If you have not already, please take a moment and complete the Parent Engagement Survey.
https://forms.gle/ETQBWXzGNNSz9auq7
We currently have a middle school ELA position open.
https://burroakcs.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=21
PARENTS: Student progress reports for grades 5-12 will be put in the mail today. Be on the lookout!
We appreciate our parents as partners in education. Please be sure to have conversations with your kids about their grades. Come up with a plan of action if grades are poor and congratulate them if grades are good.
The end of the marking period and semester is December 18 so there is limited time to get assignments done.
Thank you for your help.
Please see attached letter from superintendent Kristina Owens.
Due to the unfortunate closure of high schools for next three weeks, it is with regret that we need to inform you we will have to cancel the Thanksgiving To-Go Feast. Our high school students are the ones who cook the food, so it is not even an option at this time. We are exploring the option of doing a Christmas Feast instead, so more information to follow on that. (Obviously, MDHHS orders could affect that as well, but we have hope!)
Beginning Wednesday, November 18, 2020 all high school students will begin learning remotely until December 9 per a directive from MDHHS. CTE/BACC/Dual Enrollment students please watch for emails from your teachers for directions for specific programs/classes.
There are no changes for grades K-8; school will continue as it has been since we started.
All school sports and practices both MS and HS are suspended for three weeks. The only contact students and coaches can have is virtual.
Lunch will be available for pick up at the parking lot doors for remote learners, but we will need to know how many are picking up. Please let a teacher or Mrs. Barrington know by Monday if you will be needing a lunch each day or call the school by 9 a.m. if your need changes.
If there are any changes, we will get the information to you as quickly as possible.
Due to an overwhelming number of situations over three counties, the Branch, Hillsdale, St. Joseph Health Department is unable to keep up with phone calls to households where people have tested positive for COVID19 to provide them with direction. They are asking that residents take personal action to help slow the spread. Follow the link for more detailed information.
http://www.bhsj.org/events/333
On November 9, the Burr Oak Board of Education adopted a new athletic handbook. Points of interest include: 1)New eligibility policy; 2)Due process system for coaches and athletes; 3) Parent/Spectator Expectations; 4)Revised Code of Misconduct Consequences; 5)Disciplinary Procedures and Chain of Command in Reporting; 6)Alignment of violations to better match the student handbook which was also revised and adopted in 2020. A copy of the handbook can be located under the Parent Resources tab/Athletics on the school website: burroakcs.org
If interested or if there is a need...
Here is your friendly weekly reminder:
Please keep your child home for remote learning when they are sick. Guiding symptoms: Fever or chills (100 degrees F) Cough New loss of taste or smell Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea We acknowledge that these symptoms cover a wide range of illnesses in addition to COVID-19. We are continuing to do our part at school by cleaning daily, wiping down surfaces often, reminding students to wear their masks appropriately and to social distance, and mitigating by classroom. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school healthy!
JUNIORS and SENIORS ONLY:
CTE students in the following programs. There will be no IN-PERSON Agriscience or Med Occ classes until Nov. 16. CTE instructors will be contacting students to arrange for remote instruction and assignments for the next two weeks.
BACC students will be remote through November 16. All BACC students are expected to attend their program’s specific Google Classroom during their session. Attendance is required. The AM Session will begin at 8:15 am, and the afternoon session begins at 11:50 am. Students are required to complete all coursework as determined by their teacher. Students can call the BACC to contact their teacher at 517-279-5721 if they have any questions or if they are having issues logging in to their Google Classroom.
Please take a minute and read the update from our local Superintendents.
Just a friendly reminder to keep your child home for remote learning when they are sick.
Guiding symptoms:
Fever or chills (100 degrees F)
Cough
New loss of taste or smell
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
We acknowledge that these symptoms cover a wide range of illnesses in addition to COVID-19. We are continuing to do our part at school by cleaning daily, wiping down surfaces often, reminding students to wear their masks appropriately and to social distance, and mitigating by classroom.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school healthy!
On October 13, 2020, the Branch Area Careers Center inducted 38 new members to the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). The NTHS is a non-profit, educational organization, founded in 1984 to reward excellence in technical and career education. Only those students who are recommended by the faculty and exhibit the qualities of skilled workmanship, honesty, responsibility, leadership, citizenship, and scholastic achievement are selected for membership. Students are required to have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA at their home school, as well as have no more than 5 tardies or absences per semester. Also, students are required to have a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA at the BACC, as well as have no more than 5 tardies or absences per semester. These students were nominated by their BACC teachers in September of 2020 and must be members of their respective youth clubs.
The candle lighting ceremony incorporated the seven attributes of membership. These attributes are exemplified by the following students who were selected by the BACC as the newest inductees. From Burr Oak High School:
Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management: Cynthia Gutierrez
We finally received clearance to begin our mandatory benchmark testing. On site students will begin testing Monday at 8:15. It would be helpful to have students that come two to three days each week to come Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to complete testing. Thursday will be a makeup day. OFF SITE VIRTUAL students: You are welcome to come beginning Monday morning and test away from other students OR call/email your kids' to make afternoon arrangements. This test is MANDATORY for ALL students per Public Act 149-2020. There is NO school Friday so it is imperative that you contact teachers ASAP. The testing will be the mandatory work for the last week of the marking period.
If your student is out ill, please contact the school and let us know of any signs or symptoms your student may be having. This is especially important as we approach cold and flu season. Thank you.
Follow the link for the emergency order issued by Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339--541440--,00.html
Parents:
First: We have begun to see progress with many students finally understanding routines and off campus expectations, BUT there are still some that are not using their time wisely. In most cases, students cannot get all of their classwork done at school. You should see them doing school work at home daily.
Second: Athletes are students first. Eligibility is checked on Wednesday and students must have their grades up by Friday if the AD pulled ineligible grades for them on Wednesday of the same week. Keep in mind, if an athlete waits until 3 p.m. on a Friday to turn in work, there is no guarantee that a teacher will grade it before Monday of the next week.
Third: We have been lucky thus far in regard to having no COVID-19 cases. Please stay the course and remind your kids to keep their masks on, wash their hands often, and maintain 6 to 10 feet of distance from others.
Thank you all! ~ Mrs. Owens
We are currently seeking to fill the position of Kindergarten teacher. Please follow the link to apply and share this exciting opportunity. https://burroakcs.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=17
