Cranford H. Burns

Parent News / Sept. - Oct. 2009

Blazing The Trail.......

Building The Future...                                            

John D. Adams

•b         Sept. 8^th was the last day for students to eat on last year's lunch application. If your child needs an application please see Mrs. Tarver the cafeteria manager.

•b         Attendance period Sept 8^th till Oct 5^th we need as many students possible to attend school. If we do not have at least 95% attendance for that 20 day period we will not make AYP(Annual Yearly Progress) and not be considered in "Clear" status. As of today, 9-14-09 we are averaging 94.08 present at school after 5 days.

•b         The Explore Test was given to all 8^th graders last week. This is a great opportunity to see your child's readiness for college. The test results will give academic strengths and weaknesses along with career interest and possible career choices that fit their academic strengths and interest. Results will be coming home in late October. This test is similar to the college entrance exam ACT.   

•b         Snowy Bus Dates:

                                  Sept. 29^th   /  October 13^th   /   October 27^th

•b         Forms or reports sent home this month:

                                     Lunch applications - available every day

                                     State test results-ARMT/ SAT-10 - sent Aug. 24^th

                                     Health assessments

                                     Fund Raising material - Aug 28 till Sept. 15

                                     Progress reports - Sept. 9

                                     STI Home pin #'s - Sept. 14

                                     Dream Tour Cards - Sept. 14

                                     Federal forms - 9-14 / completed and returned ASAP

                                     1^st quarter report cards -  Oct. 19

•b         Become a Target Store donor - When purchasing items with your target card tell the cashier that you want to donate to Burns Middle. The received a check last month for the school year 2008-09 for $79.00.

•b         2010 Census report is coming!  The US government counts the number of US citizens every 10 years. In 2010 the Census report only has 10 questions and only takes a few minutes to complete. Please become part of the Census process and take the time to complete the survey. Federal funds for roads, bridges and other federal projects are allocated to States according to the Census report and population estimates. In 2000, the last Census report, only 66% of Mobile County residents completed the survey.

•b         NJHS nominations - nominations for National Junior Honor Society are going on now! Make sure your child fills out the nomination application, teacher recommendations, and service hours. Inductions Oct. 16^th  8:30am

•b         PTA Reflections contest - entry forms are available now! The theme is "Beauty is...."  Deadline Oct. 2^nd !!!!!!!

•b         Spirit Rings - presentation Sept. 29 / 1^st deposit Sept 30 - $25 / Bob Shaw -

                                 Balfour Rings Call 476-5203 for information

•b         Burns Hooded Sweatshirts - $35.00

•b         Homework tips...from Mrs. Thompson

                    Check their planner & web site for teacher assignments

                       Ask what book they are reading- taken your AR test yet?

                       Check STI Home for double zero's & power of "I" zeros

•b         Report card pick-up October 19. 2:30 - 6:00pm

We collect the following coupons for cash redemption:

           Bruno's green receipts                           Box Tops

           Community Coffee UPC codes               Goodwill receipts