Burlington Recreation Summer 2026 Information

Burlington Parks & Recreation SUMMER 2026 Summer Inclusion Info Night For Caregivers, Wednesday, April 8, 5 - 7 pm Location: Recreation Center - Function Room, No Fee Activity #: 399409-A Did you know? Burlington Parks & Recreation provides inclusion support services! Interested in learning more about the inclusion services offered in Burlington Parks and Recreation’s summer programs? Join us for an informational night to learn if our inclusion services are a good fit for your family member. Register at burlingtonrecreation.org TOPICS COVERED Summer Program Overview Inclusion Staff 1:1 vs Group Support Staff Training Inclusion Materials Provided Paperwork Process & Registration 101 Options that compliment ESY Schedule Q & A with the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Summer 2026 Programs Summer Registration The summer brochure publication and registration for our summer programs will begin in April. Look for more info regarding this, (and all of our programs) on our website and social media platforms. Website: burlingtonrecreation.org Facebook: BurlingtonRecreation Instagram: burlington_recreation PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Summer Discovery (Ages 3 - 5) With themes such as camping, the rainforest and the ocean, children will make discoveries through stories,songs, art,science, games and dramatic play. Jump Start (Ages 4 - 6) In this program participants will take part in developmentally appropriate games and activities. This program is designed to have fun while introducing sportskills and themes. Crafts & Play (Ages 4 - 6) This program will give your child a hands-on approach to learning and socializing through activitiessuch asstorytelling, art,science and playing games. Club Simonds (Grade completed K - 4) The fun is always on at Club Simonds! Spend fun-filled days playing games, making arts and crafts, cooking or performing in a skit. Park Place (Grade completed K - 5) Ourstaff will offer imaginative activities and special events as well astraditional games, sports, and arts and crafts. Middle School Parks (Grade completed 5 - 8) Each week will have new activities and trips geared toward middle school aged kids. Trips will be offered each day ofthe program. Gymnastics (Grade completed 1 - 12) Skills will be taught in progression with emphasis on teamwork, cooperation,safety and fun. This program isfor all ability levels. Tennis Lessons (Ages 4 - 16) This program isfor beginnersto experienced players. Ourstaff will keep you coming back allsummer! Modified Club Simonds (Grade completed K - 4) If your child attendssummer enrichment programs atschool or the regular day istoo long or overwhelming, we offer a modified schedule that may be helpful in meeting your needs. RecTogether (Ages 13 - 25 with disabilities) This program is designed to foster inclusion, empowerment and independence. Inclusion Support (All ages/grades) From fostering friendshipsto building independence, our inclusion staff worksto make oursummer programs accessible and inclusive for everyone!   HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? Give us a call at 781.270.1695 or stop by the office at 61 Center St.

Wednesday, Mar 18 2026

K-4 Summer Enrichment Registration Form

Imagine The Possibilities... Summer 2026 The K - 4 BPS Summer Enrichment Program provides students with opportunities to enhance their academic skills, engage with peers across the district, and cultivate creativity. Our focus on project-based learning aims to inspire young learners and critical thinkers. We are pleased to once again offer programs in robotics, the arts, and additional special events. Please fill out the attached registration form in this post no later than April 10th, spots are limited. Where: Memorial Elementary School When: July 6 - July 30, 2026, Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 1:00 Cost: $600.00 Checks Payable to: Burlington Public Schools Memo: Your Child's Name/Summer Mail to: BPS Central Office ℅ Rosemary DeSousa, 123 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA, 01803 Grade Level Information             Grade K: Robots Grade 1: Animated Characters Grade 2: Games Grade 3: Masterpieces Grade 4: Imaginary Travel Destinations  *Click links for grade-level details      Accepting registration from March 16th- April 10th   Registration and payment in full are required by April 10th   If all spots are filled, we will place your student on a waitlist and contact you.  Financial Assistance is available for qualifying families. Financial aid application. Transportation and food are NOT provided. Summer Enrichment is NOT part of Burlington’s Special Education extended-year services program. Please contact your child’s liaison with questions. Consider making this summer one to remember, and join our creative team as we imagine the possibilities! Co-Directors, Summer Enrichment Program  Carrie Fortunato Fortunato@bpsk12.org Amy Percoskie Percoskie@bpsk12.org

