Burkholder: The Jag Wire
Week of August 23-27, 2021
Happening This Week:
Monday: August 23, 2021
- First Day of Late Bird Class: Orchestra
- First Day of Late/Activity School Bus>leaves campus at 3:30pm
Tuesday: August 24, 2021
- MAPS Testing-Reading during ELA Classes
- First Day of Late Bird Class: Band
- Late/Activity School Bus>leaves campus at 3:30pm
Wednesday: August 25, 2021
- MAPS Testing-Math (an amended schedule/see below)
- Late/Activity School Bus>leaves campus at 3:30pm
Thursday: August 26, 2021
- Late/Activity School Bus>leaves campus at 3:30pm
- Virtual Open House from 5:00pm-6:30pm
Friday: August 27, 2021
- No Late/Activity School Bus
SCHEDULE FOR MATH TESTING ONLY-August 25, 2021
Virtual Open House-August 26, 2021
Parents and/or students will click on the teacher in the map at the designated class period time and then you will be Meeting with the Teacher.
*Map will also be found on each Teacher's Canvas.
Open House Schedule
period 1: 5:00pm-5:12pm
period 2: 5:15pm-5:27pm
period 3: 5:30pm-5:42pm
period 4: 5:45pm-5:57pm
period 5: 6:00pm-6:12pm
period 6: 6:15pm-6:27pm
Video: 6:27pm-6:30pm (video will be presented by the 6th period teacher)
Picture Day- September 2, 2021
Labor Day-Monday, September 6, 2021
1. Online Registration (OLR)
The Online Registration System in Infinite Campus is available in English & Spanish. The school year will open with students attending full-time face-to-face five days a week at all schools.
Parents can complete registration at home or contact our school registrar, Ms. Claessens, at 702-799-8080 ext 4065. Parents can use the links below to begin the Online Registration System.
2. Complete the Online Health Form
Please complete the online form update or inform the school of any health problems your child may have or medication they take at school or at home.
If your students' health condition(s) have not changed since last year or your child doesn't have any health concerns, there is no need to complete the survey. If you are unsure of what information you've provided in the past, please complete the survey.
Be sure to click on the link provided below if your child is new to the Clark County School District or had any health changes since last school year.
Parent and Guardian Guidance Checking Your Student Before Leaving Home
Parents/Guardians must utilize the Parent and Guardian Guidance Checking Your Student Before Leaving Home to check for symptoms/conditions prior to sending the student to school. If a student shows any symptoms/conditions, keep the student at home and contact your medical provider for guidance.
SCHOOL REMINDERS
Student Arrival and Breakfast
The school cafeteria will open at 7:45 AM for breakfast.
Late/Activity School Bus
The Late/Activity School Bus will begin this week starting on Monday, August 23rd.
The Late bus is ONLY Monday to Thursday. Students will be released from their activity at 3:25pm to get to the bus for the 3:30pm departure.
Employment Opportunities at Burkholder MS
Burkholder Middle School is currently looking to fill two support professional positions for the 21-22 school year.
Both positions are SPTA (Specialized Programs Teacher Assistant) and are 9 months. The positions are 6 hours plus a 30 minute lunch (similar to student hours).
Both positions are one-on-one aide positions working directly with a student in a specialized classroom.
For Employment opportunities go through CCSD Human Resources and then you are able to attach yourself to our specific positions:
https://ccsd.taleo.net/careersection/3/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
Please consider joining our amazing team!!
What's Happening in Our Classrooms
English Language Arts Department
Electives, PE, and Social Studies Departments
Math Department
Science Department
Counselor's Corner
Ms. Marisa Burkhardt
Ms. Kaitlyn Davern
Counselor Assistance
Ms. Marisa Burkhardt (Lead Counselor)
Students with Last Name M-Z (grades 6-8)
(702) 799-8080 X 4302
Ms. Kaitlyn Davern
Students with Last Name A-L (grades 6-8)
(702) 799-8080 X 4301
Burkholder Counseling Vision Statement:
Students are life-long learners who are productive community leaders that emulate the core values of the school. They do so with an emphasis on excellence while having integrity and respect for themselves and others. They continue to demonstrate volunteerism in their communities and maintain a generous spirit of giving. They embrace differences and acknowledge the vast similarities in the human race. They are reflective in words and actions and are forward thinking individuals who continually make a positive impact on the world. Every student adapts to the ever-changing and complex world around them.
Special Ed Facilitator (SEIF)
If you need assistance or have questions regarding Special Education Services, please click the "Special Ed Facilitator Assistance" button below to complete the form and Mrs. Perez will contact you.
Ms. Eliza Perez
702-799-8080 X 4032
NEED OUR SOCIAL WORKER?
Please click on the link below and the Social Worker, Ms. Charlene Paule, at Burkholder Middle School will contact you as soon as possible.
If this is an emergency or if you know someone is considering suicide, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Below are other numbers you can call/text:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Nevada Crisis Hotline Number: 1-800-273-8255 or text CARE to 839863.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to text with a trained Crisis Counselor
Ms. Charlene Paule
702-799-8080 X 4351
Important Numbers and Contact Information
Mr. Hermes, Principal -- 702-799-8080 ext. 4100 or hermecl@nv.ccsd.net
Ms. Morlacci, Office Manager -- 702-799-8080 ext. 4100 or morlaja@nv.ccsd.net
Ms. Mendoza, Assistant Principal -- 702-799-8080 ext. 4200 or mendome@nv.ccsd.net
Ms. Smith, Assistant Principal Secretary -- 702-799-8080 ext. 4200 or villaba@nv.ccsd.net
Ms. Maleskey, Assistant Principal -- 702-799-8080 ext. 4202 or malesjl@nv.ccsd.net
Mr. Nagy, Assistant Principal Secretary -- 702-799-8080 ext. 4202 or nagyzk@nv.ccsd.net
Ms. Claessens, Registrar -- 702-799-8080 ext. 4065 or claesjr@nv.ccsd.net
Mr. Gongos, Computer Tech -- 702-799-8080 ext. 4015 or gongodj@nv.ccsd.net
Ms. Little, Nurse -- 702-799-8080 ext. 4021 or littlpm@nv.ccsd.net
Ms. Allman, FASA -- 702-799-8080 ext. 4022 or allmacr@nv.ccsd.net
Ms. Deputy, Attendance -- 702-799-8080 ext. 4202 or deputk1@nv.ccsd.net
Burkholder Middle School
Burkholder Middle School focuses on being an exemplary learning community through rigorous academic experiences to enhance knowledge. We build the foundation of this learning community through meaningful relationships, relevant and engaging learning, empowering student successes, and effective communication. We challenge students to advocate for themselves to become lifelong learners, inspire a love for learning, and utilize technology in today’s world.
Email: nagyzk@nv.ccsd.net
Website: https://www.burkholderms.org/
Location: 355 West Van Wagenen Street, Henderson, NV, USA
Phone: (702) 799-8080
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burkholderms/
Twitter: @burkholderms