
Fun at the BMS Halloween Dance!











Join Burlington Schools as we "Rally in Red" tomorrow to Say NO to Drugs. The district is celebrating Red Ribbon Week together with Spirit days to recognize the importance of saying NO to Drugs.


WAY TO GO Ms Bonner!!! Our very own 2nd grade BES teacher just received the Educator of the Year award from the Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented. Please take some time to thank her for her tireless work with our GT students.
Kaileigh Bonner is a second-grade teacher and elementary gifted coordinator in the Burlington School District. Kaileigh supports gifted learners both in her own classroom and through small groups she facilitates during her plan time. She holds a Masters in English Speakers of Other Languages, a certificate in Gifted and Talented Education and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Gifted Education. She also serves on the CDE Commissioner's Teacher Cabinet, advocating for the needs of rural learners. Kaileigh enjoys supporting gifted learners in all aspects, especially understanding their giftedness and self-advocacy.




The ASVAB will be held on October 29th at 8:30 am at the Burlington Community Center. All sophomores will take the test, as well as juniors and seniors who haven't met the math or English competencies for the Colorado Graduation Guidelines. Juniors and seniors will be notified and can meet with Mrs. Lopez to check their progress.


Tonight's the night! Burlington FFA Chapter Labor and Silent Auction at the Burlington Community Center


BHS Flu Shot Clinic! HOSA and Kit Carson County Health & Human Services are teaming up to say BOO to the flu. Register via the QR code or call KCCHHS @ (719) 346-7158.


Thank you to the 3rd and 4th-grade youth cheerleaders for helping us celebrate the first quarter at BES! Our students earned over 1,200 green tickets for positive behavior during the first quarter. Be sure to check out the Principal's List for Citizenship Award winners, as well as the top 20% Achievement and Growth Awards. Let's Go Cougars! Cheer Video https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C4dlNpyTUD3N6UCJ2XrsWMfnld3Rfu5t/view?usp=drive_link 1st Quarter Principal's List https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RcNUXKcBuE5w5xUvJtVW37upBAojuAHH/view?usp=sharing


Red Ribbon Week dress up days for all three schools October 28-31!


BMS Student Council Fundraiser. Bring any loose change or dollars and the 2 staff members with the most money will be duct taped to the wall!


BMS PTO is seeking parents to join PTO to help with volunteer opportunities.


Burlington Middle School is having a Halloween Dance on October 25th! Friday, 10/25 5th and 6th Grade 6-7:30, 7th and 8th Grade 7:30 - 9.


Burlington High School Blood Drive! HOSA is helping to organize a blood drive on Halloween as part of their service project. Please either scan the QR code or visit vitalant.com.


The Colorado Free Application Days campaign is an initiative designed to inspire more Coloradans to continue their education. From Tuesday, Oct. 15 through Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, all 32 public colleges and universities in Colorado and several private institutions will waive their application fees, making it free for anyone to submit an application. Click on the link for more info. https://cdhe.colorado.gov/cofreeappdays

Part 2: Homecoming dress up fun at BMS! Today was Crew Costumes- each crew class chose a costume to dress as a group!






Part 1: Homecoming dress up fun at BMS! Today was Crew Costumes- each crew class chose a costume to dress as a group!








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Please see attached flyer with details about the Burlington FFA/Kit Carson County Cattle Women's Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday. Please consider joining us anytime between 1p-4p to raise money for a tremendous cause. We will also have some great silent auction items.


BHS Parent Teacher Conferences are next week! Please use Signup.com to reserve a slot:
BHS
https://signup.com/go/gnfTrjq

BMS Parent Teacher Conferences are next week! Please use Signup.com to reserve a slot:
BMS
https://signup.com/go/XJZZDQa

Please click the link for more information on work to be completed on high school parking lot: https://tinyurl.com/5ahf9376
Por favor hagan clic en el enlace para obtener más información sobre el trabajo que se realizará en el estacionamiento de la preparatoria.