Burnet Middle School Weekly Newsletter

October 27–November 8, 2025

 Girls Basketball Schedule

Come cheer on our Lady Sailors as they kick off their basketball season!

 Monday, November 3 – Home Game at Burnet MS

• 7th Grade: 6:00 PM

• 8th Grade: 7:00 PM
  Versus Lamar MS

 Thursday, November 6 – Away Game at Webb MS

• 7th Grade: 6:00 PM

• 8th Grade: 7:00 PM

Let’s fill the stands and show our Burnet pride! 

 Boys Soccer Season

Our Sailor Boys Soccer teams are ready for an exciting season—come support them!

A-Team Schedule:

•  Saturday, November 1 – @ Bedichek MS, 9:00 AM

•  Saturday, November 8 – vs Mendez MS at Noack 2 Field, 10:30 AM

B-Team Schedule:

•  Saturday, November 1 – @ Bedichek MS, 10:30 AM

•  Saturday, November 15 – @ Noack 2 Field, 10:30 AM

Go Sailors! 

 Red Ribbon Week: October 27–31, 2025

We’re excited to celebrate Red Ribbon Week—a time to promote healthy, safe, and drug-free choices. This year’s theme encourages students to see that every healthy choice adds an important piece to the puzzle of their future.

 Daily Themes

• Day 1: Healthy Choices

• Day 2: Fentanyl Awareness

• Day 3: Alcohol Awareness

• Day 4: Vaping & E-Cigarettes

• Day 5: Goals for the Future

 Family Conversations Matter

As a parent or caregiver, you are one of the most powerful influences in your child’s life.
Research shows that teens who talk regularly with their parents about the risks of drugs and alcohol are 42% less likely to use substances—yet only about a quarter report having these conversations.

We encourage you to:

• Discuss your expectations about avoiding drugs, tobacco, and alcohol.

• Talk about the dangers of vaping—a growing concern among Central Texas youth.

• Review warning signs of substance misuse with your child.

• Safely dispose of unused prescription medications (many local Walgreens and CVS stores have “take back” programs).

 Helpful Resource:
Check out this Parent Tip Sheet from the U.S. Surgeon General for conversation starters, signs of use, and strategies for supporting your child.

Your school counselors are always here to help with resources, guidance, and care.
Together, we can keep our students healthy, safe, and empowered. 

With appreciation,
Burnet MS Counseling Department

Subject: Student Badge Expectations

Please remind students that badges must be worn every day, all day.
If a student does not have a badge, please provide them with a temporary name tag for the day.

 Purpose of Badges:
Student badges help us easily identify students on campus and assist substitutes in verifying class rosters.
Any student found in a class not listed on their schedule will be considered skipping.

 Additional Information:

• Labels for students who enrolled late and have not received a paper badge will be placed in your boxes.

• The school has purchased a badge maker for permanent replacements.

• We are currently creating badges for students who did not take a school picture.

• Students who lost their badge will need to pay $3 for a replacement.

• Students who forget their badge will receive lunch detention for that day.

Thank you for your support in reinforcing this system and helping us maintain a safe, organized campus.

 Burnet Middle School Halloween Costume Guidelines
Let’s celebrate safely and keep learning fun!

To ensure everyone enjoys the day while keeping our focus on learning, please follow these costume rules:

 Allowed:

• School-appropriate costumes that follow the dress code

• Comfortable outfits that allow you to participate in all classes and activities

 Not Allowed:

• Masks or full-face coverings

• Fake weapons (including toy swords, guns, knives, or props that resemble weapons)

• Inflatable costumes

• Costumes that distract from instruction or disrupt the school day

Students who arrive in costumes that do not meet these expectations will be asked to change into regular school clothing.

Let’s make it a fun and safe celebration for everyone—we can’t wait to see your creativity!