Burr Garden


Hello Burr community! Spring has sprung and soon all classrooms will visit the Burr Garden on either May 21, 29, or 30. Once all teachers have signed up for their classroom's specific time in the garden, we will post the schedule. For now, though, please start chatting with your kids about the garden and consider helping out both when your child visits and anytime over the course of those three days. We work hard to match each grade's garden themes to their curriculum - the themes for this year are:

 Kindergarten: Rainbow flowers
First: Sun and Moon (getting excited about 2nd grade science topics)
Second: Ghana, Mexico, and China (the countries studied this year)
Third: Three Sisters (dead fish, corn, squash, and beans)
Fourth: "Bigs" & sunflowers (things that grow tall/big like these students will be when they are 5th graders)
Fifth: Graduation (wheat grass in the shape of 2019, their graduation year, flowers, and painted rocks to decorate the garden)

 We look forward to working with your children in the garden!

 Best, Kim Tulimieri and Marni Goldstein Caputo



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The 10th Annual SEPAC Awards



Join us May 30, 2019, 6:00PM
6:00 - 7:00 pm Mingling, Viewing of nomination slideshow with appetizers, beverages & dessert
7:00 - 7:10 pm Introduction of SEPAC Board, NPS Administration, and School Committee
7:10 - 7:20 pm Keynote, Sandy & Jo-Louise
7:20 - 8:30 pm Awards Ceremony

 The SEPAC Special Educator Awards are presented to Newton faculty and staff members who have done exceptional work with students receiving special education services. Parents, guardians and students may submit nominations and may nominate any staff member who they believe has done exceptional work. In the past, we’ve had regular education teachers, special education teachers, aides, BT’s, secretaries, principals and custodians receive awards.
Please note that the awards do not identify you or your child by name, to preserve the child’s confidentiality. Only the honoree is given the name of the person who nominated him or her.

 Please submit your nomination by May 15 here http://bit.ly/sepacnom.

Nominations
  • PLEASE only nominate those who have done exceptional work.
  • DON’T feel like you must nominate your child’s entire team to avoid hurt feelings.
  • PLEASE submit your nomination ASAP! This will enable your honoree to plan to attend the ceremony and invite family/friends, and submitting your nominations early will allow SEPAC to plan the food accordingly
  • PLEASE limit your nominations to faculty and staff who have worked with your child during the 2018-2019 school year
  • Nominate here: http://bit.ly/sepacnom



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 THE BURR PTO PRESENTS 


Joe & Vida Galeota

A Day In Ghana




Join us for a charming and wonderful program all about the culture of Ghana.
An associate professor at Berklee College of Music, Joe Galeota lived in Ghana
for many years, and his wife, Vida, grew up there. Together they have created
a rich program that brings students to Vida’s village for a day. The day includes
the family’s morning chores, the marketplace, school and the family’s evening
activities. Throughout the program, Joe and Vida present artifacts, music,
games, and proverbs. 
Wednesday, May 15

8:45- 9:45- Ms Field
9:45-10:45- Ms McConnel
10:45-11:45- Ms Roberts

2 nd Grade Classrooms






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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Birthday Wishes Cake Walk on 5/19


On May 19th, the Burr community will come together at Lasell College for a 5K walk and festival to raise money for children experiencing homelessness by supporting the local non-profit Birthday Wishes.   Donations will go towards birthday parties for homeless children in MA, RI, NH, and Long Island, NY.    We currently have raised over $200 for Birthday Wishes!

 Come walk with us and help us fundraise!  It's fun for the whole family.  It will be a good time, great exercise, and for a really important cause.  At the end there will be games, a clown, and yes, cake!
CLICK HERE TO JOIN AND/OR SUPPORT OUR TEAM!   https://birthdaywishes.rallybound.org/burrwolves
(on the right side there's a link to join the Burr team)

 If you want to support the team but can't make the actual event, feel free to click the link above to join us as a "virtual walker."   If you aren't sure if you can make it, they accept same-day registrations on the day of the event for $40.  (Otherwise it's $35 to do it in advance)  And remember that registration proceeds benefit Birthday Wishes!  






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Upcoming Events


Mark your calendars!

  • May 6th – 10th – Teacher Appreciation
  • May 9th – Early Release
  • May 11th – May Fair
  • May 12th – Mother’s Day
  • May 19th – Birthday Wishes Cakewalk
  • May 21st – Parent Principal Coffee
  • May 27th – Memorial Day
  • June 1st – Porchfest
  • June 4th – Color Day | June 6th rain-date
  • June 11th – Move-a-thon
  • June 18th – Last Day of School Picnic @ Cove




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Newton Serves Continues This Week


Thank you to all the volunteers that came out for Newton Serves.  We asked the city to drop off more soil and mulch to beautify Burr!  

Please sign up for slots this week to help spread the dirt and spread the love! 







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Teacher Appreciation Breakfast—May 7


The Teacher Appreciation Breakfast is this week on Tuesday, May 7!

 This annual event is a great way to show some love to the teachers. We are doing great with signups but still have slots open for decorating, setup, and a few food items.  

Thanks to all who signed up! The teachers will love it.
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The Move-a-thon is Back—June 11


Save the date for the Move-a-thon!

 This year the Move-a-thon will be held on Tuesday, June 11. (Class schedule to follow)  

Proceeds will benefit the Iron Giraffe Challenge which helps bring water to South Sudan.  

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Walk and Bike to School Day—Friday, May 10


Start your day off right by walking or biking to school on Friday, May 10! Join thousands of other students and parents to reduce traffic congestion and get some exercise in first thing.

Stickers and bookmarks to all those who walk, bike, or take the bus. There will be music too.

Questions?  Email Laura at lgtowvim@gmail.com.



Brought to you by Burr's Safe Routes to School Committee and The Green Team!

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