Burkhart Elementary Newsletter

Principal: Darlene Hardesty

Assistant Principal: Jeanetta Penniston

Burkhart Elementary School

5701 Brill Road

Indianapolis, IN 46227

Phone: 317-789-3600

Attendance: 317-789-3602

The annual PTA membership drive has begun and runs through October 31. Forms were sent home with students earlier this week. Classes with the highest percentage of participation will win an out of dress code day and/or extra recess time.

Our next PTA meeting will be on Thursday, November 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the school library. All parents are invited to join us.

Clubs meeting next week include:

• Spell Bowl: Tuesday, 8:00 – 8:50 a.m.
• Religious Education: Tuesday, 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.

• Choir: Thursday, 8:00 - 8:50 a.m.
• Intramurals: Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Picture retakes will be on Wednesday, November 12. All students who were absent on picture day or are new to Burkhart School will have their picture taken on this day. Order forms will be sent home with new students. Parents may also order online at inter-state.com/flyerentry/0063CR. If you were unhappy with your child’s pictures (packets and proofs were sent home this week), the photographer is able to retake them on November 12. Be sure to have your child return the entire portrait package you purchased if you want retakes.

Our school spirit day will be moved to Thursday, October 30. Students and staff may wear a Burkhart shirt with jeans on this date. Anyone choosing not to participate should wear normal dress code clothing.

Halloween is on Friday, October 31. Students and staff may choose to wear a costume or fall-themed outfit if they wish. Anyone who does not wish to participate should wear normal dress code clothing.

• October 30 - Grade 4 Field Trip to Conner Prairie
• October 30 - School Spirit Day
• October 31 - Halloween Costume Day or Fall Outfit Day
• November 3 - District Spell Bowl Competition at PMHS, 5:30 p.m.
• November 12 - Picture Retake Day
• November 12 - UPaint Pottery Night, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• November 17 - State Spell Bowl Competition at SHS, 5:30 p.m.
• November 20 - PTA Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

Bus tags are attached via a lanyard to student book bags. Students will need to use their tag to scan on and off of the bus. Please do not remove the tag as it is used both on the bus and in the school cafeteria. Bus tags allow us to ensure the safety of our students by logging the time, location, and bus number a student entered or exited. If your student’s bus tag becomes lost, please send in the $2 replacement fee with your student so that a new one can be ordered.

Burkhart celebrates the birthday of our students during our morning announcements each day. We ask you not to send in treats and save additional celebrations for at home.

We welcome lunchtime visitors. Parents who wish to eat lunch with their child should arrive a few minutes prior to the start of their child's lunchtime so they can get registered as a visitor. Remember that you will need to bring your government-issued ID card (for example: driver's license, green card, passport) with you. School lunch may be purchased for the cost of $5.25 (adult guest) or $3.00 (child guest) using exact cash or with a check made payable to Perry Township Schools. Alternately, parents may bring in a lunch packed from home or from a restaurant as a special treat. While dining in the cafeteria, the parent and student will be seated at a separate table so they can enjoy the visit together. We do not allow other students to join in and also ask that cell phones not be used during the visit.

As part of our security measures, we will ask for a government-issued photo ID card (for example: driver’s license, green card, passport) for adults needing to pick a student up from school. Please be prepared to provide this each time you visit school.

The Perry Township Elementary Dress Code Policy includes the following guidance regarding student clothing:

1. Solid color collared shirt (with sleeves) or turtleneck, encouraged to be tucked in.
2. Black, khaki, navy, or earthtone bottoms, no denim. No overt or distracting holes, rips, cuts, or frays are permitted.
3. Knee-length pants. Shorts may be worn up until Fall Break and after Spring Break.
4. Dresses, skirts, shorts, and jumpers must be near knee length.
5. Winter Wear—mostly solid color sweater or sweatshirt allowed; must be over collared shirt or turtleneck; should be an appropriate size.
6. Student IDs should be worn and made visible at all times.
7. No flip-flops or “wheelie” shoes. No hooded sweatshirts.
8. School spirit wear is determined by each building.

Please see the student handbooks for additional guidance regarding dress code.

Are you interested in helping your child’s teacher and working with students? Or do you enjoy working behind the scenes by making copies and sharpening pencils? Are you wanting to be a chaperone for school trips? Or would you like to help out at your child’s classroom parties? If so, we’d love to have your help!

Perry Township Schools has an easy process for becoming a volunteer in our schools. Backgrounds checks need to be completed just one time every three years and will allow you to volunteer at our school and at any other Perry Township School in which you have a child. Visit the following website and complete the application today:

https://www.perryschools.org/community-resources/volunteers-visitors/

Be sure to reach out to your child’s teacher to arrange for volunteer opportunities once you have completed the background check.