Burroughs Community School

Always wanted to attend a Minneapolis Board of Education meeting but not sure how to find 807 NE Broadway? Well, here's your chance. This Monday, May 1, the School Board takes the show on the road to meet at Clara Barton Open School, 4237 Colfax Ave S., where they'll be discussing the 2006-07 budget from 4 - 5:30. From 6 - 7:30, Interim Superintendent Bill Green will hold a town hall meeting.

Parents United is sponsoring a Parent Leadership Summit in St. Paul on May 15. After a morning of speakers and lunch, attendees will go to the Capitol to meet with legislative leaders.

Get full details on the agenda and information on how to register here.

This week is Spirit Week at Burroughs! That means every day brings something weird and wonderful:

Monday
Comfort Wear Day. Having a difficult time getting out of bed? Forget about changing your clothes! Come to school in those comfy pajamas and make the start of the school week a little
easier.

Tuesday
Crazy Hat / Hair Day. Gum stuck in your hair? Got struck by lightning? Don't worry - just cover it up with a wacky hat.

Wednesday
Backwards Day. Is the back of your shirt cooler than the front? Now is your chance to show the world. Good luck buttoning it up the back!

Thursday
Mismatched Day. No one has done laundry all week? Don't worry, go ahead and wear plaid with stripes. The more outrageous the color combinations, the better! Make your teacher dizzy today.

Friday
School Spirit Day. Put on your Burroughs spirit wear, your Read-a-thon shirt, or any blue and gold clothes you own. Show the world that Burroughs School rocks! The Spirit Wear booth will
be open before school for any last-minute purchases. Parents, don't forget to show your spirit, too.

The Area C School Board Candidates Forum is scheduled for this Thursday, April 27, 6:30 - 8:30 at Ramsey Fine Arts. It's open to the public; come and see who's running.

There will be a school budget meeting on April 27 to announce the complete budget for 2006-07 and answer questions. Join us at 6:30 PM in the auditorium.

The first School Board Candidates Forum is scheduled on Wednesday, April 19th, from 7-9pm at Eastside Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St NE. This event is hosted by Public Education Northeast. The event is open to the public.

Have you been missing the district's lunch (and breakfast) menu? The Food Service Department is in the process of creating a new Web site, so the April menu fell through the cracks. It's back in service, on their new Web site.

You can always see the Food Service menus by clicking the Lunch Menu link on the left.

We are once again holding a Scholastic Book Fair in our beautiful Media Center. All books and other items for sale are half-price. There will also be a drawing for a free book for one lucky student during every media period that week!

Dates and hours are:
Weekdays Thursday May 4 through Tuesday May 9, 8:15 - 3:15
Wednesday, May 10: 8:15 - 12:30

All Burroughs students, staff, and families are invited to attend at any time (students with permission from their teachers). Please try not to disturb the Media classes that are taking place at the same time.

If you would like to volunteer, please call Sarah LeDoux at 827-3181.