THE BURR PTO PRESENTS 


Massachusetts Walk-Ride-Roll to School Day, Wednesday, May 1, 2023


Celebrate Bike Month by walking, biking, rolling or taking the bus to school on Wednesday! Play Walk, Roll, Ride or Bus Bingo — can you spot all these things on your way to school? 

Need help with your family's route to school? Contact:
  • Burr School Safe Routes to School rep (email)
  • Newton Safe Routes to School task force (email)

For city services (potholes, sidewalk repairs, broken traffic signals, missing or faded crosswalks, shrubs obstructing sidewalks):

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 THE BURR PTO PRESENTS 

Teacher Appreciation Week May 6th-10th


Teacher (Staff) Appreciation Week is almost here!!! We will be making grab & go bags for the staff filled with goodies. We will also be providing sweet treats & drinks for the staff during the week.

Most slots are for 10 individually wrapped items. If you choose to shop from BJs/ Costco, please take multiple slots. 

Please drop off items only on May 5th (Sunday). Drop off will be set on porch. For cold items, we will have ice chest to place them inside. Ice chest will be out ONLY ON SUNDAY. If you need to drop off earlier, please message Angie.

Feel free to text Angie @ 254-228-9553.

Date: 05/05/2024 (Sunday)

Time: 11am-7pm

Location: 2035 Commonwealth Ave Auburndale, MA 02466 
Sign up here if you would like to contribute.
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May Fair Volunteers Needed!


Join us for a community-building event filled with fun, games, and food on Saturday May 11th from 2–5pm! This beloved event is open to all, not just Burr School families so bring family and friends! 

WE NEED YOUR HELP:
Volunteer for a shift at a game or concessions - Click here!
THE DETAILS:
Cost is $10/child or $25/family- please by tickets in advance here  (only children need tickets)
Kids can enjoy a bouncy house, obstacle course, arts and crafts and games 
Knucklebones and a DJ will keep the fun going
Concessions will be available to grab a hot dog, drink, snack, or yummy baked good
Pie in the Face- take a chance to get a favorite Burr teacher or staff with a pie in the face!
Cake Decorating Contest- bring your decorated cake following our "Movies" theme

Lastly if your small business or a small business you know is interested in sponsoring this great event, please email kayla@burrpto.org.
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Kids Night Out!


        Drop your kids off for Kids Night Out at The Dance Academy while raising money for the PTO!  Burr students grades K-5 will enjoy crafts, games, dancing, pizza, popsicles, and more! Drop your kids off for an evening of fun- Friday, May 3th, from 5:45-8:15

Sign up here 
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CAS Event - Ideas! Words! Action: a bookmaking workshop with author April Jones Prince


In this program, students will talk about where books and ideas come from: our hearts and minds! Budding storytellers will learn how authors make their writing come alive, and will launch into their own brainstorming and creation of a class book to read, share and incorporate into the classroom library!


Join us! Parents of kindergarteners are welcome to attend during their child's class time, but no younger siblings please.

Date: Friday, May 3
  • 9:15-10:05 am - Ms. Frail's class
  • 10:15-11:05 am - Ms. Russo and Ms. McMahon's class
Location: Kindergarten classrooms.

This program was fully funded by your generous contributions to the Burr PTO and the Burr Wolf Fund.

To donate, go to Burrpto.org and click on "Donate."
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Burr Elementary Clean-up & Beautification

—May 5th, 2024


NewtonSERVES is a Day of Community Service where 1,000+ volunteers complete projects all over Newton to benefit our community. 

Join members of the neighborhood to help beautify the Burr grounds on Sunday, May 5.
We'll be laying down additional rubber matting to improve playground accessibility, spreading loam at the garden, picking up litter, etc. 

Please be sure to register in advance. 

May 5th, 2024
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
171 Pine St - Burr Elementary
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SEPAC Awards


As you may know, each year, parents, guardians, and students are able to nominate NPS and Out of District teachers and staff for a Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Award. A SEPAC Award recognizes exceptional NPS and Out of District teachers, aides, behavior therapists, psychologists, bus drivers, crossing guards, administrators, and other staff for the role they played in a student’s special education journey this past academic year. Interested in nominating an exceptional NPS or Out of District teacher and/or staff member? The deadline for nominations is Monday, May 13th. Please click on the link below to submit a nomination and learn more about the nomination process!

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Burr School is Collecting Plastic Film to be Recycled


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Upcoming PTO 24–25 

Board Elections Are Coming!



     Get ready for the upcoming Burr Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) board elections coming up in May! We're looking for passionate individuals to fill five important roles:  
  • Co-President 
  • Treasurer 
  • Events Chair 
  • Fundraising Chair 
  • CAS (Creative Arts and Sciences) Co-chair (non-elected non-board position).
The board is comprised of 10–12 volunteers who are elected for a 2-year term.
 

     The PTO board plays a vital role in supporting our school community, organizing beloved events such as BooFest, the Burr World Cultures Event, Mayfair, STEAMFair, Creative Arts and Sciences, and many more.  These roles require 6–12 hours per month, including monthly board meetings and various committee and community meetings, typically held in the evenings via Zoom.

 

     If you're enthusiastic about building community and enhancing our students' educational experience, consider joining us! Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to the community, we welcome your interest. Reach out to any current board member or email info@burrpto.org for more details. 

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