Burr Bulldog Bulletin
August 10, 2021
Hello Burr Bull Dog Families,
Below are some school updates at this time and please watch your email for more information as the school year nears.
Thank you,
Jeanne Poleski, Principal
586-797-4100
2021-2022 Calendar Dates
The Utica Community Schools teacher/student calendar for 2021-2022 continues to be mutually developed through the collective bargaining process. In the interest of planning, the following dates are confirmed and may be shared with students, staff, parents, and community.
*Additional dates and calendar elements including but not limited to potential further closed dates, half-days, exam schedules, conference windows continue to be considered and will be released once determined.
August 2021
Aug. 31: 1st Day of school (1/2 day)
Hours: Full Day of School: 9:20 A.M.-4:10 P.M.
Half Day of School: 9:20 A.M. - 12:24 P.M.
Bell Schedule: Entry bell rings at 9:15 A.M.
Start of School bell rings at 9:20 A.M.
September 2021
Sept. 3: No School
Sept. 6: No School - Labor Day
October 2021
Oct. 5: : Fall Picture Day
Oct. 6: Count Day
Oct. 29: 1/2 Day of School - End of 1st Marking Period
November 2021
Nov. 2: No School - Election Day
Nov. 11: 1/2 Day , Conferences
Nov. 24-26: No School - Thanksgiving Break
December 2021
Dec. 20: 1/2 Day
Dec. 21: 1/2 Day - End of 2nd Marking Period
Dec. 22- 31: No School - Winter Break
January 2022
Jan. 3: Welcome Back
Jan. 17: No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 2022
Feb. 21-25: No School - Mid-Winter Break
March 2022
March 23: State Tornado Drill 1:00 P.M.
April 2022
Apr. 1: 1/2 Day - End of 3rd Marking Period
Apr. 4-8: No School - Spring Break
Apr. 15: No School - Good Friday
May 2022
May 27: No School
May 30: No School - Memorial Day
June 2022
June 9: 1/2 Day
June 10: 1/2 Day - Last Day of School
Classroom Teacher Assignments
All Burr students will receive their 2021-2022 teacher assignment via email after 3:00 P.M. on August 26th. We will use the email address that is on file in PowerSchool via the parent portal. First through Sixth Grade classroom teachers will host virtual Burr Bull Dog events so students can meet their teacher and see their classrooms prior to the first day of school. Teachers will send out the links to their individual events sometime after teacher assignment emails are sent out.
School Hours
The first day of school is on Tuesday, August 31st. This will be a half day of school for all elementary students. I will notify you about the official school start and end times as soon as they are finalized by the district.
Security Procedures
We are asking for your assistance to ensure that our security procedures during the school day are effective and efficient. When you wish to visit Burr Elementary, you will go to the main office door. At this door we have a security camera, intercom, and buzzer. To help us assist you when you would like to enter our school:
- Please press the buzzer to speak with someone in the office
- You will be asked to state your name and reason for visiting
- You will be asked to show your photo id into the security camera above the outside door
- Office staff will assist you in your reason for visiting the office
In addition, we ask that you do NOT let any visitors in the door as you enter or exit the building.
All teachers and staff are committed to student safety and security and we hope that you will help us with our safety procedures at Burr Elementary.
Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
UCS is pleased to inform families that ALL students enrolled at Burr Elementary can receive a healthy breakfast and lunch for free each day! We do, however, still need our families to click on the link below and fill out the Free and Reduced - Priced Meal Application.
This information is critical in determining the amount of money that our school receives from a variety of State and Federal supplemental programs. These supplemental programs help us offer supports and services to our students including but not limited to:
Pandemic -EBT
Instructional Supports (Staff, supplies, materials, etc.)
Professional Learning For Staff
Parent & Community Engagement Supplies & Activities
Technology
We ask that you please complete and submit the application as soon as possible to ensure that additional funding for our school is available to meet the needs of our students. All information on the application is confidential. Without your assistance in completing the application, our school cannot maximize the use of available State and Federal Funds.
