Join us on April 27th for our annual
Day in the Dirt 9-12
We will be preparing the beds for spring planting!
Flynn Maker Faire and Grade K-1 Art Show
Flynn’s Annual Maker Faire and K-1 Art Show is Thursday March 21st from 5:30-7.
This is a free event for all ages.
Come Build, Laugh and Explore!
Mini Milers Running Club
Flynn’s Mini Milers Running Club will begin on Monday, April 1 and will go through June 3. Students in all grades are encouraged to sign up. The group will meet on Mondays from 3:00-4:00. You can register online at: https://runsignup.com/minimilers or complete a registration form and return it to school. Forms are available from classroom teachers and in the office. The cost of the program is $35, and scholarships are available. Snacks will be provided. Please email Ms. Rebekah if you have questions: rthomas@bsdvt.org
Sign up for your Parent Teacher Conferences
Conferences are on March 28th and March 29th
Scheduling for our March Parent Teacher Conferences has begun.
If you have more than one child at Flynn School, you may begin scheduling your conferences on Friday, March 15th.
Families with one child at Flynn may begin scheduling your conference on Tuesday March 19th.
First Time Users:
Scheduling Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences: Flynn will continue to use the electronic scheduling system, PTC Fast, to schedule our March 2019 Parent- Teacher Conferences. This system will allow you to select the teacher(s) with whom you would like to conference. By registering your email address, you will be able to view and select conference times that work for you.
https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/John_J_Flynn_Elementary_School
What if you need to schedule multiple conferences (more than one child at Flynn)? If you have more than one child at Flynn School, you may begin scheduling your conferences on Friday, March 15th. You should select (check) all teachers with whom you need to conference from the list of available teachers. You will then be prompted to enter each child’s name for the corresponding teachers. When that is done, you can proceed with registering your email address. You will receive a link via email to access and view the teachers’ schedules. You will see all selected schedules at one time!
Returning Parents:
Please use the following link to begin the scheduling process:
https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/John_J_Flynn_Elementary_School
Frequently asked questions can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/flynnptcsupport
If needed, please call the school office, 864-8478 for assistance.
Sara Holbrook Relocating for Construction
Sara Holbrook will be starting construction in April. The construction is estimated to take 9-11 months. The after school program will have a temporary home at St. Marks community center just off North Avenue. Students will continue to take the Burlington District Bus to the temporary location.
This change in location will begin on Monday April 29th.
Girls on the Run Registration Ends March 18th
Register at www.gotrvt.org/register-now
Girls will meet on Wednesdays and Fridays beginning on Wednesday March 20th.
2:50 to 4:20
Financial Assistance is available.
SOAR (Summer School) Sign Up ON-LINE
Please find attached the 2019 registration form. We are highly encouraging families to utilize our new online registration in lieu of the paper form. They can complete the online registration form through this link: 2019 S.O.A.R. Registration Form
Flynn Honors Beloved Custodian
Mustafa Semic will be moving into a new position within the Property Service Department of the Burlington School District. Flynn Students and Staff lined the halls of Flynn School this morning to say goodbye and thank you to Mr. Semic for all of his hard work and dedication to Flynn School. We will MISS him!
Flynn School Awarded $500 Exxon Mobil Education Grant
Flynn school was awarded a $500 grant from the Exxon Mobil Education Alliance Program. Exxon Mobil has a long history of supporting educational programs, like Educational Alliance that focus on improvments in math and science from pre-school to higher education. They believe it is fundamentally important to encourage the next generation to pursue studies and careers involved in these fields.
