Weekly Family Communication
Burns Park Elementary
August 21, 2022
Dear Burns Park Families,
One more week until the start of the 2022-2023 school year! We hope this last week of summer vacation is filled with continued relaxation, spending time together and building excitement around the start of the school year. We are thrilled to see familiar faces and new ones at our school events this week.
We wanted to take this opportunity to share with our families the new Burns Park Mission Statement:
Burns Park is committed to providing a safe and equitable educational environment where students, staff, and families feel visible, voiced and valued in content, instructional practices, relationships and opportunities.
In all things that we, the Burns Park staff, do this year, we want you to feel visible, voiced and valued. The dignity of our students, staff and families will always be at the forefront of how we approach all situations in our school. We are excited to start this new adventure with you all and look forward to a wonderful year together.
As always, please find more detailed information about events, updates and back to school information below.
Principals Bullock & Miller
Popsicles in the Park Information
New families are invited to a Burns Park Building Tour from 3:30PM - 4:00PM, prior to Popsicles in the Park.
Popsicles in the Park @ Glencoe
Thursday, Aug 25, 2022, 10:30 AM
Glencoe Hills Apartments, Glencoe Hills Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Popsicles in the Park @ BP
Thursday, Aug 25, 2022, 04:00 PM
Burns Park Elementary School, Wells Street, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Mark Your Calendars
Thursday, August 25
Class Placements will be communicated via email
Thursday, August 25
Popsicles in the Park, information above
Thursday, August 25
New Family Building Tour, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday, August 29
First Day of School, 8:45 AM
Monday, August 29
Welcome Back Coffee, Burns Park Playground, 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Thursday, September 15
Curriculum Night, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday, September 30
Picture Day
Late September
Fall Picnic, (Date: TBD)
Classroom & Specials' Teachers
ASD: Boone
Young Fives: Sciore
Kindergarten: Mills, Roderique, Svastisalee (Hart)
First: Conklin, DiBella, Goodly, Woodbridge
Second: Kierce, Kind, McMath
Third: Benison, Cornish, Hane
Fourth: Chester, Conte, Crook, Shah
Fifth: Cramer, Kreger, Pryce
Art: Conner
Library: Erdstein
Instrumental Music: Blackson/Hasspacher
Music: Noble
Physical Education: Leonard
Theater: Kelmegian
World Language (4th/5th): TBD
School Supplies
Their school issued device (iPad or Chromebook): Chargers do not need to be sent to school, but families should make sure the device is charged each night. Devices will likely be distributed the second week of school.
Water bottle
Masks (optional, see below)
Lunch (if bringing from home)
School Meals
For more information about this change and to learn how to load funds onto your child's account, please click here.
AAPS Masking Policy
Fall 2022 Guidance on masking in AAPS schools:
Masks are strongly recommended indoors when CDC Community Level is ‘HIGH’- RED
Masks are encouraged indoors when CDC Community Level is ‘MEDIUM’ - Yellow
Masks are welcomed indoors when CDC Community Level is ‘LOW’ - Green
Beginning August 29th, the decision for when to mask will be made by the individual/family, except in specific circumstances.
Families will be encouraged to discuss with their children their own best approach to masking at school based on their circumstances. Individuals at higher risk for severe illness should consult with their health care provider about masking. Anyone with concerns should wear a well-fitting mask; masking will always be supported and affirmed in our Ann Arbor Public Schools.
For more detailed information about the AAPS Fall 2022 COVID and Health Guidance, please click here.
Family Involvement Opportunities
We are in great need of additional support during lunch and recess time. If you are available only a few days a week, please consider volunteering in our lunch room. We will send sign up information to families as soon as it is available.
If you are able to commit to 5 days a week for the entire school year, you might consider applying for a noon hour supervisor position at our school. A typical work day will run from 11:00-1:30.
1. Email Mrs. Bullock, jonesl@aaps.k12.mi.us and
2. Complete the AAPS Noon Hour Application as soon as possible. The job ID # is 11658 – Noon/Lunch Hour Supervisor
Please be on the look out for more volunteer opportunities in future communications. We appreciate your support!
Important Links
General Information
Leslee Bullock, Principal, jonesl@aaps.k12.mi.us
Heather Miller, Assistant Principal, hooppaw@aaps.k12.mi.us
Kathy Cramer, Office Professional, cramerk@aaps.k12.mi.usEmail: burnspark@aaps.k12.mi.us
Website: https://a2schools.org/burnspark
Location: 1414 Wells Street, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Phone: 734-994-1919