Beginning Thursday, July 16, at 9 a.m. we will begin the process of calling our school families to gather information that will help us finish planning for our "Safe Return to School Plan." We hope to have all information from families by Monday or Tuesday of next week. If your phone number has changed, please contact the school as soon as possible.
UPDATE: We are still waiting on our template from the the powers that be at the state level to begin planning for the 20/21 school year. Here is what we do know:
1. We will need to meet (by phone, by Zoom, etc.) with every family to discuss the options for learning for each individual child.
2. We will do our best to provide the most face-to-face time possible for students.
3. We will come up with several plans based on the phases defined by the State of Michigan.
4. We have been working all summer to collaborate and brainstorm scenarios that would aim to keep our students as safe as possible and return to some form of face to face learning.
5. Not only will we work for the safety of students, but we will also work to keep our entire staff as safe as possible.
6. We have to be prepared for remote learning in the event that we go back to Phase three, BUT students will be held accountable to complete work and they will be expected to adhere to a schedule.
7. The length of the school day will most likely be different.
8. There are challenges ahead, but we are a creative bunch and feel confident that we can provide a quality education to students regardless of the obstacles we might face in the upcoming school year!
- Mrs. Owens
Drivers training will be starting soon. Segment I and II will both be offered at Bur Oak Community Schools. Due to Covid -19 restrictions there are limited spaces available. Segment I will start Wednesday July 1st, from 6:00-8:00p.m. in Mr Greene's room. Please contact Mrs. Laurali for registration forms 269-489-5181 or lgates@burroakcs.org. Any other questions please contact Robin Bordner 269-506-5111
Because of the extended power outage, there will be no food pick up Friday, June 12.
Because of the power outage, there will not be any food service pick up today.
No food pick up today due to power outage.
Free COVID19 Testing- Saturday, June 6 & 7, in Sturgis! Hosted by our local Health Department.
Two reminders: First, staff will be picking up Chromebooks with chargers, textbooks, and school work beginning at 9am today. Please have items ready to go and preferably in bags. Second, there is a fresh food drive through today from 3:30 to 5:30 in the school parking lot.
Fresh Food Initiative
Senior Salute!
Fresh food pick until 5:30 today (Monday) at the school parking lot. There is no cost for this food. You get a fresh food variety box, frozen chicken, fruit, cookies and other baked goods.
The Board of Education will be meeting with Zoom at 7 pm May 11, 2020.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91820984959?pwd=czgzWUtrWDltRFZidStTZW9WaEQ1Zz09
Meeting ID: 918 2098 4959
Password: 8RsXhw
Free & Low-Cost Preschool in St Joseph County
Children 4 years of age by December 1, 2020
Step 1: Apply www.stjosephcountypreschool.org
Step 2: Schedule an Eligibility Assessment Appointment (EAA)
Click Here to schedule an EAA *Note that due to COVID-19, these dates are subject to change. You will receive an email notification once new dates/procedures are established so please make sure to include a valid email address in the sign up.
Step 3: Submit ALL required documentation
1. 2019 Tax forms OR 2019 W2 OR 2 consecutive pay stubs and/or any other documentation verifying all forms of family income (child support, social security, unemployment, etc.)
2. OFFICIAL birth certificate
3. Proof of residency - picture of parent/guardian’s driver’s license OR utility bill with Michigan address
Scan or take a picture, then email all to preschool@sjcisd.org OR text 1-269-888-3418
ALL paperwork must be submitted in order for your child to be enrolled in preschool
Step 4: Notification of which program your child is qualified for
Preschools Include:
● Head Start - If a family is income eligible, Head Start MUST be offered to the family. Head Start will call to offer this opportunity (Free)
● Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) - State Funded preschool which is free or low cost for families
● Private Preschool- Tuition based
Burr Oak students, we miss you!
https://youtu.be/UQxLeBGaxEI
Great job at continued learning while at home! Keep sharing and communicating with your teachers.
Happy Tuesday! Just a few things to touch base on:
1. THANK YOU to students and parents for engaging with our teachers and support staff. I'm hearing many positives about the connections being made and the learning that is still happening.
2. The next Fresh Food drive-through distribution is May 4, 2020.
3. We are working on getting registration and other school forms available online.
5. Spring Athletes: Mr. Hughes and the coaches are working out details to provide opportunities for you to take part in where you could still earn your varsity letter, numbers, pins, etc. for spring sports. More info to follow later this week and look for messages from your coaches.
That's all for today. Keep checking back!
Burr Oak Community Schools would like to send happy birthday wishes this week to;
Steven Bontrager
Kaitlyn Frazin
Jozlyn Currier
Jersey LaPorte
Joel Bontrager
Emir Selmic
Reminder: We will begin picking up student work that was sent home March 13 and dropping new work off beginning at 1 p.m. today. Please have your work bagged up with names visible. Work that is coming to you has been handled safely but please let sit until Monday, which is when student learning starts back up. Our new distance learning data hub is available on the school website. If you would like a hard copy of our district plan please call and we will mail upon request. Teachers and support staff are here to help our students learn and will be contacting you weekly to provide assistance. Stay safe Bobcats!
We are working diligently to complete our remote learning plan. Friday, April 17, at 1 p.m. we will load up the buses and vans with materials and make deliveries to those households receiving hard copy work. All kindergarten through fourth grade will be hard copy. All materials are in bags with instructions. Middle school and high school students will continue with the same systems they have been using since March 13. Teachers and other support staff will be reaching out to make contact with every family weekly. Please let us know if we can help with any struggles you might be having. Stay safe and stay home when possible.