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Burk Elementary is proud to be A-Rated by the Arizona Department of Education!
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Half-day kindergarten provides the core kindergarten curriculum in a morning half-day format. The program focuses on preparing students for success in 1st grade and offers opportunities for students to attend classes such as art and music towards the end of the school year as part of an extended day.
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Burk offers Advantage Preschool for children 3-5 years old located on our campus.
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Take a look inside Burk Elementary and learn about our Bobcat Family.
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At Burk our students can get involved in Reading Club, Robotics Club, and Student Council.
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VIK means Very Important Kids. We offer AZCase-accredited and licensed by the Department of Health Services through the State of Arizona Before and After School Programs available to GPS families.
Bobcat Announcements
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about District Elementary Art Show
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about Away for the Day - Student Cell Phone Use
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about Tax Credit Contributions (opens in new window/tab)
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Burk News & Events
Bobcat News
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From letters to words, Burk Kindergarten students learn and grow every day. Hands-on activities and a supportive classroom environment help students build literacy skills while having fun.
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about 44 Extraordinary Individuals, One GPS Family: Honoring the Best of the Best
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about Save the Date! Elementary Art Show - April 13-15
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about 15th Annual 4th Grade Water Festival
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about Elementary Summer School Information (opens in new window/tab)
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about Actions With Academics: Mid-Year Academic Review
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about Gilbert Public Schools Invites Community to 9th Annual Run for Fun and Community Fiesta
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about GPS Governing Board Announces Dr. Jared Ryan as Superintendent
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about Bee Successful: GPS Students Shine at District Spelling Bee
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