Don't forget Beanstack kickoff off is this week!
Tamekia Powell believes that perseverance is a “cornerstone characteristic to possess in order to not only survive but thrive.” “That is one of the reasons the word is posted in large letters in my classroom,” said Powell, who teaches at Burnett Elementary School and is a 15-year veteran educator. Powell earned her bachelor of science degree in early childhood education from Kennesaw State University and a master of education degree from Mercer University. She has tutored for the annual math competition, managed the summer learning program and served as a grade-level team lead. Outside the classroom, Powell loves to travel and visited many places during her service in the United States Army.
Mark your calendars
Annual title one meeting on August 14th at 9 AM in person and at 6:30 virtually
Join us and be heard💛💙💛💙
We're thrilled to announce the new app for DCSS! It's
everything DCSS, in your pocket.
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Tiger Cubs,
If your child is currently enrolled using a multi-family form. Douglas County School System policy states that multi-family forms are valid for a period of one year. All multi-family forms expired on May 22, 2024.
If you are still living/residing in a multi-family situation at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year, you will need to provide the following documents:
-New multi-family form signed and notarized by the homeowner/renter and the parent/legal guardian for the property where you are living/residing.
-Mortgage Statement or Lease Rental agreement for the property where you are living/residing.
-Current utility bill (within 30 days of submitting the multi-family form) for the property where you are living/residing.
We began receiving new documents in the school’s office beginning July 15, 2024. If new documents are not received, your child will NOT be placed on a class list or scheduled for classes for the 2024-2025 school year.
The Douglas County School System reserves the right to verify residency and the authenticity of utility bills at any time. False swearing of the multi-family form and any other enrollment documents is a violation of Georgia law and is punishable by a fine or by imprisonment.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Ms. Epps-Bodrick at (770) 651-3504
Remember Sneak-A-Peek is on July 30th from 4:30pm until 6pm. 💛💙💛
Meet our New Assistant Principal!
I am Avery Zachery, Assistant Principal at Burnett Elementary School. I am so thrilled to join the Tiger Cub Family.
I have been teaching for 14 years within the Douglas County School System at Lithia Springs Elementary and Winston Elementary School. For the 2023-2024 school year, I served Winston Elementary School as the Instructional Lead Teacher.
In my spare time, I am an avid reader, love to shop and travel, and watch my children doing their extracurricular activities.
I am looking forward to working with students, staff, and the community to continue the tradition of excellence at Burnett Elementary School.
Meet our New Assistant Principal!
Hi! I am Heather McAlexander, but you can call me Mac! I am ecstatic to join the Burnett community as the Assistant Principal for the Program for Exceptional Children.
I am a Douglasville native and hold a Specialist Degree in Special Education with an Autism endorsement. With over a decade of experience spanning diverse service models and roles, I am passionate about fostering an inclusive school environment that champions excellence for every student. I look forward to contributing to the success and growth of our students and school community. Go Tiger Cubs!
Mark your calendars, DCSS families! The new school year is almost here, and we can't wait to see all those smiling faces (new and returning!) back in our classrooms ✏️. Check out this graphic for more details about our Sneak-a-Peeks and Back-to-School Bashes coming up.
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Meet Burnett's new IRR Teacher!
I am Kimberly Taylor, Ed.S. I am entering my 8th year as a public school educator. I taught Georgia Pre-K for 4 years prior to joining Team Douglas. My passion is education and advocacy. This has ignited my journey as a lifelong scholar. I earned a Bachelor of Elementary Education Degree in 2015. Followed by a Master of Elementary Education : Concentration- Math and Reading in 2019. Most recently, I earned an Education Specialist Degree in 2021. I am a certified educator in the areas of both general and special education. I hold endorsements in ESOL and Gifted Education. I am currently completing an endorsement in Dyslexia Education.
Outside of school, I am a mother of 2 biological children and 6 godchildren. I absolutely love being a mom and a wife. Our sons and godchildren keep us very busy! I have coached several cheer/dance teams as well as sports of academia (Debate Teams, Math Teams, Writers United ,etc.). My wife, mother, children, and siblings are my biggest supporters. They often volunteer in my classroom and the media center.I love to laugh and watch our children reach their highest potentials. My philosophy of education caters to the development of the whole child. I am elated to have joined the BUES family!🐾🐅🐾
Meet our new 3rd grade teacher!
Hi! My name is Ms. Dillett. I have been teaching for the past nine years. I taught in four countries from preK to 5th grade. Teaching is something I truly enjoy, and strive to be better at each year. I look forward to joining the team at Burnett Elementary.
Met our new 2nd Garde Teacher.
Hello everyone! My name is Ms. Anderson and I am so excited to be a new 2nd grade teacher at Burnett Elementary this year! I just recently finished my Masters of Elementary Education and completed my student teaching experience at Burnt Hickory Elementary School in Paulding County as a 2nd grade teacher. While I loved this experience, I am so excited to have my own classroom and my own group of students! My goal as a teacher is to be a light in my students’ lives and make a huge difference in the lives of the students that I teach. I am looking forward to getting to know each one of you and joining the Burnett family!
Meet Burnett’s new Kindergarten Paraeducator!
Hi! I'm Ms. Henry! I have been a para for the last two years in the LEAP program, here at Burnett and I absolutely love my job. I am thrilled to transition to Kindergarten this year which will be filled with fun, lots of learning, and new experiences!
Meet Burnett’s new ILT!
Hello Tiger Cubs! My name is Charity Dobbs and I am excited to serve as your new Instructional Lead Teacher! I am a proud alumni of Douglas County Schools. I attended Mirror Lake Elementary, Fairplay Middle School, and Douglas County High School's International Baccalaureate Program. I graduated with my Bachelor's of Science in Early Childhood Education from University of West Georgia. Shortly after, I continued my education and earned my Master's in Education in Instructional Technology from UWG. In May 2023, I graduated with my Specialist in Elementary Education from Georgia Southern University. I love teaching in the school system which helped shape me into who I am today. I am passionate about learning and student success! It is an honor to join Burnett Elementary and serve as your Instructional Lead Teacher!
We're looking forward to welcoming our DCSS community for our annual Back to School Kick-Off on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Please note the event will be held at the Legacy Arena, 9030 Hwy. 5, Douglasville, GA 30134, and the Clear Bag Policy will be enforced. Current DCSS students and families are invited for food, games, prizes, school supplies, and more! Community agencies offering a variety of resources will also be onsite to provide information and assistance.
It's not too late to join the Beanstack challenge!!
Douglas County Schools Summer Reading Challenge Page
https://www.beanstack.com/douglas
Classlink Beanstack Directions
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qYfY2XyiMhG0gUz6AJlHcakdRI_JgnJL6VWJhUoMcT8/edit#heading=h.3a6vecoo172x
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is currently taking place. Students must have completed registration by July 9 in order to attend Kindergarten Camp, the Douglas County School System's four-day camp that provides students with a preview of the school day and an opportunity participate in fun activities, learn routines, and become familiar with the places and faces within their new learning environment. View the attached flyers in English and Spanish for more information about Kindergarten Registration.
Happy Friday Everyone! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I am soooooo excited to announce that Burnett will get a PTO this year. If you are interested in being a member or even running for office please click the link below and fill out the short form
https://bues.dcssga.org/o/bues/forms/parent-teacher-organization
Yesterday Burnett Elementary 21st century scholars got a chance to visit the Tellus Museum. At the museum, they got to participate in a number of experiments as well as view a plethora of artifacts.
