K4–8th Grade

A.E. Burdick School

K4–8th Grade

A.E. Burdick School

K4–8th Grade

A.E. Burdick School

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Online Yearbook Orders

January 28, 2026

Burdick yearbook's are available to purchase online. Order yours before April 1. https://orders.schoolandsportpics.com/ordering/with?key=E5TJMKNZ 

MPS Invest and Grow community meetings

November 17, 2025

Join MPS Academic Superintendents at meetings across the city to hear important updates and give feedback. Leadership will be making the rounds from November 2025 through May 2026 to present information to students, families, staff, and community members. Sessions are...

Get essential back-to-school tips and be ready on Tuesday, September 2

August 1, 2025

Milwaukee Public Schools wants to help students get the new school year off to a great start! The district is offering important information to guide families as the start of school approaches this fall. All MPS students begin school Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Visit...

Burdick Buzz, 10/04/2024

October 9, 2024 | News

Greetings Burdick Families!
A BIG thank you to all of our families who joined us for our annual Title 1 meeting and Bingo Night! October is packed with exciting opportunities for families to participate! Here’s your weekly Burdick newsletter with everything you need to know to stay connected.
Important Dates
October 8- SEC Meeting (Click for agenda) 
October 14- Family-Teacher Team Meeting (virtual)
October 7-11- Scholastic Book Fair
October 10- Conferences
October 15- Conferences
October 18- No School
October 21- No School
October 25- Burdick Family Fall Fest
October 28- Middle School Play Parent Information Meeting 
October 29- Middle School Play Auditions
November 5- No School
November 6- Picture Retakes
Staff Spotlight
This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Ms. Lind, our incredible K4 teacher! You can often hear her singing songs with her students, creating a joyful and engaging classroom. But Ms. Lind’s impact goes beyond just her students—she’s always looking for ways to support both staff and students. As a key member of the Burdick Sunshine Club, Ms. Lind is the one of the masterminds behind all the fun staff celebrations, especially when it comes to birthdays, baby showers and retirement parties. Her positivity and dedication to making Burdick a special place for everyone are truly appreciated! Get to know Ms. Lind a bit better and check out how she answered our questions!
How long have you worked at Burdick? 
This is my 5th school year at Burdick.
What was your favorite school subject when you were a kid, and do you still love it today?
Math was my favorite subject as a kid, but not geometry. I loved algebra and equations. I still have a passion for math and have recently participated in the strong start math leadership project within MPS. I have introduced many new math practices into my classroom because of this project and love finding the joy in early math routines.
If the school had a theme song that played every morning, what song would you choose?
Good Feeling – Flo Rida
What’s your favorite school tradition or event, and why is it special to you?
I love the concerts at Burdick. It is so heartwarming to see our gymnasium packed with families here to support their students and our school.
Fall Fest
We are in need of volunteers and donations for one of our biggest Family-Teacher Team school events of the year-Burdick’s Fall Fest! Click the Sign-up Genius link to check out how you can sign up to help or donate! Ms. Liza will contact you with more information if you plan on hosting a table or volunteering the evening of the event. Thank you in advance for helping us make this fun family event a success!
Fall Conferences
Fall Conferences are approaching! This is a great opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher to discuss their progress and goals for the school year.
Conference Dates:
Thursday, October 10 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 15 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Your child’s teacher will be sending out more details on how to sign up.
High School Enrollment
Thank you to our 7th and 8th grade families who joined us on October 1 for the high school enrollment information meeting. If you missed the meeting and would like information, please contact Mr. Skonecki at skonecdr@milwaukee.k12.wi.us, Ms. Nisleit at nisleirr@milwaukee.k12.wi.rr or Ms. Liza at cohenl1@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
As a reminder to 8th grade families, the MPS high school enrollment application is now open through November 4, 2024.
For more information about the MPS high school enrollment process, visit:
For more information about choosing an MPS high school, visit:
School Engagement Council Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, October 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the Burdick Library for our monthly SEC meeting. Check out the agenda to find out more about what we will be discussing.
Family-Teacher Team
The FTT will be meeting virtually on Monday, October 14 (please note the change of date due to Fall Conferences). We will be finalizing plans for Fall Fest and planning family events for November.
Click the link below to join the google meet:
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 304-790-6320‬ PIN: ‪334 615 191‬#
Family Volunteers Needed
Burdick is seeking dedicated volunteers in the following areas:
