THE BURR PTO PRESENTS
5th Grade Graduation Party
Date: June 24th, 5-7 PM
Location: Burr Field
Playdates this Summer!
We expect to have grade-level playdates for all grades this summer—could you coordinate for your grade?
Sign Up Here! Be on the lookout for more information.
Parent Town Hall on Smartphones
Are you grappling with whether to purchase a smartphone for your child? Are you finding yourself in battles with your child over screen time? Please join us as a community to discuss how we can work together to support each other as we help our children to be safe and kind in the digital age.
On June 18, the PTO Council for Newton Public Schools will be sponsoring a Parent Town Meeting event in the Brown MS auditorium titled, Smart Phone Questions? You're Not Alone! I encourage you to attend and hear about alternatives to smartphones as well as tips and tricks as parents. You will also hear from educators about how these devices impact daily life at school. None of us have all the answers, but together we can help and support each other as we navigate the challenges. This evening will be of particular help to families who are currently considering if they should purchase a smartphone for their children, but all are encouraged to attend! Please save the date!
CAS Event - 2nd Grade
A Day in Ghana
Joe and Vida Galeota will take the second grade on an imaginary day trip to West Africa. A professor at Berklee College of Music, Joe lived in Ghana for many years, and his wife, Vida, grew up in Ghana. Together, they have created a charming and rich program about the culture of
Ghana. The program brings the students to Vida’s village for a day where they will experience the family’s morning chores, the marketplace, school, and evening activities. Throughout the program, Joe and Vida present artifacts, music, games, and proverbs.
Time and Location: Wednesday, June 12
- 9:00am – Field (Room 17)
- 10:00am – Roberts (Room 2)
- 11:00am – Cooley (Room 3)
Join us! Parents are welcome to attend, but no younger siblings please.
This program was fully funded by your generous contributions
to the Burr PTO and the Burr Wolf Fund.
To donate, go to Burrpto.org and click on “Donate.”
Thank you!
3 rd & 4 th Grade CAS Event
Historical Women: Amelia Earhart
Students take a thrilling, fast-paced journey through the life of the adventurous pioneer (and one-time Massachusetts resident) who in 1932 became the first woman—and only the second aviator—to pilot a plane across the Atlantic Ocean. They’ll follow Amelia from her days as a young girl, an athlete, as a nurse’s aide during the First World War; and as a young women filled with passion about the science of aviation who is able to fulfill her dreams of flight.
Date: Wednesday, June 12
Time: 10:00 AM (following 5 th grade Anne Frank presentation)
Location: Burr Cafetorium
Creative Arts and Science programs are fully funded by your generous
contributions to the Burr PTO and the Burr Wolf Fund.
Burr Retirement Celebration
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We're bidding farewell to two veteran teachers this year as they embark on their well-deserved retirement journey. Robin Cooley, currently a second-grade teacher, has been an integral part of Burr School for an impressive 32 years, lending her expertise across grades 4, 5, and 2. Likewise, physical education teacher, Jodi Michna, has dedicated 28 years to shaping the health and wellness of Newton children. Their combined decades of service have left an indelible mark on countless students and families, enriching lives with their passion and dedication.
In honor of their remarkable contributions, we're hosting a special celebration on June 13 to commemorate their time at Burr. Below, you'll find all the details for this event.
Time: June 13, 3:30pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Burr Garden
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