Family Resources

Thank you to all Burton Room Parents!

We could not have a successful year without your dedication and participation.  Room parents are the best and make our school run smoothly.  We wish you a wonderful year. 

All Room Parents follow the following rules as they support the classroom and help organize events.

1. I will fill out the volunteer form for a background check.
2. I will be responsible for meeting and assisting the classroom teacher with classroom events and parties, understanding that the classroom teacher’s decision is final.
3. I will be responsible for contacting classroom parents when requested by the teacher for volunteering on field trips and event days.
4. I will be responsible to help or find helpers for PTA events such as lice checks, Field Day etc.
5. I will be asked to attend PTA meetings monthly to be knowledgeable of current school information.  (if there is more than one room parent the meetings can be shared)
6. I will be asked to support the membership of the PTA and make follow‐up contacts to families that did not enroll.
7. I will be asked to collect and have careful management of the party money.
8. I will need to keep private information on students and families confidential.(ie. Financial, student and family circumstances)
9. I will be respectful to teachers, staff and other parents and open to compromise between room parents
10. I will be asked to help out with the Caring and Sharing project in November/December
11. I will be asked to pass out the ordered supplies to the classroom when it arrives the first week of school or find a substitute to fulfill this obligation for me.    
12. I will maintain personal integrity, protecting my name and reputation as well as that of the Burton PTA.

I understand that if I am unable to abide by this code of conduct I may be asked to resign from my room parent role.  If I temporarily have a conflict and cannot fulfill my duties I will notify the room parent chairman and work out a plan ensuring the work gets accomplished. 

Traffic Guidelines for Drop-Off

To ensure a safe and efficient morning arrival:

• Enter the Rec Center from Talbot for all student drop-offs
• Pull all the way forward when entering the drop-off lane to allow more cars to enter safely.
• Students should exit on the passenger side for safety.
• Adults should remain in the vehicle. The Burton traffic team will assist students if needed.
• After exiting, students should walk directly to their assigned classroom line-up location.
• There are 5th grade safeties outside to assist students if needed. 
• Do not drop off on Nadine Street. This causes traffic to back up and creates unsafe conditions for students and families.

Bike Safety Guidelines

For students and families who ride their bikes to school:

• Helmets are recommended for all student riders.
• Students must walk their bikes on school property and across all crosswalks, including at intersections and the school parking lot.
• Bikes should be parked at designated bike racks. Students can lock their bike for safety.

Parking at the HW Rec Center

For families parking and walking their children to their line up location, please note there are limited parking spots:

• Use the designated crossing area, marked with cones.  The Burton traffic team will safely assist you across in front of the Rec Center.
• Do not walk through the drop-off lane at any other location.
• Always use the marked crosswalk to keep all students and families safe.
• Please use the marked crosswalk to return to your car, a traffic team member will assist you in crossing.

Pick-Up Reminders

• Families may pick up students at the Rec Center loop; however, please note that the Burton traffic team will not be present to assist during pick-up.
• Due to congestion in the lot and surrounding streets, consider choosing a nearby residential street as a meeting spot. You may park there, and your child can safely walk to meet you after dismissal.
• Pick-ups on Nadine are only permitted if you are parked in a legal parking spot. For safety, please do not drive through and stop on Nadine to pick up your child.
• Encourage your child to go directly to your agreed-upon meeting spot to help reduce traffic and ensure a smooth dismissal for everyone.

For detailed breakfast and lunch information, please visit the Berkley Schools Food Services website. 

Burton's breakfast program starts at 7:40 am. 

Students will enter through the Cafeteria doors (on the playground).

Students should arrive between 7:40-7:50 am. Students arriving after 7:50 am will not be able to take part and will need to join their classmates at their line up door.

Please note there are charges for second portions and Milk. 

Visit the Student Health & Medication section on the District's Family Resources page to learn more about immunization requirements, common illnesses, important medication forms and using medication at school, allergy response plans and tips on staying healthy.

I need to stay home if...

I am ready to come back to school when...

The Berkley School District offers before and after school child care at Burton Elementary. The Kids' Zone Latchkey program is managed by the Berkley Schools Teaching & Learning Department. Registration forms can be found on their webpage. If you have additional questions regarding payment or registration please call Marie Fisher-Dowell, Kids' Zone Coordinator at 248-837-8012.

2026 TK/Kindergarten Information Night

Lunch at Burton 

For detailed breakfast and lunch information, please visit the Berkley Schools Food Services website. 

Lunch Times 

Burton is Nut Sensitive

Burton School is “nut sensitive” school. For the health and well-being of our students we are asking that NO NUT products be sent to school as snacks or in lunches. It is going to take some fortitude to look at labels and make sure anything nut related is left at home. You will notice the signs outside the classroom doors will be gone and the whole school will remain as nut free as we can make it.

What if...

My child will only eat peanut butter and jelly…
A: You can introduce sun butter or wow butter instead. You can try new lunch box items and allow the child to help make those decisions

I forgot and packed a nut related item…
A: Your child will be offered a separate table adjacent to the other lunch tables to consume that item. We can then make sure it is thoroughly washed so no cross contamination will occur. If you child does not want to change seats they can always bring that item home and go through the lunch line to get a “Cool Kids” lunch option

My child wants to bring in a birthday treat...
A: Please check with your child’s teacher on their classroom options. Some rooms are asking for no food treats and alternatives are available. Homemade items are discouraged because individual kitchens are not always nut free. Baked goods can be purchased from certain local bakeries that have nut free environments.

Nut Free Snacks

At Burton, we’re committed to creating a focused and welcoming learning environment. To help us maintain this, we ask for your partnership in following the expectations below around smart watches, personal devices, and toys.

Smart Watches:
Smart watches are helpful tools for telling time and staying in touch with families. However, during the school day, they should not become a distraction.

Smart Watches Are Allowed Only If:

• They are used for checking the time only.

• They are set to “School Mode” or Do Not Disturb/Silent Mode during the day.

Smart Watches May Not Be Used To:

• Send/receive texts, calls, or notifications

• Take photos or record audio

• Play games

• Use apps or the internet

If a Watch Becomes a Distraction:

• It will be placed in the student’s locker for the rest of the day.

• Ongoing misuse may lead to further communication home.

Electronic Devices:
Personal devices, such as cell phones or tablets, can interfere with student focus.

• If a device must be brought to school, it should be powered off and kept in your child's backpack.

Toys from Home:
Unless your child’s teacher has asked for something specific, please do not send toys to school.

This includes:

• Dolls or action figures

• Pokémon or other trading cards

• Video games

• Toy cars or Nerf items

Recess Equipment:
Balls (basketballs, footballs, etc.) may be brought for recess, please check with your child's classroom teacher.

Thank you for helping us keep Burton a place where students can stay focused, feel safe, and learn in every space, every day.