Burr Needs a Safe Routes to School Rep

Burr Needs a Safe Routes to School Rep.

The Safe Routes to School Task Force is a group of PTO volunteers who are working to support safe and active transportation options in each of our schools.  This is a critical time in Newton for advocacy.  Many important NPS and city initiatives are underway that will shape our students’ transportation options for years to come including school reconstruction, school assignment, updated health and wellness policies, high school start times, sustainability and complete streets.  The task force can be much more effective if all the schools are represented.  Burr School is currently unrepresented and we need volunteers!

The task force is planning a special Open House on Friday, October 7th at the Waban Library Center from 9:30 am to 10:30 am to give current and potential representatives a chance to learn more about SRTS and to ask questions of volunteers and city officials on important elements of the program including fun ways to promote walking and biking, bike & pedestrian safety training, crossing guards, school buses, addressing safety concerns in your school neighborhood.  They will be joined by city staff including the Newton Police Department, DPW and others.

 

Please contact the Burr PTO if you are interested in volunteering or getting more information: pto-board@burrpto.org
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Halloween Family Fun Night is on 10/22!

jackolanternYou are all invited to Burr's annual Halloween party, Halloween Family Fun Night happening on Saturday, October 22nd from 6pm to 7:30pm. Set up is the night before, Friday, October 21st, from 5-9pm  If you are interested in helping out, please log onto www.bit.ly/2016HFFN to view all the fun volunteer opportunities.  
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One-to-One Program

Newton’s One-to-One Program, our very own “Big Brother/Sister Program” has been matching wonderful high schoolers with children in grades one through five for over 30 years.


If you think your elementary aged child would benefit from a mentor in their life and you can you commit 2.5 hours each week to have your child meet with a high school mentor from November to May – you should consider the One-to-One.


To get more information, please contact Rebecca Young, Program Coordinator, at rebecca_young@newton.k12.ma.us or 617-315-8733, For flyer, please click here: One-to-One.

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High School Start Time Forum – October 19th at 7:00 pm

On Wednesday, October 19th, the district will host a community forum on potential changes to the high school start time. The forum is an opportunity for you to provide your feedback on the positive and negative impacts of a start time change.


Several potential scenarios will be presented. Some change only the high school hours. Others change school hours at all schools. The working group’s year-end report can be found on the district website. Potential scenarios can be found here. Attached is a flyer on the forum. Please consider attending to share your feedback. Or, email your thoughts to laterstart@newton.k12.ma.us.

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Family Concert and Food Allergy EXPO

Family Concert and Food Allergy EXPO featuring Kyle Dine, internationally acclaimed songwriter, performer and food allergy educator.


This event is Free and pre-registration is not required. Sponsored by Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter. For more information, please visit
www.asthmaandallergies.org or call 781–444-7778.


October 16th, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Needham High School

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Learn Ice Skating

Registration is now open for Newton Youth Hockey’s Learn to Skate and Learn to Play programs.


Learn to Skate (LTS)
This program is intended for kids who are new to skating or need further work on skating basics. The focus is on having fun while teaching them through games and other activities. They work on getting up, balancing, pushing, gliding and stopping. The skaters are placed into groups with similar ability. There is one practice per week. NYH runs two 9 week sessions. The first session begins November 12th. Click here for the schedule and more information. Space is limited so sign up early.


Learn To Play Hockey (LTP)
This is the introduction to hockey program. Skaters are on the ice twice per week. One day per week is dedicated to skills and drills. The second day per week is used for small area games where teams will play against each other. Sticks and pucks are used. Participants need the full complement of hockey pads. The program will continue to build on skating skills, but will introduce hockey stops, cross overs, more advanced balancing, stick use and puck handling, etc. Kids are placed into the program based on their birth year. From there, they are assigned teams and will continue with those same teams for the whole season. The program will run for 18 weeks and starts November 6th. Please follow this link for more details on the Learn to Play program.

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Basketball classes for boys and girls

ASA Hoops is offering weekly skills classes for boys and girls ages 7-13. Classes are held in Newton and can be found at: www.asahoops.com/classes.


Holiday vacation clinics offered October 3rd, October 10th, and October 12th are also accepting registrations at this time: www.asahoops.com/clinics. For more information email Coach@asahoops.com.

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Soccer on the Mat

Soccer on the Mat ™ registration is open! Soccer on the Mat ™ is an innovative soccer and yoga program developed by Boston College Women’s Soccer Head Coach, Alison Foley, and hosted exclusively at Artemis Yoga in Watertown. For girls, age 10-14.


Each class is designed to:



  • Improve soccer fitness and footwork technique while decreasing soccer-specific injuries

  • Build and celebrate physical and emotional growth with drills, poses and conversation

  • Strengthen both the body and mind of the soccer athlete

  • Grow confidence and body awareness through teamwork and mindfulness focused activities


To register, please click here: Register. First session starts Nov 9th and 10th – register by Oct 1st for early bird pricing. Class held at Artemis Yoga, 639 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown

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In-home tutoring

ActiveMinds Tutoring, LLC: Your source for in-home tutoring. Effective, Personalized and Convenient. All grades/all subjects, including test preparation. Sign your child up today for academic success! Call 617- 227-2225 or email info@activemindstutoring.com.


To learn more, visit the website at www.activemindstutoring.com.

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