Burcham’s Vision - Through academic excellence and equitable learning opportunities ALL students will succeed!

Spring Spirit Day:   On March 28th, students have a “spring has sprung” spirit day, where they can wear anything spring colored or spring related.  Please ensure students are not wearing sandals or Crocs.

Spring Picture Day:  Our photo company will be here Wednesday, March 26th for Spring Picture Day.   Have your child bring the order form to school or you can place the order online.  Please communicate with your child ahead of time if you placed your order online to reduce confusion.

Middle School Selection Process:  5th Grade families, please refer to the informational flyer below to help with the process for selecting your school of choice for middle school.  Even if you live in the Marshall area, you must complete an application.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oOZWzNW5DBYdBd7fkAlDmDbUafctSn8Wp2S6ZSPsCoU/edit?usp=sharing 

Vaping Lesson:  As part of a state mandate, we must inform students about the negative effects of vaping and smoking.  Our Counselor will be delivering lessons to classes in 5th Grade on this topic.  If you would like more information, please reach out to our Counselor to schedule a meeting.

Burcham STEAM Night: STEAM Night will be on Thursday, April 3rd.  This year we outsourced services and have an amazing organization hosting all stations.  If you would be available to volunteer to help at a station please see the flyer below.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/12DEhd739TSM6Q45hxF8JidmrPvY7X5EDY8d9RYayD90/edit?usp=sharing 

Cafeteria Breakfast Time:  As a friendly reminder, breakfast is only served until 7:50 am to give students enough time to eat and make it to class on time by 8:00 am.  Students should not be dropped off at the cafeteria unless they plan to eat breakfast.  The cafeteria doors will close at 7:50 am daily moving forward.

Yearbooks:  Our 2024-25 yearbooks are now on sale for $25.  You can add an additional $10 to dedicate a love line to your student.  Love line dedications must be paid in cash. Please have exact change placed in your envelope.  Orders are due by April 4th.  Yearbooks will be distributed before the end of the school year. Yearbook order forms.pdf

SBAC State Testing:  SBAC State Testing is coming soon.  We are looking for parents to help make motivational banners (supplies will be provided) and write phrases on our blacktop with chalk prior to testing.  If you are interested, please email me to be added to the committee.  Thank you in advance.

Student Council Service Project:  Our Student Council Committee is collecting used towels, new dog/cat toys, pet treats and blankets to support the SPCA-LA animal shelter in Long Beach. If you can donate any of these items, please drop them off at the office by April 1st.  Thank you in advance!  

Important Dates:  Please calendar the following dates:  

• Parent Teacher Conferences:  Parent Teacher Conferences are on April 1st and 2nd.  Students will be dismissed at 1:00 pm therefore Coachie Hour ends at 2:00 pm. Teachers will reach out to you if a conference is needed.
• Open House:  Burcham teachers voted to have Open House sooner than the district date this year.  Burcham’s Open House will be on Tuesday, April 8th from 5:00-6:30 pm.  It will not be a minimum day.  
• Spring Break:  Spring Break has been moved district-wide to the week BEFORE Easter this year.  We will be on Spring Break from April 11th-18th and return the day after Easter.  Please ensure to align your family vacation time with this week off.  It is greatly appreciated.

PTA Announcements: 

• PTA Council Outstanding Teacher:   Long Beach Council PTA is honoring an outstanding Teacher of Long Beach Unified School District. Your child may submit a short essay stating why he/she feels their teacher should be awarded "The Teacher of the Year.  Teachers have a chance to win $300 to use in their classroom. For younger students, parents may write what their child says about their teachers. Entries are due in the PTA mailbox in the main office or uploaded to the Google Form by March 31st. Questions? Email Alyson.87@hotmail.com.  Attached is the submission form:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12TNzdU7RCHcCcRsWPUK15yWsS8ZqKylPV0I5ucGRe8Q/edit

   

• Staff Break Room:  The PTA Sunshine Committee would like to spruce up the staff lounge and are looking for donations. If you'd like to donate please CLICK HERE to view the Amazon Wish List. We greatly appreciate your generosity in making our staff feel comfortable and cared for.