Family Dance Planning 1/31

Come join us to help plan this fun event! A group of parents are meeting this Friday, January 31st @8:45am in the Mods. Fun and casual - pop on by and see how you can be part of the fun! The more the merrier! Email if you need help coming in the building during the meeting.

Mark your calendars for Friday, February 28th 6-8pm! DJ Carlo & DJ Paul are back with more music and games at Burbank Family Dance!

Please note - the Family Dance is not a drop-off event. Children are expected to be accompanied by their grown-up! Older siblings are invited to join the party, too.

Mods Entrance (Located behind Burbank on the Black Top) for Principal Coffees, PTA, & Event Meetings

Order NOW through February 14th! https://burbanksweats2025.itemorder.com/shop/product/46925510/

Spirit Wear Pre-Orders: Sweatpants!

Show Your Burbank Pride with our Sweatpants Pre-Order! We are offering sweatpants in youth & adult sizes through Champions. The store will only be open for two weeks - Order Now before the online store closes on February 14th!

Champions has sample sweatpants in store if you're unsure about sizing (Ask for Port & Co Brand). Your order will be available for pickup from Champions Sporting Goods in Belmont at 53 Leonard St. in mid-March. Champions will email you, and we will also let you know when they are ready!

Been meaning to order a t-shirt or sweatshirt from our fall order? Check out our PTA Online Store - we have limited quantities left of all merchandise.

Questions? Email maryleeburbankpta@gmail.com

Enrichments Update!

Thank you for your donations this year so far! Because of your generosity, as well as utilizing corporate matching at your companies, we are able to plan an additional all-school enrichment this spring: Animal Adaptations (Wildlife Encounters). We couldn't provide amazing in-school programming like this without your support. Check out all of this year's Enrichments!

Kindergarten Families - Today, the Acton Discovery Museum is visiting kindergarten classrooms with an exciting Force & Motion Workshop. Be sure to ask your child about it when they get home from school!

This year's Geography Challenge is scheduled for March 14th during school!

Geography Challenge 3/14

Registration for the Geography Challenge opens Monday, 2/3! At this time, if your student is interested in participating, they should be talking to friends about forming teams. For younger students, parents often take the lead in organizing teams (remember that Student Directory you got - dig it out!). Once students have their team (3-4 students), they can decide on their team name (don't underestimate the power of a good team name!).

If you or your student is having difficulty finding a team, please reach out to your room parent, teacher, or the geography committee. When emailing one of us, please include your child's name, teacher's name, and any suggested friends (first and last name).

Important Notes about Registration:

Only ONE registration per team
Include first & last names of participants and their teachers' names
Do not register until you have your team name

Remember, your student must attend the Geography Challenge so why not have them participate!

Any questions regarding the format or general questions about the Challenge, please let us or your room parent know. We hope to see all of you there! Thanks - Julie, Kelly, & Lindsay

PTO Appreciation Month at Mathnasium

Mathnasium helps kids build confidence and excel in math through personalized learning plans in a supportive, engaging, and fun environment! This February, we’re celebrating PTO Appreciation Month! For every Burbank student who enrolls at Mathnasium in February and mentions they go to Burbank, we will donate $100 to the Burbank PTA as a way to show our appreciation for all the incredible work they do to support the school and community. This initiative is a wonderful opportunity to support the PTA while also helping Burbank students thrive during these pivotal years in their math education! Learn More at https://www.mathnasium.com/

Library Catalogue & Volunteer Sign-Ups

The library has a lot of slots available to come in and help your child's classroom during their library time! Ms. Watson could use lots of help keeping book shelved so our kids can find the books they'd like to check out. Check out your grade's signup and see if there's a day that fits your schedule!

Is your child ever looking for a specific book to grab on their library day? Check out the Burbank Library Online Catalogue!

BPS Family Communication Survey

We Value Your Input! Take the BPS Survey Today!

Belmont Public Schools values your input and invites you to participate in their Family Communications Survey. This survey is designed to understand your communication preferences and how often you want to hear from us. Your valuable feedback will help us tailor our communications to meet your needs. The survey takes 5–10 minutes to complete, and your participation is key to shaping our communication efforts. The survey will be open until Friday, February 14th. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Please click the link to begin. https://www.belmont.k12.ma.us/forms/bps-family-communications-survey.

Belmont Buzz Around Town

Have Around Town Events to Share? Email us!

Belmont Wellness Coalition Parent Groups

Wed. Jan. 29 at 7:00 Internet Safety – Guidance for Parents

Wed. Feb. 26 at 7:00 The Culture of Stress in Belmont – Impacts on Youth

Wed. Mar. 26 at 7:00 Exercise’s Impact on Mental Health (Trapelo Road Fire Station, second floor conference room)

Wed. Apr. 30 at 7:00 Dating/Relationships Among Teens

Wed. May 28 at 7:00 Topic Selected by Parents

(Email for Zoom Link)

Belmont Summer Enrichment 2025 Programs are now open for registration! https://www.belmont.k12.ma.us/page/summer-program

Register NOW for girls K-8 Belmont Youth Softball! (Registration closes March 1 for all travel teams). Keep an eye out for Belmont Youth Baseball in town and travel sign ups coming soon...!

Burbank 2025 Calendar

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January

1/29 Kindergarten Enrichment: Force & Motion Workshop

1/31 Join the Dance Committee including DJ Carlo & DJ Paul @8:45am in Mods #1 to make this the best Family Dance yet!

February

2/7 Principal Morning Coffee Chat 8:45AM

2/11 Pajama Day!

2/14 Last Day to Order Burbank Sweatpants!

2/14 Lion Dance Presentation & Performance School Assembly - Wear Red!

2/26 1st Grade Enrichment: Lights & Lasers

2/28 PTA Board Meeting 8:45AM Mods #1

2/28 6:00-8:00 PM Family Dance

March

3/7 PTA Community Meeting 8:45-9:45

3/7 1st Grade Enrichment: LEGO/Women in STEM

3/18 Dress Like a Book Character Day

3/14 Geography Challenge 8:30-11:40

3/21 6:00-8:00 PM STEM Night

April

4/1 All Grades Enrichment: Len Cabral (Storyteller)

4/2 3rd Grade Enrichment: Force & Magnetics Workshop

4/4 Principal Morning Coffee Chat 8:45

4/8 School Spirit Day (Blue/Gold/White)

May

5/2 6:00-8:00 PM Multicultural Night

5/6 School Spirit Day (Blue/Gold/White)

June

6/3 School Spirit Day (Blue/Gold/White)

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