THE BURR PTO PRESENTS 

CAS Event - Bubbles: 

A Science Workshop by the Discovery Museum



How long does a bubble last? What color is a bubble? Can you predict when a bubble will pop? Students challenge what they think they know about bubbles as they make new observations, pose questions, investigate, and discuss their findings. 

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

Date: Monday, April 1
  • 8:30-9:15 am - Ms. Mc Mahon's class
  • 9:30-10:15 am - Ms. Frail's class
  • 10:30-11:15 am - Ms. Russo's class
Location: Kindergarten classrooms.
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.
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The Burr Book Swap is Coming! 

—Wednesday, April 3



How does it work? 

Check your bookshelves at home for books you've read and are ready to pass along to someone else at Burr School to enjoy. Bring the books to school (in a bag marked "Book Swap") between Tuesday March 26 and Tuesday April 2. On Wednesday, April 3 all classrooms will visit the Book Swap and every student will be able to pick out at least two books to take home to keep and read.

What kind of books would be good for the Burr Book Swap?
  • picture books
  • series books - Dog Man, Elephant and Piggie, Magic Tree House
  • graphic novels
  • cool non-fiction books
  • chapter books
  • and MORE!
Please do not bring in books that are in poor condition, preschool books, activity/workbooks, or books that are better for older children or adults.

The best part?
The Book Swap is FREE and EVERYONE will be able to pick out books to take home and read.

Volunteer to help sort books the evening of April 2; or come April 3 and help kids select their books with their classes. Sign up at https://bit.ly/BurrSwap24 to help.
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2nd GRADE CAS - April 2nd

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CAS Event - Meet with author Brian Lies



     Acclaimed children’s book author/illustrator Brian Lies illustrated his first children's book with Houghton Mifflin Company in 1989 and has since created more than two dozen books, including his 2019 Caldecott Honor-winning picture book The Rough Patch, which has been translated into nine languages and has garnered several other awards. Many readers will also be familiar with his New York Times-bestselling bat book series, Bats at the Beach, Bats at the Library, Bats at the Ballgame, and Bats in the Band.

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

Dates: Wednesday, March 27
  • 8:30 am – 4th grade
  • 9:45 am – 1st grade
  • 11:00 am – 2nd grade

Location: Cafetorium

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


The Burr Garden needs YOU! For several decades, Burr parents have helped bring classes outside to discover the joy of gardening.

In 2023, families were invited to grow seedlings at home for the students to plant, and what a success that was! If you'd like to volunteer to grow seedlings for the 2024 garden, please sign up here! On Garden Day, students from each grade grow plants that correspond to the curriculum they follow during the school year. Please sign up for items you'd like to grow. Please don't feel obligated to fill all slots! 

Questions? Email: garden@burrpto.org
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March 20, 2024 - Newton’s Walk, Ride & Roll to School Day

Celebrate the arrival of spring on March 20 with the Newton Public Schools "Goodbye Winter Hello Spring" Walk, Ride & Roll to School Day.
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2024 Burr STEAM Fair: Live and In-Person—Friday, March 22nd


     The Burr STEAM Fair is back!  Join us on Friday, March 22nd, from 6pm-7:30pm in the Burr Cafetorium to celebrate how Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math shape our world!  
     The live event will include opportunities for students to showcase STEAM projects along with cool opportunities to learn from parents and local organizations working in STEAM fields.  We're seeking parent volunteers, especially scientists, engineers, technologists, mathematicians, designers, medical professionals and anyone else who wants to celebrate curiosity and exploration to lend a hand.  

List of Resources check them out here.
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Day PTO Spring Meeting




        Day PTO is holding its annual spring meeting in person this time!  Come join them on Wednesday, March 27, at 7pm at Day Middle School library.  All current AND incoming families are invited! 
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Thank You for a Successful 2024 Auction!



        Thanks to everyone's support and participation, the online auction raised over $11,000 for the Burr PTO!! Those funds will go to support classroom supplies, Creative Arts & Sciences programming, and more. 

Item Delivery:
  • Please be sure to pay your invoices ASAP.
  • You will hear from an auction committee member soon about how to get your item(s). For some of the physical items, we will have a table in front of Burr on Tuesday morning, be sure to watch your email for information. 
If you have any questions, email amie@burrpto.org.
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 Start Supporting Burr Elementary Today: Order from WECO Hospitality!


    Our highly anticipated fundraiser with WECO Hospitality kicked off Friday March 1st and runs until March 15th! Now is the perfect time to indulge in chef-prepared meals from WECO while supporting Burr Elementary. 
   WECO Hospitality offers a diverse range of chef-prepared meals delivered straight to your door, including dinners, appetizers, desserts, and kids' meals. By participating in this fundraiser, you not only treat yourself to delicious cuisine but also contribute to the growth of our school. 

Throughout this fundraiser, WECO will donate 10% of your dinner bill for every meal ordered. Simply visit wecohospitality.com, explore their offerings, and remember to apply the promo code "BurrFundraiser" at checkout. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to our school!

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Upcoming Community Meeting


Curious what's going on with the Burr fields? Join this upcoming Community Meeting for more info. Live link below:


https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AC-vlRQVR62B7Vts8v4fHg
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ONLINE AUCTION - FINAL DAY


AUCTION ENDS MONDAY- DON'T MISS IT!!!

The Burr Online Auction ends TOMORROW- Monday March 4.  There are still some great deals on camps, lessons, memberships, tickets and more! There are even some items still with no bids!  Check it out and make your bids now!

GET YOUR BIDS IN- HERE!
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