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Burke Beat
The BURKE BEAT is our community newsletter, coming out every other Thursday and featuring stories, news, photos, videos, and other media from inside and outside the classroom – plus just a dash of whimsy. Enjoy!
Note: publication schedule may vary around school breaks.
Note: publication schedule may vary around school breaks.
Burke Beat 2020-21
- Burke Beat | June 3 2021 | Happy Summer!
- Burke Beat | May 20 2021
- Burke Beat | May 6 2021
- Burke Beat | April 22 2021
- Burke Beat | April 8 2021
- Burke Beat | March 18 2021
- Burke Beat | March 4 2021
- Burke Beat | February 18 2021
- Burke Beat | February 4 2021
- Burke Beat | January 21 2021
- Burke Beat | January 7 2021
- Burke Beat | December 10 2020
- Burke Beat | November 12 2020
- [Haunted] Burke Beat | October 30 2020
- Burke Beat | October 15 2020
- Burke Beat | October 1 2020
- Burke Beat | September 17 2020
- Burke Beat | Special Edition | August 2020
- Burke Beat | Special Edition | July 2020
Burke Beat 2019-20
- [Remote] Burke Beat | May 28 2020
- [Remote] Burke Beat | May 14 2020
- [Remote] Burke Beat | April 30 2020
- [Remote] Burke Beat | April 16 2020
- Burke Beat | March 5 2020
- Burke Beat | February 20 2020
- Burke Beat | February 6 2020
- Burke Beat | January 23 2020
- Burke Beat | January 9 2020
- Burke Beat | December 12 2019
- Burke Beat | November 21 2019
- Burke Beat | November 7 2019
- Burke Beat | October 24 2019
- Burke Beat | October 10 2019
- Burke Beat | September 26 2019
- Burke Beat | September 12 2019
- Burke Beat | Special Edition | Summer 2019
News Archive
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Graduation 2021
On the first Sunday in June, in the shadows of the Washington National Cathedral, the 57 members of the Class of 2021 received their diplomas from the Head of School and joined the ranks of Edmund Burke School alumni.Read More -
Year-End Performances & Exhibits
All-School Art Show | Opened on May 27Read More
The Wedding Singer - the musical | Streaming from May 28 - June 12 -
Senior Projects in Spring 2021
In a typical year, seniors projects are two-week internships or independent studies, often completed at local organizations and nonprofits. While most on-site projects were not in the cards this year (and the timeline was a bit shorter), the Class of 2021 showed an amazing array of creative, hands-on work:Read More -
New to Burke in 2021: Kristin
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that Kristin Arndt will be the Assistant Head of School for Program in 2021-22. -
Academic & Athletic Awards - Class of 2021
At the assembly to kick off Senior Project week, Academic Dean Nigel H. presented the awards for academic distinction in English, History, Math, Science, and World Language – characterized by high-level coursework throughout the high school years. The Department Chairs selected student speakers from among the award recipients.Read More
The Athletic Department then welcomed our newest members of the Bengal Club, who have distinguished themselves through consistent participation in multiple athletic teams. -
Announcing: Portrait of a Graduate
Read More"What long-term vision informs our educational program?"To answer this sweeping question, we developed the Portrait of a Graduate – and we are excited to share it with you in this penultimate 2020-21 Beat. -
Summer at School
Read MoreWhile camps and classes may look a little different this year, we're excited to welcome students to Burke and keep our minds (and creative muscles) engaged in the warmer months. -
InLight: The Election Issue
"InLight is a student-led platform for dialogue that explores cultures, lifts voices, and interrogates injustices. Contributors narrate their own stories, shedding light on their experiences, customs, politics, and the social issues of their communities." – InLight Magazine: About UsRead More -
Delectable Engineering and Cooking
From World Languages to Life Science, students take a hands-on, independent approach to their learning – and sometimes even produce delicious results.Read More -
Grace Mann Assembly 2021
Read MoreEach spring, Burke holds an assembly in memory of Grace Mann, who graduated in 2012 and tragically passed away three years later while attending the University of Mary Washington. -
Founders Day 2021
"Once a year the entire school community comes together to celebrate our school and each other." – Jonah L. '21, Co-President, Student Government AssociationRead More
Friday, April 23, marked the annual Founders Day celebration. While the usual carnival atmosphere, including a highly contentious tug-of-war match, were not on the docket this year, our students and faculty "FD" team produced an upbeat, thought-provoking program – and ensured everyone could participate. -
Creative Science
Presenting scientific information in a clear, powerful way is a crucial skill – as we've experienced, first-hand, in recent years.Read More -
Combustion Engine Grants
Before the school year concludes, the Professional Development Committee awards Combustion Engine Grants, which enable faculty to enrich their teaching and curricula in innovative ways – and this summer's process is now underway, with proposals due by May 17.Read More -
Staying Together With Music
Midway through the Spring, most Burke students are back in-person for at least a couple days each week – but some students have opted not to return just yet, and we are continuing to perform and create in ways that include everyone.Read More -
The Life of Water
"Why is water so important for life? Water supports cell functions. All organisms are made of cells, from microbes to the largest animals. All of life's functions are completed within cells. Life needs chemical reactions to take place in order to gain energy, grow, and get rid of waste. Water is a liquid which allows the chemistry of life to take place." – Astrobiology at NASARead More -
Dancing Down the Aisle
"The year is 1985. The place is New Jersey. A wannabe rock star (aka: a professional wedding singer) is left at the altar and finally changes his tune." - Music Theatre InternationalRead MoreTHE WEDDING SINGER
Book by CHAD BEGUELIN and TIM HERLIHYMusic by MATTHEW SKLARLyrics by CHAD BEGUELINBased upon the New Line Cinema film
Written by Tim Herlihy -
Space Paintings & Collages
Read MoreThis semester, Deborah Z.'s Mixed Media students created collages inspired by the work of renowned Black artist Alma Woodsey Thomas, specifically her "Space Paintings." -
Social Action in 9th Grade
Each year, 9th graders explore Food Justice in Washington, DC, by engaging in direct service, learning, and advocacy at the Capital Area Food Bank, Rosemount Center, Thrive DC, and Share Our Strength.Read More -
New to Burke in Fall 2021: Yvette
We are excited to announce that Yvette Santos Cuenco will be Burke's next School Counselor, beginning in Fall 2021.Read More -
The Migration Series
In Isabel M.'s 2-D Visual Art course, 9th and 10th grader each recreated one of the panels of The Migration Series (1941) by Jacob Lawrence, in the style of contemporary artist Mickalene Thomas.Read More
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