CK Burns News

It's an exciting time of year here at CK Burns. As you will see in this newsletter, many events and celebrations have been taking place. Thank you for the most amazing support during our recent PTO fundraiser, the Read-a-thon! I am blown away by the outcome!!!

Total PROFIT - $19,748.29!!! This money will support an author visit for each grade level this spring!

Total Minutes read - 120,164

Due to beating the goal of 100,000, the entire school earns an extra recess!

Winning Classes

Top Minutes Top Donations

1. Pinette = 10,538 1. Cote $1,913.00

2. Durrell = 8,932 2. Gallant $1,835.00

3. Libby = 8,650 3. Galante $1,625

These 6 classes will receive goodie bags and a game of kickball with Mr. Partridge and me!

I wish you and your families a wonderful spring vacation!

April Noble

Congratulations to CK Burns third-grader James Marines on winning first place in the K-5 division of the T-Shirt Design Contest held by the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club’s Red Ribbon Committee. As the first-place winner, he won a cash prize of $250 and his design will be printed on the front of thousands of K-5 t-shirts given to every student in Biddeford, Dayton, Old Orchard Beach, and Saco during the week of April 25th.

The excitement was bubbling before the kids even left Burns. Five students eager to read at Saco's Pre-K boarded the bus with literacy specialist Deb Robinson.

Third graders Liam Balfour and Robert Skoczerski from Mrs. Gallant's class and fourth-graders Adele Foy, Victoria Fersch, and Alannah Collin from Mrs. Libby’s class shared some feelings about the trip they were taking:

“I am so excited, I can’t wait to read to them”

“I love little kids”

“I know one of the kids that go to Pre-K!”

They were each tasked with finding a book they felt comfortable reading out loud. Once at the Pre-K, they were assigned a small group/classroom. On the way back to Burns, this is what could be overheard:

“They were really good listeners.”

“They had such nice manners.”

“The kids were all smiling!”

“I wish I could go read to them every day!”

“They asked questions, it was good to know they were curious.”

The five students shared that they loved how attentive the Pre-K students were and how they clapped for them at the end of their story.

When asked about some favorite memories, Liam and Robert shared that they liked how the Pre-K kids all said their names and introduced themselves.

Ally stated “Reading to them was my favorite. I love reading to kids so much!”

Victoria shared “The kids laughing at the pictures and enjoying the story was the best part.”

Adele told Mrs. Robinson, “I like how the kids all voted for the book they liked best and I loved having my picture taken with the class!”

All the Pre-K teachers and staff were so appreciative and very happy to have the Burns students

as guest readers. They hope we can do it again!

Dress Guidelines

Students who attend C.K. Burns School must be dressed in attire that is appropriate, neat, clean, and safe. Footwear must be worn. No revealing skirts, shorts, and shirts will be allowed. Students wearing inappropriate attire will be asked to change or call home for other attire.

Each Friday, students at CK Burns look forward to Mr. Partridge announcing the Mighty Mustang winners. Throughout the week students are recognized for going above and beyond while demonstrating our core values. Any staff can nominate a student with a mighty mustang ticket and their name goes into a drawing. Students who have their names drawn can choose from different prizes. One of the favorites is a gift card to Sugar Mamas!

Each year Slugger from the Sea Dogs recognizes the most improved students in schools across Maine. This year teachers were each able to nominate one student to receive this award. The following students were recognized and received a free ticket to an upcoming SeaDogs game where they will be recognized!

Leo Katanga, Manuel Faustino, Jason Fournier, Annabella Duquette, Liam Whitney, Corbin Levine, Leah Cannon, Abel Vasquez, Cora Doiron, Kiley Lunt, Anthony Byrnes, Dominic Searcy, Anakin Cote, Layan Jebur, Kruz Tardiff, Victoria Fersch, Bennett Hadiaris, Jackson Dodge, Brandon Conners, Shane Brackett, Zachary Maloney, Levi Mulkern, Lillian Dondero, Jackson Dodge, Conner Austin, Bryce Gagnon, Jovana Gillette, Summer Price, Jason Fournier, Bennett Walsh!

Congratulations!

Any Saco family who wishes to enroll a NEW student for the 2022-2023 school year should proceed to the Saco Schools website at www.sacoschools.org.

• For Pre-K & Kindergarten Students: Please ensure your child is turning four (4) for Pre-K or five (5) for Kindergarten before October 15, 2022, and register them as soon as possible.

• Additional paperwork including proof of residency, immunizations, and proof of age is required and collected at the building level.

• Pre-K & K screening appointments will be made available in the coming months. Parents should reach out directly to the school office for additional details.

Please note returning student registration for current Pre-K-7th grade students will be open in early August. Parents will receive a SnapCode to the email address on file.

Website: http://ckburns.sacoschools.org/
Location: 135 Middle Street, Saco, ME, USA
Phone: 207-284-5081
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