Burley School

This is the official Twitter feed of Burley School, a public elementary school in Chicago, Illinois focused on literature, writing, inquiry, and technology.

[CPS - Chicago Public Schools @ChiPubSchools]

Sharing safety information and resources on how our CPS community can safe when coming and going from school and work this week.
✔️ Find a cooling center https://t.co/OKpjDjCutJ
✔️ Signs of heat-related illness https://t.co/wtdXS119lv
✔️ More resources https://t.co/8boA7QqnF3

[Burley School @BurleySchool]

We can’t wait to welcome our students back for another great year of reading, curiosity, creativity, and friendship! See you tomorrow morning!

[Burley School @BurleySchool]

Please join us in welcoming our new principal, Jenny Crall, We are excited to write Burley’s next chapter together! Tonight’s kindergarten popsicle party is from 6:00-7:00 on the playground, rain or shine, followed by an all-school meet and greet from 7:00-8:00.

[Burley School @BurleySchool]

Thank you, @MsPlocher, for all the love, dedication, and hard work you have given to our school community. You have been our tireless leader through times of great joy and great challenges, and we are incredibly grateful.

[Catherine Plocher @MsPlocher]

After 25 yrs @ChiPubSchools, & 13 @BurleySchool, it’s time to step away. I’ve cherished every moment & became the educator & leader I am because of amazing students, staff & community. Thanks for helping me learn, lead & grow. Once a Tiger, always a Tiger. https://t.co/YD3MxqO7kK

[Catherine Plocher @MsPlocher]

Words can’t describe how much our @BurleySchool community means to me. Thanks for coming out to surprise celebration. Extra thanks that planned & pulled it off! So many Burley families came from past & present, meant world to me. My ❤️ is overflowing. Once a Tiger, always a Tiger

[Catherine Plocher @MsPlocher]

Always…❤️🐯

[Ms. Rollings @Burley109]

It’s a wrap on an incredible first grade journey! These kids are ready for 2nd grade! #joyofburley

[Ms. Rollings @Burley109]

✨ Our dreams came true in first grade! ✨

[Catherine Plocher @MsPlocher]

Today has been the absolute best last day of school for the year for @BurleySchool students! Field Day has perfect weather and was so much fun! Lots of kids going home today with smiles and good memories.

[Ms. Kelley @Burley1st002]

After a lot of hard work, these authors and illustrators have finished their @BurleySchool realistic fiction book series! We have had so much fun crafting these realistic adventures! #joyofBurley

[Ms. Lynch @BurleyKinder003]

We have grown SO MUCH this year @BurleySchool! Today we compared our Hopes and Dreams for 1st grade to the ones we had at the beginning of Kindergarten! #joyofburley

[CPS FACE @cps__face]

FACE celebrates Pride! Love is love. We're proud to support LGBTQIA+ students and families this June and every month. #Pride

[Ms. Lynch @BurleyKinder003]

We welcomed our last @BurleySchool Secret Reader of the year today! Thank you to all Kindergarten family members for reading to us each week! #joyofburley

[Ms. Lynch @BurleyKinder003]

We will miss our @Burley108 buddies so much! Nothing like popsicles on a hot @BurleySchool day to end our time together! #joyofburley

[Ms. Lynch @BurleyKinder003]

We have learned so much in our @BurleySchool learning spaces this year! Today we made maps of our classroom to help teach next year’s Kindergarten friends where everything belongs. #joyofburley

[Ms. Rollings @Burley109]

🚨 The new playgrounds are open!

[Ms. Lynch @BurleyKinder003]

Friday afternoon with our @Burley108 buddies is the perfect end to a busy week @BurleySchool! #joyofburley

[CPS - Chicago Public Schools @ChiPubSchools]

📚 CPS students now have direct access to the resources of all 81 Chicago Public Library branches! The 81 Club builds on the District’s Skyline initiative to give our community free access to high-quality digital learning materials. Learn more at https://t.co/5gk270YSab

[Catherine Plocher @MsPlocher]

7th grade made a stop at Einstein statue