Our Holiday Sale is live! Save 20% on all school spiritwear now through December 10th, plus free shipping on orders over $85. Keep an eye out for flash sales up to 35% off! Start your holiday shopping today and check a few gifts off your list. Shop here: https://1stplace.sale/30389
Dress code reminder!!
HOODIES: • Students are NOT allowed to wear hoodies on Mondays, Tuesdays,
or Thursdays
• Students ARE allowed to
wear Burnham SPIRIT-WEAR hoodies on Wednesdays
• Students ARE allowed to wear hoodies on our Dress Down or Theme Days as long as the hoodie mostly matches the theme. On "Think Pink Day", a student may wear a pink hoodie, but a black hoodie with only a small pink stripe would not be acceptable.
SWEATERS/SWEATSHIRTS (NO HOODS): • Must be logo-free and solid-colored in red, black, or gray
• May be pullover or zip-up styles (no hoods)
Grab your popcorn and get ready for a fun afternoon at the movies! 🍿 The Burnham School PTO is hosting an After-School Movie Day featuring Disney Pixar’s Coco!
📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026
📍 Burnham School Gym
Movie Schedule:
Doors open at 3:00 PM.
Movie begins at 3:15 PM.
Movie ends approximately at 5:15 PM.
Admission:
$1.00 per Burnham student (must prepay with a signed permission slip).
$2.00 per person for parents, families, and non-Burnham students.
Children 2 and under are FREE!
🍿 A concession stand will be available.
Important Reminder: Please return the signed permission slip along with $1.00 for your student no later than Monday, November 9th.
📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026
📍 Burnham School Gym
Movie Schedule:
Doors open at 3:00 PM.
Movie begins at 3:15 PM.
Movie ends approximately at 5:15 PM.
Admission:
$1.00 per Burnham student (must prepay with a signed permission slip).
$2.00 per person for parents, families, and non-Burnham students.
Children 2 and under are FREE!
🍿 A concession stand will be available.
Important Reminder: Please return the signed permission slip along with $1.00 for your student no later than Monday, November 9th.
💀🌼 ¡Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Burnham Elementary! 🌼💀
Join us for a fun-filled evening celebrating the Day of the Dead with music, dancing, food, and family fun! ❤️
🎺 Mariachi & Folkloric Dance
🫔 Tamales & Conchas for Purchase
🎨 Free Table Activities
🎉 Piñata Craft ($5)
🎟️ Raffles & Costume Contest
🕯️ Ofrenda & MORE!
📅 Friday, November 6, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Burnham Elementary School
Bring the whole family and enjoy this special celebration of culture, tradition, and community! We can't wait to see you there!
Burnham Trick or Treat info!!
This weekend!!
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💗 Think Pink, Drink Pink! 💗
Join us in supporting breast cancer awareness with Burnham School’s Pink Lemonade Fundraiser on Tuesday, October 27th!
For just $2.00 per bottle, you can enjoy a refreshing pink lemonade while supporting a great cause. All proceeds will go toward breast cancer research.
🥤 Here’s how to participate:
Cost: $2.00 per bottle
Pre-order deadline: Wednesday, October 21st
Fundraiser date: Tuesday, October 27th
💗 Buy one for school and one for home! Show your support, spread awareness, and help make a difference!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we are proud to support this important cause together as a school community.
Thank you for your continued support of Burnham School!
Join us in supporting breast cancer awareness with Burnham School’s Pink Lemonade Fundraiser on Tuesday, October 27th!
For just $2.00 per bottle, you can enjoy a refreshing pink lemonade while supporting a great cause. All proceeds will go toward breast cancer research.
🥤 Here’s how to participate:
Cost: $2.00 per bottle
Pre-order deadline: Wednesday, October 21st
Fundraiser date: Tuesday, October 27th
💗 Buy one for school and one for home! Show your support, spread awareness, and help make a difference!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we are proud to support this important cause together as a school community.
Thank you for your continued support of Burnham School!
Join us for the Burnham School PTO meeting.
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Burnham School Cafeteria
Agenda: Membership, Trunk or Treat, Movie Night, Sango, and Breakfast .
