The Burruss Weekly Newsletter
What a week!
On Monday, Mrs. Torrence was named a Top Ten Finalist for State Teacher of the Year!
On Tuesday, Mrs. Magee was named a Top Three Finalist for District Teacher of the Year!
On Wednesday, our school was featured on WABE, the Atlanta affiliate for National Public Radio (NPR).
On Thursday, Burruss was named Best Elementary School in Cobb County!
Today, Friday, we celebrated students in our monthly assembly and tonight, we will host our annual Talent Show.
Our theme this year was Shine like the Stars, and wow, aren't we doing that?! I am so proud of the teachers at Burruss, the support staff, our beautiful students, and our incredible community. Our little village is strong and mighty!
Next week is the Spring Book Fair! You can shop online and purchase gift cards for your child to use to shop in person. Just click here!
We are seeking donations of bags of soil for our learning garden--if you are willing to purchase, you can drop off in the front office and we will get it to the garden.
Order your yearbook before April 12! I have seen the preview for the yearbook, and trust me, you are going to want your own copy! The Burruss yearbook is packed with pictures and memories and kids will spend hours looking through the book. Please consider ordering, not only to support the school, but because it is a precious memory book. Click here to order!
Will you be in town over Spring Break? If so, would you consider helping our garden grow and come water the plants? Click here to sign up!
If you have any questions, concerns, suggestions...anything, please reach out to me anytime.
Dr. Jillian Johnson
Principal
Purchase Framed Artwork by your Child!
The Art Show is back again & your student has created an original artwork that will be framed to cherish forever! It is highly encouraged to PRE-PURCHASE your student’s work online! This makes the Art Show run nice and smooth as you receive your student’s artwork immediately at the show, rather than waiting in line to pay. If pre-purchasing your student’s artwork is not your preferred method of payment, there will be opportunities for you to purchase at the show using card ONLY! If you pre-purchase, but are unable to come to the Art Show, please send your students to the art room the following week to pick it up. 😊
DATE: March 22nd
TIME: 4:30-6:00
LOCATION: Gym
PRICE: $28
The Virtual Art Show is where you can pre-purchase through the following link:
https://artomestore.com/collections/burrusselementary30064
Virtual Art Show Duration: March 14th- March 24th
You are also able to share your child's art with family and friends for them to purchase a reproduction. Reproductions make a great gift idea for your loved ones!
At the Art Show after purchasing/ pre-puchased, please show a volunteer, an Artome Staff member, or Ms. Burns your confirmation email & you will receive your orange bag to check out with! 😊
As always, please do not hesitate to contact madisonburns@marietta-city.k12.ga.us with any questions!
Have a great week!
Ms. Burns
The Book Fair is next week!
Save the Dates!
5th Grade IBPYP Exhibition: March 29
IBPYP Family Focus
Donors Choose Projects at Burruss
Our teachers post projects to Donors Choose to get funding for all kinds of resources that the school budget can't afford. Consider sponsoring one or pass the link to a friend who wants to donate to schools!
https://www.donorschoose.org/donors/search.html?school=53726&fullyfunded=true
PTA Corner
Our next PTA meeting is March 22. After a brief meeting, we will host the Burruss Talent Show. It's bound to be a great night and we hope to see you there!
Officers for 2023-2024
PTA Presidents: Cris Hunt and Victoria Brown
PTA Vice Presidents: Bernard Jarroush, Stormy Webster, and Britney Wilson
PTA Secretary: Daysha Mayfield
PTA Treasurer: Scott Durham
Email: albpta@gmail.com with any questions!
SGT Corner
The School Governance Team (SGT) works with the principal to provide guidance and input on school initiatives and charter flexibility that aligns with the School Improvement Plan.
The link below has the schedule of meeting dates, along with past meeting minutes.
Support Burruss when you shop!
GiveBacks: Similiar to Honey or Rakuten, when you sign-up for GiveBacks, you can earn cash back and give to ALB PTA when you shop online at approved stores - like Ulta, Old Navy, and more. Here's how to get started:
1. Create an account using the link: https://www.givebacks.com/.../33722a9f-11d6-48a1-885a...
2. Follow the prompts and be sure to download the Genie extension - this part is important!!
3. Start shopping! The first purchase you make, ALB PTA will receive a $5 bonus.
Kroger: Link your Kroger Plus card to Burruss--every time you shop with your card, Burruss will receive a portion of the purchase amount! https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards
Publix: Sign up with your phone number, connect it to Burruss, and every time you shop, enter your number for Burruss to receive a donation! https://corporate.publix.com/community/corporate-campaigns/publix-partners