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Burgess Elementary School is a public school in Sturbridge, Massachusetts.
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Overview
Burgess Elementary School is located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The grades of the school are preschool-6th. Its school colors are blue and white.
History
On June 10, 1963 the school was renamed Burgess Elementary School in honor of Superintendent of Schools, Joseph R. Burgess, who served Sturbridge with distinction for over 25 years. It was previously named Sturbridge Elementary School. Also of note, Superintendent Burgess was awarded a pewter trophy bowl in recognition of this 25 year period of service. It was presented to Superintendent Burgess by the Sturbridge Elementary Parent Teachers Association.
Clubs and activities
PTO
The PTO, (Parent-Teacher Organization) provides the school with supplies, cultural arts and educational programs, supports field trips and holds fund-raisers.
School Committee
The Sturbridge School Committee consists of five elected members who reside in Sturbridge. Meetings are at 6:30 on every first Thursday of every month in the Media Center. The school committee adopts policies, and oversees financial budgets.
School Improvement Council
Burgess Elementary has a school improvement council. It meets monthly to discuss ways to improve our learning program. All public schools must have a School Improvement Council, as required by the Massachusetts Education Reform Law of 1993. The school improvement council includes teachers, parents, school administrators, and members of the Sturbridge community. Yearly elections are held to fill the seats on this committee each year.
School Building Committee
The School Building Committee of Burgess Elementary School was established to improve Burgess Elementary School because the school has not been rebuilt since 1972. There are two plans for the new Burgess Elementary School. One plan will cost $17.9 million. The other plan will cost at least $40.6 million. The new school is hoping to have:
In April 2008, the town will meet to decide whether or not to approve the plan, and, if so, which one.
Volunteers
Burgess Elementary School has a volunteer program. The volunteers help out in the school’s library, the school store, chaperone field trips, and help in the classrooms.