Burkholder: The Jag Wire
Week of September 20-24, 2021
Happening This Week:
Monday: September 20, 2021
- Late/Activity School Bus>leaves campus at 3:30pm
Tuesday: September 21, 2021
- SOT Parent Election held Online via Google Form
- Late/Activity School Bus>leaves campus at 3:30pm
Wednesday: September 22, 2021
- Late/Activity School Bus>leaves campus at 3:30pm
Thursday: September 23, 2021
- Late/Activity School Bus>leaves campus at 3:30pm
Friday: September 24, 2021
- No Late/Activity School Bus
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Art Painting Party
Art Painting Party is open to ANY and ALL students of BURKHOLDER, not just Art Students!!!
For those interested, we will start our after school Paint Parties on Thursday, 9/16 from 2:30-3:30.
Paint parties are every 3rd Thursday of the month!
Each painting party is $20 and the school banker, Ms. Smith, must be paid ONE week in advance before the interested paint party, so Ms. Wilkinson will have art supplies and a snack/drink ready for each enrollee!
Paint Party Dates:
October 21st
November 18th
December 16th
January 20th
February 17th
March 17th
April 21st (*end of year celebration)
You will get to create your own, one-of-a-kind artwork to take home! In this party, we will learn new acrylic painting techniques and be able to develop our artistic voice and style as we have fun painting!
Here is the google form to help us choose our monthly paintings we will create. If you have a great idea or find one you want to add to our suggested Ideas, please add to the form attached:
Painting Party Ideas(Links to an external site.)
Any questions, please ask Mrs. Wilkinson
Art Teacher
Happening in our Classrooms
ELA
Math
Science
Be A Part of Our School
Employment Opportunity at Burkholder MS
Burkholder Middle School is currently looking to fill three (3) support professional positions for the 21-22 school year.
Two 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.
One position is a Campus Security Monitor and it is 9 months. It is a 7 hour position with a 30 minute lunch.
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!!
A Look at the First Painting Party
Here are some pictures from the September event!!
Great Job, Ms. Wilkinson and the students who attended.
The next Painting party will be held on October 21st.
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.
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.
Be a Part of Burkholder's School Counseling Advisory Council
Three Square
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
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
Handicap Parking
School Breakfast
Student Arrival and Dismissal
Contact Tracing Information
Important Numbers and Contact Information
Mr. Hermes, Principal -- 702-799-8080 ext. 4100 or hermecl@nv.ccsd.net
Ms. Dutchover, Office Manager -- 702-799-8080 ext. 4100 or dutchc@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