Fluency in action! 📚 Ms. Dials’ first graders practiced reading decodable texts and building confidence through partner reading. They’re learning to read with accuracy, expression, and smoothness—one page at a time! ❤️🐯 #TigerPride

Speech therapy with the coolest kids! 🌟 Today’s sessions focused on what it means to be a leader. We’re building strong communication skills and developing future leaders—one session at a time! 🗣️🐾❤️💙 #FutureLeaders #TigerPride

🐯 100 Fathers March 🐯 Join us on Friday, September 18, for our annual 100 Fathers March! We invite all fathers, uncles, grandfathers, and positive male figures in our students’ lives to line the hallways of Burroughs Elementary and help our Tigers start their Friday off right! No RSVP is required. We also invite our fathers and male figures to return on Thursday, October 8, for Tigers & Their Champions: Read, Lead, and Play—a special opportunity to engage, connect, and have fun with their Tiger!

🔴🟡🔵 International Dot Day is September 15! 🟢🟣🟠 Students may come to school out of uniform to celebrate, but their clothing must be dot-related. Tigers may wear polka dots, circles, or another creative dot-inspired outfit! Let’s celebrate creativity, courage, and making our mark! 🎨🐾 #TigerPride

Kona Ice is returning to Burroughs Elementary on Tuesday, September 15, 2026! 🍧 This year, the school office will not accept Kona Ice payments. You may send money with your Tiger, or you may pay using the QR code linked below. We hope your Tiger enjoys a sweet treat! #TigerPride

Thank you to our student ambassadors yesterday, welcoming our guests to campus and helping students be escorted to the event!

🐯 Grandparents Day Reminder! 🐯 Grandparents Day is almost here! If a grandparent plans to attend, please use the QR code provided to RSVP. We look forward to celebrating our wonderful grandparents! ❤️

Attention families! Please read over the bus rider student conduct with your student.

Good afternoon, Tiger Families! 🐯❤️💙 Attached is a copy of our 2026–2027 Parent and Family Engagement Brochure. Please take a moment to review the information provided, as it contains important details about how we can work together to support your student’s success throughout the school year. We truly value our families and appreciate your continued partnership and support. Together, we can help our Tigers learn, grow, and succeed! 🐾📚 #TigerPride

Greetings, Burroughs faculty and staff hope you enjoy your long holiday weekend. We will see our bright students on Tuesday, September 8th.

Calling all cheerleaders!

📢Burroughs Families — Last Chance!📢 Just a friendly reminder that the Secret Scientist preorder link for our school approved outerwear closes TOMORROW, August 31st! ⏰ If you’re planning to order approved outerwear for your Tiger, be sure to get those orders submitted before the link closes. 🍂 Cooler weather will be here before we know it, so don’t miss your chance to get your Tiger ready! Thank you for your continued support of Burroughs Elementary! 🐾 #TigerPride https://secretscientistclothing.com/

📚🐯 ATTENDANCE MATTERS — EVERY STUDENT. EVERY DAY! 🐯📚 Burroughs families, being at school on time and ready to learn each day makes a BIG difference! Every school day provides another opportunity for our Tigers to learn, grow, connect, and succeed. ❤️💙 As you make plans for the 2026–2027 school year, please use the MCPSS Vacation Planning Guide and School Calendar to schedule family trips, appointments, and other activities during designated school breaks whenever possible. ⭐ Remember: ✔️ Be Present ✔️ Be Prepared ✔️ Be On Time ✔️ Be Your Best! Consistent attendance today helps build a brighter future tomorrow! Thank you, families, for partnering with us to make every instructional day count. 🐯 Every Tiger. Every Day. Every Minute Matters! #BurroughsBest #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #TogetherWeRoar

📣 Focusing on the Family: Empowering Change Conference! 💛 Parents and professionals are invited to join Lifelines Counseling Services SAFE Care Program for the 3rd Annual Empowering Change Conference on September 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM at the Goodwill Gulf Coast Conference Room. This year’s conference is all about Focusing on the Family and empowering families with valuable information, resources, and support. 💕 Lunch and CE’s are included! 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Scan the QR code on the flyer to register today. We encourage our Burroughs families to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! 🐯❤️💙

We are incredibly grateful to Alabama State Representative Chip Brown for his generous $5,000 donation to Burroughs Elementary School! ❤️🐯💙 This generous investment in our school, our students, and our community means more than words can express. Support like this allows us to continue creating meaningful opportunities and experiences that help our Tigers learn, grow, and thrive. Thank you, Representative Brown, for believing in Burroughs Elementary and investing in the future of our students. We are truly grateful for your generosity, partnership, and continued support of our school community. Together, we ROAR! 🐯❤️💙

Fall pictures will be September 4th! Students should wear their uniforms.

❤️ Grandparents Day Celebration 💙 Grandparents hold a special place in our hearts, and we’re excited to celebrate them! Please join us for a special Grandparents Day Celebration filled with love, smiles, and sweet memories with our Tigers. 🐯💕 📅 September 11 ⏰ 1:30 PM 📍 Multipurpose Room To help us prepare accordingly for this special event, please scan the QR code on the flyer to let us know if you’ll be attending. We can’t wait to celebrate with our wonderful grandparents and grandparent figures! ❤️💙 #TigerPride

📣LET’S GET FIRED UP, TIGERS! ❤️ Get ready to show your Tiger pride at our Back to School Pep Rally on August 27th! 🎉 We’re kicking off the new school year with lots of energy, excitement, and school spirit! 🍿🥤 Our PTO will also be selling concessions, so be sure to bring a little extra money to grab a treat! We can’t wait to see our Tigers ROAR! 🐯📣 Please be advised, this event is for Burroughs students only. #TigerPride

📣 NEW SECRET SCIENTIST OUTERWEAR COMING SOON! 💙 We’re excited to announce that a NEW item will be added to our Secret Scientist outerwear apparel collection! 🗓️ Preorder Dates: August 21–31 🧥 All Secret Scientist outerwear items will be available for preorder during this time. Be on the lookout for the preorder link, which will be shared soon! Don’t miss your chance to grab some new gear and show your Tiger Pride! 🐯

💙Burroughs Families!❤️ Our $2 Non-Uniform Day is coming up this Thursday, August 20th! 🎉 Students may come to school dressed in their own clothes with a $2 donation to Burroughs Elementary. Please remember that all clothing and shoes must still be school appropriate. We can’t wait to see our Tigers showing off their style! 👕👟✨