Last 24 hours to sign up for soccer preseason clinics (bit.ly/burrschool) (April 1st, 2017)

2017 Spring Soccer PreSeason Clinic (April 2nd, 2017)

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A PRO-COACH SOCCER TRAINING SESSION (ONE TIME ONLY),  TO RAISE FUNDS FOR YOUTH SOCCER GOALS DEDICATED TO BURR SCHOOL STUDENTS!   SIGN UP AT bit.ly/burrschool
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This youth soccer clinic will be a great opportunity to learn through fun-based drills, small-sided games, and scrimmages; or just to meet schoolmates/ friends in a “no pressure” setting. All games and drills will be age appropriate and are set to improve skills. Skills based, with small elements of game play, this is a great opportunity and training environment for soccer players looking to condition their skills before the spring soccer season!
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Professional coach runs this preseason training.  Sign up at bit.ly/burrschool for this preseason training session on April 2nd@ Burr School Yard!

Location: Burr School Yard
Dates:  April 2nd, 2017;  Times:
Group 1: Sunday 09:30pm-11:00am for G2-5 boys and girls
Group 2: Sunday 11:00am-12:30pm for K- 2 boys and girls;

2nd graders could go either way depending on his/her physique and skills.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO BURR SCHOOL SOCCERGOAL FUND.   Pay $20/each player for this clinic.  Donate extra for funding soccer goals!  

Please direct all questions to Burr PTO contact Alex (guolinwen@gmail.com)

Please always have shin guards, cleats, bottled water and comfortable clothing ready for participating in this OUTDOOR soccer training session.

Last 24 hours to sign up for spring basketball clinics (9 Tuesdays) (bit.ly/burrschool)

2017 Spring Burr Basketball Clinics (9 Tuesdays)

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Burr K-5 Youth Basketball Academy by Professional Coach is ending its
winter session and having a new Spring session open to Burr School
Students!

Spaces are limited! Sign up at bit.ly/burrschool for 9 professional
one-hour training sessions on Tuesday evenings @ Burr Gym!

Varsity coach runs this basketball academy.  Pay $150/each player for
9 training sessions.  ALL PROCEEDS GO TO BURR SCHOOL SOCCERGOAL FUND.

Dates:
April 4th, April 11th, April 25th; May 2nd, May 9th, May 16th, May
23rd, May 30th; June 6th (2017)
Times:
Group 1: Tuesday 6:15-7:15pm for K, 1 and 2 boys and girls
Group 2: Tuesday 7:15-8:30pm for 2, 3 & above boys and girls;

Creative Arts and Sciences Welcomes Storyteller Valerie Tutson (5th Grade)

Valerie Tutson is a mesmerizing African American performer who uses dynamic storytelling and visual presentations to captivate students. She draws her stories from around the world with an emphasis on African and African American traditions. Her repertoire includes myths, folktales and historical pieces, particularly stories of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.

“The Right to…Liberty”: Ms. Tutson tells the biographical tales of three black people who lived during the Colonial and Revolutionary War periods: Maria Judge was George Washington’s runaway slave;  Elizabeth Freeman, a Massachusetts slave, fought for and won her freedom from slavery; and James Forten, who as a teen risked his life fighting against the British.

Date: March 28, 2017

Time: 10 to 10:45 am

Presentations will take place in the Cafetorium for all 5th grade classes

Join us! Parents are encouraged to attend, but no younger siblings, please. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

This program was fully funded by your generous donations to the Burr PTO and the Burr Wolf Fund. To donate, go to Burr PTO.org and click on "Donate."

 

Thank you!

PTO Meeting Tuesday, March 28, with Nicki Eastburn

The next PTO meeting is on Tuesday, March 28 at 7 pm. The PTO is excited to have Nicki Eastburn, Burr School Special Education Team Chair and Social Worker, speak about incorporating mindfulness at home and in school. This is a great opportunity to hear about all the great things that Nicki and her team have done at Burr School to encourage mindfulness and learn about ways to incorporate these strategies with the kids at home. 

