#BurtonRamPride | Open House is on Friday, August 22 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm! | #BackToSchool
#OrgulloDeBurtonRam | ¡La Casa Abierta será el viernes, 22 de agosto de 4:00pm a 6:00m! | # RegresoAClases
🎒 Fill That Bus! Fuel the Year – Starts Today! 🚍
Durham, let’s kick off the school year right! The annual “Fill That Bus! Fuel the Year” school supply drive begins today, running through August 8. Our good friends at the DPS Foundation will be leading the effort in restocking the shelves at Crayons2Calculators so every DPS teacher has the tools needed—completely free—for student success 📝📚
What’s happening:
Community-wide efforts to gather essential supplies—pencils, notebooks, art tools, rulers, folders, tissue, and more.
Drop-off bins are set up around the city (libraries, churches, businesses) and at Crayons2Calculators warehouse, 808 Bacon St., open Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11 am–3 pm.
Prefer to support digitally? Financial donations help purchase high-need items efficiently.
Why it matters:
Last year, Crayons2Calculators distributed over $129,000 in supplies, supporting 96% of DPS teachers at 59 schools—and many teachers still spend hundreds out-of-pocket.
👉 How YOU can help:
Donate supplies: drop off at Crayons2Calculators or community bins.
Give online: support via financial contributions.
Share & volunteer: host your own drive or help pack supplies.
Let’s come together and ensure no teacher—or student—goes without this school year. 🔗 Visit www.fillthebus.org for more details and a full list of needed items.
#FillThatBus #DPSStrong #FuelTheYear #Crayons2Calculators
#BackToSchool | Click the link ☝ in our profile to view school supply lists for the 2025-20206 school year. | #BurtonRamPride
#RegresoAClases | Haz clic en el link ☝de nuestro biografía para ver las listas de útiles escolares para el año escolar 2025-2026. | #OrgulloDeBurtonRam
#BurtonRamPride | Our RAM staff had some end of year fun 😀 Thank you to community partners who donated gift cards. We have been launched into some summer fun 🚘 | @iheartckh
#OrgulloDeBurtonRam | Nuestro personal de RAM se divirtió mucho en el fin de año 😀 Gracias a los socios de la comunidad que donaron tarjetas de regalo. ¡Ya estamos listos para la diversión del verano! 🚘
#BurtonRamPride | We enjoyed celebrating our student athletes at our sports banquet ⚽️ 📣 🏀
#BurtonRamPride | Our RAMs are One Team with One Goal as we prepare for the EOG 🙂
#OrgulloDeBurtonRam | Nuestros RAMs son Un Equipo con Un Objetivo mientras nos preparamos para el EOG 🙂
#BurtonRamPride | We are thankful to our community partners and families for volunteering their time and talents 👏
#OrgulloDeBurtonRam | Estamos agradecidos con nuestros socios comunitarios y familias por ofrecer su tiempo y talentos como voluntarios 👏
#BurtonRamPride | The #BurtonQueens explored their creativity at their end of year Queens retreat 👑🎨
#OrgulloDeBurtonRam | Las #ReinasDeBurton exploraron su creatividad en su retiro de fin de año 👑🎨
💥 8 Years Strong! 💥
Burton Elementary has once again been named a Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase School — for the eighth consecutive year! 🏆✨
This incredible streak recognizes Burton’s unwavering commitment to building a school culture where students feel safe, connected, and supported — every single day.
By consistently using Capturing Kids’ Hearts® strategies, our educators have created a space where relationships come first and students thrive both emotionally and academically. From warm greetings at the door to fostering mutual respect through social contracts, it’s all about making sure every student feels seen, heard, and valued.
👏 Congratulations to our Burton teachers, staff, families, and students. You continue to lead the way in building strong connections and brighter futures. #BurtonPride #8YearsStrong #CapturingKidsHearts
🎉 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week at Durham Public Schools! 🍎💙
This week, we honor the dedicated educators who shape minds, build confidence, and create a lasting impact in our schools and communities.
Throughout the week, we’ll be highlighting our school-level Teachers of the Year—outstanding individuals who go above and beyond for their students every day.
Stay tuned right here as we celebrate their passion, commitment, and the powerful role they play in every child's future.
#ThankATeacher #DPSProud #TeacherAppreciationWeek #WeAreDPS
We look forward to celebrating A Day Around the World on Thursday!
Duke Energy Science Night is this Thursday, April 17th from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Join us for activities such as making magnetic paintings, testing ring gliders, creating straw flutes, and much more!
Our annual Sneaker Ball is on Friday, April 25 👟🪩
Cap & Gown Picture Day for PK, Kindergarten and 5th Grade is on Monday, April 14th. Visit https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/burton-elementary-school/cap-gown-pictures-4-14-2025-5/optIn to place your order!
📢 State Superintendent Mo Green Wants to Hear From You! 📢
Join the "Mo Wants to Know" tour on April 7 at 6 PM at Northern High School (Durham, NC) for a public listening session on the future of NC public schools.
Parents, students, educators & community members—your voice matters! Register here: go.ncdpi.gov/NorthCentralMWTK
#MoWantsToKnow #NCed #PublicEducation
Join us on Friday, April 11 for our Quarter 3 Honor's Assembly!
It's BookFair time! Visit https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/burtonmagnetelementarysch to learn more and set up an eWallet for your RAM 📚
