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Parent Weekly Newsletter - November 16 - 20
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Nov. 15 - National Recycle Day
Nov. 16 - 20 - Interim Testing 3rd-5th grade
Nov. 17 - 2nd Cup Virtual Parent Meeting 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Nov. 23 - 27 - Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 16 - LifeTouch Pictures for Virtual Scholars and Make-up Day for In-Person Scholars
PARENT INVOLVEMENT MONTH
November is Parent Involvement Month, and we want to take this opportunity to recognize and honor the powerful contributions parents and caregivers make to support the success of scholars. We cannot truly achieve academic success without the support and engagement of families! We appreciate all that you do each day to support our scholars.
Thank you for the role you are playing in your scholar’s education. Your role is important in making sure that all students are successful, especially during our current time. When schools, families and communities support each other, students of all backgrounds and abilities achieve at the highest level. Being an engaged parent makes the difference and your support is immeasurable!
2nd Cup... Virtual Parent Meeting - November 17th
Please join us virtually for our monthly 2nd Cup of Coffee. Join your Burchett learning community as we meet new parents, learn about the mission and vision of our BUES community, and discuss programs and events within the campus and district. Together we will discuss curriculum and assessment, discover social emotional learning, and celebrate our school community.
We look forward to having a 2nd Cup of Coffee with you!
Place: Virtual
Link: https://meet.google.com/dpn-gjab-aph
Date: November 17, 2020
Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
EVERY BURCHETT BOBCAT MUST HAVE ...
VIRTUAL CLASSES / ASSIGNMENTS
Chromebook
INTERNET
INTERIM ASSESSMENT - 3RD - 5TH
Parents,
This week, our scholars will be testing this week. Here are a few friendly reminders to help our scholars prepare for the most optimal testing environment.
- · Your scholar will need a fully charged Chromebook and power cord EVERY DAY
- · Please encourage your child to do their Burchett Best
- · Make sure they get plenty of rest this week
- · Prepare materials and charge laptop the night before to minimize the morning hassles
- · Virtual scholars who need to make up a test, will test with their homeroom, virtually
- · Virtual scholars will need to remain in class and cameras on
- · No parent assistance for virtual testers please
- · All scholars will receive a testing ticket the day of the assessment with their log in credentials
SCHOOL OF CHOICE APPLICATIONS DUE DECEMBER 18TH!
Reminder! School of Choice Applications are Now Open! Apply Today!
Parents of 5th and 8th graders interested in attending one of Spring ISD’s schools of choice for middle school or high school should apply now!
You can learn more about all of the district’s five schools of choice and view frequently asked questions about the application process at springisd.org/choice. Families can easily apply to multiple schools using a single online application.
The deadline for applying is Dec. 18, 2020 at midnight.
A Note from Our PACE Team for Empowered Learning At-Home Scholars
TO PROTECT OUR STAFF, STUDENTS, & COMMUNITY
Parents,
To minimize exposure and keep everyone safe, we are recommending that you please call for assistance. At this time, since Harris County is still in red and cases are rising, we are still enforcing a no visitors and no deliveries expectation.
For those needing to come in for school business, please call (281-891-8630) and we will assist you. ALL PARENT CONFERENCES AND PARENT MEETINGS (ARD, 504, RTI...) WILL BE HELD, ELECTRONICALLY.
PLEASE BE MINDFUL, REGARDLESS OF A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT OR WALK-IN - ANYONE NEEDING TO ENTER THE BUILDING must follow ALL COVID-19 procedures. Since there are additional measures to ensure safety this will delay the wait time so we ask for your cooperation and patience. Everyone must be screened before being helped. Anyone needing assistance with school business, will be required to:
-Wear a mask (including little ones or will be denied entry)
-Sanitize your hands upon entry
-Get your temperature checked
-Provide the front office with a valid ID
-Sign in on the clipboard
The importance of following all protocols is to keep our kids and you, safe! Due to the fact that this virus is easily spread, we have to have a means of collecting accurate information to assist with contact tracing in case we do have an exposure of COVID-19 in our building.
