Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Santa and Ms. Stewart sing Silent Night.

Before the break Coach Klem told the kids they'd probably be getting tons of video games for Christmas and reminded them they need outdoor running around time along with all their indoor video game time. Hopefully when it snowed everyone got plenty of that outdoor time. If you are not fond of the cold weather like me, try McKinney's newest library, the John and Judy Gay Library, on El Dorado just past Sonic for a warm (and free!) place to roam around. Not only does it have shiny, new books, it also has a big video and books on CD collection. Enjoy!

Happy Hanukkah!

The Festival of Lights is an opportunity to bring up the Hebrew adage that prompts many a volunteer "If not me, who? If not now, when?" Thanks to all those who have answered the call to volunteer for PTO and at Burks Elementary.

Friday will be a day of dizzying excitement. Christmas caroling at Good Morning Burks in the morning and holiday parties in the afternoon. Too avoid surprises on Thursday night, check now with your student if you are supposed to bring something. Parents are always welcome at the parties!

Boys, Girls & Dogs on the Nice List

There are so many volunteers to thank for making Sweets with Santa a success:
Carol Woglemoth for getting yummy cookies from Kellogg's.
Melissa Drane and Carol for wrestling up the drawing prizes.
Mrs. Bendorf for arriving at school on a Saturday at 8:30 in the morning!
Robert Champigny and the D.O.G.S. for squeezing their hands into gloves several sizes too small and passing out cookies and hot chocolate.
Candi Carminati for agreeing to be photographer after we volunteered her for the job.
Burks Choir and music teacher Ms. Stewart/Stuart for wonderful performances.
All the PTO Volunteers especially president Teri Kirkpatrick, who spent HOURS getting everything ready.
And thank you, Santa, for taking time out of your busy schedule to stop by Burks!

The Gift Shop continues until Wednesday. It will be open before and after school.
2nd grade is having their Popcorn Party this week for bringing in the most Box Tops in November.
Mark your calendar for Friday the 18th. Good Morning Burks will have a Chrismtas carol sing-a-long and there will be Holiday parties in the afternoon.