Burgess Elementary School PTO

The PTO would like to wish you all a wonderful and safe summer. We will see you in the fall. Start date for 1-6 is 8/30. Start date for Kindergarten is 9/1.

Good Afternoon Burgess Families,

This is a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, June 17th, is an early release day.  We will begin dismissal at 11:45 a.m.

I want to thank everyone for their support during the 2021-2022 school year.

Have a wonderful summer!

Principal Pelley

Friday, May 27, 2022

Good afternoon Burgess families,

I would like to express my sincere appreciation for everyone’s understanding, flexibility, and cooperation over the past few days as we adjusted plans in response to the events in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday.  We are heartbroken by the reality of another horrific mass shooting at an elementary school.  Please know that Burgess has safety procedures and protocols in place that are reviewed regularly in collaboration with law enforcement and other agencies.  As you will recall, we conducted a lockdown/evacuation drill on November 15, 2021.  At that time, teachers reviewed procedures with students in developmentally appropriate ways.  We will convene our crisis team to go over our plans as we learn more about this latest shooting.  Thank you to the Sturbridge Police and Fire Departments for being present on campus this week to reassure our students, families, and staff.  We thank the entire Burgess staff for their hard work and dedication as they always put the needs of our students first.  Burgess psychologists, adjustment counselors, school resource officer, and administrators continue to be available to those in need of support.  Our thoughts continue to be with everyone impacted by the tragedy.  Below are some links to information that families may find useful:

American Psychological Association: Helping Your Children Manage Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting

National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers

Respectfully,

Principal Kathy Pelley

Dear Burgess Families,

There will be no school Monday, May 30th, in observance of Memorial Day.

Have a safe and wonderful weekend,

Mrs. Pelley, Principal.

Hitchcock Academy is offering a Babysitting Class for children aged 11-15 on Friday, June 24th from

File attachments:
Maestros.pdf

Sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0848adad2ba1fa7-spring

https://m.signupgenius.com/?fs=e&s=cl#!/showSignUp/30e0848adad2ba1fa7-spring/74297359

4th Grade Field Day was moved to Thursday, May 26th from 12:30-2:00.

Treats were provided by the PTO Monday morning to Wendy Roy and her fabulous crew. Thanks Michelle Phillips for the wonderful idea and the follow through.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0848adad2ba1fa7-spring

Please see attached letter

File attachments:
Principal_Letter_WordDoc_S22.pdf

Tantasqua Sports Camp 2022

June 27 – August 4     8:30 am – 3:00 pm

Registration Opens Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

 The #1 goal of the Tantasqua Camps is for every camper to have a positive learning experience. The sports camps offer athletes the opportunity to improve their skills and develop strategies.  Our outstanding staff consists of teachers, coaches, college and high school students with years of camp experience. Cost is $120/week for all camps except for Golf I which is $150/week.

Camp Schedule:

Registration begins Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

Go to www.tantasqua.org/ths/summercamps

Step 1: Pay on Unipay (payment only)

Step 2: Register camper on Campdoc and complete a Health Profile (must be 100% complete to attend)

Both steps must be completed in order to be fully registered for camp. When registering for multiple/additional weeks campers must also be registered for those weeks on both websites.

*Campers must have COMPLETED GRADE 1 in order to be eligible to enroll in any camp*

IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION:

1.  All campers must have the medical form 100% completed and uploaded to CampDocs

2.  Snacks may be purchased daily.  All campers should bring their own lunch.

3.  Balls and equipment for all camps will be provided; however, if possible, campers should bring their own sport-related equipment (i.e., gloves, racquets, etc.)

4.  Camp will operate rain or shine.  Campers should be dropped off at 8:30 a.m. and picked up by 3:00 p.m. No extended day option.

5.  All campers have a daily 1 hour swim in the pool as a part of every camp.

6.  Campers should pack sunscreen, hat, water bottle, lunch, a towel, and a bathing suit on a daily basis.

          Questions?  E-mail camps@tantasqua.org

(This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local Board of Health 430.190)

PARENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

How to Dramatically Improve Your Child’s Behavior

Norman Tonelli, L.M.H.C. will teach you how to be the main influence in your child’s life and effectively communicate with them. You will strengthen your parental leadership skills and learn how to role model more effectively. Through the parenting intervention “FLOW”, you will learn how to develop a more respectful relationship and acquire discipline techniques that work.  This class will focus specifically on the power of parenting and how every parent can find the leader within themselves.

Start Date:  Wednesday, June 15th

Telehealth (Zoom) every Wednesday

7:00 – 8:00 p.m. for 3 weeks

$150 total program fee

Call 508-867-4451 Ext. 4 to register

NORMAN TONELLI, L.M.H.C. has been a parent coach for 25 plus years and is looking forward to offering this ongoing program to parents.

Please see attached flyer

File attachments:
Field Hockey Clinic Flyer (7).pdf

I have sent out the link to all whom have requested it. Please email me at burgesspto@gmail.com if you have not received it OR if you would like to join the PTO.