Picture Day is Happening Tuesday, November 2nd


The fifth time's the charm! Get excited for school photos (at last!) on Tuesday, November 2nd.

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The Wolf Fund is our annual giving campaign for the Burr PTO. It runs from October to January and brings in the majority of funding that supports PTO activities through the year. This year, our goal is to raise $24,000 through the Wolf Fund with at least half of Burr families giving a gift of any amount.

What do donations pay for?

The Burr PTO funds a wide range of programs and activities that make our school community special. This year, the Burr PTO plans to spend more than $212 per student on:
  • Educational Support that enhance classroom and learning experiences like the Creative Arts & Sciences program, library purchases, technology spending, and teacher supplies.
  • Community Building activities that strengthen our ties to each other including Boo Fest, picnics, cultural events like the Diwali & Dia de los Muertos Celebration, and programs like Families Organizing for Racial Justice.
  • Playground Improvements that increase the safety, inclusivity, and fun our children and broader community enjoy every day.

Your gift in any amount helps support our school community.

Giving is easy. Choose any of these many ways to give to the Wolf Fund:
  • Give online. Click here to use your credit card, Paypal, or Venmo.
  • Text BURRPTO to 202-858-1233 to donate.
  • Send check made out to Burr PTO to school in your child's folder.
  • Mail a check made out to Burr PTO to Burr PTO / 171 Pine St. / Auburndale, MA 02466.
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Election Day Bake Sale on Tuesday, November 2nd!


It's back—and outdoors! The Election Day Bake Sale is one of our favorite fundraisers for the Wolf Fund. We are looking for pre-packaged snack donations, as well as baked goods and people to staff the sales table. Burr has early release, so feel free to bring your students to the afternoon shifts. All baked goods should be individually wrapped. 

Thanks so much for your support!
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Diwali & Dia de Los Muertos Celebration

 
Please join us on Sunday, November 7th, from 2pm to 4pm at Burr for a fun afternoon to celebrate two unique cultural holidays! We will have performances of music, dancing, and storytelling as well as crafts, face painting, delicious foods for sale and a community altar to memorialize our deceased loved ones. The event is FREE and everyone is welcomed but if you are willing and able to make a donation to cover the expenses $5-$10 is suggested per family. Additionally, no school event can happen with our parent volunteers so if you have an hour to spare on that day please see the sign up genius below to sign up. 


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Newton’s Annual Pumpkin Smash—Saturday, November 6th


Green your Halloween at Newton's annual Pumpkin Smash on Saturday, November 6th, from 1pm-4pm.

What will you do with your pumpkin after Halloween? You could put it in with your yard waste, but how much more fun would it be to smash it? This family friendly event will be focused on options to manage food waste in Newton. All smashed pumpkins will be composted by Black Earth Composting. When you compost your pumpkin, you are reducing waste, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and creating a valuable amendment for our soils. It's going to be a smashing time!

Make sure you remove any candles or decorations from your pumpkin (paint is okay). 



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BooFest Wrap Up!


BooFest 2021—Outdoor Edition—is in the books! What an amazing afternoon!

So many people to thank: The Boo Crew and Boo Crew mentors, ALL of our amazing volunteers (many who just pitched in where it was needed Saturday afternoon!), treat donors, and bakers, our trunk hosts, Principal Johal and Betsy Juarez for coming to judge, our guest DJ Nicole Ellie, Camai Mazzulla for her balloon donation, Thaddeus for all his help with set up and clean up, and everyone who donated and attended! It was also so great to see so many Burr Alums pitch in to help!

The Trunks were all spectacular and so much fun! We heard lots of people say they would love more next year (so start thinking!). The winners were: Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Burr Wolf, the Pirate Trunk from Team K-Russo, and the Bat Trunk by Team 2-Roberts. 


Our two pumpkin winners are below! We are searching for the artist of the heart pumpkin. If that's you please email alyssa@burrpto.org!


Thank you also to Yogurt Beach, Sweet Tomatoes, Wally's, and Tom's Pizza for donating our prizes!

As this was our first outdoor BooFest we'd love any feedback you may have! If you'd love to join next year's BooCrew we'd love to have you! Until next year...

