CREATIVE ARTS & SCIENCES AND THE BURR PTO PRESENT 

Illustrator Emilie Boon—May 12, 2017

The Creative Arts and Sciences Committee, which is fully funded by the Burr PTO, welcomes Children’s Illustrator Emilie Boon to the Kindergarten classrooms on Friday, May 12th starting at 8:45am.

Emilie Boon is best known for her beguiling depictions of animal characters. After reading one of her books, she will share her artwork and explain the step-by-step process of creating a book. She will talk about inspiration, using imagination and how making mistakes and rewriting are important parts of the creative process.image

After Emilie’s presentation, it’s the students’ turn to create a book! Using Emilie’s crayon and watercolor technique, students will create their own unique books.

Emilie Boon has published over 20 books for young children, including Peterkin’s Very Own Garden and Belinda’s Balloon.

Friday, May 13

8:45-9:45 Frail

10:00-11:00 McMahon

11:15-12:15 Russo

(In the Classrooms)

Creative Arts and Sciences programs are fully funded by the Burr School PTO. Thank you for your support! Parents are welcome to attend, but no younger siblings please. 

 CREATIVE ARTS & SCIENCES AND THE BURR PTO PRESENT 

A Day in Ghana—May 12, 2017

Join us for on Friday, May 12th from 8:45-11:45am for a charming and wonderful program all about the culture of Ghana, a Creative Arts & Sciences event fully funded by the Burr PTO. 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. Join us! Parents are encouraged to attend, but no younger siblings, please. Thank you for your cooperation.

Creative Arts and Sciences programs are fully funded by the Burr School PTO. Thank you for your support! Parents are welcome to attend, but no younger siblings please. 

THE BURR PTO PRESENTS 

May Fair is Coming on May 13!

Save the Date! The 2017 Burr School May Fair will be taking place 
on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 12-3pm!

WHAT IS MAYFAIR??

The Mayfair started in the 60’s as a community-building event led by some dedicated Burr moms. Back then, it was a swap meet with some simple games and a grill. Times may have changed, but one thing hasn't—May Fair is still one of the most fun and anticipated events of the year.

Families enjoy a variety of activities for children and adults, including games of chance and skill, teacher dunk tank, face painting, a bounce house, and arts and crafts.  There will also be a very popular cake decorating contest and plenty of great food for sale.

Please stop by for an hour or two and lend a hand and let the kids play. We are looking for helpers to run games, supervise crafts, manage concession stands, etc. Please look at the list and pick a time slot that works for you! PLEASE consider signing up for more than one shift. Older kids can help you run a game but you are responsible to make sure the shift is covered. Please assist them.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aaab23a0f94-20171

Bakers: Adults and kids PLEASE bake goodies to be sold at the bake sale. A cake for the cake walk or find your inner cake boss and decorate a cake! The theme this year is Sports!

Can’t make it or want to donate to Bake Sale go to:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aaab23a0f94-20172

This event is fully funded by the Burr PTO. Thank you for your support!

May 10—National Walk to School Day

Ditch the car today, and take a nice walk with your kids to and from school today! 

An Evening of Cabaret

Enjoy an Evening of Cabaret with singers from the Boston Association of Cabaret Artists.

Cabaret music is delightful, since it includes songs of many styles such as Broadway, Jazz, Blues, Pop, the Great American Songbook, Country and more, focusing on the intimate relationship between the singer and the audience. Join at an evening of song featuring Sara Brodsky, Carole Bundy, David Diamond, Phil Kassel, Linda Marks, Ethel Ryerson, Stephen Smith, Barbara Larson, Robin Burrage & Leni Webber, with Tom LaMark on the piano. For tickets, $20.00/$10 Seniors & Students, please visit  www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival

April 28th, 7:00 pm
Newton Cultural Center at Newton City Hall
1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Center

SmartsSummers Theater Arts program

Spend your summer singing, dancing, acting, and having fun! Students take classes in the visual and performing arts and work together to create an original musical production. This summer, the shows are based on outer space stories and will be OUT OF THIS WORLD!

Full day and part day programs available for ages 5-13 from July 10th – August 17th. Register for 1-6 weeks. For questions, contact theaterartscamp@aol.com, visit brooklineadulted.org or https://sites.google.com/site/smartsummerstheaterarts/home

For more information or to register visithttp://www.campusce.net/brooklinesmartprograms/course/course.aspx?catId=125 or call 617-730-2700.

Flutes, Fins and Paws by the Willow Flute Ensemble

Celebrating its 20th season, The Willow Flute Ensemble performs “My Dog Pooh”, a musical story about a most unusual dog, followed by “Chats” a flute quartet about different types of cats. Also on the program are Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and Dolphins, ending with another musical story, “The Crotchety Cats:” narrated by Duane Sullivan.

The Willow Flute Ensemble includes Music Director Ilona Kudina (piano, bass flute), Rebecca M. Makara (flute, alto flute, piccolo), Laura Smolowitz (flute, piccolo, alto flute), Asako Yoshida (flute, bass flute), Jen Kramer (flute, piccolo, narration), Philip Trackman (flute, alto flute), Pamela Nichols (flute, alto flute), Duane Sullivan (narration).

Free. Donations welcome at the door. www.willowfluteensemble.com.

April 29th, 1:30 pm
Newton Cultural Center at Newton City Hall
1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Center

Parenting workshop

An Introductory Workshop in the Think:Kids Collaborative Problem Solving Approach
Do you ever feel frustrated with your child? Find yourself shouting and imposing consequences in reaction to challenging behavior, but it rarely works and doesn’t make you feel very good?

The Think:Kids Collaborative Problem Solving parenting approach brings out the best in both parents and children by helping parents to:

• Foster positive relationships with their child


• Build their child’s skills in self-regulation, communication and problem-solving


• Reduce their child’s challenging behavior


• Solve problems calmly, collaboratively and proactively

For more information and to register for the last CPS workshops in Brookline or Needham Heights before the summer, including a 1-day workshop on June 3rd, please visit: BeTheParentBoston.com.

Join us for Healthy Kids Day!

Come to one of the Y’s premier annual events, Healthy Kids Day, which is FREE and open to the public. Enjoy the bouncy house and obstacle courses! Get the whole crew moving with family fitness classes and GaGa ball. Observe a showing of a selection of surprise critters from Curious Creatures as well as musical performances from the talented YCCA students.

Bring your bicycle to decorate and show off in the parade afterward. There will be a free bike helmet giveaway courtesy of the Newton Elks Club and Farina’s in Watertown. First come, first serve.

All events will take place outside on the Y’s New Balance Track & Field barring poor weather, in which case activities will be moved to the gym. Healthy Kids Day is generously sponsored by the Belmont Savings Bank Foundation.

Face Painting: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Bicycle Decorating: 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Family Fitness Classes: 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Curious Creatures: 2:30-3:30 pm
Bouncy House, GaGa Ball and Obstacle Courses: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Bicycle Parade: 3:30 pm

April 29th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
West Suburban YMCA, 276 Church Street, Newton