Important Upcoming Dates

  • June 23, Last Day of School, 12:10 dismissal
See the full calendar and subscribe at burrpto.org/calendar

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 THE BURR PTO PRESENTS 

You are invited!



You're invited to celebrate the remarkable careers of three dedicated individuals who have made a real difference at our Burr Elementary School!

Please join us on Tuesday, June 17th at 3:15 PM at Burr Elementary School Garden to honor Ms. Mindy Johal, our esteemed Principal since 2010, Ms. Gwenne Foreman, our wonderful ELL teacher of 15 years, and Ms. Cathy Mahar, our invaluable upper grades classroom inclusion aide with an incredible 28 years of service.

Cake and refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact info@burrpto.org. We hope to see you there!
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LigerBots ~ Newton North's Robotics Team



Come to an information session about FIRST LEGO League (FLL), robotics for kids in grades K - 8, hosted by the LigerBots, Newton’s high school robotics team. There will be hands-on STEAM activities for kids while their parents are learning about FLL. There is no need for any prior experience in robotics or FIRST programs, and all are welcome! The event will be at the Newton North High School Film Lecture Hall, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. 

If you would like to attend — or cannot attend but are interested — please fill out this form. For more info, please email fll@ligerbots.org or check out the LigerBots FLL website page and the FIRST website page describing this year’s FLL challenge.





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5th Grade Moving on Party



5th Graders and Parents are invited to a fun event on June 18th, 6-8pm, to celebrate the 5th grade class Moving On from Burr. 
Pizza, snacks, drinks, and desserts will be provided.
Please be on the lookout for a Sign-up Genius for additional help and donations needed on June 18th.  





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Service Star 25-26 After School Program







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Burr Caring Committee and Fund


Coming in September: New Burr Caring Committee and Fund! Be on the lookout for more information at the beginning of the school year about a new committee at Burr focused on supporting families through challenging times, as well as times of celebration. A Parent’s Night Out will be planned for the Fall to fundraise for the committee’s efforts. If you have any questions or want to be involved in the committee or planning the Parent’s Night Out, please contact Mollie Van Horn at Mollie@tawingo.org. 





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Welcome to the PTO Board!


We are excited to announce the newly elected members and continued members of the PTO Board for the 2025–2026 school year! They will take on their positions as of July.  Thank you for volunteering for the Burr Community!
  • Co-Presidents: Amir Moghimi, Michelle Claussen
  • Secretary: Jessica Tybursky
  • Treasurer: Justin Anderson
  • Events Co-Chair: Pooja Tiwari
  • D.E.I. Chair: Shannon Derick
  • Fundraising Chair: Hannah Burns
  • Communications Chair: Kiki Williams






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PTO Community Meeting



Join us for our last Burr PTO Community Meeting of the school year on June 11th at 7:30 pm.  The election will be held at the beginning of the meeting.  The meeting will be held virtually. Please go ahead and register so that you get the Zoom invite on your calendar. 



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 THE BURR PTO PRESENTS 

Burr PTO 2025-2026 Board Elections – Join Us!



The Burr Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) board elections are coming up this June, and we’re looking for dedicated, enthusiastic parents to join our team! We’re currently seeking candidates for the following roles:
  • Co-President
  • Education Chair
  • Events Co-Chair
  • Fundraising Chair
Our board consists of 10–12 volunteers, each serving a 2-year term. Together, we support our school community by organizing favorite events like BooFest, World Cultures Night, Mayfair, STEAMFair, and Creative Arts & Sciences programs. Board roles require a commitment of about 6–12 hours per month, including monthly meetings (usually held via Zoom in the evenings) and other event planning or committee work.

If you're enthusiastic about building community and enhancing our students' educational experience, consider joining us! Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to the community, we welcome your interest. Reach out to any current board member or email info@burrpto.org for more details.





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