THE BURR PTO PRESENTS 


Bertucci's Fundraiser!

Save the date! 
Burr will be holding a fundraiser at Bertucci's in Newton (275 Centre Street) on Wednesday, February 7.  Families can go anytime from 11 AM to 11 PM for dine-in, takeout, or even get delivery and Burr PTO gets 15 percent!  It's an early dismissal that day, so come to Bertucci's and grab lunch OR dinner to support the PTO!.


Creative Arts and Sciences Welcomes
Artist Michael LaFosse: Origamadō (5th Grade)


ori - from the root of the Japanese verb "to fold," oru
gami - from the Japanese word for paper, kami 
dō - the word for "way" or "path" 
Internationally renowned origami master Michael LaFosse teaches 5th grade students how to make three-dimensional geometric designs while discovering the math connections with this amazing art form. Michael has taught origami for over 30 years and is recognized as one of the top origami masters today with pieces in major museums throughout the world.

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 

 9:00 – 10:00, Ms. Cooley 
10:10 - 11:10, Ms. Harris 
11:20 -12:20, Ms. Robinson 

 Presentations will take place in the Classrooms. Join us! Parents are encouraged to attend, but no younger siblings, please. Thank you for your cooperation. 

 This program was fully funded by your generous donations to the Burr PTO and the Burr Wolf Fund. To donate, go to Burr PTO.org and click on "Donate." Thank you!


Burr Book Swap


The Burr Book Swap is coming back! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 13! 
The Book Swap is a wonderful opportunity for students to exchange books they have read for ones they don’t yet have and pass on some beloved favorites that they've outgrown. Please do not send preschool, adult, or activity/workbooks. 

 Start going through your shelves! We'll be accepting book donations the week prior to the book swap, but stay tuned for details. 

 We will also need volunteers to sort the books and staff the swap. SignUpGenius coming soon, but if you're interested in getting more involved email krissym@gmail.com

Creative Arts and Sciences Welcomes
The Jackson Homestead: If You Lived at the Jackson Homestead (3rd Grade)


How would your life be different if you were born in the 1800s? Students will handle and examine 150-year old objects, photographs, textiles, tools, and other primary sources to piece together the story of daily life in 19th-century Newton. 

DATE: January 30, 2018 

 8:45-9:45, Ms. Oh 
10:00-11:00, Ms. MacNeill 
11:15-12:15, Ms. Canning 

 Presentations will take place in the Cafetorium. 

 Join us! Parents are encouraged to attend, but no younger siblings, please. Thank you for your cooperation. 

 This program was fully funded by your generous donations to the Burr PTO and the Burr Wolf Fund. To donate, go to BurrPTO.org and click on "Donate." Thank you!


Burr School 2018 Lunar New Year Celebration


The event will be co-organized by Burr families who celebrate this traditional holiday, i.e., Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and some South American nationalities. The event will have POTLUCK PARTY, CULTURE SHOW/DISPLAY and MULTIPLE SPORTS IN GYM. The potluck party by participating families will share authentic home-made foods, and right afterwards children will go up on stage and show culture related talents in singing, dancing, and instrument playing, individually or in groups. Casual sports will be played in the gym in the meantime. 

 Last year, traditional decoration was placed by the entrance, on the stage, and on the walls. The best one went to a pair of Chinese calligraphy hanging by Burr main entrance on the day of event. 

 Saturday, February 17th, 2018, 11:30-2:00PM  

 CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF DOG! Sign up at bit.ly/burr2018 and be CANINE! 

 Please direct all your inquiries to: 
Alex Wen guolinwen@gmail.com
Christine Kwan kwanchristine88@gmail.com
Zhiqun Zhang zizizhang2012@gmail.com 

 THIS YEAR WE'LL DO THIS AGAIN ON 2-17-2018, Sat. 11:30-2:00pm
POTLUCK PARTY 11:30PM
CULTURE SHOW/DISPLAY 12:30PM
MULTIPLE SPORTS IN GYM 1:00PM 

 CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF DOG! Sign up here and be CANINE!

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