Thanksgiving Break Curbside Meal Distribution Schedule
With the Thanksgiving Holiday break approaching, there will be no curbside meal pickup on Friday, Nov. 20. Families will be able to pick up meals for Thursday, Nov. 19 to Sunday, Nov. 22 at any of the open curbside locations between the hours of 4-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19th.
Curbside pickup locations:
Anderson Elementary ---- Booker Elementary ---- Burchett Elementary
Clark Primary ---- Cooper Elementary ---- Hirsch Elementary
Jenkins Elementary ---- Marshall Elementary ---- McNabb Elementary
Ponderosa Elementary ---- Reynolds Elementary ---- Smith Elementary
Thompson Elementary
For more information on curbside locations and meal times, visit www.springisd.org/nutrition
or follow them on social media at @SpringISD_Meals.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Tips for a Safe Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and the holiday will be different from the way many of us have celebrated in past years. As we prepare for family gatherings, the CDC offers the following considerations to help protect individuals and their families from COVID-19.
If you are hosting or attending a gathering:
Remind guests to stay home if they are sick
Consider getting tested for COVID before and after gathering
Consider keeping a list of guests who attended
Encourage social distancing (stay at least 6 feet away from others)
Have guests wear a mask
Clean hands often
Open windows throughout the home for greater ventilation
Use disposable tablecloths and serviceware to make kitchen clean up easier and to allow for surfaces to be disinfected sooner after the meal.
Limit the number of people handling or serving food
Here are some low-risk activities to consider:
Having a small dinner with only people who live in your household
Having a virtual dinner and sharing recipes with friends and family
Shopping online rather than in person on the day after Thanksgiving or the following Monday
Watching sports events, parades, and movies from home
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Literacy Activities
It’s unbelievable to think that the season of gratitude has arrived, and we are now starting to make preparations for Thanksgiving Break.
However, COVID-19 has changed the way we are thinking about celebrating this year. Extra family members may not be arriving to entertain our little ones while we prep our turkey this time. As we continue to promote Family Literacy Month, here are some literacy activities to do during Thanksgiving Break.
Make an “I am Thankful for…” book. Children can write and illustrate what they are thankful for while strengthening their reading and writing skills.
Count how many words your child can build by rearranging the letters in ‘THANKSGIVING’.
Create Thanksgiving dinner menus. Show off your child’s writing skills.
Choose a Thanksgiving-themed book to read aloud after dinner.
Create a turkey out of construction paper and a milk jug. Write out sight words your child is working on. When your child reads the word, they can feed the turkey. This activity promotes early reading skills.
International Literacy Association gives us great examples of keeping your children engaged in learning amid the excitement of Thanksgiving Break. Help keep your children reading and learning while celebrating!
For assistance, please contact:
Ms. Velasquez - dvelas1@springisd.org - 281-891-8756
Cynthia Carrillo - ccarrill@springisd.org - 281-891-8768
Help Desk Hours
- During school hours, call the main office at 281-891-8750.
- Between 5 pm and 8 pm, call 281-891-6249.
- Help is available in Spanish and English.
Burchett Elementary School
Website: https://www.springisd.org/burchett2
Location: 3366 James C Leo Drive, Spring, TX, USA
Phone: 281-891-8630
Twitter: @Burchett_ES
National Scholarship Month
November is National Scholarship Month and this is the time to raise awareness of scholarship opportunities for future college students. November is an excellent time to begin the scholarship application process.
Here are a few resources that will help you
https://www.collegegreenlight.com/
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships
Naviance - In student’s account
Check your daily emails from your college counselor
Parent Workshops & Resources
CHROMEBOOKS & HOTSPOTS AVAILABLE!
TO GET A CHROMEBOOK OR HOTPSOT
Call the front office at (291)891-8630 and press 0 for our receptionist and let them know what you are requesting.
Or email Mrs. Wyatt at JWYATT1@SPRINGISD.ORG or Ms. Mallon at MMALLON@SPRINGISD.ORG. Please add the following to you email:
- Student name & grade
- Teacher name
- Contact number