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Waller Weekly Newsletter

Posted Date: 11/13/26 (02:58 PM)

Waller Weekly Newsletter

November 13, 2026

Give Thanks
 

Friendsgiving Lunch at Waller Elementary School

On Monday, November 23 we are serving a special Friendsgiving Lunch featuring turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, and corn. We're excited to share this holiday tradition and celebrate the season of gratitude with our students.

 
Waller Reading Night - English

Waller Elementary Title I Reading Night

Monday, November 23rd 
5:45 - 7:00pm 

Click HERE to RSVP
Waller Reading Night -Spanish

Noche de lectura del Titulo I en la escuela primaria Waller

lunes 23 de noviembre 
5:45 - 7:00

Scholastic Book Fair eWallet

The Scholastic Book Fair will be at Waller on Monday, November 23rd!
Students can buy books during the day on Monday. We will also have the book fair open Monday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
You can use this link to set up an electronic wallet (eWallet) for your student to buy books without cash.

 

A Special Thank You to Calla Spuda!

A big shout-out to Calla Spuda for generously donating her time and talents to label our music classroom's instrument bags! These bags help keep the extra bars for our xylophones, glockenspiels, and other barred instruments organized and easy for students to find. Thank you, Calla, for helping our music classrooms run a little more smoothly!
 

Warm Winter Wear Drive

The GFWC Burlington Woman's Club is collecting new and gently used hats, mittens, gloves, and scarves.  Please drop off your items in the main office by December 1st.  Thank you for your support! 
 

Community Education Saturday Youth Basketball League

Registration is open for the Burlington Community Education Department (CED) Saturday Youth Basketball League! This league is a recreational youth basketball program for boys and girls in grades 1-6. The program focuses on skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and basketball fundamentals. Our intent is to provide an opportunity to learn and improve basketball skills and to provide a positive experience for your child. It’s a great way to get exercise during the cold winter months.
Click HERE to learn more! Or go to: https://www.basd.k12.wi.us/community-education
Click HERE to register. Note: Click the class or camp name to view the description, location, dates/time, and fee.  
And remember to follow “Burlington Community Education” on Facebook!
 

New: Elementary Essentials Clothing Closet


Thanks to funding from the United Way of Racine County, Dyer, Waller, and Winkler families now have access to a free clothing and hygiene closet. 

This closet is located in the Dyer Office for families who could use some extra help with clothing, shoes, winter gear, and hygiene items for their elementary students due to unexpected financial hardships. 

Appointments are private and confidential and available during various times on Thursdays and Fridays.  You can schedule an appointment by:
Calling:  Lori Radtke, school social worker, at 262-757-4750
Emailing:  LRadtke@basd.k12.wi.us
If you can't make it in person, there's a contactless pickup option available by completing this Google Clothing Request Form:  https://forms.gle/1G3NKk91gE56LTAq6 

For families that want to donate:  The closet accepts gently used or new kids' clothing and winter gear, new socks and underwear, hygiene items, gift cards, and money to purchase needed items.  Purchases can also be made from this Amazon Wishlist:  https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HZ1XQDBQDM8B?ref_=wl_share 

Please see the attached flyer for information.  

Elementary Essential Closets
Elementary Essential Closets (Spanish)
 

PTO News & Updates


✨ MARK YOUR CALENDARS ✨
  • 🍏Monday, November 23 | Elegant Farmer Fundraiser Pick-Up, Scholastic Book Fair, Family Reading Night 
  • ❄️ Friday, December 11 | Holiday Family Night
  • 🛼Thursday, January 21 | Waller Skate Night at Traxside 
  • 💃 Thursday, February 25 | Special Person Dance

Culver’s Scoopy Tokens Needed for Playground Gear! ⚽🏀
If you have any Culver's Scoopy tokens saved up at home, please consider donating them to our school! We can use these tokens to purchase new playground equipment like basketball and soccer balls for our students during recess.
We have a collection container set up in the main office for students to drop them off. Please check your junk drawers and car console!
Waller Family Night
Waller Family Night - Spanish
 

Looking to Volunteer?

Volunteer & Chaperone Opportunities
We love having families and community members volunteer in our schools and join us as chaperones for field trips! If you are interested in volunteering or chaperoning this school year, please complete your required background check before the school year begins. Completing your background check now will ensure you are eligible and ready to participate when opportunities arise throughout the school year. Thank you for helping us create safe and welcoming experiences for our students! LINK to application

 
Mobil Fueling our Community
 

Happy Birthday

Birthday Celebrations -  November 9-15

Kindergarten:  Wesley Schmidt 
Grade 1:  
Grade 2: Weslyn Everett, Valerie Guerrero, Brynlee Heagle, Jayce Bartelt 
Grade 3:  Sullivan Kozlowski 
Grade 4:  Brooklyn Heagle, Liam Montes de Oca
Staff:  
 

Upcoming Events


November 18:  Late Start Wednesday
November 23:  Scholastic Book Fair, Elegant Farmer Pie Pick-Up, and Waller Family Reading Night
November 25, 26, 27:  No School/Thanksgiving Break 
November 30:  Vision Screening
December 1: Maker Club 
December 2:  Late Start Wednesday
December 3:  Maker Club 
December 9:  Grade 1&2 Winter Concert 
December 16:  Late Start Wednesday 
December 21 - January 1:  Winter Break 
 

Waller Breakfast & Lunch Menu

 

Waller Contact Information

Principal
Ann Phillips
Administrative Assistant
Gretchen Hoffman 
Health Aide
Kristine Thomsen
Email
ghoffman@basd.k12.wi.us
Website
Location
165 Gardner Avenue, Burlington, WI 53105
Phone
(262) 763-0185
 

Burlington Community Events


Check out the Community Events Newsletter for events in the Burlington Area. The Burlington Area School District shares information from community organizations as a service to families. The events and programs listed are not sponsored, endorsed, or supervised by the district, and the district assumes no responsibility for their content, operations, or activities.


 

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