Congratulations to Brooklyn Hernandez and Zion Schwemer for submitting and winning the Kids To Parks Grant for the 9th and 7th grade classes. The 7th & 9th grade students will use grant funds to visit Tree Runner Park in Grand Rapids on May 15. This park is a high ropes obstacle course and zip-line park that specializes in student team building activities. Our students will work together on team building and leadership skills as well as completing a park stewardship project.
Field Trip Forms will be sent home today for all 7th & 9th grade students.. Please sign and return them to the school ASAP. Additionally, please visit this link to sign an online waiver form for Tree Runner Park. https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5c546fc7229a7/web/
Junior high track meet has been cancelled for tonight.
Baseball and Softball games for tonight have been cancelled.
Our Robotics team at their send off this morning for Worlds Competition! We are so proud of you Team 5501!
Because our robotics team has made it to World Competition, we will need to move the date of the science showcase from Wednesday April 24 to Thursday, May 2nd at 6:00 p.m.
Michigan's weather can be so unpredictable. Please remember to dress your student in layers so they can be comfortable outside and inside.
"Kids Heart Challenge (formerly Jump Rope For Heart) is here! We kicked off our Kids Heart Challenge (Formerly Jump Rope for Heart) a few weeks back and our school has is excited for Heart health. We are thrilled to participate as we work together to raise money for the American Heart Association and learn how nutrition and being active can help us live longer, healthier lives. You can join our school team online by visiting http://www2.heart.org/goto/burroakes or download the FREE Kids Heart Challenge App (App Store for iPhone or Google Play for Android). Students can earn Echo, the Ninja Unicorn now with their first $5 donation, and Finn, the baby shark with a $10 online donation. PLUS all students who register online will also receive a glow in the dark wristband!"
Our elementary students met their March is reading month goal, so they had the chance to tape our administrators to the wall! Thank you for being such great sports.
Tonight's Varsity Baseball and Softball games have been cancelled for tonight, Thursday April 18.
Baseball and Softball have both been cancelled for tonight, Thursday, April 18th.
Burr Oak Robotics Team will be hosting a pop can drive starting today and will run through Thursday April 18th. Thanks for your help.
SMILE! Kindergarten Graduation Pictures!
Tuesday April,16th!
Just a reminder. The 5th grade bake sale starts tomorrow, Tuesday April 16th and will run through the 17th.
Some of our student had the opportunity to attend the Hamilton performance at the he Fisher Theatre in Detroit.
Tomorrow April 9th we will have grades 5,8,10, and 11 all testing. Please make sure your student gets plenty of rest and has a good breakfast. And as a reminder we offer free breakfast to all students.
Walk-in parent/teacher conferences are today from 3:30-6:00 p.m. Also, book fair will be open during conferences.
CORRECTION!!!! 7th and 8th grade Dance Friday March 22nd, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Cost is $2.00 per person or $3.00 a couple
Prom Grand March will be at the high school.
Prom is this Saturday March 23rd. Prom will start at 7:00 p.m. and end at 11:00 p.m. at Rouche World.
Parents and public are invited to the grand march only. The grand march is from 6:00 p.m. it should end around 6:45 p.m.
Book fair this week! Book fair will be open daily from 7:30-8:00 and 3:00-3:30 and during parent teacher conferences.