Burdick Care Closet
We’re happy to announce the launch of the Burdick Care Closet—a special resource designed to provide students in need with essential clothing and other care items. To help make this initiative a success, we are looking for volunteers to assist with organizing and maintaining the closet.
Volunteers can contribute by:
  • Sorting and folding clothing donations
  • Organizing items by size and type
  • Ensuring the closet stays tidy and well-stocked
  • Donating new or gently used plastic bins to store items
  • Helping manage incoming donations
Volunteering for the Burdick Care Closet is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact and support students within our community.
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is almost here!
For students, it’s one of the most anticipated events of the school year—but we need volunteers to make it happen. We hope that you can offer your time and talents to help students experience Bookjoy firsthand! And every purchase at the fair directly benefits our school.
If you’re available to lend a hand at this upcoming event, please contact Ms. Liza. Opportunities to assist include:
  • Book Sales during the fair on 10/10. Shifts are 3:30-5:30 and 5:30-7:30
  • Packing up the Fair on Friday 10/11
Winter Sports Coaches
Coaches are needed for the following sports:
6-8 Grade Girls Volleyball
4-5 Grade Coed Basketball
If you’re able to contribute your time, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Liza at 414-294-1288 or cohenl1@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.
Picture Day
If you didn’t have the chance to turn in a paper order form for picture day, you can still order your child’s school picture online.
Use the drop down menu to select our school name
Picture Retakes will be on Wednesday, November 6.
Middle School Play
Does your middle schooler love to act? If so, then you are invited to come learn more about this year’s middle school play. We will be hosting a parent information meeting on Monday, October 28th at 5:30 p.m. in the Burdick cafeteria. This is a required meeting if your child plans on auditioning for a role in the play. Student auditions will be held for one night only on Tuesday, October 29th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. More information will be sent home.
Burdick Visitor Policy
Milwaukee Public Schools is committed to keeping all students and staff safe during the school day. The district has procedures for visitors to schools and for students who need to be released early from school to attend appointments.
Visitor Policy
Every MPS school has procedures to make sure only persons with a valid purpose are entering buildings.
All visitors must:
  • Use the designated main entrance and clearly identify yourself.
  • Report to the main office
  • Show a form of identification.
  • Sign in on the MPS Visitor Record.
  • Wear/display the MPS Visitor Pass at all times while in the school.
  • Be escorted to the requested location.
  • Return the Visitor Pass to the office/security desk and sign out.
  • Visitors are limited to TWO per student for meetings, conferences, and classroom visits unless approved by the building administrator or designee.
If you would like to speak with a teacher, we ask that you schedule a meeting via email or phone call.
Early Release
Students are expected to be in school for the full day. When appointments must take place on a school day, the following procedures must be followed.
For Parents/Guardians of Students in Grades K–8
  1. Update your emergency contacts as needed to make sure anyone authorized to pick up your child is listed.
  2. On the day before or the morning of an appointment, call the school office. Please tell them what time you will pick up your child and the purpose of the absence.
  3. Enter the building to pick up your child.
  4. Have your ID with you.
  5. School staff will check your ID and have you sign out your child.
Please note that schools cannot release children without a parent/guardian or approved person present to pick them up. This is for the safety of students. We want to ensure that only authorized persons are picking up children from school.
District News
2024 MPS Long-Range Facilities Master Plan
Milwaukee Public Schools has launched a website to provide members of the public with enhanced information about its Long-Range Facilities Master Plan (LRFMP). The LRFMP is a 10-year plan for MPS buildings to support student success by making sure the district’s learning spaces meet student needs.

Learn more about the Long-Range Facilities Master Plan at https://www.mpsfacilitiesplan.com/

MPS’s Foro Latino
Families who have children with special needs are invited to MPS’s 21st annual Foro Latino on Saturday, October 5, a free event that provides families with information and connects them with resources.
Attend an Immunization Clinic
Get caught up on childhood vaccines like measles, polio, and meningitis. MPS will host four clinics this fall.
Greenfield Bilingual School, 1711 S. 35th St., on Friday, Oct. 4, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Northwest Health Center, 7630 W. Mill Road, on Friday, Oct. 11, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Southside Health Center, 1639 S. 23rd St., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
For questions, contact your health care provider or the Milwaukee Health Department at (414) 286-6800.
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Have a great weekend!