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Burr School Auction


Burr Auction is in high gear!!

The Burr Online Auction bidding closes Sunday 1/26 at 5 pm!!
We are so excited about the generous donations that have come in!

http://bit.ly/burrauction2020

If you have not yet, please register on the site (32Auctions) to bid

PLEASE FORWARD/POST THE AUCTION LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY –
WHEREVER THEY LIVE! 
  
All of the proceeds benefit the Burr PTO and our initiatives. 
32 Teacher Experiences, Camps, Restaurants, Classes and more!

HAPPY BIDDING!!


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SEPAC Panel


Please join the Burr PTO and SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) for a discussion with Beth Fitzmaurice, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Newton Public Schools and Eliza Spaulding, SEPAC Liaison for the Burr School and SEPAC Board Member. Beth assumed her role in August 2019, and oversees NPS’ special education program, among other responsibilities. The discussion will be an opportunity for the Burr, Franklin, and Williams School communities to meet with Beth and Eliza, to learn more about their roles, and how the Office of Student Services works together with SEPAC.
Thursday, January 23rd

 7-8:30pm

 Burr School, Library

 171 Pine Street, Auburndale, MA 
Questions? Please reach out to Lucy Galvan at lucyumass@hotmail.com or 

 Eliza Spaulding at elizaspaulding@gmail.com.
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Burr Auction!


The Burr Online Auction Launches THIS FRIDAY 1/17 at 3pm!   It will
last until Sunday 1/26 at 5 pm and we are so excited about the
generous donations that have come in!

This includes:  An African Safari, Free weeks at numerous camps
including Fessenden, Beaver, and more, Yoga & Mimosas for 20+ people,
Gourmet meals coked by Burr families, many gift certificates, and over
15 items donated by Burr teachers and administration!!! (Breakfast with a teacher and a ride to school, for example).   All of the proceeds benefit the Burr PTO and our initiatives.  Thank you in advance for bidding on all sorts of items and forwarding the auction
link to friends and family all over the country and world!

This link will be live at 3:00 pm on Friday 1/17 until Sunday 1/26 at

Please register in advance on the site (32Auctions) to get your bids ready.

Thank you so much!

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SEPAC Panel


Please join the Burr PTO and SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) for a discussion with Beth Fitzmaurice, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Newton Public Schools and Eliza Spaulding, SEPAC Liaison for the Burr School and SEPAC Board Member. Beth assumed her role in August 2019, and oversees NPS’ special education program, among other responsibilities. The discussion will be an opportunity for the Burr, Franklin, and Williams School communities to meet with Beth and Eliza, to learn more about their roles, and how the Office of Student Services works together with SEPAC.

 Thursday, January 23rd
7-8:30pm
Burr School, Library
171 Pine Street, Auburndale, MA 

 Questions? Please reach out to Lucy Galvan at lucyumass@hotmail.com or 
Eliza Spaulding at elizaspaulding@gmail.com.

 Please also note another SEPAC event: 

 Please join the Newton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) for

 a presentation and discussion about
Basic Rights in Special Education with Tim Sindelar,

 Newton lawyer specializing in representing children and adults with disabilities.
This event is geared towards parents new to special education,
and for those who would like to know more about their basic rights.

 Wednesday, January 15, 2020
7:30-9:00pm
Newton Education Center
100 Walnut Street
Room 210
No RSVP necessary.
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Lunar New Year


February 1st (SAT) 6:00-8:00 pm @ Burr Cafeteria

 Please join us to celebrate Lunar New Year (Spring Festival or Chinese New Year). There will be Asian food, performance and games. All Burr family members and friends are welcome to attend. Please bring your favorite dish to share. 

 The signup link for food and performance is below: 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0844afa629a0f94-burr1

 If you want to be involved in organizing the event, please contact zizizhang2012@gmail.com,
If you have any questions about the performance, please contact sallyron@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing all of our Burr community friends! 
Happy 2020 the year of RAT!





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Creative Arts and Sciences Welcomes Artist Michael LaFosse: Origamadō (5th Grade)



ori from the root of the Japanese verb "to fold," oru
gami from the Japanese word for paper, kami
dō the word for "way" or "path" 
Internationally renowned origami master Michael LaFosse teaches 5th grade students how  to make three-dimensional geometric designs while discovering the math connections with this amazing art form.  Michael has taught origami for over 30 years and is recognized as one of the top origami masters today with pieces in major museums throughout the world.

Monday, January 13, 2020 
8:45-9:35 (Robinson)
9:45-10:35 (Cooley)
10:45-11:35 (Harris)





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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Creative Arts and Sciences 3rd grade program


Jackson Homestead (January 14th)

How would your life be different if you were born in the 1800s? 
Students will handle and examine 150-year old objects, photographs, textiles, tools, and other primary sources to piece together the story of daily life in 19th -century Newton.



Click Here to View the Jackson Homestead Flyer



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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SEPAC Presentation

January 15, 2020

Please join the Newton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) for a presentation and discussion about Basic Rights in Special Education with Tim Sindelar, a Newton lawyer specializing in representing children and adults with disabilities.
This event is geared towards parents new to special education, and for those who would like to know more about their basic rights.

 Wednesday, January 15, 2020
7:30-9:00pm
Newton Education Center
100 Walnut Street
Room 210

 No RSVP necessary. Questions? Please contact Newton SEPAC Board Member

 Eliza Spaulding at spaulding@newtonsepac.org.
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Creative Arts & Sciences 

1st Grade Program


WINGMASTERS! 


 Tuesday, January 7th!

On Tuesday January 7th Wingmasters will present North American Birds of Prey to the first grade. 

 North American birds of prey are also known as raptors, and their unique characteristics help them to hunt prey. Raptors also have the best eyesight and the sharpest hearing int he animal kingdom. Raptors include eagles, hawks, falcons and owls and this presentation will incorporate five live birds to teach about predation, the raptors' place at the top of the foodweb, their different hunting adaptations and their often endangered status in a rapidly changing world. 

 Parents/caregivers welcome, but no younger siblings please. Thank you for your cooperation.

 Click Here to View the Wingmasters Flyer


Creative Arts and Sciences programs are fully funded by the Burr School PTO. 




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