About the
Learning Commons
Burks Learning Commons Mission:
The mission of Burks Learning Commons is to ensure that students and staff are effective evaluators, users, and communicators of ideas and information, enabling them to be literate, life-long learners.
How Many Books May I Check Out:
Kindergarten students = one book, when you show SOAR and learn your ID number you may check out 2 books
1st grade students = one book to start off. When your show us SOAR and learn your ID number you may check out two books. Spring semester you may add a book
2nd grade students = two books 1st semester, three books 2nd semester
3rd grade students = three books
4th grade students = four books
5th grade students = four books
Parents = five items for two weeks
Teachers = unlimited number of items for one month
If there is a special assignment in class, students may be allowed to check out extra items.
Burks Learning Commons Staff:
Tonya Hinkebein – Media Resource Specialist
Tracy Payne – Media Resource Assistant
When are the library books due:
The computer marks all items overdue that have been checked out for two weeks or longer. Fines are not charged for overdue items. However, when you are done with a book please return the book so others can check it out.
You are more than welcome to keep a book longer than two weeks, just be sure to renew the book so you won’t have an overdue item on your record.
I am a parent, how can I help?
We are always looking for volunteers! Please contact Mrs. Hinkebein if you are interested in being volunteer.
When Can I visit the Learning Commons:
The learning commons is open Monday-Friday from 7:45am – 3:15pm. Parents and younger siblings are welcome to visit anytime after signing in at the office. **Students must be accompanied by an adult after 3:00pm.
The Burks Learning Commons operates on a flexible schedule which means students can come to the learning commons whenever they want or need (with teacher’s permission). Teachers may schedule lessons on information literacy skills or content lessons. Small groups are also welcome!
Teachers should consult our Staff Info page and Burks Calendar to view events and select times to visit with their class.
