Burch Elementary School students are excited to finally be able to use their new playground equipment.

While anxiously waiting for all of the pieces to be assembled there was a “SCHOOL PRIDE” competition where classes were judged on their manners, cleanliness, and respect shown each day in the Burch Bear Cafe. The school’s custodians were a big part of judging the classes at lunch each day in the cafeteria. The “SCHOOL PRIDE” contest encouraged lunchroom etiquette with the incentive being a “First Day of Play” awarded to the winning class getting a day all to themselves trying out the new playground.

The winning class (Ms. Waugh’s first-graders) displayed additional respect and gratefulness by inviting the head custodian, Mr. Elder, to join them on their adventure for the grand opening of the new and improved Burch playground.