Burbank Bulletin

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we draw closer to the end of our first semester, it's a prime opportunity to reflect on our students' journey so far. A heartfelt thank you to each of you who joined us for the recent parent-teacher conferences. Your involvement is crucial in shaping a fruitful educational path for our students.

Our journey toward educational excellence is beginning to take shape with our initial steps in implementing the Multi-Tiered Support System (MTSS) and Professional Learning Communities (PLC) across the district. This semester marked the start of a more data-driven approach, as our staff engaged in analyzing key data sources such as Star Universal Screening, MCAS scores, Panorama assessments, and classroom performances. The insights gained from this analysis are instrumental in guiding our early efforts to adapt instruction and identify specific areas for student development. While we are in the early stages of fully integrating MTSS and PLC processes, these early efforts are crucial in laying the foundation for a more responsive and effective educational framework.

In line with these goals, MTSS utilizes regular data reviews to refine our teaching strategies, ensuring we meet the diverse needs of our students. We also capitalize on our WINN (What I Need Now) time to offer personalized instruction and practice in key areas. These efforts have enabled us to set targeted goals for each grade level. For example, our sixth grade is concentrating on infringing and developing higher-level thinking skills. The seventh grade is taking a direct approach to teaching critical thinking and perseverance through Accountable Talk. Complementing this, the eighth grade is also emphasizing these skills, with a specific focus on reading comprehension activities. By integrating critical thinking and perseverance into reading exercises, the eighth grade aims to enhance students' understanding and engagement with the text, fostering a deeper learning experience.

Central to our educational strategy in mathematics is the ongoing support from Karen Boisvert, our math coach. Karen's role extends beyond guiding teachers through the ‘Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics' book study. She is also instrumental in helping our math teachers refine their planning, utilizing a variety of core resources beyond the standard math texts. This approach is crucial in enhancing our math curriculum. Additionally, Karen facilitates classroom visits among teachers, allowing them to share and identify high-impact teaching practices. Together, these efforts represent a significant step toward evolving our instructional methods, aligning them more closely with the essential skills our students need for success.

Looking ahead, we're excited to see our students grow and thrive thanks to these targeted efforts. We're committed to keeping you informed and involved every step of the way.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s education.

Sincerely,

Sean O’Shea

December 6: LBMS Winter Concert, @NRHS, 6:30 PM

December 8: Early Release, 11:30 Dismissal

December 12: LBMS Winter Concert Snow Date, @NRHS, 6:30 PM

December 15: Trimester 1 Report Cards Released

December 25 - January 1: No School, Winter Break

January 2: Classes Resume

Please be reminded that we request that you notify the school if your child is going to be late or absent. You can do so easily by emailing LBMSattendance@nrsd.net. Please feel free to call Nurse Ana at 978-365-5629 if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

The 2023/2024 Yearbook is now on sale and is accepting orders. All orders must be placed online through the CoffeePond website. Details below.

• The cost of the book this year is $25 if ordered before March 1, 2024
• $30 if ordered between March 2, 2024 and before April 1, 2024
• $32 if ordered after April 1, 2024 and before April 12, 2024

The deadline for ordering the yearbook is 4/12/2024.

To order your book:
Go to www.coffeepond.com
Go to Order online - Yearbooks
Type in our school password: Burbank2024 and choose the Order Online option

Dear Parents and Guardians, we're reaching out to our amazing community with a special request—our school is in need of substitute teachers! If you have a bit of time on your hands and are interested in making a positive impact on our students' lives, this is a fantastic opportunity for you. No teaching experience is required; we'll provide all the training you need. Plus, it's a great way to be involved in the educational environment. If you're interested or know someone who might be, please reach out to our school office for more details. Thank you for considering this important way to contribute to our school community!

October Newsletter: PTO October Newsletter

PTO Meeting Dates:

September Minutes September PTO Meeting Minutes

October 12, 2023

November 9, 2023 November PTO Meeting Minutes

December 14, 2023

January 11, 2024

February 8, 2024

March 21, 2024

April 11, 2024

May 9, 2024

June 13, 2024

Meetings are always held in the MRE Library at 6:30. (Usually the 2nd Thursday of each month) ~ Children welcome for those that need ~ Hope to see you there!

Email: jursuliak@nrsd.net
Website: https://burbank.nrsd.net/
Location: Lancaster, MA, USA
Phone: 978-365-4558
Twitter: @LBMSPrincipal

**Events posted on the bulletin board are community events, and as such they

are neither sponsored or sanctioned by the Nashoba Regional School District.**