We hope to see you there!
Mark your calendar: Trunk or Treat is on Wednesday, October 28th. 🎃
Wear a BLUE shirt on Monday, October 5th!!
Playoff Spirit Day on Tuesday, September 29th
Burnham families, make sure to purchase your spirit wear today! Our order deadline is in one week, so take advantage of our best pricing of the year! Help support the school and purchase today! Click here to shop now: https://1stplace.sale/30389
Burnham families, make sure to purchase your spirit wear today! Our order deadline is in two weeks, so take advantage of our best pricing of the year! Help support the school and purchase today! Click here to shop now: https://1stplace.sale/30389
🍎 Welcome Back, Burnham School! 🍎
Every school day is a chance to learn, grow, and make a difference! 🌟 Let’s start the year strong by showing up, being present, and reaching our attendance goals together.
Be here. Be ready. Be your best! 📚
#AttendanceMatters #BurnhamSchool #EveryDayCounts #WelcomeBack
🏁 END-OF-YEAR ATTENDANCE REWARDS! 🏁
We’re celebrating our students who have made attendance a priority all year long! 🎉
🏆 95% Attendance Winners
Students who achieve 95% attendance will be rewarded with an exciting Bowling Party! 🎳
🏆 100% Attendance Winners
Students with 100% attendance will celebrate with a Pizza Party AND a $100 Gift Card! 🍕💰
Every day counts! ⏰📚
Be here. Be on time. Race to Success! 🏁🏆
Let’s finish the school year strong! ❤️🤍
📚🎉 Back-to-School Festival! 🎉📚
August 15, from 10 AM–2 PM for school supplies, games, food, and more! A great way to get ready for the new school year! ✏️🎒
📍 Chicago Urban League Empowerment Center
8331 S. Stewart Ave., Chicago
Dear Burnham Families,
Due to ongoing construction at Burnham School, we must postpone student registration by one week. Please note the updated registration dates and times below:
Monday, August 10: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12: 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 13: 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
These new dates replace the previously announced registration dates. Registration is required for all new and returning students.
We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your patience and flexibility as construction work is completed. We look forward to welcoming our Burnham families during registration!
Jennifer Pozdzal, Ed.S.
Principal
Burnham Elementary School
Due to ongoing construction at Burnham School, we must postpone student registration by one week. Please note the updated registration dates and times below:
Monday, August 10: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12: 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 13: 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
These new dates replace the previously announced registration dates. Registration is required for all new and returning students.
We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your patience and flexibility as construction work is completed. We look forward to welcoming our Burnham families during registration!
Jennifer Pozdzal, Ed.S.
Principal
Burnham Elementary School
Hello Burnham Families,
I hope your summer is going well!
I wanted to share the school supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year so you can get a head start while summer sales are available.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-xgJ-J2umI-ZW1iUs22eLxx3c5lchhRIqAWZRqMwyxw/edit?usp=drive_link
Please keep an eye out for additional information regarding August registration dates, which will be announced soon.
We hope you have a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great school year!
Take care, and we'll see you in August.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Pozdzal
Principal
I hope your summer is going well!
I wanted to share the school supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year so you can get a head start while summer sales are available.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-xgJ-J2umI-ZW1iUs22eLxx3c5lchhRIqAWZRqMwyxw/edit?usp=drive_link
Please keep an eye out for additional information regarding August registration dates, which will be announced soon.
We hope you have a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great school year!
Take care, and we'll see you in August.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Pozdzal
Principal
🌟 Kindergarten Enrollment is Now Open for the 2026–2027 School Year! 🌟
Burnham Elementary School is excited to welcome our newest Comets! ☄️
If your child will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026, now is the time to enroll in kindergarten.
📞 Call or stop by the school office to register: 708-862-8636
We can't wait to welcome your child to the Burnham family! ❤️📚✏️
Burnham Elementary School is excited to welcome our newest Comets! ☄️
If your child will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026, now is the time to enroll in kindergarten.
📞 Call or stop by the school office to register: 708-862-8636
We can't wait to welcome your child to the Burnham family! ❤️📚✏️