The Burruss Blast
A Note from Your Principal
What a busy month January has been, and it looks like February has even more to offer! Calendars came home in Burruss Express this week, and important dates are also noted in the newsletter below.
Please make sure you have made arrangements for early dismissal on February 13 and 14. Elementary schools are dismissing early to have parent conferences in the afternoons. If you would like to schedule a conference with your child's teacher, please reach out directly to the teacher. Also remember that schools are closed the following week for Winter Break!
Can we talk about attendance? It is so important for a child's academic and social success to be at school on time every day. We are closely monitoring attendance this year and are following MCS policy in contacting families after 5 unexcused absences. If your child is sick, by all means, please keep him/her home. When s/he returns, simply send in a note either from you or from the doctor to excuse the absence within three days of his/her return. Our custodial staff is working hard to sanitize surfaces to prevent the spreading of viruses, but the most important thing for ALL of us to remember--adults and children--is to consistently wash our hands with soap and water.
I am so proud of the teaching and learning that is happening in our building. Teachers are working so very hard to grow every child every day. While there is a designated Teacher Appreciation Week in March, will you consider taking the time to send your child's teacher an encouraging note? Winter months are hard on everyone, and a few kind words can truly brighten anyone's day!
Thank you for your support of our school. Burruss is better because you are here!
Kind regards,
Dr. Jillian Johnson
Check out the video below--AL Burruss is the School for Me!
Little Mermaid Jr by Burruss Players Feb 13 & 14 at 7pm!
2020 Teacher of the Year: Jenny Brems!
School Climate Survey for Parents
All parents are asked to complete the school climate survey for A.L. Burruss. These ratings, combined with staff ratings, inform our CCRPI Climate Star Rating. Burruss celebrated a 4-star rating in 2019!
January Students of the Month
Book Fair: February 7-14
Follett offers a cashless system for families! Rather than send your child with dollars and change, did you know that you can set up an account for them online and they can pay through that account at the book fair?! It's so easy! Even grandparents or distant friends and relatives can contribute money to the account for your child to shop. Check out this link to set up your child's account: www.Read-a-thon.com/books
A.L. Burruss Elementary
Email: jillianjohnson@marietta-city.org
Website: https://www.marietta-city.org/Domain/9
Location: 325 Manning Road Southwest, Marietta, GA, USA
Phone: 770-429-3144
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Elementary-School/ALBurruss-Elementary-1029705713715489/
Twitter: @ALBurrussEle