SCHOOL DIRECTORY
REMINDER: Sign up or update your school directory info!
Have you signed up for the Burr online school directory yet? Please sign up here: https://www.myschoolanywhere.com/new-family.a5w?fam=BurrElementarySchool70142
***Returning families must also UPDATE their child's info to reflect which class they're in this year. If you don't do this, they won't show up on their class list. Update here!***
Need help figuring out the online directory? Burr Parent Sharon Gavini Reilly to the rescue with this handy dandy tutorial: https://vimeo.com/232655681
VOLUNTEER
Wolf Fund Envelope Stuffing Party September 26
Are you looking to help the PTO and have two hours to give? Then please help stuff envelopes for the PTO's annual fundraising campaign, The Wolf Fund, on September 26 at 7:30 pm. Contact Christine Dutt at Christine's email for her address or if you have any questions. She promises you'll be done at 9:30 pm! And there will be snacks and beverages. Thank you!
ROOM PARENTS
Room parents: we want YOU!
The PTO has heard your calls for action and acknowledges your desire to do
more than just forward emails. This year, the all
new and improved Room Parents will answer the call and take on a more
active role.
You will have an opportunity to help plan and coordinate:
- Breakfast at Burr, a new grade-level potluck happening next month
- Breakfast at Burr, a new grade-level potluck happening next month
- Plan casual playdates, such as a picnic at the Cove
- Teacher appreciation, ex. Valentine's Day cards
- Facilitate traditional PTO communications on events
To learn more, please contact Room Parent Coordinator, Jenn Reale,
jreale62808@gmail.com, or to volunteer, visit the Room Parent SignUp page
BLUE ZONE
Drop-off and Pick-up Tips
Drop-off and pick-up can be tricky, especially in the beginning of the school year. Luckily, we have plenty of tips to help you learn all about the Blue Zone and more!
There are many ways to get to school: walk, bike, bus, and parent drop-off. At the beginning of the year and periodically throughout the year we especially need to talk about the blue zone and safety.
Just about anything anyone needs to know about getting to school can be found here on the Burr PTO website: https://www.burrpto.org/the-blue-zone
Just about anything anyone needs to know about getting to school can be found here on the Burr PTO website: https://www.burrpto.org/the-blue-zone
BLUE ZONE:
A Blue Zone is an area designated by the City of Newton for the safe and quick drop-off/pick-up of students by car. These areas are marked by blue curbs and blue School Pick-up/Drop-off Zone signs. Cars may only remain in the Blue Zone long enough for a child to enter/exit the car—no parking. Please note that there is also no parking in the Live Parking areas (marked by signs), as this is where cars queue to pull into the Blue Zone. Drivers MUST stay in their cars at all times in both the Blue Zone and Live Parking areas. Violators who park in either can be towed or ticketed by the police. These rules exist to help kids get to/from school safely!
PLEASE abide by the Blue Zone rules to ensure that dismissal and drop off is as safe as possible for our children.
The Blue Zone system doesn't work for everyone, so if you feel it won't work for you or your child, that's fine. Especially if you have a younger child, it can be very tricky! Just plan to walk, or leave enough time to park legally and walk your kids up to the school.
FROM THE DESK OF NURSE BEST
Get the Flu Vaccine at School,
Not the Flu!
Seasonal flu vaccination clinics will be held during the school day at the Newton Public Schools beginning in late September. Students in Kindergarten through grade 12 may receive vaccine.
The Burr School flu clinic will be on Wednesday, October 18th!
Each student to be vaccinated must have a parent/guardian complete two forms:
Consent/Screening form
Vaccine administration record/Insurance form
Forms are available in the school nurse’s office, or may be downloaded at www.newtonma.gov/flu. Forms are due to the School Nurse Monday, October 16th.
The flu shot is the only vaccine available this year due to continued CDC guidance against using Flumist, the nasal spray flu vaccine. The Vaccine Information Statement about the flu shot, and additional information for families including tips on preparing kids for a shot is available at www.newtonma.gov/flu or in the school nurse’s office. There is no cost to receive the vaccine, but insurance information is requested. All students, regardless of insurance status, are invited to receive vaccine with parent permission.
Students are not required to receive flu vaccine, however the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends flu vaccine for all people age 6 months and up. There are many places to get a flu vaccine including at school, your primary health care provider or community clinics. For additional clinic dates for the whole family, visit www.newtonma.gov/flu.
In addition to vaccination, it is important to practice good hand hygiene and cough etiquette by washing hands often; covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the arm; and staying home when sick.
For more flu prevention tips, talk to the school nurse or check out these websites: www.newtonma.gov/flu and www.cdc.gov/flu
The Burr School flu clinic will be on Wednesday, October 18th!
Each student to be vaccinated must have a parent/guardian complete two forms:
Consent/Screening form
Vaccine administration record/Insurance form
Forms are available in the school nurse’s office, or may be downloaded at www.newtonma.gov/flu. Forms are due to the School Nurse Monday, October 16th.
The flu shot is the only vaccine available this year due to continued CDC guidance against using Flumist, the nasal spray flu vaccine. The Vaccine Information Statement about the flu shot, and additional information for families including tips on preparing kids for a shot is available at www.newtonma.gov/flu or in the school nurse’s office. There is no cost to receive the vaccine, but insurance information is requested. All students, regardless of insurance status, are invited to receive vaccine with parent permission.
Students are not required to receive flu vaccine, however the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends flu vaccine for all people age 6 months and up. There are many places to get a flu vaccine including at school, your primary health care provider or community clinics. For additional clinic dates for the whole family, visit www.newtonma.gov/flu.
In addition to vaccination, it is important to practice good hand hygiene and cough etiquette by washing hands often; covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the arm; and staying home when sick.
For more flu prevention tips, talk to the school nurse or check out these websites: www.newtonma.gov/flu and www.cdc.gov/flu
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