If you need further assistance, please contact food services at (586)797-1180 or email them at foodservice@uticak12.org
School Age Child Care
Utica Community Schools is pleased to provide an opportunity for School Age Child Care, beginning August 31, 2021. This service will be available Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - school start time and school dismissal - 6:00 pm at select locations. Please be sure to read the following pricing and scheduling updates before pre-registering for the 2021-2022 school year.
Families must pre-register online.
Registrations will not be done on site or over the phone.
- Completing the online form is NOT a guarantee or confirmation of registration
- Once families complete the online form, a SACC representative will contact you to confirm your registration and process payment. Please have your credit card information available.
- Once payment is complete, you will receive a separate email with required paperwork. Completed paperwork must be emailed to "schoolname"sacc@uticak12.org (ex. Burrsacc@uticak12.org)
- Registrations will be processed on a first come fist served basis, availability is limited.
- If the program is full at your location, you will receive an email indicating you have been placed on the waitlist. Families on the waitlist will be contacted as space becomes available.
2021-2022 UCS School Age Childcare Pre-registration
Medical Health Plans
Utica Community Schools are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for each of our students. A health plan is required to be completed at the beginning of every school year. For your child's safety we ask that all health forms are turned in prior to the first day of school, August 31, 2021.
Health plans should be completed for any condition that may involve special dietary considerations, activity levels, medications, or treatment of urgent problems. Completion of health plans allow our staff to take the best possible care of your child.
A physician signature is required on all health plans. Any medications that are to be distributed by school staff or used by students at school must have an Authorization for Medication completed and signed by a physician, including any over-the-counter medications.
Health Care Plans and Authorization for Medication forms are available at Resources and Forms - Utica Community Schools (uticak12.org) Two transportation forms are required for every student that rides the bus with a COLOR picture attached to each form. Depending on your child's diagnosis, the following forms are required by the school.
Food Allergies/Insect Allergies/Latex Allergies: FARE Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan, Michigan Department of Education Medical Statement to Request Special Meals and/or Accommodations, 2 Authorization for Medications (one for an anti-histamine and one for Epinephrine), 2 Transportation Forms (if your child is a bus rider)
MDE Dietary Accommodations: Required for Food Services for students with Food Allergies.
Asthma: Asthma Health Care Plan, Authorization for Medication for a rescue inhaler, 2 Transportation Forms (if your child is a bus rider)
Seizure: Seizure Health Care Plan, Authorization for Medication for rescue medications and/or other medications, 2 Transportation Forms (if your child is a bus rider)
Diabetes: Diabetes Health Care Plan, 2 Transportation Forms (if you child is a bus rider) and you must submit your Diabetes Medical Management Plan from your Endocrinologist
Heart Condition: Heart Condition Health Care Plan and 2 Transportation Forms (if your child is a bus rider)
Any other diagnosis: General Health Care Plan, Authorization for Medication (if needed), 2 Transportation Forms (if your child is a bus rider)
Please return all the necessary, completed and signed forms (dated after June 11, 2021) prior to August 31, 2021 to: officeburr@uticak12.org
Your cooperation will help ensure a safe and healthy school year. Any questions can be directed to: Rebecca Rosbolt, Utica Community School's District Nurse after August 16th at:
A Fond Farewell from a Burr Super Star
Dear Burr Families,
I recently received some news that is exciting, a little scary, and saddening, all at the same time. I'm sure you have heard about the new Bridge to Kindergarten - Young Fives program that recently opened in our district. Well, I applied for a position in the program, and just heard that I will be joining the Young Fives team. Unfortunately, this means that I must leave Burr, which has been my home for fourteen years. I am so excited to be embarking on something new that will allow me to use my background in early childhood education, but I am so sad to leave all of you. I have appreciated all you have done for me, all you have taught me, all the laughter, tears, sharing, and community. I will cherish all the memories you have given me and look forward to hearing about events in your lives to come....when we bump into each other in a store or I hear about your graduations and awards. (Don't worry - once you are a Fantastic First Grade Frog, you are ALWAYS a Fantastic First Grade Frog, and I actually go through the Stevenson HS graduation lists every spring looking for names I know and sending well wishes in thought.) Please know that I will continue to think of you as I embark on this new path in my journey.
With fond farewells,
Mrs. Verbrugge 😊