Burlington Elementary kicked off the final stretch of the school year with an energizing spring assembly that celebrated growth and set the tone for a strong fourth quarter. The assembly began by celebrating some exciting “Good Things” across the school: the ABC Countdown to Summer is right around the corner, staff have given out over 5,000 green tickets recognizing positive behavior, and schoolwide attendance has climbed to an impressive 94%.
Students and staff then took time to recognize how far each grade level has come, highlighting recent successes on challenging tasks and honoring the consistent effort of both learners and teachers throughout the year.
A special highlight of the assembly was a visit from Burlington High School wrestlers, who shared lessons from their experience competing at the state level. Their message centered on working hard to prepare and giving your best effort when it matters most, even when you feel a little nervous. Their words provided meaningful encouragement for 3rd and 4th grade students preparing for CMAS, as well as all students continuing their work on upcoming district assessments.
As the school looks ahead to the final 28 days, the focus is clear: be BRAVE and STRONG. With a continued push toward the schoolwide attendance goal of 95% and a commitment to finishing the year with purpose, Burlington Elementary is poised to make the most of every remaining day.
VDH at Goodland 3 PM
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The baseball games next Saturday with Wray are being moved up to 10 AM start time.
This past week, we had the chance to recognize an outstanding group of students who truly represent what it means to be a Cougar at BES. Our third quarter Citizenship Award winners consistently model the character, effort, and choices that make our school such a special place.
At BES, CUBS is a commitment to the values we build every day:
C – Caring: Showing kindness and helping others
U – United: Working together toward a common goal
B – Brave: Trying new things, even when it feels challenging
S – Strong: Having the mental discipline to choose what is right, even when it’s hard
As we remind our students, we can do hard things.
Our Citizenship Award winners live this out. They include others, make positive choices, and stay focused on doing what’s right, even when no one is watching. They help create classrooms where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. We are incredibly proud of them and grateful for the example they set for their classmates each day.
Preschool Screening, Nurse Christy, and Citizenship Pictures! Click here for the BES weekly newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/15w7n
Cougars vs Byers V/JV
3:00 PM at Merchants Park
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📣 8th Grade Yearbook Baby Picture Fundraiser! 👶📸
Attention 8th grade families! We’re excited to announce a fun and memorable fundraiser for this year’s yearbook.
Submit a baby picture of your 8th grader for our special “Guess Who?” section in the yearbook! Students and staff will have a blast trying to match each adorable baby photo to the correct student.
💵 Cost: $20 per student
📷 What to Submit: One clear baby photo
📅 Deadline: April 16
📥 How to Submit: Submit baby photo and payment at the school office.
Don’t miss this chance to create a lasting memory and be part of one of the most fun sections of the yearbook!
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Harrel at 719-346-5440. We can’t wait to see all those cute baby faces!
Below you will find the CMAS testing schedules for both BES and BMS. This is for students in Grades 3/4 and 5-8. These are important testing days for our students, and we kindly ask that families prioritize attendance on these dates to help avoid the need for makeup testing. Being present and on time helps students feel confident and keeps the testing schedule running smoothly.
Thank you for your support in helping our students do their best!
Girls golf season opener today in Holyoke!
Go Cougars!
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