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CAS Update


Creative Arts & Sciences brings high-quality, highly relevant, and carefully planned programming to Burr's students. CAS is fully funded by the Burr School PTO and administered by hard-working parent and family volunteers!


Upcoming from CAS


Len Cabral, Storyteller
Monday, May 9 from 8:45am – 9:45am, Grades 4 and 5
In the Cafetorium

Cabral, an African American storyteller, has been enchanting Newton student audiences for years. He presents African, and world and original folk tales with a spellbinding style that includes audience participation, movement, and dramatic flair. He has authored two books, Anansi’s Narrow Waist and
Len Cabral’s Storytelling Book.

A reminder that all Burr parents and caretakers are welcome to attend the presentations (not just 4th and 5th grade parents!), but no younger siblings please.

    Recent CAS Presentations

     

    On Tuesday, April 26th, 2nd graders learned about the culture of Ghana. Joe Galeota, an associate professor at Berklee College of Music, lived in Ghana for many years, and his wife, Vida, grew up there. Together they have created a rich program that brings students to Vida’s village for a day. The day includes the family’s morning chores, the marketplace, school, and the family’s evening activities. Throughout the program, Joe and Vida presented artifacts, music, games, and proverbs.



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            PTO 22–23 Board Elections Are Coming!


    Board elections for the next school year are coming up in May. This year we are looking for a Co-President, and two Community Events Chairs. The board is comprised of 10–12 volunteers who are elected for a 2 year term. These roles generally require 8–15 hrs/month of commitment, including monthly board meetings, and various committee/community meetings. We generally meet in the evenings outside of business hours (usually via Zoom), and flex to support each other when other life demands need to take precedence. If you want to help support great community events like BooFest, the Burr World Cultures Event, STEAMFair, Creative Arts and Sciences and more—we'd love to work with you! Reach out to anyone on the board or email info@burrpto.org for more information. 


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    Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week Begins Monday, May 2nd


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    FORJ Movie and Discussion: Zootopia


    Burr FORJ is excited to present a Family Movie Night on Saturday, April 30th, from 4:00-6:00 pm in the Burr School cafetorium! See flyer for more details, and click HERE to RSVP.

    We will be watching the movie Zootopia. At various points, the movie will be paused so that we can discuss topics about race that arise. Advance viewing is a bonus! Discussion will be facilitated by Ellie Axe from Story Starters.
    • What to bring: Folding chairs or blankets for sitting on the floor.
    • COVID protocols: Masks required (ages 2+)
    • Want dinner: 5th grade families will sell pizzas to take home after the event.


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    Did You Know?


    The Newton Community Farm, which is helping us plan the spring Burr Garden Days, has a summer program for ages 8-12. Scholarships are available as well.








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    Earth Day Festival, Sunday April 24th


    Celebrate the Earth Day Festival with Green Newton at Newton City Hall on Sunday April 24th from 1-4pm. Enjoy a petting zoo, face painting, an electric vehicle display, starter composting kits, an ice cream truck, and live music! 




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                             AUCTION WRAP-UP


    Thank You for a Successful 2022 Auction!
    Thanks to everyone's support and participation the online auction raised nearly $8,000 for the Burr PTO. Those funds will go to support classroom supplies, Creative Arts & Sciences programming, playground improvements, and more. We hope everyone enjoyed the fun! The auction committee will be reaching out about delivery in the coming weeks. If you have any questions email amie@burrpto.org.

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    Seeking Burr Gardeners!


    Tuesday April 12th 5:00–6:00 PM at the Burr Garden*

    It's time to get the Burr Garden ready for spring plantings! This year we plan on bringing back the pre-pandemic gardening activities that are incorporated into each grade's curriculum. But we need some extra hands to get the garden ready! Please let Benny Lee know if you can come (benjamindavidlee@gmail.com) then or if you have general interest in helping! 

    * The Burr Garden is located behind the "small" playground with the blue slide.

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    Newton SERVES



    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 1. We'll be weeding, spreading mulch, picking up litter, pruning, etc. Please be sure to REGISTER HERE in advance.  Families welcome. 
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    World Cultures Fair Wrap Up!


    The World Cultures Fair took place this past Saturday in the Burr Cafetorium.  We are so thankful to all the Burr families who shared their cultures, ran tables, made food, performed and contributed to such an amazing and fun afternoon!  THANK YOU! 
    We also want to send a shout out to Chiqui's Kitchen, for her delicious Peruvian empanadas, flan and hopefully you tried her chicha morada! Thank you to  the talented dancers from  Bright Pearl Academy,   The Sullivan School of Irish Dance, Artisan Dance Company the talented Burr dancers representing India! 
    The passport winners were:  Imara - K, Orla-  Gr 4 and Niam- Gr 2! Congrats! We will get your prizes to your teachers for distribution. 
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    THE BURR AUCTION

    ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO BID!!!

    Let the bidding begin! 
    Check out all of the amazing items that have been generously donated to raise funds for the Burr School!

    • Burr Staff Items: BACK THIS YEAR! Burr staff and administration have donated nearly 20 experiences including breakfasts, pizza lunches, class popsicle parties, class kickball
    • Gift Certificates: New Balance, Big Picture Framing, Wegmans, Home Chef, Steven Sulewski Photography, Blackearth Compost, Create-a-Cook
    • Kids activities and camps: Class/camp at the New Art Center, Creative Steps Dance Studio, Camp Grossman, Jammin with You music lessons, Newton Youth Soccer, Newton Community Ed, In Home Jams music lessons, Newton Community Farm, Action Athletics, birthday party at Energy Fitness & Gymnastics, All That Jazz, Baseball Card Buddies, Mathnasium, Goldfish Swim School, Code Ninjas Waltham-Newton, Hipstitch
    • Tickets and Passes: Central Rock Climbing, Launch Framingham, Swan Boats, Treetop Adventures, Paddle Boston boat rental, Discovery Museum, Puppet Showplace Theater, HyLine Cruises, Sturbridge Village, York Wild Kingdom, Essex Steam Train and Riverboat
    • Food: homemade meals and pies, decorated cookies from Kneads More Sprinkles, Sweet Tomatoes, Paddy's, Fiorellas, Floras Wine Bar, Ward 4
    • Fitness/Memberships: Cardio High workout party, YMCA family membership, JCC family membership, WOW Gym, Soul Cycle, Down Under Yoga, Newton Community Golf Course, Fit4Newton, Lymbr, Mass Audubon and more!
    Bidding closes at 10pm Wednesday, April 6th. 
    All proceed raised go to support the Burr PTO, our school, and our community. 
    Email amie@burrpto.org if you have any questions. 



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    Picture Day Retakes - Thursday, April 7 



    Picture retakes will be taken this Thursday, April 7 outside (rain location in the cafetorium). 
    Please return undamaged portrait package to the photographer on Retake Day (except class photos).  

    If parents have any questions please contact Coffee Pond Customer Service Dept.
    PHONE: 1-800-632-2323 ext "0" 
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    World Cultures Fair! THIS Saturday 4/9



    Join us from 1-2:30  this coming Saturday, April 9th to celebrate many of the world cultures represented by our on Burr community! Visit 12 different country tables and sample some international foods. We have 4 terrific performances starting at 1pm.  

    This is a free community event, but we wanted to let you know that, back by popular demand, Newton -based Chiqui's Kitchen will be selling amazing Peruvian tamales and flan. 

    Volunteers are still needed for pot-luck, set up and clean up.  Please remember to label your food for allergens. Signup HERE Questions? Email angie@burrpto.org
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