Friends of Burr

Friends of Burr Friends of Burr School is a non-profit group dedicated to fundraising and improving Burr Elementary.

Friends of Burr School is a 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to fundraising and working to find ways to improve Burr School. We welcome anyone, whether current or prospective parent, local businesses, or community members to contact us or attend our monthly meetings. Join us in making our neighborhood school the best for the children!

06/05/2026

Thank you to Mr. Balsano, the Garden Club, and all the other students who helped make Burr Beautiful! And take a peek in the front yard at our new Japanese garden with a serene Jizō statue, donated in part with a grant from the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chicago (JCCC), which FOB matched. 💜💛

06/05/2026

Thank you to our Burr Volunteer Committees!

A huge thank you to all of our Burr Committee members who volunteered their time and talent this year to make all of our community events and fundraisers amazing successes. We could not have done it without you. Our committees have grown year after year and we hope next year even more of you will join!

Sincerely,
The FOB Board
Margaux Teegarden-Downs, Meghan Nenninger, Heather Youngman, Ann Vyas, Jennifer Eleazar, Dana Birnbaum, Christina Rosset, Julia O-Toole and Molly Reed (parent liaison)

Thank you to all volunteers who made this year’s Field Day a success! The kids had a blast bouncing, drumming, shooting ...
06/02/2026

Thank you to all volunteers who made this year’s Field Day a success! The kids had a blast bouncing, drumming, shooting hoops, and doing all the other fun stuff!

As part of AAPI Celebrations this month, the K-4th graders attended an assembly this morning with Ajanta Chakraborty,co-...
06/02/2026

As part of AAPI Celebrations this month, the K-4th graders attended an assembly this morning with Ajanta Chakraborty,co-founder of Bollywood & Culture Groove and author of the Maya & Neel’s India Adventure children’s book series. The assembly was an interactive dance & storytelling workshop of the Holi Festival in India and the stories behind it. As part of our after school programming at Burr, the Burr Bollywood dance students performed on stage!

Last Friday the 5-8th graders attended an assembly with the Philippines Consulate visiting Burr.

These 8th graders had such a good time and came home with their minds and hearts full! THANK YOU to all of you who donat...
05/27/2026

These 8th graders had such a good time and came home with their minds and hearts full! THANK YOU to all of you who donated your time or money to help make this trip possible for so many of them.

Fundraising has started for next year’s class, and there are many ways you can help them reach their goals! Keep your eyes and ears open for opportunities this summer! 💜💛💜💛

Tomorrow at 4:30, the spring band and taiko showcase! In the Burr auditorium.
05/20/2026

Tomorrow at 4:30, the spring band and taiko showcase! In the Burr auditorium.

Field day at Burr is a mix of activities on the field, parking lot and playground as well as some indoor activities. Stu...
05/20/2026

Field day at Burr is a mix of activities on the field, parking lot and playground as well as some indoor activities. Students will travel as a classroom to stations throughout the day. Be sure to dress your student in their grade color as it makes it easier for them to stay as a group. Stay tuned in your teacher’s weekly communication for their Field Day schedule and more! Parents are welcome to drop by and check out the outside activities!

*In case of severe weather, Field Day will be moved to May 26th.

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1621 W Wabansia Avenue
Chicago, IL
60622

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