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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, 02/20/2025
Greetings Burdick Families!
Another week down, and Burdick is still buzzing with energy! Our students are learning, our staff is rocking it, and our families help keep everything on track. We’d give everyone a gold star, but we’re pretty sure they’re all stuck to the classroom floor by now. Check out the updates below, and have a fantastic weekend—you’ve earned it!
Important Dates
February 21- Black History Month Program
March 18- Spring Conferences
March 19- Spring Conferences
March 21- NO SCHOOL
March 24-28- SPRING BREAK
April 1- Yearbook Orders Due
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Ms. Iryna 🌟
This week, we’re celebrating Ms. Iryna, a dedicated para at Burdick whose creativity and patience make a lasting impact on our students. She has supported students from K4 through 8th grade, always bringing a calm and thoughtful approach to her work. Her quiet nature is one of her greatest strengths, allowing her to connect with students in a supportive and encouraging way. ✨
Ms. Iryna goes above and beyond by leading 3rd-grade intervention groups, which she plans entirely on her own. She makes learning fun by creating engaging math games 🎲➕ that help students build confidence and skills. She also shares her artistic talents by teaching students how to make beautiful origami flowers 🌸, inspiring creativity and focus.
We are so grateful for everything Ms. Iryna brings to our Burdick community—thank you for all you do Ms. Iryna! We love you! 💙👏
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How long have you worked at Burdick? This is my 10th year at Burdick.
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What was your favorite school subject when you were a kid, and do you still love it today? I went from not liking math in elementary school to absolutely loving math in high school 😁 But learning foreign languages captured my heart more than anything. And it still wows me🌺
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If the school had a theme song that played every morning, what song would you choose?
“Have It All” by Jason Mraz. So positive and filling listeners with hope.
“May you get a gold star on your next test
May your educated guesses always be correct
And may you win prizes shining like diamonds
May you really own it each moment to the next”
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What is your favorite school tradition or event, and why is it special to you? I love our school concerts a lot. What a beautiful way to celebrate our school community❗️Music makes us all happy♥️
🎉 Burdick Students Celebrate 100 Days of School! 🎉
Last Friday, February 14th, Burdick students marked a huge milestone—100 days of learning, growing, and making memories! In Ms. Lisa’s K4 class, students wrote about what they would be doing in 100 years. Ms. Lisa even gave us a glimpse into the future by showing us what her students will look like by using a photo filter. The results were hilarious!
(photo shared with parent permission)
It’s amazing to see how much our students have accomplished in these first 100 days, and we can’t wait to see all they achieve in the days ahead. Here’s to finishing the school year strong! 💯🎊
🧥 Lost & Found: Now Accepting Adoption Applications! 🥤
Burdick’s Lost & Found has officially reached epic levels. We’ve got water bottles forming their own little community, and enough jackets to outfit an entire soccer team.
If your child has ever come home claiming, “I didn’t lose it!”—trust us, it’s probably here. Come rescue these poor, abandoned items before they start leaving “Help Me” notes. 😂👀
🚍 New “Where’s the Bus?” App – Real-Time Bus Tracking for Families!
Burdick families can now track their child’s bus in real time with the WheresTheBus app! This free app provides up-to-the-minute arrival times, so students and families can wait comfortably indoors—no more guessing or standing outside in bad weather.
📲 How to Access WheresTheBus:
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Log in to your Campus Parent (parent portal) account.
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Search for WheresTheBus and click the icon.
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Download the app from the App Store (iOS/Apple) or Google Play (Android).
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Log in with your Campus Parent ID and password to start tracking!
🔑 Need a Campus Parent account? Email Ms. Liza at cohenl1@milwaukee.k12.wi.us to set one up.
🛠 Need Help?
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Campus Parent issues: Contact parentportal@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
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WheresTheBus issues: Email busoptions@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Stay informed, stay warm, and never miss the bus again! 🚏⏳
Spring Sports Registration
Spring is right around the corner, which means it’s almost time to sign up for Burdick’s spring sports! Registration will begin at the beginning of March and we encourage families to get your students signed up for a season of teamwork, skill-building, and fun. We are currently offering 1st–3rd grade soccer, 4th–5th grade soccer, 6th–8th grade coed soccer, 6-8th grade girls soccer, 4-5 Coed Softball and 6-8 Coed Softball.
We are also in need of coaches for 1st–3rd grade soccer, 4th–5th grade soccer, and 6th–8th grade coed soccer . If you’re interested in volunteering or have any questions about registration, please reach out to Mr. Williams at willi180@milwaukee.k12.wi.
Let’s make this a great season for our student-athletes! ⚽🎉
Burdick 2024-2025 Yearbooks
Don’t miss out on capturing this year’s memories! 📚✨ Yearbooks are available to purchase online through April 1, 2025.
Order your 2024-2025 yearbook today at the link below:
Enrolling for 2025-2026 School Year
Burdick is enrolling! Do you know a child who will turn 4, or 5 by September 1, 2025? It’s time to think about kindergarten! Kindergarten enrollment for Fall 2025 has begun.
Help us spread the word about our awesome school!
Spring Testing
State required testing begins in March, providing an important opportunity to measure student growth and progress. These assessments help us understand where students are excelling and where they may need additional support.
To set them up for success, ensure they get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, and come to school ready to do their best. We appreciate your support in helping students stay focused and confident during this time.
District News
Free Parenting Programs
The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program gives you tips and ideas to help you bring out the best in your children, and to help them be resilient, confident, and have the self-discipline to succeed. Learn how to positively manage behavior and encourage more of the behavior that will help them get along with others. It will make your family life easier in the meantime, too!
Two programs–one for children and one for teens–are available for FREE to city of Milwaukee residents.
9th ANNUAL CELEBRATING ABILITIES 2025
Milwaukee Public Schools will host a family forum focusing on the needs of special education students and their families on March 8th. The event will help families learn more about special education services, programs and summer opportunities. Please share the information with all families to join us at Marshall High School, 4141 N. 64th Street, Milwaukee. It is from 8:30 to 1:30 pm with refreshments and food.
Register at: https://mpsmke.com/mpsca2025
Get Ready! Daddy Daughter Dance
Milwaukee Recreation is excited to invite all fathers, father figures, and daughters to the 20th annual Daddy Daughter Dance on February 22, 2025!
As we commemorate the 20th year of this special tradition, this event is moving to the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee! Don’t miss this chance to create cherished memories with your family while enjoying a night of dinner, dancing, and music in a beautiful new setting.
Any father figure is welcome to attend. Attendees must pre register, so secure your spot by visiting mkerec.net/daddydaughter to learn more and register today!
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