Finish Strong-Math Tutoring

Finish strong in math this school year. Affordable, effective, individualized math tutoring -  8-session, 16-session and unlimited option packets starting at $375 ($25 to $47/session). Individualized Learning Plans targeted to helping students fill in any gaps and solidify the year's math topics.  At Mathnasium, math makes sense, and math is fun.  100% money-back guarantee if program is not right for you.

Details at:  www.mathsense.com/finish-strong

OPEN HOUSES FOR HIGHLANDS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

The Newton Highlands After-School Program, just for middle school children is hosting 3 Open House events for interested families on:Monday, March 27, Thursday, April 6 and Sunday, April 9 all from 5:30-6:30 PM. at Brigham House, 20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands. This is a terrific opportunity for parents of 5th graders to learn more about the program as they plan for the next school year. Please join us and see the wonderful space that is the home base of this terrific program.

For more information please contact: Rochelle Acker at 617-999-4617 or highlandsafterschool@gmail.com or visit our website highlandsafterschool.org

JCC Kids’ Choice Passover/April Vacation Program

April  13-21 (9am-4pm) for grades K-6 and CITS in grades 7-9

From sports to swimming to arts, dance, cooking and rock climbing, kids have their choice of activities at the JCC Kids’ Choice Passover/April Vacation Program. Held at the Leventhal-Sidman Center (333 Nahanton Street) in Newton on April 13-21 from 9am-4pm with early drop-off and extended day available. For boys and girls entering grades K-6 (and CITs in grades 7-9 at a reduced rate – please call for details). Special highlights include bingo bash, Spring Olympics, carnival, talent show, trip to Wheelock Family Theatre to see Charlotte’s Web, arts and crafts festival and a performance by singer-songwriter Janet Feld. Come for one day or as many days as you would like. Kosher lunch provided during Passover! Everyone welcome. Early bird rates available.

Register at bostonjcc.org/schoolvacations. For more information, visit bostonjcc.org/schoolvacations or contact schoolvacations@jccgb.org or 617-558-6529.

A few more days to get matching donations

The Newton Schools Foundation is honored for the second consecutive year to have a
very generous donor who will match up to $25,000 in contributions from the community
to the Calculus Project during the month of March.

Double your impact and donate today: www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org

The Calculus Project has been transformational for Newton students. Since its 2013
launch, enrollment growth in high-level mathematics among traditionally
underrepresented student groups is significant:

• Hispanic student enrollment has increased 70 percent.
• African-American student enrollment has tripled.
• Low-income student enrollment has increased nine-fold!

Here’s how the program works:Calculus Project students attend intensive small-group
summer classes to preview upcoming curriculum, boost their math skills, foster
attitudes that support academic risk-taking and perseverance, and cultivate relationships among peers in the program. During the school year, students receive mentoring and after-school academic support. The program also uses lessons and activities designed to improve self-perceptions about academic accomplishment.

Your support this year will help deepen and extend the Calculus Project’s reach.
Currently serving 109 students in grades 7-10, the program will welcome a new cohort
of 30 incoming 7th graders this summer. If we successfully complete this match challenge,
the resulting $50,000 will support nearly half of the students in the Calculus Program for
this coming year—including the entire new 7th grade cohort.

At a cost of $1,000 per student for a full year of programming, the Calculus Project’s
success depends on a public-private partnership between the Newton Public Schools,
private foundations and corporate donors, and generous individuals like you.
Please help us meet the donor match challenge. Please Donate today!

www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org

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After School program Open Houses

The Newton Highlands After-School Program, just for middle school children is hosting 3 Open House events for interested families. This is a terrific opportunity for parents of 5th graders to learn more about the program as they plan for the next school year. Please join them and see the wonderful space that is the home base of this terrific program. For more information please contact: Rochelle Acker at 617-999-4617 or highlandsafterschool@gmail.com or visit our website highlandsafterschool.org

March 27th,  April 6th,  April 9th, 5:30-6:30 pm
Brigham House, 20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands