Dear Parents and Guardians,
We invite you to join our Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) this school year! Your voice, ideas, and perspectives are essential in helping us create the best possible learning environment for our students. By participating, you’ll have the opportunity to share your hopes for your child’s education and help shape the programs, initiatives, and supports we bring to life.
Together, we can work toward goals such as:
Strengthening communication between families and school staff.
Supporting student academic growth and social-emotional well-being.
Building more opportunities for parent involvement and leadership.
Enhancing enrichment programs and extracurricular activities.
Encouraging a strong, inclusive school community where every family feels valued.
📅 Meetings: We will meet virtually on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
💻 Join here: PAC Meeting Link
https://meet.google.com/rqj-zmtw-ixz?hs=122&authuser=0
We look forward to partnering with you to make this a year full of growth, collaboration, and success for our students.
Burnham Fire Department Open House
October 11th
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
14101 S. Hoxie Av.
The first Monday of every October is World Day of Bullying Prevention.
On the first day of October and throughout the whole month, students, schools, and communities all over the world go BLUE together against bullying.
Wear your BLUE SHIRT to school on Monday, October 6th.
Please join us for our first monthly P.T.O. meeting of the new school year!
When: Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Burnham School Cafeteria
Here are some important topics that will be on the agenda!
▪ Membership Drive
▪ Trunk or Treat
▪ Breakfast for Santa (discuss date & plans)
Hope to see you next week!
We need your ideas and volunteer support to make these events successful!
Please Note:
All students with a parent attending will be issued a dress-down pass for a designated day of
their choice. Please note that the regular dress code policy remains applicable on dress-down
days.
In the United States, Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year in memory of the victims killed in the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001. Burnham School students are invited to wear RED, WHITE & BLUE to school on September 11th.
8th grade mandatory parent meeting from 6-6:30 pm.
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:
Make sure you have up-to-date emergency contact information on file
Kindergarten Student Requirement:
Be 5 years of age on or before September 1st
Official Birth Certificate (Official Seal)
Illinois Physical Exam & Immunizations Record up to date according to state law
Exams: Dental, Vision, Hearing
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:
Official Birth Certificate (Official Seal)
Illinois Physical Exam & Immunizations Record up to date according to state law
Exams: Dental, Vision & Hearing
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:
Immunizations Record up to date according to state law
Exams: Dental, Vision & Hearing
6th Grade Student Requirement:
Illinois Physical Exam & Immunizations Record (up to date) including Tdap & Meningococcal vaccines
Dental Exam
IMPORTANT
ALL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MUST HAVE A CURRENT PHYSICAL EXAM
