Burr Garden—Multiple Dates Opportunities

Burr Garden—Multiple Dates Opportunities




We're gearing up for another great spring at Burr Garden! Please see the opportunities to volunteer below. 

Grow Seedlings 
  • Now until May 9th, drop off May 5th-May 9th. (sign-up here).
Garden Day  
Questions? E-mail us at garden@burrpto.org



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SEPAC Awards - accepting nominations 

through May 19th!

The annual SEPAC Awards are now open for nominations through May 19th! Interested in nominating an exceptional NPS or Out of District teacher and/or staff member for the difference they have made in your student with a disability's life this past academic year? Here’s how the process works:
  • All celebratory nominations will be recognized.
  • The week of June 16th, your nominee will receive:
    • An email with the kind words you wrote about them and a short slideshow of anonymized nominations lifting up the good work taking place across the district.
    • A printed SEPAC Award certificate delivered to their school. 
    • Each principal will receive a list of nominees from their school.

Do you need to nominate everyone from your student’s team? Please only nominate the teachers and staff members who you feel have been exceptional!



SEPAC Open Board Meeting - May 6, 2025 from 7:30-9:30
Please join the SEPAC Board and Community for our May meeting on Zoom. All are welcome!





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 THE BURR PTO PRESENTS 


Burr Book Swap 

- Donations & Volunteers Needed!

Get ready for the Burr Book Swap on Wednesday, April 16th! It's Swap O'Clock, and we need your help to make it a success.

Book Donations: Please continue to bring in your gently used books. The final day for donations is Tuesday, April 15th.

Volunteers Needed: We also need helping hands on the day of the swap, April 16th It's a small time commitment – each slot is just 20 minutes per grade.





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Pack the Room -April 17 at 7PM



WHAT: Newton City Council Committee Hearing on the Newton Public Schools Budget.
WHY: Your Voice Matters. Stand Together in Support of NPS.  Let's Pack the Room and Show We Support the School Committee's Budget.
WHERE: City Council Chambers, 2nd floor City Hall
WHEN: Thursday, April 17th at 7pm





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Burr Garden


We're gearing up for another great spring at Burr Garden! Please see the opportunities to volunteer below. 

Grow Seedlings 
  • now until May 9th, drop off May 5th-May 9th. (sign-up here).
Garden Preparation/ Burr Grounds Clean-up with Newton Serves
Garden Day  
Questions? E-mail us at garden@burrpto.org





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 THE BURR PTO PRESENTS 


Newton Public Schools Need Your Support!


Please take the time to learn more and consider using your voice to help our students thrive!

What does a “NPS Budget Crisis” mean?

Dr. Nolin has proposed a “Level Services Plus” budget; however, the current city budget allocation for NPS is insufficient, resulting in a shortfall of $3.7 million. 

Without an increased budget, NPS will face significant challenges:
  • No Behavior Therapists
  • Less Professional Development
  • Bigger Classes / Teacher Cuts
  • No Math & Literacy Interventionists

What Can You Do?

  • Attend a School Committee Meeting
  • Write or Call the School Committee - Say you support the Superintendent's Proposed Budget and want them to pass it.
  • Write or Call the Mayor - Say you support the Superintendent's Proposed Budget and want her to increase the allocation to Newton Public Schools.
  • Talk it up! - Reach out to neighbors and friends, especially those without students at NPS.  Only 30% of Newton voters have students at NPS, and many people who don't have students aren't paying attention.

Whom Do You Contact?

  • Call the School Committee - Leave a message supporting the “Level Services Plus” Budget
  • Email the School Committee - 
    • Tamika Olzewski is the HM Facility Committee and School Committee Representative: olzewskit@newton.k12.ma.us
    • Ward 1: Rajeev Parlikar: parlikarr@newton.k12.ma.us
    • Ward 2: Chris Brezski (Chair): brezskic@newton.k12.ma.us
    • Ward 3: Anping Shen: shena@newton.k12.ma.us
  • Email or Call the Mayor: rfuller@newtonma.gov,  617-796-1100

Key Dates:

  • 4/10: Superintendent Nolin and School Committee members visit Horace Mann at 8:20am
  • 4/14: School Committee meeting 6:30pm at Ed Center and online






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Mass Audubon Habitats and Adaptations

—Thursday, April 10th


Meet live wildlife as you compare their physical and behavioral adaptations and how these relate to their roles within an ecosystem. Learn where it lives and how climate change may be affecting it. Can focus on an animal group, habitat, energy flow, or winter adaptations.

Date: Thursday, April 10th
Location:  Burr School Library
Time:  8:30-9:30am Ms. Bapat
                 9:40-10:40am Ms. Cincotta
            10:50-11:50am Ms. Tice



Creative Arts and Sciences programs are fully funded by the Burr School PTO. 
Parents are welcome to attend, but no younger siblings please.





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Book Swap April 16th 



Volunteer for the Book swap on April 16th. Help kids to pick the perfect books for the spring break! Just 20 minutes per grade- sign up we need your support.
Please sign up here.





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Burr Garden



Interested in volunteering to help with the Burr Garden? 
Grow seedlings that students can plant on Garden Day in May! 
Click on the sign up sheet for more information. 
Email the garden group at garden@pto.org with any questions! 





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