The Buzz From Burd

The James Burd Family will work together to create a welcoming, inspiring, and engaging environment, where all learners take pride in reaching their full potential.

Greetings, James Burd Families,

I'm hoping everyone has enjoyed their Thanksgiving Break and the time with family and friends.

The start of our second trimester began today. We will be conducting conferences on December 1, 7, and 8. Please use this time to discuss your child's progress this school year and determine how we can continue to work together to support your child's growth this school year. Report cards will be available after 4:00pm on December 6 on Skyward. Paper copies will be sent home the following day.

Our PTO has rescheduled their family night to this month. Please consider joining us on the evening of December 9 to create cards for those in our community. More information will be shared soon.

As 2022 winds down, everyone at JBES wants to wish you a happy and healthy 2023. Happy holidays!

Yours in learning,

Mr. Flohr

We're beginning to notice an increase in illnesses in the students in the building. If your child becomes ill, make sure that they are not coming to school until they are fever-free for 24 hours without the help of medicine.

If you or your child contract COVID, please utilize this tool to help determine when your child can safely return to school.

Any day that your child is absent, please make sure a note is submitted to the office on the date of their return. This note can be a note from your doctor or a note you provide.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the office with those questions.

Shippensburg Area School District will be utilizing make-up work procedures that existed prior to the onset of COVID-19. If your student will be out for an extended absence due to illness (3 or more days), please contact your student's teacher(s) to determine the best method for your student to stay caught up with their coursework in each class. If your student will be out short-term (1-2 days), they will be able to make up their schoolwork when they return. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Flohr.

The holiday season is upon us! James Burd Elementary has planned some fun days for everyone to enjoy as we work toward our winter break. These optional activities are open for each student to participate in as we bring a little joy to each day.

This winter we will be implementing new student spectator guidelines for students middle school age and younger. These spectator guidelines reflect those already in place for varsity football games.

Students middle school age and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult in order to be admitted to any indoor athletic contests at the Middle School and/or High School. Students who are not accompanied by a paying adult who are middle school age or younger will not be permitted into the contest.

Thank you for your cooperation!

I wanted to take a couple of minutes to remind everyone of what is available on the Food Service Page on the district website. You can find breakfast and lunch menus as well as information for Free & Reduced Meal Applications and Meal Payment information.

November 30: Start of the 2nd trimester

December 1, 7, 8: Parent Teacher Conferences

December 5: School Board meeting

December 6: Report cards go live on Skyward at the end of the day

December 7: Report cards will be sent home with your child

December 8: PTO Meeting

December 9: PTO Family Night

December 21: First Grade Concert

December 22: Early dismissal (Dismiss at 1:10pm)

The Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a process for identifying students who are experiencing behavior and/or academic difficulties which pose a barrier to their learning and success in schools. SAP offers supports to those students and their families. The core of the SAP team is group of faculty members who have received specialized training from the state of Pennsylvania. One of the most important tasks of the team is to build a partnership with families, focusing on the student's success as their common goal. Participation in this process is voluntary and is completely confidential.

James Burd Elementary utilizes School Dismissal Manager as a method for parents to update their plans for their child's dismissal. By 2:15, we would ask that any changes/updates be completed. We utilize this service to know what you want your child to do at dismissal. Please take time to download the app and establish your default preferences. If you need help, call Mrs. Diehl or Mrs. Pinckney in the office for assistance.

If you have not already, save the district calendar to ensure you're staying up to date with our scheduled days off as well as early dismissal days.

https://shippensburgarea.schoolinsites.com/districtcalendar

Website: www.shipk12.org
Location: 600 Brad Street, Shippensburg, PA, USA
Phone: 717-530-2780
Facebook: facebook.com/JamesBurdElementarySchool