Burbank Family News
November 18, 2022
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This week's family news includes the following:
- Updates from the Health Department
- Burbank Cares Drive
- Arrival Reminder: Sharpe Road
- Lost and Found
- Library Reminders
- Important Dates
- Repeat Information
Respectfully,
Brenda
#webelong
Updates from the Health Department
At-home COVID Test Kit Distribution
Belmont Public Schools will distribute COVID take-home tests the week of November 20th. These tests will provide families the opportunity to test students prior to the return of school on Monday, November 28. There is no official sign-up for these tests. All students will be given an At-home COVID Test to bring home on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Please check those backpacks!
Here are some of the recommended uses for the COVID at-home test kits:
Recommended use for return from Thanksgiving break
Test on Sunday, November 27, or Monday morning, November 28 prior to returning to school
Test again during the week of November 27.
Other recommendations for at-home antigen tests are when an individual is:
Experiencing symptoms (test before returning to school)
Deemed to be a close contact (test on day 5 or later)
Please remember to report all positive cases HERE
As a reminder, we are a mask-friendly district and encourage families and staff to discuss their comfort level with mask-wearing in large gatherings during this holiday season.
Burbank Cares Drive
It is time, once again, for the Burbank Cares Drive! We will be collecting gift cards for Burbank families who may need help providing winter clothing or holiday gifts for their children. Gift cards will be distributed confidentially to families who request support. We will be distributing gift cards to families as they are available. Unfortunately, we cannot promise that all requests for support will be able to be fulfilled, but we will do the best we can. We hope to be able to mail gift cards the week of December 5th.
To Request a Gift Card: Please complete this form.
This form asks for your name, your email address, your mailing address, your child’s name and grade, and if you would like support with winter clothing, holiday gift, or both.
The deadline to request gift cards is Friday, December 2nd.
To Donate a Gift Card: Please complete this form.
This form asks for your name, your email address, and which type of gift card you will provide.
Donated gift cards are accepted with appreciation until Monday, December 5th.
Please email Kristin Romig, the Burbank school counselor, with any questions: kromig@belmontschools.net
Thank you!
Reminder- Sharpe Road
This is a reminder NOT to park near the school on Sharpe Road to bring your child to and from school. Cars get in the way of the buses.
Below is the map posted on the Burbank Website from Safe Schools.
Student Route Map by Safe Routes to School- Updated 2021
Lost and Found
Library Reminders
From the Burbank Library
Library Tip: Have your children return their Burbank Library books to their school backpacks each night so that their library books are in their backpacks on library day.
Having a hard time remembering all those library days? Here is a reminder:
Burbank Library Day Kindergarten Chalmers Monday Cox Tuesday Hurwitz Monday First Grade Atlas Tuesday Johnston Monday Weinstein Wednesday Second Grade Mongeau Wednesday Normile Tuesday Oliphant Monday Third Grade Costa Monday Flaherty Tuesday Pierson Monday O’Sullivan Tuesday Fourth Grade Ames Wednesday Gallant Wednesday Smith Wednesday von Huene Tuesday
Important Dates- November & December
November
11/7- Veteran's Day Assembly for Grade 4- 9:45am
11/9- PTA Library Night
11/11- No School- Veterans Day
11/23- Early Release- Thanksgiving
11/24 & 11/25- No School- Thanksgiving
December
12/13- School Advisory Council, 3:15pm (virtual)
12/20- Winter Assembly- K-2: 9:00-9:30am & 3-4: 10:00-10:30am
12/26- 12/30- Winter Break
Please see the district calendar and Burbank School Family Calendar for additional information about important dates and events throughout the school year.
Brenda Maurao
Email: bmaurao@belmontschools.net
Website: https://bmauraolearningandleading.blogspot.com/
Phone: 617-993-5500
Twitter: @bmaurao