THE BURR PTO PRESENTS 


🗳️ Election Day Bake Sale! 

Goodies and Volunteers Needed



Donate treats, volunteer, or stop by with your family to support the Burr community! Our Election Day bake sale will be held inside Burr School from 8 AM–6 PM on November 3, and we still don’t have enough volunteers to cover the table.

🍪 Donate Baked Goods
Homemade and store-bought treats are welcome! Please wrap each serving individually—Ziploc bags work great. Drop off donations in the bin at the Burr School front door on Monday, November 3, from 8 AM–6 PM, or bring them directly to the bake sale on Tuesday, November 3. Sign up to donate here.

🙋 Volunteer at the Table
Help sell treats, welcome voters, and raise funds for Burr! Sign up for a volunteer shift here.

Thank you for supporting Burr!
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The Auction Is Live. 

Don’t Ghost Burr.



Our online auction is open now through Thursday, November 5. You can bid from your phone on gift cards, camps, classes, and one-of-a-kind classroom experiences.


We have two asks:
Bid. Browse the items and bid on anything you love.
Share the link. Send it to grandparents, coworkers, neighbors, and friends. You don’t have to be a Burr family to bid.

A huge thank you to Kelly R., Rachel T., Laura L., and Elena T., who put in a ton of leg work to make this happen. Thank you to Dr. Kotraba and the teachers who volunteered to offer classroom-specific items. And thank you to the local businesses who said yes to Burr. Every bid supports our kids.

Happy bidding!

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Join Us at the

Newton SEPAC Open Board Meeting



In case you have never heard of Newton SEPAC, the Newton Special Education
Parent Advisory Council (Newton SEPAC) is an all-volunteer group of parents of
children with special needs in Newton, MA. As mandated by Massachusetts law, we
provide feedback to the School Committee and school district on special education
programs and policies, and participate in their planning and development. Newton
SEPAC also serves as a liaison between parents of students with special needs and
school district administrators. Please join us at our next open board meeting if you’d like
to learn more and discuss special education in Newton!

Newton SEPAC Open Board Meeting 
Tuesday, November 10 @7-8pm
Zoom link on site: https://newtonpac.org/meetings/

For more information, visit https://newtonpac.org/. Please reach out with any questions /
comments / concerns to Burr’s SEPAC liaison: parent Kris Ferreira (kferreira@hbs.edu). 




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Native Artifact Handling 

Sunday, November 15, 2026 



Burr’s FORJ chapter is hosting the following event and would like to invite all Newton elementary school families who are interested to join us (Burr families get first dibs, so RSVP today)!

Native Artifact Handling
Sunday, November 15, 2026
1:30-2:30pm at The Jackson Homestead
Presented by Historic Newton

How can we use artifacts to learn about the past? How can they help us challenge prevailing narratives?

In this Historic Newton program, students learn about the lifeways of Indigenous People of this area 350 years ago, before colonization. Students will investigate artifacts to figure out what they were, how they were used, and what they can tell us about Native people. At the end of the program, students will make an Indigenous-inspired game to take home with them.

Please RSVP to burrforj171@gmail.com and let me know how many people will attend and/or reach out with any questions. The event is free!


Parking is available in their small lot (527 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02458), on both sides of Washington Street around the museum, and on some nearby side streets. Parking is not permitted on the grass or within five feet of a driveway.
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🪔 Join Us for Burr's Diwali Celebration! ✨ 




We're excited to invite the Burr community to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, together! The event will transform the cafeteria into a festive space where families can experience culture through music, dance, food, crafts, and interactive activities.

Planned activities include:

  • Bollywood dance performances by Burr students
  • Student Ethnic Fashion Show
  • Indian food and festive treats
  • Diwali-themed arts and crafts
  • Henna 
  • Diwali Bingo with prizes
  • Family BollyX dance challenge
Calling all Burr students! Sign up now to participate in the Ethnic Fashion Show and showcase your cultural attire.

Fashion Show Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49AEAC2AA1FCC07-66641539-diwali

Please help make this event a fun and enjoyable experience for our students by participating and volunteering on the day of the event. 

Volunteer Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49AEAC2AA1FCC07-66560342-burr

We look forward to celebrating culture, community, and the Festival of Lights with our Burr families!
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Burr Cafeteria

🪔✨ Everyone is Welcome! ✨🪔







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Volunteer Opportunities 2026–2027



There are many ways to get involved and support the Burr community this school year! We’re looking for volunteers for a variety of PTO roles, including:
  • Library Volunteers (Sign up here!) 
  • Events Co-Chairs
  • World Cultures Fair Co-Chairs
  • Dining For Dollars Coordinator 
  • Garden Team Co-Chairs
Whether you have a little time or a lot, your involvement makes a difference! Please sign up here to volunteer and help make this a wonderful school year for our students, teachers, and families.




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Important Upcoming Dates


November 3 -Election Day - No School
November 11 - Veterans Day - No School
November 12 - Children's Business Fair
November 14 - Grown-Ups Night Out
November 21 - Diwali Celebration
November 25 - Early Dismissal - 12:10pm
November 26-27 - Thanksgiving Recess - No School
December 3 - Special Early Release - 12:10pm
December 9-15 - Book Fair 
December 24, 2026 - January 1, 2027 - December Recess - No School

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