Superintendent's Letter - Monday, January 31, 2022

 January 31, 2022

What a great time to be a Burton Panther!!!

Today is a Professional Staff Development Day for Burton Independent School District. So, it is a student holiday. This week we finish up January and move into a busy February! 

Ever thought about who we/you would be without teachers? Educators are trying their best to play multiple roles in the lives of their students during a time when there is so much uncertainty about what each new day will hold. As our teachers strive to implement successful instructional programs, provide high standards of instructional service, and comply with district policies there is no room for the faint of heart. Burton is very thankful for everything that our teachers bring to our students and school!

It is a time to welcome a sense of renewal and revitalization. Transformation is underway. As we listen to the needs and expectations of the Burton ISD community, our staff is prepared to focus on reassessing goals and strategies to enhance our mission. The gravity expressed around issues of innovation, leadership, and increased collaboration are commitments the Burton ISD staff make to solve issues and quickly pivot to better serving our students.  

We welcome you to visit one of the finest school districts in the state of Texas and thank you in advance for taking time to find out more about our schools, our professional staff, our exemplary students, and our excellent academic programs. Burton Schools are a perfect place to get an education that will prepare your child for a bright future. 

There is a tremendous amount of community support that goes into the success of our programs in Burton ISD. We appreciate everyone who helps make a positive impact on our schools. All of us working cooperatively make Burton ISD better together. So very proud to be a BURTON PANTHER! 

Lots of great things going on this semester. Follow all of our activities on the Burton ISD website @ www.burtonisd.net, check out the Burton ISD app, and keep up with the latest happenings on the Burton ISD Facebook page and other social media venues. 

   

The pride of the Burton Panthers is embedded in all of us whether we are a student, an alumni, a community member, a staff member and employee, a parent, board member and/or a proud supporter and in many cases all of the above. We love our Panthers and like to think that the culture we are providing in educating our students is a reason why parents want their children to attend Burton ISD. We value our school district and always put students first. We are prepared to Dream Big, Sparkle More, and Shine Bright as the Future is Now for the Burton Panthers in 2022!!! Have a blessed week and GO BIG RED!    

                   

                                                                                                                                                   

Superintendent's Letter - Monday, January 24, 2022

January 24, 2022

What a great time to be a Burton Panther!!!

It’s been a challenging few weeks since we have returned from the Christmas Break and I would like to express how very thankful we are to have the support of our school community. Our staff has gone above and beyond to help cover for colleagues who might have been out sick or who may have a family member that is not well. This COVID stuff is bad! We would encourage students, staff, parents, families, and the community to please take care of your personal wellness. We need everyone at your best and we are here to offer ongoing assistance with whatever you might need. Good health and a strong heart is a priority for our Burton Panthers. 

A note from Texas Education Agency Commissioner, Mike Morath:

"We have heard from many districts about the challenges they are facing with stressors on teachers, staff shortages, and student attendance. We know you all are looking for ways to address these challenges while doing the best for your students and staff. We appreciate the tremendous work and dedication of our teachers and district staff. We all know that teachers are the most important in-school factor for a student’s success in the classroom. We are considering every option we can to reduce the stresses they are experiencing during this unprecedented time. We appreciate all that you do to support the 5.2 million students in Texas."

We welcome you to visit one of the finest school districts in the state of Texas and thank you in advance for taking time to find out more about our schools, our professional staff, our exemplary students, and our excellent academic programs. Burton Schools are a perfect place to get an education that will prepare your child for a bright future. 

There is a tremendous amount of community support that goes into the success of our programs in Burton ISD. We appreciate everyone who helps make a positive impact on our schools. All of us working cooperatively make Burton ISD better together. Proud to be a BURTON PANTHER! 

Lots of great things going on this semester. Follow all of our activities on the Burton ISD website @ www.burtonisd.net, check out the Burton ISD app, and keep up with the latest happenings on the Burton ISD Facebook page. 

   

The pride of the Burton Panthers is embedded in all of us whether we are a student, an alumni, a community member, a staff member and employee, a parent, board member and/or a proud supporter and in many cases all of the above. We love our Panthers and like to think that the culture we are providing in educating our students is a reason why parents want their children to attend Burton ISD. We value our school district and always put students first. We are prepared to Dream Big, Sparkle More, and Shine Bright as the Future is Now for the Burton Panthers in 2022!!! Have a blessed week and GO BIG RED!    

                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                   

Superintendent's Letter - Monday, January 10, 2022

 January 10, 2022

HAPPY 2022 NEW YEAR 

What a great time to be a Burton Panther!!!

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU! Old habits can be hard to break, and new habits hard to make. RETRAIN YOUR BRAIN by following six simple steps to develop new, healthy behaviors that stick.

1. Identify Cues-Something has to trigger a habit, and a cue can be anything. Maybe stress makes you crave chocolate, or the sound of your alarm triggers you to hit the snooze button. Identifying cues helps you understand what puts your habits into motion.

2. Disrupt-Once you know the cues, you can throw bad habits off track. If the alarm cues you to bash the snooze button every morning, put the alarm clock on the other side of the room. Trekking across the cold floor will likely disrupt the snooze habit.

3. Replace-Research shows that replacing a bad behavior with a good one is more effective than stopping the bad behavior alone. The new behavior “interferes” with the old habit and prevents your brain from going into autopilot. Deciding to eat fruit every time your mind thinks “cookie” substitutes a positive behavior for the negative habit.

4. Keep It Simple-It’s usually hard to change a habit because the behavior has become easy and automatic. The opposite is true, too: new behaviors can be hard because your brain’s basal ganglia, (the “autopilot” part), hasn’t taken over this behavior yet. Simplifying new behaviors helps you integrate them into your autopilot routines.

5. Think Long-Term-Habits often form because they satisfy short-term impulses, the way chewing on your nails might immediately calm your nerves. But short-term desires often have long-term consequences, like nasty, splintered, chewed up fingers. Focusing long term while trying to change some habits will help you remember why you’re investing the effort.

6. Persist-Research has shown that what you’ve done before is a strong indicator of what you’ll do next. This means established habits are hard to break. But the good news is, if you keep at it, your new behaviors will turn into habits, too.4 Persistence works — at first it might be painful to get up at 5am for that jog, but soon it will be second nature.

We all know habits don’t change overnight. But the good news is: research shows that you can rewire your brain to change your own habits. So, habits can be changed, and with a bit of time and some effort, healthy behaviors can become second nature. Now get on it, so you can be Healthy For Good!

Lots of great things going on this semester. Follow all of our activities on the Burton ISD website @ www.burtonisd.net, check out our new app, and keep up with the latest happenings on the Burton ISD Facebook page. 

   

The pride of the Burton Panthers is embedded in all of us whether we are a student, an alumni, a community member, a staff member and employee, a parent, board member and/or a proud supporter and in many cases all of the above. We love our Panthers and like to think that the culture we are providing in educating our students is a reason why parents want their children to attend Burton ISD. We value our school district and always put students first. We are prepared to Dream Big, Sparkle More, and Shine Bright as the Future is Now for the Burton Panthers in 2022!!! Have a blessed week and GO BIG RED!