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Paddy's Dine Out (or take out) Fundraiser—Monday, October 18th



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One Week to BOO FEST!

  • Bring a carved pumpkin for our Jack O Lantern Contest - judged by Principal Johal! Prizes for Most School Spirited and Most Creative Pumpkins
  • Feel free to come in costume or as you are! 
  • Bring a Treat bag or make one at our craft table!
  • Remember cash for the Bake Sale/Concessions
  • We could REALLY use your help cleaning up. Please sign up to help out if you can! It gets dark very quickly, and the more hands the better! https://bit.ly/BooFest21
  • If you signed up for concession/bakesale/treat donations, please drop off between 2-4 (or beforehand to the bin at 2039 Commonwealth Ave) 
See you soon! The Boo Crew

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Save the Date: Diwali & Dia de los Muertos Celebration—Sunday, November 7th




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Burr PTO Community Meeting


Please join us for our first Burr PTO Community Meeting of the school year
on Wednesday, October 6th at 7:30.  
You can register here for the zoom.
Our agenda will feature:
  • A presentation by Burr School Social Worker Nicki Eastburn - "Getting Back to Normal-ish: Creating Routines & Strategies to Help Your Student and Family Return to School".
    Please submit any questions on this topic for Nicki in advance here.
  • PTO Business:
    • Overview & Approval Vote on 2021-2022 PTO Budget: Are you curious about the PTO's priorities for this school year? PTO Treasurer Casey Kudesia will share the PTO's proposed budget to provide a view of prioritized projects and anticipated revenue streams for the year.
    • Overview & Approval Vote on PTO By-Laws: Did you know that the PTO is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization? PTO Co-President Amie Butler will share recent PTO By-Law updates that were made over the summer to keep the PTO up to date on our obligations as a registered nonprofit in Massachusetts 
    • Wolf Fund 2021-2022 Kickoff: Did you know that the Wolf Fund is the primary way we raise funds to support all our great Burr PTO activities throughout the year?  PTO Co-President Pam Rajasekhar will share more about how you can get involved, show your support, and help sustain our school community through your generosity.
  • PTO Chair Updates:  Want to know what else is happening in the Burr Community in the coming months?
    • Education Support: Chair Sarah Barbrow will recap International Walk to School Day and preview upcoming events like the virtual Book Fair.
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Chair Angie Kim will share FORJ, SEPAC and ELPAC activities and ways your family can get involved
    • Community Events: Chair Alyssa Haggerty will preview some of the exciting events we have in store.
We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!

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Walk - Roll - Ride - Bus to School Day - October 6th


Will you walk, roll, bike, or bus this year? Choose what works for your family. It's good for your health and your environment. Make it fun and celebrate International Walk to School Day this year on Wednesday, October 6th! Held annually, this event joins together students from over 40 countries. Help to plan your commute: www.NewtonSafeRoutes.org 

Resources and tips for a safe commute:
  1. Burr maps and driving/parking rules www.burrpto.org/safe-routes-to-school.  
  2. Walking map (PDF file- see below): www.newton.k12.ma.us/Page/3516 
  3. Park and walk – Parking is allowed on one side of Pine Street and Washburn St. a 2 blocks from school. Look for “no parking” signs in front of and behind you! “No parking” means no parking/waiting at all. "Live parking" means the driver must stay in the car. The Blue Zone and "no parking" map.
  4. Explain the rules to whoever is accompanying your child. We know the rules are a bit complicated, so thanks for your attention to keeping us all safe!
NOTE:  We'd love to have 4 volunteers to offer each student a Safe Routes bookmark/sticker (at school approximately 7:45am–8:20am).

Questions or want to help volunteer on Oct. 6? Contact Allison, Safe Routes to School Burr Volunteer: ALICELOUISE10@yahoo.com

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Bertucci's Fundraiser!



Tired of cooking? Take a night off (or afternoon off since it's an early release day!) Wednesday, October 6th and order something from Bertucci's! 

You can use the code 579-213-873 at ANY Bertucci's from 11am-9:30pm and Burr will receive 15% of the proceeds! So please share with friends, family, coworkers etc!
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