Monday, Mar 16 2026

Saving for College Presentation : March 19th

Saving for College Presentation Burlington High School March 19, 2026 6:30 PM Learn about the information and resources available to put a college savings plan in place, and how to prepare best for college costs.  Receive the answers to: Why and how much should I save for college? When and how should I start? What is the best way to save? How will saving affect college financial aid? PRESENTED BY: Jonathan Hughes Associate Director College Planning & Education March 19, 2026 6:30

Monday, Mar 16 2026

Egg My Yard! fundraiser: Class of 2027 Student Council

The Class of 2027 Student Council is excited to announce our Egg My Yard! fundraiser.  This is a chance for you to buy Easter eggs that the student council will fill with candy and toys and hide in your yard for you on 4/4, the night before Easter (or drop off by your front door for you to hide).  Last day to order is 4/1. To order, just fill out this google form and pay by clicking the link in the header to the school store:  https://forms.gle/hVSxQANNG1baYjms9 Here is another link to the school store in case there are difficulties with the link within the form:  https://bhsdevils.square.site/ Please consider supporting the BHS Class of 2027 through our Egg My Yard Fundraiser.

Monday, Mar 16 2026

MSMS ELA Curriculum Survey

Hello!  We would like to gather your feedback using a tool called ThoughtExchange. Your participation is crucial and valued. All responses are anonymous. The purpose of this quick survey is to gather your feedback on our English Language Arts (ELA) curricular programs that MSMS will be adopting for 2026-2027 school year. (More information about the two programs can be found here . Once on this page, scroll down and click on A, B, C, and D to access information on the presentations and both programs.) This survey will expire on Monday, March 9. Please kindly fill this out at your convenience.  Click here to participate:  https://tejoin.com/scroll/882548068 If you need technical help, please call ThoughtExchange at 1-800-361-9027 ext. 4 or email help@thoughtexchange.com Thank you in advance for your help and input. Sincerely yours,  Dr. Lisa Chen Assistant Superintendent for Learning

Friday, Feb 27 2026

Elementary Literacy and CKLA Survey

Hello!  We would like to gather your feedback using a tool called ThoughtExchange. Your participation is crucial and valued. All responses are anonymous. The purpose of this quick survey is to gather your feedback on our elementary literacy program and  Amplify CKLA .  This form will expire on Monday, March 9. Please kindly fill this out at your convenience.  Click here to participate:  https://tejoin.com/participate/764346615 If you need technical help, please call ThoughtExchange at 1-800-361-9027 ext. 4 or email help@thoughtexchange.com Thank you in advance for your help and input. Sincerely yours,  Dr. Lisa Chen Assistant Superintendent for Learning

Wednesday, Feb 25 2026

PERMISSION SLIP- 7th and 8th Grade Valentine's Dance

Hello, The MSMS Student Council is excited to host the 7th and 8th grade Valentine’s Day Dance on  Friday,  February 6th, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.   Admission is free. Please complete this form to grant your child permission to attend the dance by Fri day, Jan. 30th . We will discuss the following reminders and procedures with students, but we wanted to share them with parents as well.   Only current MSMS 7th and 8th-grade students are permitted to attend. No student will be allowed entry unless a signed permission slip has been submitted. Students needed to have been present in school for at least a half day on Feb. 6th. The fun starts at 6:00 PM and ends promptly at 8:00 PM. Students should enter through the main entrance of the school.  After being checked in, students will go to the gym. No outside food or drinks will be allowed. Refreshments will be available. Families should drop off and pick up their students at the front of the building. Students will be able to get into cars once the car is adjacent to the sidewalk.  Students will not be allowed to walk home after the event.   No student(s) may leave the building before the end of the dance without a parent or guardian escort. Directions for Drop off/Pick Up : Enter MSMS via Locust Street. Form a line starting at the basketball nets (stay tight to the right side of the parking lot). Proceed through the visitor parking lot to the front door of the school. Pull up as far forward as possible.  Students will enter the car in this area during pick up. Exit MSMS via Locust Street.

