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Final Waller Weekly Newsletter of the Year!

Posted Date: 05/22/26 (03:00 PM)




Waller Weekly Newsletter
May 22, 2026

That’s a wrap on the 2025–2026 school year! Wow, did this year fly by! It has been a year filled with learning, growing, laughter, silly moments, and so many special memories.
We are incredibly proud of all our students and grateful for the support of our amazing Waller families throughout the year. Thank you for helping make our school community such a great place.
We hope you have a wonderful, relaxing, and safe summer. 
We look forward to welcoming our students back in the fall for another great year!
Join Us for the Waller Pool Party!

Lil Fish Reading Program - Kenosha Kingfish Waller Family Fun Night 
Waller Family Fun Night for students who participated in the Lil' Fish Reading Program is coming up!  Information on tickets were sent home during the school year.  If you have any questions, please call the main office.  

Kenosha Kingfish Game at Simmons Field 
Date:  June 17th
Time:  6:30pm 
Waller School Guide 2026-2027 
The Waller 2026-2027 School Guide is now available!  Please make sure to save this guide as it contains a lot of important information for next year!
School Social Worker Newsletter 
Here is the quarterly school social worker newsletter, which provides information for parents and the school community regarding:
  • School to Summer Transition
  • BASD Events/Activities
  • Community Events/Activities
  • Community Respite Care
  • Family Support Programs
  • Directories/Helplines
  • Mental Health Care
  • Crisis Lines
  • Parenting Programs
Please reach out to your building’s school social worker with questions or concerns or to learn about additional community resources and programs that are available to support you and your family.

Community Education Offerings 

Summer fun is calling!

The Burlington Community Education Department is offering something for everyone! Whether you're looking for educational enrichment, sports camps, learning a foreign language, theatre, fishing, bowling, Legos, sewing, science, arts & crafts, or so much more…. we’re here to help make your summer fun! 


Check out the online version of the Summer Activity Guide at bit.ly/CEDSummerBooklet26


To view or register for classes/camp, click or visit bit.ly/CEDOnlineRegistration. Remember to click on the name of the class/camp to view a dropdown screen that gives a class description along with the dates/time, location, and fee. And remember, new classes & camps are continually being added - so check back often!

 

Follow us on Facebook for updates, new classes, photos, and more.


Summer Meals 

Free summer meals are once again being offered to children and teens during the summer months.  Breakfast and lunch will be served at Karcher Middle School.  Please see the flyers below for more information.


Safety Town Registration 

The City of Burlington Police Department in partnership with Burlington Kiwanis sponsor the annual Safety Town Program which Dyer School hosts.  This year's safety town is scheduled for June 8th through June 19th, 2026.  This annual program is for children entering 5K or first grade in the Burlington, or surrounding communities each fall.  Children will be taught safety topics such as stranger danger, how to the use 9-1-1 system, poison safety, bicycle safety, pedestrian safety, railroad safety, internet safety, and fire safety to name a few.  This program consists of separate morning and afternoon sessions for two weeks to accommodate families' different schedules.  

Days:  Monday - Friday 
Dates:  June 8 - June 19
Location:  Dyer Elementary School
                 201 S. Kendrick Avenue 
                  Burlington, WI. 53105
Morning Session:  8:30AM - 10:00AM
Morning Session:  10:30AM - 12:00PM
Afternoon Session:  12:30PM - 12:00PM

Before & After Care - 2026 Start of School Year 

We would like to give you a heads up for planning purposes that there will be no before or after school care for 4K and 5K students until the first full week of school. Before and after school care will still be available for older students during this time.
During the staggered start period, care will not be available for our younger students. This decision was made for safety reasons, as staggered start schedules vary by school and we want to ensure all students arrive at the correct location.

Enroll in BASD 4K

🧡 Strong Start, Bright Future — Enroll in BASD 4K! 🧡

Do you have a child who will be ready for 4K? Now is the time to enroll in Burlington Area School District’s 4K program! BASD offers flexible full-day and half-day options, caring teachers, and engaging play-based learning designed to build a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond.

📣 Help us spread the word! Please share this information with friends, neighbors, and family members who have incoming 4K students.

✨ After enrollment, families will be invited to our First Steps into 4K event, where you and your child will:

  • Meet teachers and connect with other 4K families

  • Learn about daily routines, expectations, and supports

  • Explore classrooms and learning spaces

  • Ask questions and share insights about your child

  • Help us plan for a smooth, confident start to school

We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners to the BASD family!



Happy Birthday

Birthday Celebrations - May 18 - 31

Kindergarten:  Adaline Schwartz 

Grade 1:  Amelia Molitor, Gracelynn Thornton, Edward Bratton, Charlotte Chart 

Grade 2:   Curtis Wetzel 

Grade 3:  Gia Porcaro, Diego Rodriguez-Jara, Junie Mangelsdorf 

Grade 4:  Bentley White, Calvin Abbott 

Staff:   Ms. Valy 

Upcoming Events

June 7:  Waller Pool Party at Burlington Community Aquatic Center 
June 17:  Lil Fish Reading Program - King Fish Waller Family Night 

BASD Free Summer Breakfast & Lunch Menu 

            

                  

                          BASD Summer Menu 



Waller Contact Information 

Principal:  Ann Phillips
Administrative Assistant:  Gretchen Hoffman
Health Aide:  Kristine Thomsen
School Counselor:  Melinda Hoffman
Email:  ghoffman@basd.k12.wi.us
Website:  Waller Website
Location:  195 Gardner Avenue, Burlington, WI, 53105
Phone: 262-763-0185




Keep In Mind 

Starting June 1st, every galloon of gas purchased at Quick Mark Mobil gives back to BASD! 





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