THE BURR PTO PRESENTS 


Save the Date: 

Celebrate with Us at MayFair on May 9



Get ready for a fantastic afternoon at the Burr School Mayfair on May 9th from 2:00–5:00 PM at the Burr playground! Join us for delicious food, great music, and a wide variety of games and crafts for kids and families. This year, we’re extra excited to feature the music band “Mismatches” from Parallel Sound Studios, performed by our amazing Burr 5th graders. There will also be a hilarious pie-on-the-face game and many more fun surprises in store. Please mark your calendars—signup information and ticket sales will be shared soon, so stay tuned! 




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📚 Book Donation Drive Update 📚



📅 New date: May 20, 2026 

Thank you to everyone who has shown interest in our upcoming Book Swap! We’re excited about bringing the community together to share great reads—but we need a few more books to make it truly special.

At this time, the Book Swap event will be postponed to May 20.

The good news? There’s still time to contribute!

If you have gently used books you’re ready to pass along—fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, or anything in between—we would greatly appreciate your donations. Every book helps us build a better experience for everyone. They can be dropped off at school. 



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Burr School World Cultural Fair 

Sign Up Now!





Join us for the Burr School World Cultural Fair on April 11th, 2026 from 3–5 PM in the Burr Cafeteria as we celebrate cultures from around the world. 

✅ Choose a country or culture to represent – families can team up and host a table together
✅ Create a visual display (poster, clothing, artifacts, artwork, etc.) to showcase traditions
✅ Come enjoy live performances, including dance, singing, and more from around the world
✅ Optional: Bring small food samples (homemade or store‑bought) to share a taste of your culture

Registration closes on April 6th, 2026, so be sure to sign up soon. 
Sign up link- https://burrpto.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/165427


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Newton Public Schools 

Budget Cuts


The Newton Public Schools (NPS) faces a major budget gap for 2026–2027, with proposed cuts to current school services.  You can find DETAILS here. The School Committee will take its final budget vote on Monday, 4/6/26.

If you’re concerned about how this may impact students, consider:
  • Contacting the Mayor, School Committee, City Council, or Superintendent (email or call 617-796-1000)
  • Attending the School Committee meeting on Monday, 3/30/26 at 6:30pm (Frazier Room, Education Center, 100 Walnut St, or via Zoom) and giving a brief (<3 min) public comment
  • Talking with other Newton residents, including those not involved in NPS

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Important Upcoming Dates


April 1 - Book Swap
April 3 - Good Friday (No School) 
April 11 - World's Culture Fair
April 16 - Community Budget Forum #2 at Brown Middle School directions here) from 7:00–8:00pm
April 20-24 : April Recess
May 9 - May Fair from 3-5 PM
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This Month, the Pack Brings 

Learning to Life



In late January and February, Wolf Fund donations are bringing hands-on learning directly to Burr classrooms through Creative Arts & Sciences programs across multiple grades, from Drumlin Farm visits with Grade 4, to Force & Magnetism experiments at the Discovery Museum for Grade 3, to a Historical Women program for Grades 4 and 5.

These experiences go beyond textbooks, sparking curiosity and helping lessons truly stick. If you’re able, please consider donating to support these programs and future enrichment for all Burr students.  

👉Donate here: https://givebutter.com/burr25-26
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 THE BURR PTO PRESENTS 



We’re excited to welcome renowned origami artist Michael G. LaFosse to Burr for a special “Origamido” program with our 5th graders on Monday, March 23. With over 40 years of experience, Michael brings a unique blend of art, science, and nature-inspired design to his work, and students will have the opportunity to experience his craft up close. 

9:15 - 10:10am Mr. McCool
10:15 - 11:10am Mr. Cameron
11:15am - 12:10pm - Ms. Harris

This enriching program is made possible through the generous support of the Burr PTO and the Burr Wolf Fund—we’re so grateful for our amazing community! 





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Burr Book Swap (4/1) is coming! 




Please donate gently used children’s or YA books to help our students discover “new-to-them” stories and share the joy of reading.

What to donate: Picture books, early readers, chapter books, or YA titles in good condition
Deadline: Tuesday, March 31
Drop-off: Burr Elementary School

🙋Volunteers needed!

Tuesday: Help sort donated books
Wednesday: Help students choose their books
If you’re able to help on either day, please sign up here!

Thank you for supporting our young readers! 



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Save the Date: 

Celebrate with Us at MayFair on May 9





Get ready for a fantastic afternoon at the Burr School Mayfair on May 9th from 2:00–5:00 PM at the Burr playground! Join us for delicious food, great music, and a wide variety of games and crafts for kids and families. This year, we’re extra excited to feature the music band “Mismatches” from Parallel Sound Studios, performed by our amazing Burr 5th graders. There will also be a hilarious pie-on-the-face game and many more fun surprises in store. Please mark your calendars—signup information and ticket sales will be shared soon, so stay tuned! 



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