Burbank PTA
In this issue...
Burbank Family Dance Friday! Volunteers Needed
Hanami Givebacks Night on Tuesday 3/4
PTA Community Meeting & Coffee Friday 3/7
WSB Customer Choice Awards - Help us Win by 3/7
STEM Night - Sign up by 3/3!
FBE Grant - New Books at Burbank
Geography Challenge: Register by 2/28
Lion Dance Performance Photos
Belmont Buzz Around Town
Library Signup Links
List of Burbank 2025 Events
Burbank Family Dance is this Friday!
We need a few more volunteers - Please sign-up on this link here for a shift to set-up, help during the event, or cleanup so we can leave the school tidy for Monday!
Purchase your family ticket now for our family dance this Friday 2/28 from 6-8pm! DJ Carlo & DJ Paul are back with more music and games! This event is open to all grades, and siblings are welcome to join the fun. Only 1 ticket ($20) needs to be purchased per family, regardless of number of family members!
Limited quantity of cheese pizza individual slices and whole pizzas will be available for purchase during the event - first come, first serve and CASH only for on-site purchases.
Optional purchase in addition to your family ticket: Preorder your whole cheese pizza ahead of time! 16" Cheese pizza is provided by Lisa's Pizzeria in Belmont and each whole pizza will be cut into slices of 8. Preorders extended to Thurs. 2/27
Please note - the Dance is not a drop-off event. Children are expected to be accompanied by their grown-up!
Hanami Givebacks Night 3/4
Join the Burbank Community on Tuesday, March 4th from 5-8PM at Hanami Sushi Bar & Grill for a Givebacks Event. Mention "Burbank PTA" when you order, and Hanami will donate a portion of the night's proceeds to our school! Reservations Recommended
Next FRIDAY 3/7 PTA Community Meeting & Coffee in the Burbank Library
Save the Date for our third PTA Community Meeting of the school year next Friday, March 3rd 8:45-9:45am. Belmont's Butternut Bakehouse will be providing delicious pastries, and Cushing Square's Starbucks is donating hot coffee - swing into the Burbank Library to warm up, enjoy a morning breakfast, and check out the new FBE Grant books right after dropoff. We have been having large turnouts of families at these morning get togethers - thank you for joining us!
As always, these monthly Fridays are a wonderful opportunity to bring questions or concerns and learn about what's going on at Burbank while getting to know families in our community. FBE representatives will be joining us to discuss their upcoming events like Casino Night, Spelling Bee, Teacher Awards, and more!
Have a specific question or topic you'd like addressed? Email Ms. Williams at lwilliams@belmontschools.net or the PTA at maryleeburbankpta@gmail.com before the meeting.
Vote & Help Us Win! Ends 3/7
Vote for Burbank PTA in Watertown Savings Bank’s (WSB) 26th Annual Customer Choice Awards! watertownsavings.com/vote - PLEASE spread the word and vote for us NOW through Friday 3/7 for our chance to win! One vote per person; WSB customer votes are counted TWICE while non-customers may also cast votes (these votes will count once). The Top vote-getter will be awarded $15,000! This could make a huge difference in the amount of support the Burbank PTA can provide to our school, community, teachers and staff. Please consider voting and listing "Mary Lee Burbank Elementary School PTA (04-6111683)" as the name of the local nonprofit organization you want to win! THANK YOU!
STEM Night Station Signup by 3/3
We Need You!
Sign up for a STEM Night Station HERE by Monday 3/3! STEM Night is rapidly approaching on March 21st, and we desperately need more families to participate. Want to host a station but not sure about an activity? You don't have to be a scientist to host a station - here's a list of fun activities parents have set-up in the past!
FBE at work at the Burbank School!
In December 2024, the Burbank Library received a Foundation for Belmont Education (FBE) grant through the FBE’s Learning Excellence Grant Program (LEGP) to begin the process of updating and enhancing our Library’s curriculum-related resources. The grant, in the amount of $1,800, resulted in the Library's acquisition of new reinforced or library bound hardcover books related to the science and social studies curriculum, primarily as it pertains to learning about and researching Animals (habitats & life cycles), Native American Nations, American History, Symbols and Community, and Exploring Countries and Cultures.
