Overton Ray Elementary

December Menus

🎄✨ Mark Your Calendars! ✨🎄
We’re thrilled to announce our first-ever Overton Ray Family Christmas Movie Night! 🎬❤️

No cost, no homework — just holiday fun for the whole family!
Join us as we watch the 2018 animated classic The Grinch and enjoy FREE popcorn 🍿 and FREE hot chocolate ☕.

We’ll have seating available, but feel free to bring your own chair, blanket, or pillow to get cozy. 🛋️

📅 Date: Tuesday, December 9
📍 Location: Overton Ray Cafeteria
🕕 Time: 6:00-8:00

Come laugh, relax, and celebrate the season with us — it’s sure to be a Grinch-tastic evening of family fun! 💚🎅

Reminder: No School on Veterans Day
There will be no school on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 12th.

Overton's book fair is NEXT week! November 17th-20th.

Your student will shop the book fair during their scheduled library visit. Parents will have the opportunity to shop with their child November 18th during our late night shopping event from 5:30-6:30.

eWallet is an easy way for students to shop without keeping up with cash. Please create an eWallet here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/overtonrayelemschool

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.

Happy reading!

Overton Ray STEM Family Night is December 2 from 5:30-6:30. This is a great opportunity for families to engage in the learning!

TODAY IS THE DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THANKSGIVING MEALS AT THE ELEMENTARY CAMPUSES.

Join us for a special Thanksgiving lunch at your child's elementary school! Each campus will be celebrating on the dates listed below during their normal lunch time. Tickets are $7 per parent/guardian and must be purchased in advance from your school office.

🦃🏃‍♂️ Join us for the 4th Annual Boomtown Turkey Trot 2025! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to start Thanksgiving morning, this event is for the whole family. Let's make this year the biggest one yet! Register now!
https://forms.gle/NZW36Ax9RJpporTP6

It's almost time for our annual book fair! ORE's book fair will be held November 17th - November 20th. Volunteers are needed! Please use the link below to sign up. Please know that volunteers MUST have an approved background check prior to signing up. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AA8A822A0FFC61-59859886-book More info is to come on when your child will attend the book fair, shopping preferences, late night shopping, etc. Stay tuned! 🧡 Mrs. Schelter

Veterans Day Programs are Tuesday and Wednesday evening here at ORE. If you have questions, johanna.barnett@burkburnettisd.org .

🏈 GAME DAY! 🏈 Tonight’s the night, Bulldog fans! 🐾 📍 Bulldog Stadium 🆚 Bridgeport ⏰ 6:20 PM - Senior Night Festivities ⏰ 7:00 PM - Kickoff 🎃 TAILGATE TRICK-OR-TREAT! 🍬 Bring the kiddos in costume to the home stands from 6:15-6:45 PM for some Halloween fun! For kids 6th grade & under. 🎉 It’s 80s NIGHT! Break out your neon, leg warmers, and big hair! 💁‍♀️✨ 👏 Let’s give our SENIORS the send-off they deserve! This one’s for you! 🧡🖤 See you under the lights! Go Bulldogs! 🐾🔥 🎟️ https://www.burkburnettisd.org/o/athletics/page/event-tickets 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@BurkburnettISDAthletics

Here are the breakfast and lunch menus for November.

We're Hiring! 🧹
Burkburnett ISD is looking for Custodial Staff to join our team!

Position Details:
✅ Monday-Friday schedule
✅ Evening shift: 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
✅ Weekends and holidays OFF
✅ Summer/school break hours: 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
✅ Competitive benefits package

Be part of a team that keeps our schools clean and safe for students and staff!

Ready to apply?
https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsfinburkburnetttx/rapplmnu03.w

Questions?
Contact Mark Brown at 940-569-1662

Here is this week's schedule for after-school events.

Join us for a special Thanksgiving lunch at your child's elementary school! Each campus will be celebrating on the dates listed below during their normal lunch time. Tickets are $7 per parent/guardian and must be purchased in advance from your school office. Purchase deadline: November 7th.

Updated Schedule

Reminders for the week:-Deadline to purchase grade-level shirt is today @ 3:00-Fall Pictures are tomorrow!-Attached is the schedule of after-school activities.-Friday is Pink Out.-Our first Ray Rally will be Monday 10/20 with times listed in the graphic. Parents are encouraged to attend! If your child is receiving an award, you will be notified by their HR teacher.

Library Newsletter

Good morning Overton Ray families! We wanted to remind everyone that, in an effort to streamline communication within the district, we have moved to Apptegy Rooms as our primary form of communication. Please go to iTunes/google to download the app and setup your account to receive notifications.

Don’t forget, no school Monday or Tuesday. If you want to have a conference with your child’s teacher on Tuesday, please communicate with them directly.

We are hiring in the Child Nutrition Department! Please click the link below to apply.
https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsfinburkburnetttx/rapplmnu03.w