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Principal's Message

Principal
Tara Wrobel
Principal
Hello Byrd Explorer Families,
 
I am excited to share that my whole teaching career has been here in Burbank School District 111. During my years here in BSD111, I have worked as a classroom teacher, Instructional Coach, and an Assistant Principal at J.B. Kennedy School. I have had the pleasure of teaching grades second, third, and fourth. 
 
My goal as the principal of Byrd School is to ensure that through positive school culture, a solid collaboration between home and school, and the utilization of sound, best instructional practices all students, staff, and families will achieve personal and academic achievement. I bring a strong belief that students are the center of all school related decisions. I am always eager to support and develop relationships with all Byrd students and form collaborative partnerships with families and staff. Relationships between families and the school are vital to academic success. I encourage you to become involved in every way possible. 
 
 
Respectfully,
Mrs. Wrobel

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Back to School Newsletter

Check out our Back to School Newsletter for information on the 2025-2026 school year. Welcome back!
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Free Meals for Children and Teens: July 7-31

Burbank School District 111 is pleased to announce that it will once again be providing free meals to children this summer as a participant of the Seamless Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). All children 18 and under are invited to participate.
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Summer School Bus Routes

Please see the attached Summer School Bus Routes and Times. Summer School begins on Monday, July 7 at Burbank School. Please ensure that students arrive at their designated bus stop a few minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.
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Illinois Sunbucks 2025

Please see the attached Q&A regarding Summer EBT. Burbank School District 111 participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for free meals. Therefore, all households are encouraged to check the IDHS Summer EBT screener to determine if a Summer EBT application may be needed.

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