Support the Science Camp!

You must see the Teacher Kickball Challenge this Tuesday!
Admission is only $1 and all proceeds go towards Burks' 5th Grade Science Camp!
6:30 at Burks
Burks Teachers vs. Glen Oaks

I hear the Book Fair will be in the cafeteria that evening too. Last chance to get some great books at great prices!

Brand New Book Fair Sept 21-25

This year there are a couple of new things about the Book Fair this year. First, it is being run by a different company named Southwest. I have no idea what difference that makes, different books? A new look? Everyone will have to come in to check it out themselves. Also new to the Book Fair, is our new coordinator, Carol Wolgemuth. It's not too late to send in your form to volunteer! Monday and Tuesday the classes will preview the books and Wednesday through Friday students can come down to make a purchase. The Book Fair will be open from 8:15-4:00. Parents and visitors are welcome to drop before and after school as well as during the day. It's a great place to buy Christmas presents for kids or an appreciation present for teachers.

Did you know Mo Willems has a blog on blogspot too?! http://mowillemsdoodles.blogspot.com
What a cool author.

What do D.O.G.S. do?

D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) spend a day or a half day at school going to classes, patrolling the hallways and helping students. You probably will be paired up with your child for a little bit but you will also experience other grades and classes. My husband's done several half-days and comes home exhausted and amazed at the teachers' stamina and patience. Your chance to find out more information about D.O.G.S. is this Tuesday at 5:30. All Dads, Grandpas and other interested male relatives are welcome. Do I need to mention there will be free pizza?

After the D.O.G.S. meeting is Curriculum Night. Grades Kinder through 2nd are meeting from 6-6:30 and then grades 3-5 will meet 6:30-7.

I was dropping off some poison ivy cream during lunch on Friday and was amazed by the amount of Grandparents and other relatives that came to Burks for Grandparents & Grandfriends Day. I sat next to a Grandma who took the day off and drove all the way from Tyler. I think she and everyone else who came deserve a big gold star sticker.

Start of a Busy School Year

Mrs. Moore sent home a calendar full of all sorts of things like this Friday is wear red, white and blue day for Good Morning Burks and also that this Thursday is Mrs. Bendorf's birthday. Friday is also Grandparents and Grandfriends Day at Burks, don't forget to invite an elderly relative or friend for lunch. An important date for parents is Curriculum Night and the D.O.G.S. meeting Tuesday the 15th. Also Picture Day is Thursday the 17th. My favorite upcoming date is September 29th- the Kickball Challenge between Burks and Glen Oaks at the First Baptist Church. Just a dollar admission per person, this is a great way to raise funds for Burks' 5th Grade Science Camp. Although you can't always make every school event, remember what a difference you make when you are involved in your child's education!