school Monday, August 21st School Starts at Elementary with 3:15 dismissal Eclipse Viewing Outside with students
Sept. 4th Labor Day—No School
Sept. 13th 10:00 Late Start Picture Day (HS)
Sept.14th Picture day (Elementary)
Sept 15th 1:40 Dismissal for Homecoming
Oct. 11th 10:00 Late Start
Oct. 17th End of 1st Term
Oct . 26th NO SCHOOL at Elementary School for Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct. 27th NO SCHOOL FALL BREAK (HS/Elem. Schools)

Burwell Elementary Information

Lunch Program
The lunch program is run through the high school and prices are as follows: Student Meal = $2.55
1 Month/20 days= $ 51.00
Side Salad = $1.75
Second Meal = $1.15
Breakfast = $1.75
Checks can be made to Burwell Public Schools. Please put your child's name on memo line of check.
Milk Tickets
The morning milk program allows students to have milk in their classrooms at a designated time. Tickets can be purchased at the Elementary School with checks made to Burwell Public Schools. The tickets are $12.00/month or $.60/day. SCHOOL ZONE PARKING
A reminder to all parents, guardians and older students dropping off kids in the morning that this is a “No Parking” zone.
Please park to the far north, south or across the street if you are entering the building in the morning. This keeps the flow of traffic moving and prevents a traffic jam.
When picking students up in the afternoon it is fine to park along the curb and wait for your student. Once again, we will be placing the sign in the street. I know for some this is an inconvenience, however, it FORCES people to slow down and be more cautious while driving our street. I appreciate your concern and understanding.

FORMS THAT REQUIRE PARENT SIGNATURE

There are a number of forms that require a parent signature at the elementary schools. These forms are important in liability issues and must be signed early in the school year.
At the elementary schools the forms include:
1. Student/Parent Handbook forms that include the Student Handbook Receipt, Dibels Testing form, and the Student/Teacher compact form. The handbook will be handed out to students on the first day and needs to be returned during the first week of school.
2. Dispensing of Medication release form: This form needs to be filled out if your student takes medication and if you need the school to dispense the medication on an as needed basis.
3. Emergency Medical Treatment Form that allows the supervising teacher to decide on emergency treatment of a student in the event that the student is on a field trip and the parent can not be reached. The form must be notarized and signed by a legal guardian of the child.