Monday, Jan 12 2026

School Climate Survey: Information & Opt Out Form

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),  We are writing to inform you of the upcoming administration of our School Climate Survey for students in grades 9 through 12. The secondary version of this survey includes 63 questions;  including demographic questions , and takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Its purpose is to gather students’ perceptions of school climate; specifically their feelings of safety and connectedness, within our schools. Survey results are  not graded , do  not  impact your child’s academic record, and are  anonymous . The survey will be administered through the ThoughtExchange platform and results will be shared with school district administrators and staff.  Burlington Public Schools has elected to use the School Climate Survey developed by the Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). In response to community feedback, two additional questions specifically related to our School Resource Officers have been included. Students will also have the opportunity to respond to open-ended questions should they be prompted through branching logic to provide more detailed feedback. Sample survey questions include: What sex were you assigned at birth?  (Demographic Question) What is your current gender identity?  (Demographic Question)  I know a student at my school that I can talk to if I need help (e.g., homework, class assignments, projects). Teachers treat all students fairly Students at my school treat each other with respect. Students in my school take pride in keeping our school building (e.g., bathrooms, classrooms, lockers) in good condition. I know my assigned School Resource Officer I know an adult at school that I can talk with if I need help I believe in helping others. Participation in this survey is completely voluntary.  At the start of the survey, classroom teachers will read a brief script to ensure students understand why the survey is being given and what to expect. Students may choose not to participate and may stop the survey at any point without any consequence. Students who do not participate will not be penalized.  Those who have opted out of the survey will report to an alternative location during the survey administration period. If you would like to opt your child out of participating, please complete the attached form and return it by Tuesday December 9, 2025. If we do not receive an opt-out request by the date provided, we will assume your child has permission to participate in the assessment.  No action is required if you wish to have your child participate in the survey.  The full set of questions for the Grades 9-12 School Climate Survey is available on the district’s  Survey/Screener Webpage . If you have any questions about this survey, please contact: Mrs. Christine Conceison Director of Mental Health crconceison@bpsk12.org | (781) 270-2922 Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Sincerely, Mrs. Christine Conceison Director of Mental Health [Monday, Dec 1 at 9:59 AM] Good morning, Reminder that the opt out form is due Tuesday December 9, 2026. No action is required if you wish to have your child participate in the survey. [Friday, Dec 5 at 10:39 AM] Good morning, Reminder that the opt out form is due Tuesday December 9, 2026. No action is required if you wish to have your child participate in the survey. [Monday, Dec 8 at 2:51 PM] Good afternoon, This is the final reminder that the opt out form is due Tuesday December 9, 2026. No action is required if you wish to have your child participate in the survey.

