
Congratulations to Mrs. Boggs’ class for having the highest weekly attendance this week! They have the Attendance Trophy until next week and received a special snack! Thank you Gear Up and Letcher Promise for launching the Weekly Attendance Wars! Who will win next week?



Congratulations Paiden Everly on your Positive Office Referral from Mrs. Newsome. Paiden showed a Caring attitude in Library class.


Fall Festival @ Burdine! We will also have a Silent Auction. Any vendors interested in setting up please contact Danielle Adkins @ danielle.adkins@jenkins.kyschools.us.


3rd grade was busy preparing for their math test tomorrow! Students practiced multiplying with arrays with our Parrot Puzzles, hopped along number lines, and even went ‘Digging for Division!’










Be a Buddy Not a Bully is one of our favorite days at Burdine!






Mrs. Cantrell’s 2nd Grade Class was in for a Surprise Today! 🐻
When students walked in this morning they learned it was National Teddy Bear Day. They found teddy bears waiting in their seats! We kicked off the day with a coloring sheet and wrapped it up with a sweet activity—gummy bear graphing. It was a beary special day!


Fisher Miller won a Positive Office Referral. Fisher has a Caring attitude, is Always ready, Very Responsible, and always Shows respect! Thanks Fisher for being a CAV!


Don't Miss Out - Prize Drawing Tomorrow!
Burdine Campus Families!
WOW! In the past 24 hours, an overwhelming number of families have rallied behind our effort, sending hundreds of invitations to friends and family. We're so excited to see that expanding home libraries and supporting our teachers is as important to you as it is to us.
Click Here: https://app.booksarefun.com/JenkinsESBS41517
There's still time to get in on the fun. That's right: If you didn't have a chance to register and send 10 or more invitations to family and friends, you still have time. Click the link above, don't miss out.
Complete your Treasure Map tonight and your student(s) will be entered to win a Treasure Chest. Drawings start tomorrow!
Thank you!
Burdine Campus Families!
WOW! In the past 24 hours, an overwhelming number of families have rallied behind our effort, sending hundreds of invitations to friends and family. We're so excited to see that expanding home libraries and supporting our teachers is as important to you as it is to us.
Click Here: https://app.booksarefun.com/JenkinsESBS41517
There's still time to get in on the fun. That's right: If you didn't have a chance to register and send 10 or more invitations to family and friends, you still have time. Click the link above, don't miss out.
Complete your Treasure Map tonight and your student(s) will be entered to win a Treasure Chest. Drawings start tomorrow!
Thank you!


🏰 The battle for points is on! Our Middle School "Castle System" is sparking some great academic and behavior incentives. This week, we want to give a huge shoutout to Castle Vision for taking home the win and some major points after a fun competition in the Cav Cafe!





JIS don’t forget tomorrow is High Attendance Day! What grade will have the highest attendance tomorrow? Time will tell! We can’t wait to see you at school tomorrow and EVERY DAY!


Register for the Book Blast Tonight!
Dear Jenkins Elementary School - Burdine Campus Families,
We're teaming up with Books Are Fun and their Book Blast program to help grow our students' home libraries and encourage more reading time over screen time. For more than 30 years, Books Are Fun has helped promote literacy by getting great books into the hands of students.
Today, our students learned about the Book Blast Program and the importance of having their own books at home. Tonight, we are asking you to take 7 minutes to support our Student Home Library initiative.
Here: https://app.booksarefun.com/JenkinsESBS41517
Here are the steps:
Click the link above.
Register your student(s).
Send invitations to at least 10 friends or family members to support our students (don't worry, all the information you provide is secure and never shared with anyone).
Dear Jenkins Elementary School - Burdine Campus Families,
We're teaming up with Books Are Fun and their Book Blast program to help grow our students' home libraries and encourage more reading time over screen time. For more than 30 years, Books Are Fun has helped promote literacy by getting great books into the hands of students.
Today, our students learned about the Book Blast Program and the importance of having their own books at home. Tonight, we are asking you to take 7 minutes to support our Student Home Library initiative.
Here: https://app.booksarefun.com/JenkinsESBS41517
Here are the steps:
Click the link above.
Register your student(s).
Send invitations to at least 10 friends or family members to support our students (don't worry, all the information you provide is secure and never shared with anyone).


Ready to play?! High Attendance Day is Tuesday, September 9th! 🚀
Join us for a day packed with Rock, Paper, Scissors games, tournaments, and awesome prizes! It's one of the best days of the year at JMHS! 🪨📄✂️
Come make it a perfect day! 👉☝️👍
Join us for a day packed with Rock, Paper, Scissors games, tournaments, and awesome prizes! It's one of the best days of the year at JMHS! 🪨📄✂️
Come make it a perfect day! 👉☝️👍


Jenkins Middle School has introduced the "Castle System," a family-style program that organizes students from different grades into small, mixed-age groups. These "Castles" compete for points in academics, athletics, and service to foster a sense of community, leadership, and school spirit. 🏰⚔️


Reminder of September’s Calendar of Events for Burdine!
Don’t forget tomorrow is Kona Ice Day! Prices are $3, $5, and $7.
Upcoming Events not on the calendar:
Fall Festival October 3rd
Picture Day October 16th


Congratulations to Aubrey Bates for earning a Positive Office Referral! She has been responsible, respectful, and ready in the classroom.


📚✨ We are so excited to announce our Grandparent Essay Winners! 🎉
FSCS J/L, LPN, and Holley Collins, Language Arts Teacher, partnered together to encourage reading and writing proficiency with our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students while celebrating the amazing role our Grandparents play in their lives.
We are so proud of our students and grateful to our grandparents who inspire love, wisdom, and strength every day! 👏❤️
✨ Not pictured: Adaline Hall and Kairi Lucas
FSCS J/L, LPN, and Holley Collins, Language Arts Teacher, partnered together to encourage reading and writing proficiency with our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students while celebrating the amazing role our Grandparents play in their lives.
We are so proud of our students and grateful to our grandparents who inspire love, wisdom, and strength every day! 👏❤️
✨ Not pictured: Adaline Hall and Kairi Lucas




🎉 Mark your calendars! High Attendance Day is this Tuesday, September 9th! 🎉
Join us at Jenkins Middle High for a Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament with prizes and a Battle Royale championship in the gym. Last year was a huge hit, guaranteed to be awesome!
Meanwhile, Burdine Elementary will celebrate Safe Schools Week with "Safety Hat Day" plus inflatables and ICEEs for everyone to enjoy!
Let's make sure we have a fantastic turnout to celebrate the new school year. See you there!
Join us at Jenkins Middle High for a Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament with prizes and a Battle Royale championship in the gym. Last year was a huge hit, guaranteed to be awesome!
Meanwhile, Burdine Elementary will celebrate Safe Schools Week with "Safety Hat Day" plus inflatables and ICEEs for everyone to enjoy!
Let's make sure we have a fantastic turnout to celebrate the new school year. See you there!


Grandparents Lunch Schedule


Happening tonight! 🚀 Check out the College and Career Fair at the Letcher County Recreation Center from 4:00-8:00 pm. Get live help with FAFSA, grab some snacks and swag, and explore your future! ✨


Thank you Noah for your awesome cafeteria behavior. Noah won a Positive Office Referral and led the pledge on Monday.
