Burnham Elementary School

NOTICE OF EMERGENCY MEETING

Burnham Elementary School District 154.5

Notice is hereby given that the Burnham Elementary School District 154.5 School Board will hold an Emergency Meeting on:

Date: Thursday January 29, 2026
Time: 7 pm
Location: Burnham Elementary School
Nature of the Emergency

This Emergency Meeting is being called due to a time-sensitive grant submission deadline that requires immediate Board action and could not be reasonably delayed without risking the District’s eligibility for funding.

Purpose of the Meeting

The purpose of this Emergency Meeting is to consider and take possible action on:

Approval of the 2026 School Maintenance Project Grant, administered by the Illinois State Board of Education, which is due January 30, 2026.

This Emergency Meeting is called in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act, which permits meetings without the standard 48-hour notice when immediate action is required. Notice has been provided as soon as practicable.

Dated this 27th day of January 2026.

Mark your calendar!!

In-person school for all students will resume on Tuesday, January 27.

When is sick too sick for school??

Holiday Spirit Week starts on Monday!! Please be sure to check the correct schedule for what to wear.

Free lead service line replacement for Burnham. Open House on December 16th at Burnham School to learn about the program.

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💜💛 A huge thank you to the TF North Band for their incredible performance! Their energy, talent, and school spirit made the day extra special.💛💜

We’re excited to announce that the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Burnham School! Students and families will have several opportunities to shop and explore a great selection of books. Book Fair Schedule: 📘 Monday, November 24 – During Gym Class 📗 Monday, November 24 – Family Shopping from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM 📙 Tuesday, November 25 – Open During Conferences Come find the perfect book to add to your home library and support our school at the same time. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you for supporting Breast Cancer research! Because of your amazing support, Burnham School was able to raise $387! 💕

Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, with clocks rolling back one hour at 2 a.m.

Don’t forget — Burnham School is supporting Breast Cancer Research by selling extra dress down passes from October 14–24! Passes are $2 each (limit of 10 per student) and can be used any time in November. Please send money in an envelope with your child’s name on it.

Burnham School will celebrate Red Ribbon Week, a national campaign that encourages students to make healthy, safe, and drug-free choices. Throughout the week, students will participate in fun theme days and activities that promote kindness, respect, and positive decision-making. We invite everyone to join in and show school spirit by participating in each day’s theme!

PTO meeting starts in 1 hour! Hope to see you there. 🎃