Text Box: Principal Pep Talk August 5, 2011 Parents/Students, Welcome to the beginning of a great school year! I hope your summer was full of fun and relaxation. Our staff has been working diligently to prepare for the 2011-12 school year. Our goals at G. C. Burkhead remain the same: “We find success in each one, some way, every day.” I’d like to compliment those parents/students that drop off students in the morning through the first few days of school. Traffic flow has been very smooth, steady, and efficient. Thank you!! As construction continues on surrounding roadways, please take into account the extra time needed to get students to school before the bell rings at 7:40. Please mark your calendar for September 6. We will have our first Parent Involvement Night of the school year that evening. Parents will get an opportunity to receive information regarding MAP testing, and be able to discuss 1st quarter progress with teachers. We would love to see you that evening! If I can answer any questions, please call our office at 769-5983. In Education, Bryan Lewis Text Box: Text Box: WHAT’S GOING ON AT BURKHEAD? Text Box: Family Resource Cheering Section Backpacks Needed: The FRC assists many students in need with school supplies. The Center is currently very low on Backpacks. Please consider donating a gently used or new backpack to the Family Resource Center! Thank you! Kids Café: New Hope Community Church has a feeding program for school age children up to 18 years old from low income families. A free meal is served every Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon. Transportation may be available in your area. For more information, please call 737-6645 Warm Blessings: Located at 609 E Dixie (by E’town Donut), warm meals are served Monday through Friday from 5:30-6:30 for any family in need. Washer and Dryer is available by appointment. For more information or to make donations, contact 763-9276. Counseling Program: The FRC contracts with Communicare to provide on-site counseling for students with Passport/KCHIP. Call the FRC at 737-0896 for more information. We can also assist with outside referrals in the community for counseling needs.