Greetings to all Burris Families. Please see the attached for more information on our bike pick up. Thank you Chase Briscoe and others for the generous Christmas gift!!
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Merry Christmas from Chase and others...
Due to the incredible generosity of Mitchell’s own, Chase Briscoe, as well as the Haas Foundation and the Huffy Foundation, every elementary (PK-5 th ) MCS enrolled student will receive a free bike this Christmas!! Words cannot appropriately express the gratitude MCS has for Chase and the amazing groups. All bikes have been assembled and that thanks goes to volunteers from VPS Architecture, Seufert Construction, Polycorp, and the impressive MHS students enrolled in Mr. Olson’s Building Trades program. Their work and generosity were key to making this gift a reality. The many logistical challenges for this unprecedented event were met by MCS administrators and staff, staff from Kinetiknet and the Mitchell Chamber of Commerce.
There may not be another school corporation in the country that can say every elementary student received a new Huffy bike for Christmas, but because of Chase and the wonderful groups of people mentioned above, MCS can. MCS can also say that this gift allowed the true spirit of the season to be put on display by the many volunteers and organizations that worked together to make this a reality for our elementary students.
Below are details for the pickup of bikes. Please read these directions carefully and contact either your building principal or Dr. Comer (812-849-4481) if you have any questions.
Pick up Dates/Times
Monday, December 18 th / 11:30am-2:30pm and 4:00pm-7:00pm
Tuesday, December 19 th / 8:30am-2:30pm and 4:00pm-6:00pm
Pick up will be in the new MCS Fieldhouse. Please park in front of MHS/MJHS and enter the marked door of the Fieldhouse (Attached to MJHS and across from the softball field)
*Special Note* MHS/MJHS front parking lot must be cleared between 2:30 and 4:00pm each day due to student dismissal and busses.
Individuals picking up bikes for their Hatfield and/or Burris student must be listed in Harmony and must show valid ID. Each bike will inventoried when given to the parent or guardian ensuring that each student has their designated bike. Special thanks to HES and BES staff for communicating with Huffy information that was used to assign bikes based on student height.
Thank you in advance for your patience during this process and please know that a great deal of time has been spent on not only assembling the bikes for our students, but also on the logistics involved in making sure nearly 700 bikes are handed out in an efficient manner.
MCS wishes everyone in the Bluejacket family a very blessed Christmas season!!
*LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP* Check out the link for information on our partnership with the School Smiles Dental Program. https://drive.google.com/file/d/155dmZ9vfRT9W-ZqylRfQAZXDi4cPodF5/view?usp=drive_link
Check out the link for information on our partnership with the School Smiles Dental Program. https://drive.google.com/file/d/155dmZ9vfRT9W-ZqylRfQAZXDi4cPodF5/view?usp=drive_link
December Parent Bulletin for Burris
Let's get in the Christmas spirit with December dress up days!!
Attention MCS Families: Everyone is eligible to order four free COVID tests. Visit https://www.covid.gov/tests
Yesterday our third grade hosted their very own Thanksgiving Day Parade. The kids had so much fun designing and showing off their "floats".
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Burris families!!
The staff of Mitchell Community Schools wishes our students and families a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂
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Burris friends and families!!! Tomorrow is Hat Day!! Pay $1 to wear a hat, and all proceeds go towards making Burris a "Young Champions" school. Our goal is to raise $250!!
Thank you to Knights of Columbus, Council 1166 and the Coats for Kids Program for your generous donations for our students! #CaringCommunity
Mitchell Community Schools has partnered with School Smiles Dental Program to provide onsite dental care to our elementary students. School Smiles Dental Program will be coming to Burris Elementary on Wednesday December 13th, 2023 for
routine dental check-ups.
Treatment offered (but not limited to): dental exams, cleanings, x-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants, restorations, extractions, crowns, dental hygiene instructions. Our in-school dental program saves you time and provides a safe and comfortable place for your child to receive gentle dental care from licensed local professionals. This is a completely optional service we want to offer to our students.
School Smiles will communicate directly with parents concerning dental care. Parents will be involved while having the convenience of a dental appointment right at their child's school!
All insurance is accepted including Medicaid and private insurance. A low cost self-pay option is available for those without insurance. Self pay rate is only $49!. That rate covers exams, x rays, cleaning, and fluoride.
Children who see a dentist regularly may have fewer health issues like:
● Early tooth loss due to dental decay
● Gum disease
● Heart disease
● Impaired speech development
We are here to help keep your child healthy, in school and learning.
FREE toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss and other dental supplies will be given to every
child enrolled in the program!
For additional information and/or to register your child please call: 1.855.49SMILE
(1-855-497-6453) or visit them at: www.schoolsmiles.com
Check out the link for information on our partnership with the School Smiles Dental Program. https://drive.google.com/file/d/155dmZ9vfRT9W-ZqylRfQAZXDi4cPodF5/view?usp=drive_link
Attention Parents!!
Burris/Hatfield PTO has partnered with Good Sports to provide spirit wear for our Burris families. Deadline is Dec 1st and will be in for Christmas delivery.
MCS would like to thank our students and staff for outstanding programs to recognize our Veterans. Special thanks to the art department educators and students for the patriotic displays, music selections, and thoughtful words. THANK YOU VETERANS FOR YOUR SERVICE! A special thank you to our guest speakers today, Air Force Veteran Cody Lamm and Purple Heart Recipient and Veteran Rick Ramey.
Constellation Stage & Screen presents the Tony Award-winning Matilda the Musical this holiday season, on stage December 14-31 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.
Matilda Wormwood is a gifted little girl armed with a sharp mind, a vivid imagination, and a love of books. Misunderstood by her cruel and unloving family, she is thrilled to begin school. Only one problem – the school is run by Miss Trunchbull, the evil headmistress who terrorizes the students with her strict discipline. Matilda soon takes a stand to defend her friends from Trunchbull’s wrath and outwit her unkind parents. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and astonishing stage magic, children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of this extraordinary little girl!
Find tickets and learn more at https://seeconstellation.org/kids/matilda
Special Hat Day coming up at Burris.
Check out this *FREE* opportunity for health screenings at The Solutions Center in Mitchell - Next Tuesday, November 14, 2023!
