CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE END OF THE YEAR CARNIVAL

On behalf of all staff, thank you parents for the generous donations and gifts received by staff.  You made everyone’s week brighter!  

CLICK HERE if you'd still like to donate to the staff lounge snack station.

Growth Mindset Earners:  Congratulations to our April Growth Mindset Earners.  Photos are posted on our I Love a Bobcat Facebook page. 

May 5th-30th--SBAC State Testing:  SBAC State Testing continues for Grades 3-5 until the end of May.  Please see the schedule HERE.

May 15th--PTA Meeting:  The PTA has changed their next meeting to May 15th at 6:30 pm in the library.  This is our last PTA Meeting for the year.  Thank you to all who have supported our PTA and came to meetings to contribute to the decision making process for parents and teachers. Come get a sneak peek of next year’s plans.  As usual, treats and child care will be provided.    

May 19th--Spring Concert:  If your child participates in our instrumental or vocal program the Spring Concert will be held on May 19th at 6:00 PM in the auditorium.  

May 20th--District Minimum Day:  This is a district wide minimum day for elementary schools.  Please be mindful that pick up is at 1:00 pm therefore the playground will close at 2:00 pm.  Thank you.  

May 20th--Burcham Town Hall Meeting:  We are holding a Town Hall Meeting to discuss our GATE Program here at Burcham.  Please join us at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, May 20th in Room 3105 to voice your opinion and hear about the Whole School Certification Model.  

May 26th--Memorial Day Holiday:  Please note that there is no school on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day.  Students will have a Memorial Day Spirit Day on Friday the 23rd, where they can wear red, white and blue to school.  

End of Year Activities:

• May 23rd--Water Fight vs. Staff:  Students can participate in a water fight versus staff after school as our last APEX incentive. (Please note there has been a change to the date).  Students will get a free Kona Ice cup so come early to avoid long lines.  APEX Water Fight.pdf 

• June 5th--Talent Show:  Burcham's Talent Show will be held Thursday, June 5th. If your child is interested in participating in the show to showcase their special talent, please submit the Be a Burcham Rising Star form to your teacher by Friday, May 16th. Fourth and Fifth Graders can also sign up to host the show as an emcee. The talent show audition will be held on Thursday, May 22nd at 1:35 pm in the Burcham Auditorium. Details regarding the audition will be sent via email to the parent contact email listed on the completed forms.  Talent Show Be A Burcham Rising Star - Final.pdf 

• June 6th--PTA Carnival:  Carnival wristbands are available in the spirit wear shop at burchampta.org. Wristbands will be required for all children to use the inflatables, play games, use the photo booth or get their faces painted. Wristbands are $10 and any purchased online will be sent home the week of the carnival. It is highly advised to skip the line and purchase ahead of time! Get a free wristband if you volunteer to help at a booth.  Click HERE to sign up! Carnival flyer.pdf 

• June 11th--5th Grade Promotion Ceremony:  Promotion will start at 8:30 am.  Details to come. Kindergarten students will be performing for parents following our ceremony at around 10:30 am.  Information will come via classroom teachers.  

• June 12th--Last Day of School:  Students will be dismissed at 1:00 pm.