This significant initial investment in the Burbank Library by the FBE complements the Burbank PTA & our supporters' crucial annual grant to our library.
Thank you from the Burbank Community to the FBE! And a big thank you to Barbara Watson for submitting this grant to obtain these wonderful new and needed books for our library!
This year's Geography Challenge is scheduled for March 14th during school!
Geography Challenge Register Now
Please register your child's team by Friday 2/28 so we can ensure all students looking for a team can find one! If you haven't picked your team name yet, REGISTER HERE now anyway. You can email your Team Name later by March 10th.
Study Guides are now available: 2025 Study Guides
Geography Challenge Details HERE
Lion Dance Performance
The Woo Ching White Crane Kung Fu School presented a Lion Dance Performance on Friday, February 14, for the entire school community, with two sessions—one for K-1 students and another for grades 2-3. Many children wore red to celebrate the Lunar New Year. They were excited to watch the dance performance of two lions: a smaller yellow one and a larger red one. The dance was performed by a former Burbank student and his partner, accompanied by the rhythmic beats of drums and cymbals. After the performance, the children had the chance to ask questions about what they had seen. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about the cultural traditions of Chinese New Year and experience a meaningful ritual symbolizing good luck, fresh beginnings, and a bright future.
Belmont Buzz Around Town
Have Around Town Events to Share? Email us!
Chenery Park & CUE Playground Revitalization
The outdoor space and play structures at the CUE are in disrepair. The Recreation Department and the Friends of Chenery Park have lead a process working with the Schools, DPW, town committees and boards, and the community, to develop a fantastic plan. We are so excited to create a dynamic and attractive space to build a strong community, generate pride at the CUE, and create a new amenity for the neighborhood and our town.
The design includes an outdoor classroom, new softball fields, new courts, and a stunning new playground. The project will go before Town Meeting this Spring. With funds requested from Community Preservation, no new taxes are required to make this project happen. However, we need your help to achieve a successful outcome. By voicing your support through a donation, you are ensuring the project is a priority for the CPC and Town Meeting. The money we raise will reduce the burden on CPC’s limited funds while enabling construction of all the features envisioned in the final design. Your kids will soon be at the CUE and will directly benefit from this project. Your support will deliver a better playground for all.
Please visit www.friendsofchenerypark.com for additional information and opportunities to get involved. We’d love for you to join our mailing list to get updates as the process unfolds.
Thank you! - Friends of Chenery Park
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!
Burbank 2025 Calendar
February
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
3/4 Hanami Givebacks Night 5-8PM
3/7 PTA Community Meeting & Coffee 8:45-9:45 in Library
3/7 1st Grade Enrichment: LEGO/Women in STEM
3/12 Early Release @11:40am Parent-Teacher Conferences
3/18 Dress Like a Book Character Day
3/19 Early Release @11:40am Parent-Teacher Conferences
3/14 Geography Challenge 8:30-11:40
3/21 6:00-8:00 PM STEM Night
3/26 Early Release @11:40am Parent-Teacher Conferences
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
4/4 3rd Grade Tile Painting
4/8 School Spirit Day (Blue/Gold/White)
4/8 & 4/10 ELA MCAS
4/16 Kindergarten Enrichment: Wildlife Encounters
4/11-18 Makeup Dates ELA MCAS
4/21-25 April Break - No School
May
5/2 6:00-8:00 PM Multicultural Night
5/6 School Spirit Day (Blue/Gold/White)
5/13 & 5/15 Math MCAS
5/16-23 Makeup Dates Math MCAS
5/23 All Grades Enrichment: Wildlife Encounters
5/30 Field Day
June
6/3 School Spirit Day (Blue/Gold/White)
6/6 [Rain Date] Field Day
Contact Us!
Questions? Concerns? Suggestions? Want to get involved? Please email the Burbank PTA at maryleeburbankpta@gmail.com
Have Burbank News or Around Town content to share with Burbank Families? Email the PTA Secretary