Burnham Elementary School

July 21, 2025

Dear Parent or Guardian,
I hope this letter finds you well and that you are enjoying a relaxing summer with your family. This is a friendly reminder that all students must be registered in person at Burnham School—this includes both new and returning students.
In-person registration will take place on the following dates:

Monday, August 4: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 5: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 6: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 7: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Please note the following important requirements:
All students must reside within the District 154.5 boundaries.

Current proof of residency must be provided at the time of registration—no exceptions.

Burnham School partners with National Investigations, Inc. to verify residency, and representatives will be on-site during registration.
To ensure your child can begin school on the first day, it is essential to complete registration during the designated dates. Registrations submitted after these dates will result in a minimum two-day processing delay, and students will not be permitted to attend school until registration is fully complete and approved.
A list of required documents is attached for your convenience. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call the school office at 708-862-8636. Summer office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Thank you for your attention to this important process. We look forward to seeing you at registration and welcoming your child to a great school year!

Mrs. Jennifer Pozdzal
Principal

A list of requirements is below.   Please note Proof of Residency documents must be current-no exceptions (ex. drivers license, utility bills, car insurance, voters’ registration, etc.).  All required documentation must be submitted during registration.

Returning Student Requirement: 

1. Make sure you have up-to-date emergency contact information on file

Kindergarten Student Requirement:

1. Be 5 years of age on or before September 1st

2. Official Birth Certificate (Official Seal)

3. Illinois Physical Exam & Immunizations Record up to date according to state law

4. Exams: Dental, Vision, Hearing 

5. 3 current  forms of Proof of Residency (drivers license, utility bill, voter registration card, car insurance/registration, real estate tax bill, rental lease, etc.)  

New Student Requirements:

1. Official Birth Certificate (Official Seal)

2. Illinois Physical Exam & Immunizations Record up to date according to state law

3. Exams: Dental, Vision & Hearing

4. 3 current forms of Proof of Residency (drivers license, utility bill, voter registration card, car insurance/registration, real estate tax bill, rental lease, etc.)

2nd Grade Student Requirement:

1. Immunizations Record up to date according to state law

2. Exams: Dental, Vision & Hearing

6th Grade Student Requirement:

1. Illinois Physical Exam & Immunizations Record (up to date)  including Tdap & Meningococcal vaccines

2. Dental Exam

   
   
   

IMPORTANT

 ALL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MUST HAVE A CURRENT PHYSICAL EXAM