Burtonsville Beat (April 28, 2024)
April 28, 2024
Good evening, Burtonsville families,
Mark your May calendars…
- 1st, 3rd - MCAP - Gr 3, Math
- 6th-10th Staff Appreciation Week
- 6th-MCAP - Gr 4/5, Math
- 7th-MCAP - Gr 4/5, Math
- 7th-Family Market - 5:00 pm
- 7th-PTA Meeting - 6:30 pm
- 8th-Patrol Picnic
- 14th-Primary Election Day - No School
School & Community News…
MARYLAND COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MCAP) 🎓 - Students in grade 3 will take the MCAP assessment for mathematics on Wednesday, May 1st and Friday, May 3rd. Students in grades 4 and 5 will participate in the math portion of MCAP on Monday, May 6th, and Tuesday, May 7th. Make-up sessions of the assessment will be administered from May 8th through May 24th.
How to help your child/Reminders:
- Get a good night’s rest the night before
- Eat a healthy breakfast at home or plan to eat the school-provided breakfast
- Be on time on the day of testing - Students who arrive at school late will not be allowed into the classroom during a testing session and will be required to test on a make-up day.
- NO CELL PHONES/WATCHES/Bluetooth Headphones - Personal mobile devices, such as cell phones/watches/tablets or Bluetooth-enabled headphones are permitted during the administration of the assessment is a violation of test security and is strictly prohibited. *Students will NOT be allowed access to such devices during the testing period.
A Message from our PTA:
BES Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week starts on May 6th! It's a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge and express gratitude for the hard work and dedication of the BES staff, who make a positive impact on the lives of all our students. For inspiration, please visit www.burtonsvillepta.org/staff-favorites.
Cultural Night is scheduled for Friday, May 17th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Please see the attached flier for more details or visit ww.burtonsvillepta.org/event-details/cultural-night-2024 for more details and to sign up to participate.
County News…
Montgomery County Public Schools has adopted a NEW Reading Curriculum to begin fall 2025. Learn more about it here.
MCPS - Things-to-Know | Homepage | Parent Resources
- MCPS Commitment to Safety and Discipline
- Student Handbooks - Code of Conduct | Rights & Responsibilities
Transportation: Bus Arrival and Departure schedules - Westfarm (Upper) Bus Depot website - Daily Transportation Updates
Parent Academy To Go is designed to inform and empower families as advocates and partners in their children's education. Workshops provide families with useful information and resources to support their children's academic and emotional well-being, as well as help them to be college and career-ready. Click here to learn about a variety of learning opportunities hosted by MCPS staff and community partners.
Yours In Service,
Kimberly Lloyd, Principal
Terry Gobourne, Assistant Principal