Sunday Night Screamer (November 21, 2021)

November 21, 2021

Good evening, Burtonsville ES families. This is your Assistant Principal, Mrs. Gobourne, with the Sunday Night Screamer!

Picture Retake: November 30 is Individual Picture Make-Up Day (for students who were not present on picture day earlier this fall and for those who wish for their child to retake their picture. You must send the original back to school if you want a retake.)

Personal Mobile Devices (cell phones): MCPS regulations prohibit the use of cell phones by elementary school students during the school day. If circumstances require your child to have a cell phone, please write a request to our principal, Mrs. Lloyd, for approval. If approved, students may not turn their devices on until the end of the school day for independent use. Regulation COG-RA:  Portable Communication Devices “At a Glance”

Chromebooks on the School bus:  Students must NOT use their school-issued Chromebooks while riding the school bus.  The use of these devices not only impacts the safe operation of the bus but there is also an increased risk of damage to the device.  Physical damage (intentional or accidental) to an MCPS issued device will result in a financial obligation.  (Chromebook Obligations)

Bus Drivers Needed: Come work for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) as a school bus driver! Candidates may apply by visiting, www.mcpscareers.org and selecting “Apply” under Other Jobs. Click here for more information. 

MCPS Community News & Updates: 

Click here to visit the MCPS website and read more.

COVID-19 Radom Screening & Rapid Testing - Families can choose to Opt-In for COVID-19 Random Screening and Rapid Tests for their children in grades K-5.  The Opt-In form is only necessary to allow your child to be a part of this testing process. Parents who do not wish to participate are not required to complete a form. (See MCPS Website for more details.)

About COVID-19 at Burtonsville ES:

  • Testing takes place every Monday at Burtonsville ES,  for parents who opted-in by completing a consent form.   
  • Results are typically available in 24-48 hours.  
  • Negative results will be emailed by the testing contractor, to the email address submitted on the registration form.  
  • In the case of a positive result, parents will be notified by the school.

REMINDER: 

FACE MASKS  CONSTRUCTED OF TIGHTLY-WOVEN FABRIC OR MATERIAL AND HAVE AT LEAST TWO LAYERS OF MATERIAL MUST BE WORN IN ALL SCHOOL BUILDINGS, BUSES, AND MCPS FACILITIES, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. 

Mark your calendars:

  • November 22-23 - Early Release Days
  • November 24 - Schools & Offices Closed 
  • November 25 - Holiday - Schools & Offices Closed
  • November 26 - Holiday - Schools & Offices Closed
  • November 30 - Individual Picture Make-Up Day 
  • December 7 - PTA Meeting (Zoom)

Have a good night and a great week!

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