THE BURR BUZZ
The latest news and announcements from the Burr School PTO
BOOFEST
We are still looking for volunteers. Check here on how you can help make our BooFest another successful year! Also, don’t forget to RSVP. It’s NOT mandatory, but can help us plan ahead.
Important Upcoming Dates
- Monday, October 14, No School
- Thursday, October 17, ELL Meet & Greet
- Saturday, October 19, Boo Fest 3-5PM
- Tuesday, October 29, Early Release at 12:10PM
- Tuesday, November 5, No School
See the full calendar and subscribe at burrpto.org/calendar
- Monday, October 14, No School
- Thursday, October 17, ELL Meet & Greet
- Saturday, October 19, Boo Fest 3-5PM
- Tuesday, October 29, Early Release at 12:10PM
- Tuesday, November 5, No School
PTO Community Meetin
International Walk-Ride-Roll to School Day
—Wednesday, October 9
- Burr School Safe Routes to School rep (email)
- Newton Safe Routes to School task force (email)
- Newton 311 has a new system in 2024 for city services like crosswalk issues🚸, shrubs obstructing sidewalks🌳, etc. (web: link / phone: 311 or 617-796-1000)
BOOFEST
Participate in our famous Trunk-or-Treat, entertainment, crafts, and many more!
Many volunteer opportunities are still open including Mad Scientists, Tarot Card Readers as well as trunks. Burr PTO will provide all the participating vehicle trunks with candies. Be a part of one of our most beloved events, please sign up here!
Please help us make this year another memorable year for our kids. We can do this!
THE BURR PTO PRESENTS
Fall Garden Playdate!
Do you want to help us make the garden ready for the fall?
We will need help with:
pruning/trimming plants and trees
pulling fencing from the garden beds
prepping spaces for fall bulb planting
Do you want to bring your family for a garden hangout or playground playdate?
Just come hang out with us! Bring your children. Hang out with Burr families.
What to bring: garden gloves & sheers (optional), water bottles
Interested in becoming more involved in Burr’s Garden?
Please fill out this form to be added to the Garden Friends mailing list.
Volunteer at the School Library!
Interested in volunteering at the school library? It is a great opportunity to serve the Burr community and become involved in your students' learning! Pick any library session during the school week (sign up for one or twenty! Your choice! It doesn't have to be your child's class) and join the magic that is Ms. Patino's library class! Your main tasks will include organizing the library shelves and helping students check in and out books. More information can be found here: Ms. Patino's Page for Volunteers. Please make sure your CORI forms are up to date prior to volunteering. Contact mariko@burrpto.org for more information or questions.