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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: Recent Issues
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Cast Announcement: Fall Plays
Circle Mirror TransformationRead More
by Annie Baker / November 4-5
invited dress for students & faculty on November 3 at 4:15 PM
MARTY - Julia V-B. '23
JAMES - Joey M-R. '24
THERESA - Zoe T. '24
SCHULTZ - Gabrielle B. '23
LAUREN - Cary T-T. '25 -
September Bengal Beat: Part One
featuring: High School Cross Country and Boys Soccer's season openers.Read More -
Caring For Our Parks
In the morning, Rock Creek is one of the first things I like to see on my way to school. Throughout the years, I've noticed plastic water bottles, plastic bags, and overall trash being left behind after social gatherings. Rock Creek is the most beautiful place in the city, and it saddens me to see it gradually polluted. I worry that the wildlife could be in danger. I knew I had to take action and be of service to the place I call "the beating heart of DC."Read More -
Meet Our 2022-23 New Faculty & Staff Cohort
Edmund Burke School is excited to welcome:Read More- Addie H. - Science
- Curtis H. - History
- Debbie B. - Learning Support
- Dennis H. - Physical Education
- Emily Z. - English / 6th Grade Core
- Héctor C. - Visual Arts - started last spring
- Ivania H. - Evening Front Desk
- Kati N. - Math
- Kay C. - Visual Arts - returning to Burke
- Monecia S. - Librarian
- Nathan B. - English
- Reggie M. - Facilities
- Sarah B. - World Language
- Steve M. - 6th Head of School
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Welcome & Welcome Back
Faculty returned to campus the week of August 29, preparing classrooms, studios, and gathering spaces to welcome students on September 7. Highlights of these weeks included:Read More -
School Before School
While classes do not begin until Wednesday, September 7, our Van Ness campus has been bustling for the last several weeks. Here's a brief overview of programs for students in the weeks before school.Read More -
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Year-End: High School Assembles
What do the final weeks and days of the school year at Burke look like? Here's a glimpse.Read More -
Year-End: Middle School Community Days
What do the final weeks and days of the school year at Burke look like? Here's a glimpse.Read More -
Year-End: A Food Feud & More
What do the final weeks and days of the school year at Burke look like? Here's a glimpse.Read More -
"High School Musical:" Middle School Edition
On the first weekend in June, our Middle School brought Disney's High School Musical Jr. to the Greenberg Theatre at American University.Read More -
Announcing: 2022-23 High School Theater Season
Turning to the stage for solace, belonging, and human connection.Read More -
Art Show 2022
Read MoreOn Wednesday, June 8, we concluded the school year with a celebratory, community-wide art show, featuring mixed media, photography, sculpture, ceramics, and painting from students, faculty, staff, and alumni.We invite you to peruse the work in our online gallery:
https://www.burkeschool.org/arts/special-projectsSpecial thanks to Allen (Visual Arts, Chair) and our alum organizers Etienne Jackson-Jones '20, Kalea George-Phillips '21, Nick Crews '20 & Sofie Shore '20. -
“Moving Up” 2022
Read MoreAs is the 8th grade tradition, our 31 members of the Class of 2026 gathered in the Theatre on Tuesday, June 7, to celebrate the conclusion of Middle School and mark the start of High School – through a ceremony that they had conceptualized and planned together throughout the spring, with guidance and support from Amy C. and Susan H.Brooklyn M. '26, Hilliard N. '26, Jay B. '26, Lina B. '26, Taylor S. '26 and Zuri K. '26 shared the hosting duties – and brought all the requisite flair and quips.
Student speakers were Brooklyn, Jay, Mel A. '26, Rahaf A. '26, and Taylor, and the Middle School band performed three songs (pictured below), concluding with "Lean on Me."Onwards to High School, Class of 2026. -
Graduation 2022
On Sunday, June 5, 2022, the Class of 2022 joined the ranks of Edmund Burke School alumni.Read More -
Fair for Languages Against Gun Violence
On Wednesday, June 1, students and faculty from the World Languages Department mounted a Fair to celebrate French and Spanish-speaking countries through games, presentations, and food – and to raise funds to support anti-gun violence measures.Read More
Students gave lessons in merengue, painted patterns from zapotec rugs, served cuisine marocaine, wove bahía bands, and presented on Aztec numbers and Mayan glyphs – as well as spoke passionately about reducing gun violence here in the District and sold 1,375 carnations to support their cause. -
Vocal Music Concert 2022
Read MoreOn Thursday, May 26, the High School Chorus, Advanced Chorus, and Singing in the Spotlight presented a beautiful, uplifting concert in the Samara Studio Theatre, both directed and accompanied by Liz R. (Performing Arts). To conclude the night with spirit, performers and audience members alike engaged in top volume "Don't Stop Believin'" karaoke. -
Founders Day 2022
Read MoreFollowing a cancelled Founders Day in 2020, an atypical, hybrid Founders Day in 2021, and a delayed event in 2022, Founders Day was back at last on Friday, May 27. Needless to say, the energy and the volume were high – and parents were invited. -
May Bengal Beat: Part 2
Reporting back on the High School Track & Field conference championships.Read More -
Student Spotlight: Margaret H. '23
Read MoreCongratulations to Margaret H. '23 on wrapping up an exceptional gymnastics season! On May 6-8, she competed in the 2022 Level 9 Eastern National Championships in Rochester, NY, finishing in 1st on Vault and Floor and 5th in the All Around.
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