Overton Ray Elementary

Dress-Up Days December 15-18

Lots of events coming up in December...

Questions?
5k: madison.villalobos@burkburnettisd.org
Movie Night: kevin.hunter@burkburnettisd.org
STEM Night: debbie.klein@burkburnettisd.org

Happy Holidays!

On Friday 12/5, we are asking that all students wear their grade-level color shirts. Don't have one? That's ok. Just wear a shirt of the same color.

3rd: Pink
4th: Green
5th: Blue

🦃 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break! 🦃 November 24th - November 28th Wishing all our Burkburnett ISD students, staff, and families a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break! Enjoy time with loved ones, give thanks, and recharge. See you back in class soon! Have a happy Thanksgiving! 🍂

ORE families,

Please join us tonight for our book fair family shopping event from 5:30-6:30! We have a great book selection and other fun items to browse through.

See ya there!

Shayla Schelter
BISD Elementary Librarian

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