Burr Oak Community Schools

The menu included in Oak Openings mistakenly has an early release day for Friday, January 17. The early release day is actually Monday, January 20. Students will be released at 11:30 am that day. We apologize for the confusion.

Just a reminder tomorrow is an early release day. Your students will be dismissed at 11:30. Have a wonderful break!

Please see attached note from assistant superintendent Mrs. Owens.

Elementary Christmas Concert tomorrow, Thursday, December 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Gymnasium. Please have your child report to their classroom by 6:45. After the concert, you will need to pick up your child from their classroom. Happy Holidays!

Just a reminder! If you are coming to volunteer or attend your students Christmas party you have to be on the approved volunteers list. Volunteer forms are available in the office. If you have any questions please call 269-489-5181

Bowling Match Cancellation.

Monday Dec. 16, 2019 Boys Basketball vs. North Adams.

Today our GSRP through 8th grade participated in buddy reading. Such a fun way to learn.

Santa's workshop will be open tomorrow for students. Your student can bring money to shop for family gifts.

We have very large collection in the lost and found. Please come look through our elementary and middle/high school lost and found and see if your student may have misplaced something at school. After Christmas break we will be donating what isn't picked up.

Registration for IBELONG is happening now.

Tomorrow, November 27th from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., we will host our annual community Thanksgiving feast in the little gym. All are welcome. There is a minimum of a $3.00 donation per person. We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to the 2019 Burr Oak Varsity Football Team for winning Division B in the SCAA in 8 Man Football. This was the first league title for the Bobcats since 1974!

Buddy reading. Our upper elementary and middle school students read to our lower elementary students this morning. What a fun way to encourage reading.

Please help promote kindness day and have your student wear a cardigan tomorrow.

Help support United Way, through this Explicit Crossfit event! We're going to Sweat Out Stigma; Bring in Hope at our 12 Hour Sweat-A-Thon December 7th, 2019! Join us for a cause very close to our hearts- and raise money for the Teen Suicide Prevention in St. Joseph County. To Register a Team: Click on link- PLEASE BE SURE to click on “Write a Note” and enter your TEAM NAME - and Team Members After you Pay your Registration fee ($250/Team) Click on the Google Doc and choose a Heat Time, Enter your Team Name https://www.facebook.com/events/790739654672230/

Attention: Tonights JH Basketball game has been cancelled.

Picture retakes are tomorrow, Tuesday November 12th! Packets are in the office.

With Michigan's cold weather upon us, please make sure you dress your child in appropriate weather gear such as coats, hats, gloves, snow pants, snow boots, etc. School policy state that students will go outside for recess if the windchill is 10 degrees above zero, or warmer.

We regret to inform you that Mrs. Herman has decided to pursue other career opportunities outside of teaching. We will be transitioning into a new schedule over the next week. Mrs. Milliman will be teaching 7th and 8th grade E.L.A. and certified high school teachers will fill the other classes. Any questions please contact administration.