Monday, Nov 24 2025

School Climate Survey: Information & Opt Out Form

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),  We are writing to inform you of the upcoming administration of our School Climate Survey for students in grades 6 through 8. The secondary version of this survey includes 46 questions and takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.  Its purpose is to gather students’ perceptions of school climate; specifically their feelings of safety and connectedness, within our schools. Survey results are  not graded , do  not  impact your child’s academic record, and are  anonymous . The survey will be administered through the ThoughtExchange platform and results will be shared with school district administrators and staff.  Burlington Public Schools has elected to use the School Climate Survey developed by the Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). In response to community feedback, two additional questions specifically related to our School Resource Officers have been included. Students will also have the opportunity to respond to open-ended questions should they be prompted through branching logic to provide more detailed feedback. Sample survey questions include: I know a student at my school that I can talk to if I need help (e.g., homework, class assignments, projects). Teachers treat all students fairly Students at my school treat each other with respect. Students in my school take pride in keeping our school building (e.g., bathrooms, classrooms, lockers) in good condition. I know my assigned School Resource Officer I know an adult at school that I can talk with if I need help I believe in helping others. Participation in this survey is completely voluntary.  At the start of the survey, classroom teachers will read a brief script to ensure students understand why the survey is being given and what to expect. Students may choose not to participate and may stop the survey at any point without any consequence. Students who do not participate will not be penalized.  Those who have opted out of the survey will report to an alternative location during the survey administration period. If you would like to opt your child out of participating, please complete the attached form and return it by Tuesday December 9, 2025. If we do not receive an opt-out request by the date provided, we will assume your child has permission to participate in the assessment.  No action is required if you wish to have your child participate in the survey.  The full set of questions for the Grades 6-8 School Climate Survey is available on the district’s  Survey/Screener Webpage . If you have any questions about this survey, please contact: Mrs. Christine Conceison Director of Mental Health crconceison@bpsk12.org | (781) 270-2922 Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Sincerely, Mrs. Christine Conceison Director of Mental Health [Monday, Dec 1 at 9:59 AM] Good morning, Reminder that the opt out form is due Tuesday December 9, 2026. No action is required if you wish to have your child participate in the survey. [Friday, Dec 5 at 10:40 AM] Good morning, Reminder that the opt out form is due Tuesday December 9, 2026. No action is required if you wish to have your child participate in the survey. [Monday, Dec 8 at 2:51 PM] Good afternoon, This is the final reminder that the opt out form is due Tuesday December 9, 2026. No action is required if you wish to have your child participate in the survey.

Monday, Nov 24 2025

School Climate Survey: Information & Opt Out Form

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),  We are writing to inform you of the upcoming administration of our School Climate Survey for students in grades 4 and 5. The elementary version of this survey includes 13 questions and takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Its purpose is to gather students’ perceptions of school climate; specifically their feelings of safety and connectedness, within our schools. Survey results are  not graded , do  not  impact your child’s academic record, and are  anonymous . The survey will be administered through the ThoughtExchange platform and results will be shared with school district administrators and staff.  Burlington Public Schools has elected to use the School Climate Survey developed by the Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). In response to community feedback, two additional questions specifically related to our School Resource Officers have been included. Students will also have the opportunity to respond to an open-ended question should they wish to provide more detailed feedback. Sample survey questions include: I feel like I do well in school. Teachers treat me with respect. Students treat each other well. There is an adult at my school who will help me if I need it. Participation in this survey is completely voluntary.  At the start of the survey, classroom teachers will read a brief script to ensure students understand why the survey is being given and what to expect. Students may choose not to participate and may stop the survey at any point without any consequence. Students who do not participate will not be penalized.  Those who have opted out of the survey will report to an alternative location during the survey administration period. If you would like to opt your child out of participating, please complete the attached form and return it by Tuesday December 9, 2025.  If we do not receive an opt-out request by the date provided, we will assume your child has permission to participate in the assessment.  No action is required if you wish to have your child participate in the survey.  The full set of questions for the Grades 4–5 School Climate Survey is available on the district’s  Survey/Screener Webpage . If you have any questions about this survey, please contact: Mrs. Christine Conceison Director of Mental Health crconceison@bpsk12.org | (781) 270-2922 Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Sincerely, Mrs. Christine Conceison Director of Mental Health [Monday, Dec 1 at 10:00 AM] Good morning, Reminder that the opt out form is due Tuesday December 9, 2026. No action is required if you wish to have your child participate in the survey. [Friday, Dec 5 at 10:40 AM] Good morning, Reminder that the opt out form is due Tuesday December 9, 2026. No action is required if you wish to have your child participate in the survey. [Monday, Dec 8 at 2:52 PM] Good afternoon, This is the final reminder that the opt out form is due Tuesday December 9, 2026. No action is required if you wish to have your child participate in the survey.

Monday, Nov 24 2025