Principal's Letter
May 27, 2020
Dear Burr Families,
Over the past weeks, we have been carefully planning for the closure of Burr classrooms for the summer and a safe way to return student belongings. Burr staff will return to the building in shifts between Tuesday, May 26, and Friday, June 12 to organize student belongings and close up classrooms. Please note that this may impact live Zoom meetings schedules as they complete this work. Individual teachers will communicate any schedule changes to their students. On Tuesday, June 9th families will have an opportunity to retrieve student belongings according to the following schedule and protocol.
Picking Up Student Belongings
The Burr Blue Zone (school side) including the bus parking area will be used for picking up student belongings. A schedule organized by last name will be used. In this way, families with students in multiple grades will be able to retrieve everything at once. Belongings will be organized in the gym and the cafeteria. Please pull your vehicle all the way to the end of the building by the dumpsters.
Families are asked to have a clearly labeled sign taped to the front passenger window of their vehicle that lists all student names (first and last) prominently.
Wearing masks and practicing physical distancing, staff will bring student belongings to the trunk of each vehicle. Families are asked to please remain inside their vehicles.
Based on an approximate estimate of student numbers, the schedule for families is as follows:
Date: Tuesday, June 9 - Blue Zone
Belongings of families that do not come at the designated time will be stored. Families can email me to arrange an alternate time, though you are strongly encouraged to adhere to the given schedule. Thank you for making every effort to do so.
Returning School Supplies
Two large recycling bins have been placed outside the front of the school building next to the ramp leading to the lobby entrance. One is labeled for library books and the other for teachers’ materials.
Over the next few weeks, please return library books and any classroom materials that belong to the school. Materials being returned to a teacher should be placed in a plastic bag clearly labeled with the teacher’s name. Many of you are within walking distance and may want to take a walk over to the building to drop off these items in the next few days. To ensure everyone’s safety, please DO NOT come to Burr return items on June 9th. That day is for pick up ONLY and families must stay in their cars.
Thank you for your understanding as we navigate through this unusual school closing. Your patience, flexibility, and grace are appreciated.
All the best,
Mindy
Dear Burr Families,
Over the past weeks, we have been carefully planning for the closure of Burr classrooms for the summer and a safe way to return student belongings. Burr staff will return to the building in shifts between Tuesday, May 26, and Friday, June 12 to organize student belongings and close up classrooms. Please note that this may impact live Zoom meetings schedules as they complete this work. Individual teachers will communicate any schedule changes to their students. On Tuesday, June 9th families will have an opportunity to retrieve student belongings according to the following schedule and protocol.
Picking Up Student Belongings
The Burr Blue Zone (school side) including the bus parking area will be used for picking up student belongings. A schedule organized by last name will be used. In this way, families with students in multiple grades will be able to retrieve everything at once. Belongings will be organized in the gym and the cafeteria. Please pull your vehicle all the way to the end of the building by the dumpsters.
Families are asked to have a clearly labeled sign taped to the front passenger window of their vehicle that lists all student names (first and last) prominently.
Wearing masks and practicing physical distancing, staff will bring student belongings to the trunk of each vehicle. Families are asked to please remain inside their vehicles.
Based on an approximate estimate of student numbers, the schedule for families is as follows:
Date: Tuesday, June 9 - Blue Zone
- 9:00-9:45 Last Names A-C
- 9:45-10:30 Last Names D-I
- 10:30-11:15 Last Names J-M
- 11:15-12:00 Last Names N-R
- 12:30 -1:45 Last Names S-U
- 1:45 -2:30 Last Names V-Z
Belongings of families that do not come at the designated time will be stored. Families can email me to arrange an alternate time, though you are strongly encouraged to adhere to the given schedule. Thank you for making every effort to do so.
Returning School Supplies
Two large recycling bins have been placed outside the front of the school building next to the ramp leading to the lobby entrance. One is labeled for library books and the other for teachers’ materials.
Over the next few weeks, please return library books and any classroom materials that belong to the school. Materials being returned to a teacher should be placed in a plastic bag clearly labeled with the teacher’s name. Many of you are within walking distance and may want to take a walk over to the building to drop off these items in the next few days. To ensure everyone’s safety, please DO NOT come to Burr return items on June 9th. That day is for pick up ONLY and families must stay in their cars.
Thank you for your understanding as we navigate through this unusual school closing. Your patience, flexibility, and grace are appreciated.
All the best,
Mindy
