Burtonsville Bulletin (April 26, 2026)
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April 26, 2026-Community Newsletter
Important Dates
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4/29: Book Fair Family Night, 4-7pm
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4/29: Math and Reading Night, 5:30-7pm
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5/1: Career Day
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5/2: NEC Resource Fair @ Paint Branch High School, 3-6pm
Coming Soon:
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5/4: Staff Appreciation Week
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5/4-7: MCAP ELA, Grade 4, 9:30-11:30
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5/5 Family Market, 5-6pm
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5/6-7: MCAP ELA, Grade 5, 1:00-3:00
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5/15: Incoming Kindergarten Open House -Flyer
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5/15 Cultural Night, 5-7pm
School and Community News:
Due to the move to our new building, the last day of school for Burtonsville students will be on Wednesday, June 17th. It will be a full day of school.
MCPS 250th Anniversary eBook Opportunity
MCPS is creating a special eBook to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States and is inviting one submission from each school. Students are encouraged to showcase their creativity by submitting a poem, essay, artwork, musical piece, or performance inspired by the theme “Many Voices, One Nation.”
We would love for Burtonsville Elementary School to be represented! If your child is interested in participating, please have them submit their entry by April 29.
Additional details can be found in the attached flyer.
2026–2027 Kindergarten: Kindergarten registration is being held online through the ParentVUE portal. Children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2026 are eligible. If your family is new to MCPS, you will need to create a ParentVue account here.
2026–2027 Prekindergarten and Head Start Enrollment: Free prekindergarten is available to income-eligible families with children who will be 3 or 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2026. Prekindergarten and Head Start registration is happening online or in-person at community locations during March.
News from our Community School Liaison (Mrs. Rachel Riseling)
Math&Reading night is NEXT WEEK 4/29. Show up and GLOW UP
MCPS Mobile Classroom will be here!
SAVE the DATE: First NEC Resource Fair hosted by MCPS Community Schools!!! Saturday May 2nd 3-6pm at PaintBranch HS.
MCPS hosted Special Education Resource Fair 5/9 10am-1pm 
Paint-Branch/Springbrook Cluster Project Newsletter Updates Weekly
View Resources linked in the Newsletter: Food Distributions, Community Events, HealthFair, JobFair, Language Classes
**Use link below, See Pages 3-8 for FREE Events & Clinics
English Version: Community School Newsletter 
Versión en español: Escuela Comunitaria Boletin 
Summer Camp Registration
Registration is open for Montgomery County Department of Recreation summer camps! See what is still available here.
A Message from our PTA:
Our Scholastic Book Fair is Here!
Our Spring Book Fair is April 27 – May 1, and it’s packed with amazing new books, fun surprises, and something for every reader! Click here for all the details.
We’ll also have a Family Book Fair Night on April 29 from 4–7 PM, held during our Math and Reading Night. Bring the whole family for an evening of book shopping, learning, and excitement, you won’t want to miss it!
To make shopping easy, set up your child’s eWallet ahead of time here.
You can also share and support our fair here.
We also need volunteers to help during the Book Fair. Sign up here!
PTA Meeting will be on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm on Zoom. All are welcome! Join us using the meeting link: https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/97874976567?pwd=RG5NR0UyN2dEWC9QaG5WK0hzdTJtQT09
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (May 4 – May 8) is quickly approaching, and the Staff and Student Appreciation Committee is excited to celebrate our amazing First-Class staff! This year’s theme is travel, and we are planning daily raffles.
We are seeking donations of raffle items such as gift cards, travel accessories, or themed gift baskets. Any contribution is truly appreciated. If you need ideas, you may also select an item from our Amazon wishlist.
Please send in donations by May 1, 2026. Donations can be dropped off at the school office labeled PTA.
Cultural Night is Friday, May 15, from 5:00 – 7:00pm Come share your culture through fun facts, performances, music, and more! We’re looking for volunteers to host a culture-themed table, perform, or to help out at the event. To sign up and learn more, visit www.burtonsvillepta.org/event-details/cultural-night-2026. Please RSVP by Friday, May 8.
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