THE BURR PTO PRESENTS
Thank You for Supporting
Burr Sleep Under
A huge thank you to our amazing teachers and staff for their time, energy, and constant support of our kids and the PTO. The Sleep Under was truly incredible, and it wouldn’t have been possible without your generosity, enthusiasm, and care for our students. We are so grateful for everything you do to make Burr such a special community.
Join us for Family Literacy Night on Jan 28th!
The Newton Public Schools, Office for Teaching and Learning is hosting a Family Literacy Night.
The purpose of this evening will be to:
- share more about EL Education curriculum;
- help families understand the various performance tasks,
- give suggestions on ways families can help their child with reading and writing at home related to the EL Education curriculum and MA standards.
Event Details:
Wednesday, January 28th
6:30 p.m.
100 Walnut Street, Newton
Curriculum Resource Room (2nd floor)
Superintendent Visiting Burr - Jan 29th
NPS's superintendent, Dr. Anna Nolin, will be visiting Burr on January 29th at 8:30am and will meet with parents to answer questions and hear feedback. We encourage families to attend and take part in this opportunity for open dialogue. Coffee will be provided.
When: January 29th @8:30-9:30am
Where: Burr Library
Math Kahoot Drop-Off Night
for 4th and 5th Graders
We’re planning our first fun, drop-off Math Night (starting with 4th and 5th graders) and would love parent help to make it a great experience. Volunteers will help supervise students — no math background needed.
The goal is to make math feel fun and social for kids. We’re starting with a Math Kahoot Night with games and pizza, with hopes for more math nights in the future. Please check out the sign-up link to see how you can help.
Once enough volunteers sign up, the final date for the first event will be confirmed and shared.
Questions or ideas? Please contact Akram Kamrani (Maya’s mom, 4th grade) at akram.kamy@gmail.com.
Lunar New Year at Burr Elementary
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Burr Elementary—FREE event! Join us for fun, growth, and the movie Abominable on Feb 7, 6-8 PM in the cafeteria. Family adventure awaits—may your year be filled with luck, joy, and Yeti magic! Please bring dinner, snacks, and blankets; kids must be accompanied by parents. Click the link to RSVP.
From the Community
Parent-to-Parent Group for Dylexia/ LBLD/ Reading delays
We’re a community of parents and guardians who come together to share our experiences, exchange resources, and build a supportive network for families navigating Dyslexia, reading delays, and Language-Based Learning Disabilities (LBLD). The group is organized by Newton parents Karen Gage, who has a son in 8th grade OOD, and Janet Jackson, who has a son in 4th grade at Countryside. Our goal is to offer a safe, informal space for adult discussion and mutual support. Your insights will help us better understand the successes and challenges families are facing and how we can collectively support one another in advocating for our children’s needs.
We invite any Newton parent or caregiver to join us. In addition to scheduled meetings, we are happy to coordinate impromptu discussions as needed.
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
· February 5 (in-person at 7pm)
· April 2 (virtual meeting)
Please email janetreillyjackson@gmail.com for joining information.
Service Stars Events for K-5
Feb. 5th Early Release Day
Join Service Stars for an afternoon of community service, team building, and fun! We will be baking Valentine cookies, making cards, and walking them over to the fire station! Register here
This Month, the Pack Brings
Learning to Life
In late January and February, Wolf Fund donations are bringing hands-on learning directly to Burr classrooms through Creative Arts & Sciences programs across multiple grades, from Drumlin Farm visits with Grade 4, to Force & Magnetism experiments at the Discovery Museum for Grade 3, to a Historical Women program for Grades 4 and 5.
These experiences go beyond textbooks, sparking curiosity and helping lessons truly stick. If you’re able, please consider donating to support these programs and future enrichment for all Burr students.
👉Donate here: https://givebutter.com/burr25-26
