Important Upcoming Dates


September 17 - Back To School Picnic from 5-7pm
September 21 - Yom Kippur - No school
September 23 - Curriculum Night 
September 28 - Picture Day 
September 29 - Special Early Release - 12:35pm
October 12 - Indigenous Peoples' Day -  No school 
October 24 - Boo Fest (Volunteers Needed) 
October 27 - Special Early Release - 12:35pm
December 3 - Special Early Release - 12:35pm
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 THE BURR PTO PRESENTS 


☕ Principal’s Community Chat & Coffee 



Join Dr. Kotraba for her first Principal’s Community Chat & Coffee of the school year!

Hear what’s ahead for Burr this year, learn more about upcoming plans and priorities, and have an opportunity to ask questions and connect with other members of our school community.

📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 8:15 AM
📍 Burr Cafeteria

Coffee will be served!

We hope to see you there.
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Some Classes Still Need Room Parents!




We’re still looking for parent volunteers to serve as Room Parents in the following classrooms:

Russo — Kindergarten
Golden — Grade 1
MacNeill — Grade 3
Tice — Grade 4

 

In addition, a few classrooms are still looking for a second parent volunteer. Please check the sign up through the link here and consider volunteering if you’re interested!

As a Room Parent, you’ll work closely with your child’s teacher, help coordinate classroom activities and special events, and strengthen the connection between home and school. It’s a wonderful way to be more involved in your child’s school experience while helping create a fun, welcoming, and supportive classroom community.

Interested in learning more? Check out the Room Parent Guide here for additional information.

Have questions? Please reach out to kiki@burrpto.org.

Thank you for helping make our classrooms such wonderful communities! 

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Save the Date - Picture Day!



Please save the date! The photo day is scheduled for Monday, September 28! 

Parent volunteers are needed for the Picture Day. 
It would be ideal if volunteers are available for the back-up rain date too (date to be informed), just in case.

Volunteers will assist photographers, organize class flow, and have lots of fun helping kids and teachers smile for their photos. Please stay tuned for how to sign up!

**You must have your CORI submitted and cleared to volunteer for this event.  To complete a CORI/SORI check, please visit any Newton school at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled school visit. For more information, please visit this website. 


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Volunteer Opportunities 2026–2027



There are many ways to get involved and support the Burr community this school year! We’re looking for volunteers for a variety of PTO roles, including:
  • Events Co-Chairs
  • Kindergarten CAS Coordinator
  • BooFest Committee Members (date: 10/24/2026)
  • Garden Team Co-Chairs
  • Teacher Appreciation Co-Chairs
  • Auction Volunteers
Whether you have a little time or a lot, your involvement makes a difference! Please sign up here to volunteer and help make this a wonderful school year for our students, teachers, and families.




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Important Upcoming Dates


September 7 - Labor Day - No school
September 9 - Principal's Community Chat & Coffee at 8:15am, Cafeteria
September 17 - Back To School Picnic from 5-7pm
September 21 - Yom Kippur - No school
September 23 - Curriculum Night 
September 28 - Picture Day
October 12 - Indigenous People's Day -  No school 
October 24 - Boo Fest (Volunteers Needed) 
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 THE BURR PTO PRESENTS 


Room Parents Needed!




Burr PTO is looking for parent volunteers to serve as Room Parents for their child’s classroom this school year!

As a Room Parent, you’ll work closely with your child’s teacher, help organize classroom activities and special events, and build a strong connection between home and school. It’s a wonderful opportunity to be more involved in your child’s school experience and help create a fun, supportive classroom community.

Interested in learning more? Read the Room Parent Guide here and sign up through the link here. You can also reach out to kiki@burrpto.org with any questions.

Thank you for helping make Burr a welcoming and connected community for all our students.
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Save the Date - Picture Day!




Please save the date! The photo day is scheduled for Monday, September 28! 

Parent volunteers are needed for the Picture Day. 
It would be ideal if volunteers are available for the back-up rain date too (date to be informed), just in case.

Volunteers will assist photographers, organize class flow, and have lots of fun helping kids and teachers smile for their photos. Please stay tuned for how to sign up!

**You must have your CORI submitted and cleared to volunteer for this event.  To complete a CORI/SORI check, please visit any Newton school at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled school visit. For more information, please visit this website. 


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🍕 Join Us for 

Burr’s Back-to-School Pizza Picnic! 🍕

September 17 | 5:00–7:00 PM 




📍 Burr Playground

Come kick off the new school year with friends, classmates, and the Burr community!

Bring your own dinner or order pizza in advance for the picnic. Please note that pizza must be ordered by 1PM on September 14 — there will be no pizza sales on-site.

🍕 Order pizza here (sign in required): https://burrpto.membershiptoolkit.com/btspicnic 
We can’t wait to see you there!

We can’t wait to see you there!
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