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Burdick Buzz, 01/16/2026
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MPS Invest and Grow community meetings
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...
Burdick Buzz, 11/10/2025
Burdick Buzz Newsletter, 11/10/2025
Get essential back-to-school tips and be ready on Tuesday, September 2
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, 11/12/2024
Greetings Burdick Families!
It was such a busy week last week that we didn’t even have time to send out the weekly newsletter! Not to worry though! We are back at it this week! November is flying by and we have a lot to be excited about this month. Read more about everything happening around Burdick below.
Important Dates
November 11-25- Kringle and Coffee Fundraiser
November 12- SEC Meeting- Agenda
November 18-22- Burdick Food Drive/Spirit Week
November 19- FTT Meeting
November 26- Kringle & Coffee Fundraiser Forms/$$ Due
November 27-29- No School- Thanksgiving Break
December 3- Garden District’s Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting
December 5- Winter Concert
December 13- Kringle/Coffee Fundraiser Pick-Up
December 14- MPS Battle of the Drumlines
December 23-31- No School- Winter Break
January 1- No School- Winter Break
January 2- Classes Resume
Staff Spotlight
This week, we are proud to spotlight Mrs. Oake, our dedicated K3 para, who brings kindness and patience to Burdick each day. Beyond her commitment to supporting our youngest learners, Mrs. Oake is also a United States Army veteran. Her service to our country and her continued dedication to our school make her an incredible role model for students and staff alike. We are grateful for Mrs. Oake’s contributions, both in the classroom and in her past service, and are lucky to have her as part of our Burdick family!
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How long have you worked at Burdick? Two actual years, but three school years
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What was your favorite school subject when you were a kid, and do you still love it today? PhyEd was my favorite subject in school, in fact, it’s where I learned how to do the Electric Slide 🙂 and yes, I still do love it today.
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If the school had a theme song that played every morning, what song would you choose? “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan
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What’s your favorite school tradition or event, and why is it special to you? I love Fall Fest. I love the energy of the event, the creative costumes that our students come up with and of course, the haunted cafeteria!
Honoring Our Veterans
In honor of Veterans Day, we invite Burdick families to share photos of a veteran family member or friend to be featured on our “Honor Our Veterans” bulletin board. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize and celebrate the brave individuals in our community who have served. Please send a photo and a brief description of their service to be displayed as part of our tribute. Thank you for helping us honor those who have dedicated themselves to protecting our country!
School Engagement Council Meeting
Our monthly SEC meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m. Check out the agenda to see what we will be discussing. Join the meeting by clicking the link below:
Or dial: (US) +1 678-865-4015 PIN: 804 230 927#
Holiday Fundraiser
The Burdick Family-Teacher Team is proud to partner with two amazing local small businesses, Racine Danish Kringles and Hawthorne Coffee to raise money for Burdick School.
Forms have been sent home with your child. Extra forms can be found in the main office.
All money and forms are due Tuesday, November 26th (updated)
Product Pick-up will be on Friday, December 13.
Burdick Food Drive
We are excited to kick off our annual food drive to benefit the Bay View Community Center! This is a wonderful opportunity for our students and families to come together and support our community members in need, especially as the holiday season approaches. Beginning November 18 – November 22, students can bring in non-perishable food items, which will be collected in their classrooms. As a special bonus, the classroom with the most items collected will win a prize.
The Bayview Community Center is especially in need of the following items:
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Jam/Jelly
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Cereal
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Pasta and pasta sauce
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Macaroni and cheese
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Canned chicken/tuna
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Individually wrapped, single serving snacks (granola bars, applesauce cups, fruit snacks, crackers, etc…)
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Toilet paper
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Dish soap
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Laundry detergent
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Sugar
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Flour
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Boxed cake/brownie mix
They have also asked that we limit the ramen noodle donations (Cough…Mrs. Contreras’ class…cough 😆)
Thank you for helping us spread kindness and compassion throughout our community. Let’s make this year’s food drive a success!
Staff and families are invited to help sort food at the Bay View Community Center on Monday, December 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Spirit Week- November 18-22
Monday- Pajama Day (K4-5) and Celebrity Day (6-8)
Tuesday- Crazy Hair Day (K4-5) and Country vs. Country Club (6-8)
Wednesday- Dress Like a Teacher Day (K4-8)
Thursday- Throwback Thursday – dress from your favorite era (K4-8)
Friday- Choose Your Theme Day (K4-8)
Garden District’s Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting
Families are welcome to join Burdick School for the 8th annual Garden District’s Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting Event on Tuesday, December 3 at 6:00 p.m. Our 5th and 6th grade students will sing holiday carols as part of the festivities.
Winter Concert and Bake Sale
The Burdick Annual K4-5th Grade and Middle School Band Winter Concert will take place on Thursday, December 5th at 6:00 p.m.
We are requesting donations of baked goods to sell at the concert. All items will be sold for $1 and proceeds will help our Music Program.
We are also in need of 3 parent volunteers to help sell baked goods during the concert. If you are available to help, please contact Ms. Liza at 414-294-1288.
In Case You Missed It…
New Morning Arrival Procedure
Beginning October 28th Burdick began to implement our new morning entry procedures. Students are now entering the gym each morning at 7:10 AM. Students will enter the building via door 1 or door 4 each morning and will either go to breakfast or sit in the gym in their class line which is identified by the classroom numbers on the walls.
We appreciate your attention to the new procedure and don’t forget to drive north on Griffin! If you have any questions regarding these procedures, please contact Mr. Emmling.
District News
Nominate an Educator!
Nominations are open for Teacher Fellowships offered by the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation. After being nominated, candidates will fill out an application for the chance to be honored in spring. Only 100 teachers and 17 principals are selected each year from across the state of Wisconsin.
Visit kohleducation.org to click on the Teacher Fellowship Program tab. In the nomination form, be sure to fill out all three tabs before submitting.
Help us recognize our outstanding teachers!
Deadline to nominate teachers is November 12, 2024
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art, Speech, and Writing Contests
Save the date! Milwaukee’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration will be held on January 20, 2025, at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. Students who wish to enter the art, speech, and writing contests should read rules now and prepare to submit their work. This year’s theme is “What Are You Doing for Others?”
Writing (deadline Nov. 22, 2024): MLK Writing Contest Site
Speech (deadline Nov. 22, 2024): MLK Speech Contest Site
Art (deadline Nov. 22, 2024): MLK Art Contest Site
MPS Is Hiring! Visit Our Hiring Fairs!
Milwaukee Public Schools is hiring and will host events to attract new employees to the district. As one of the largest employers in Wisconsin, MPS offers opportunities in teaching plus many school support positions such as paraprofessionals and children’s health assistants. The district also has openings in several departments:
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Facilities and Maintenance
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Finance
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School Nutrition
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Technology
Required employment testing will be offered. Some positions will have onsite interviews!
Wednesday, November 13 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesday, December 11 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
MPS Central Services
5225 W. Vliet St.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Learn more and apply at mpsmke.com/careers.
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