THE BURR PTO PRESENTS 


Teacher and Staff Appreciation

Message by Hospitality


We have started receiving donations and contributions for teachers’ breakfast and luncheon events. Thank you very much to all those who already contributed ! There is still time to send money in for those who haven’t been able to! The luncheons are catered and we are proud to be able to serve a delicious and luxurious spread to teachers, all this is made possible due to generosity of Burr Families!

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Celebrating Our Teachers And Staff 

 Help us dish out some appreciation as we host our Spring Breakfast! 

 The end of the school year is quickly approaching and our plans for the Teacher and Staff Appreciation Breakfast, End-Of-Year Luncheon and Back-to-School Luncheon have begun. These events provide Burr Families an opportunity to thank the staff for their hard work and dedication. This year, National Teacher Appreciation Week will be celebrated from May 7 to May 11 2018. 

 For several years, we have been able to serve a homemade breakfast and cater two luncheons with the donations from you! The two luncheons alone cost about $1200. We are planning for these events right NOW and are looking for your help in one of the following ways: 

 Contribute $10-$15 toward the 3 meals we will prepare- any amount is most appreciated. Cash or check signed to BURR PTO can be sent in with your child’s folder by Friday, May 4, 2018. Contribute a Breakfast Item of your choice. Deliver the morning of Thursday, May 10 (Before 7:30 AM, or contact Hema Rao at hrao23@gmail.com to make other arrangements). Link to the sign up is below. Examples of items families can donate are Egg dishes, Fruit, Bagels or Hot and Cold Drinks. Please list the ingredients with item. 

 Help in another way of your choosing! Flowers? Decorating Teachers Room? Special Ethnic Dish? Set-up? Clean Up? Just let us know by April 30th. More info on the luncheons will follow. 

 Burr PTO appreciates and thanks you for all your support! 

 Contact: Ruchi Bhasin at rusona@gmail.com with any questions. 

 Thank You! 

 Burr Hospitality Committee

Burr Garden Classroom


The Burr Garden Classroom will once again be in full swing this spring and we are hoping to expand the Burr Garden team. The current garden crew is inching its way toward graduating from Burr and it would be lovely if one or two parents wanted to work with us for a while before officially taking over. The garden is such a special part of Burr! What does being on the garden crew entail? FUN! SUN! PLANTS! KIDS! And... planning the garden curriculum (usually fairly close to the same year to year), shopping for garden materials (a quick excursion), 2-ish days at the Burr garden working with each classroom for about a half hour, and making a schedule for families to care for the garden during the summer. Please consider joining our team so this fabulous tradition can continue!

 Contact Marni at mgolds2@yahoo.com


Burr Parents of Kids in SPARK or FOCUS


I am hosting a meeting for parents of students recommended for Spark or Focus at my home (64 Hatfield Road, West Newton) on Thursday, May 10th at 7pm. I would like to invite parents of current or recently graduated students from both Spark and Focus to attend as well - we would appreciate your information and insight! Please email me at jdschulz2@verizon.net if you would like to attend. 

Joan Schulz, SEPAC Board Member


Caterpillar Lab, Grade 2 


The Caterpillar Lab showcases the complexity and beauty of local Northeastern caterpillars. Students act out the metamorphosis from egg to moth or butterfly and then observe a diverse sampling of New England caterpillars to learn about survival and adaptation methods.

Monday, May 7, 2018
Ms. Roberts (in the Caf): 9:15-10:15am
Ms. Field (in the Caf): 10:20-11:20am
Mr. Gaita (in the classroom): 12:20-1:10pm

 Parents are welcome to attend, but no younger siblings please. 

 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.” 


May Fair—Saturday, May 19, 2018


WHAT IS MAY FAIR?? The May Fair started in the 60’s as a community-building event led by some dedicated parents. Back then; it was a swap meet with some simple games and grill. Times have changed, but it’s still a fun community event. 

 Families enjoy a variety of activities for children and adults including: games of chance and skill, face painting, inflatable games and bounce house, arts and crafts… and weather-permitting, a Teacher Dunk Tank! We’ll also hold our famous Cake Decorating contest and plenty of great food and treats for sale. 

 In order for the May Fair to be a success, we need support from the Burr Community. See link below to sign up for a shift during the May Fair. We also have a bake sale, see link to sign up to contribute an item. 

 SHIFT SIGN UP
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aaab23a0f94-2018 

 BAKE SALE CONTRIBUTION
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aaab23a0f94-20181
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