Sunday Night Screamer | Burtonsville ES

Sunday Night Screamer (January 23, 2021)

January 23, 2022

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

Mark your Calendar:

January 24 - End of Quarter 2 - No school for students
February 1 - Professional Day for Teachers - No School for Students

OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME

The Out-of-School Time (OST) is designed to provide students and families with safe and engaging options for students on days when school is not in session (after school, weekends, scheduled school closures). These in-person and/or virtual activities will address academic skills, physical and emotional wellness, and digital learning skills. Visit the MCPS Out-of-School Time webpage for complete details.

NEW Tutoring & Intervention Services

MCPS has contracted with two external tutoring companies to provide direct tutoring services to students. In addition, these vendors will provide 24/7 “Homework Help” assistance, which is available to all students in all courses/grade levels. Services are expected to begin at the beginning of the second semester in January 2022. Click here to learn more about the services offered.

Hearing and Vision Screening

Due to the overall needs in School Health Services (SHS), the Hearing and Vision screenings that were scheduled for January 11-12th, have been postponed. SHS will reassess in February 2022 and send new dates when available.

Keeping Our Community Safe:

Please continue to report positive cases using the MCPS COVID-19 REPORTING FORM
Keep children home if they have any symptoms of illness, get them tested for COVID-19 and notify your child’s teacher or call the school office (240) 740-5700
Say Yes to the Test (CIAN DIAGNOSTICS) COVID-19 Random 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.)
Get students vaccinated: Montgomery County Govt.: COVID-19 Information Portal (Find a Vaccination Clinic: children 5-11)

About COVID-19 Testing 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.
CIAN is now sending positive results directly to parents/staff who were tested to the email address submitted on the registration form.

*CIAN TESTING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED (THIS WEEK ONLY) AND WILL TAKE PLACE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2022.

Students in Quarantine or Isolation

If you have a student in quarantine or isolation, MCPS is now providing families with access to a set of pre-recorded videos of instruction in reading and math for students not able to attend school in person due to COVID safety protocols. Students can find links on the MyMCPS Burtonsville ES dashboard. If for personal safety reasons, you are choosing to keep your student home, please notify the school for attendance purposes.

Volunteers are needed to provide support outside the building to help manage and coordinate traffic and other arrival and dismissal activities. Please visit the BES PTA website to sign up.

Have a good night and a great week!