Burbank Bulletin

February 19-23: February Break - no school, includes Holiday

February 29: Early Release Parent-Teacher Conferences (PreK-8), 11:30 Dismissal

March 5: No School, Schools Closed for Voting

March 8: T2 Grades Close

March 8: Early Release Parent-Teacher Conferences (PreK-8), 11:30 Dismissal

March 15: No School, Full Day PD

March 22: T2 Report Cards Issued

March 23: LBMS Drama Spring Musical, Dear Edwina, Jr., 6:30 PM, MRE Auditorium

March 24: LBMS Drama Spring Musical, Dear Edwina, Jr., 2:00 PM, MRE Auditorium

March 27: PTO Sponsored LBMS Talent Show (Grades 6-8), 6:30 PM, MRE Auditorium

Student Conferences are an optimal way for parents and teachers to join together to discuss student’s strengths and areas for further growth. This spring our conferences will be held virtually, with an option for in-person conferences for families who may prefer that format. The February 29 evening session (5:30 - 8:00) has been set aside for in-person conferences with the remaining times devoted to virtual conferences. Information regarding virtual format and meeting links will be sent to families via email prior to the first conference date.

It may be a helpful reminder that middle school conferences are not booked with homeroom teachers. Conferences should be booked with your child’s academic teachers, related arts teachers, and, if applicable, related service providers.

Conferences will be held on the afternoon and evening of February 29th and the afternoon of March 8th. Conferences will be scheduled through our online appointment booking system, Pick-A-Time. A link to Pick-A-Time will be provided on our Luther Burbank website. Fall conference Pick-A-Time scheduling opened on February 13 at 7:00 PM.

The Luther Burbank Spelling Bee made its return this year, seeing 16 students progress from the preliminary round held during school hours to the championship round held the evening of January 24. Kudos to Anna Hera (gr.6) for her victory, earning her a spot in the Regional Spelling Bee Elimination Round on February 27.

Logan Samuelson (gr. 6) secured 2nd place, and Matthew Gleason (gr. 8) claimed 3rd place position in our school spelling bee. Congratulations to Anna, Logan, and Matthew, as well as all the other competitors who showcased their impressive spelling skills and made us proud.

On Saturday, February 3rd, a select group of Luther Burbank musicians traveled to Grafton, MA to represent Lancaster at the Massachusetts Jr. Central District Festival auditions. For auditions, each student had to prepare an assigned selection of solo repertoire, scales or rudiments, and were also asked to sight-read a music example on the spot. Auditions are very competitive, attracting close to 1000 7th-9th graders from across the Central District of Massachusetts. Following auditions, top scoring musicians are selected to join elite ensembles - a Concert Band, Symphony Orchestra, Chorus, and Jazz Ensemble - with predetermined vocal and instrumental needs.

This year, we are proud to have 5 Luther Burbank musicians accepted to the Festival:

Anastasia Maruska (gr. 7) on alto voice, Elizabeth Merrill (gr. 7) on alto voice, Ziva Hubbard (gr. 7) on clarinet, Matthew Gleason (gr. 8) on clarinet, and Beatrice Armstrong (gr. 8) on piccolo.

An additional honor, 7th grader Anastastia Maruska earned the top alto voice score out of the entire Massachusetts Central District. In music, this is known as being "1st chair."

Congratulations to all of the students who auditioned, and to those who were accepted, on your hard work and dedication. We hope you have a wonderful time at the music festival in April!

We are excited to have you become a part of the Nashoba Regional High School Interscholastic Athletics Program. Nashoba Athletics is rich in pride and tradition. NRHS offers 50+ teams across 21 sports!

Participating at the high school level requires a greater commitment compared to a club or recreational team. Members of a team are expected to attend all practices and competitions. Weekend practice sessions may vary by sport and should be anticipated. In addition, teams do practice and compete over vacations and many holidays (i.e. Columbus Day, Veterans Day, etc.).

Prior to the start of each season, the high school will host a meeting for students and their parent(s)/guardian(s). These pre-season meetings serve as an opportunity for coaches to provide information about their program, team philosophy, expectations, and more.

The athletics office will send out information via email prior to each season, but we wanted to share information ahead of time for all potential incoming ninth graders.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Tania Rich, Director of Athletics, at trich@nrsd.net

NRHS Athletics Site

NRHS Coaches Directory

NRHS Team Schedules - ArbiterLive

Thursday 2/15 - Boys' Basketball vs. Tantasqua at 7:00PM

Friday 2/16 - Girls' Basketball vs. Grafton at 6:00PM

All middle school and youth basketball players will get into the games FREE with a school/youth jersey on! Ticket prices for family members and fans are $5/adults and $3/students. Children under 5 are free. We hope to see you at a game next week! Go Wolves!

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!

February PTO Newsletter

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

• 3/21: March PTO Meeting, 6:30 MRE Library
• 3/26-3/28: MRE/LBMS Talent Shows
  
• 4/6: PTO "Roaring 20's" Auction

PTO Meeting Dates:

September Minutes September PTO Meeting Minutes

October 12, 2023

November 9, 2023 November PTO Meeting Minutes

December 14, 2023 December PTO Meeting Minutes

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.**

The Stow Council on Aging (COA) is looking for volunteers to be COA Ambassadors. The COA is a busy place and sometimes a second set of hands is just what we need. COA Ambassadors can be expected to welcome residents, assist with our sign-in kiosk, and provide general information regarding COA activities. Depending on the day, COA Ambassadors may be asked to help with events including set-up and breakdown. Each COA Ambassador will be assigned a regular recurring weekly shift either in the morning (9:30 – 12:30) or afternoon (12:30-3:30). Volunteering is a great way to stay active and engaged. Contact Gigi at COAAdminAsst@Stow-MA.gov if you would like more information about this fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity! Please feel free to share this volunteer opportunity with anyone you think might be interested!