💡 Children’s Business Fair 

Thursday, November 12 | 6 PM



Calling all Burr kid entrepreneurs! Want to be the boss for a night? Showcase your business ideas, products, and services as you set prices, create displays, and connect with Burr families. Join us for a fun evening celebrating creativity and our amazing young business owners!

🚀 Ready to Be a Young Entrepreneur? Register by October 30! Sign Up Here!

💡 Need inspiration? Find business ideas and details in the Family Packet on the registration form.





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📚 Volunteer in the Burr Library!


Looking for a fun way to get involved at Burr? Volunteer in Ms. Patino’s library class and be part of your students’ learning experience!

Sign up for one session or twenty—you choose! You don’t need to volunteer during your own child’s class. Volunteers help organize shelves and assist students with checking books in and out.

Please make sure your CORI forms are up to date before volunteering.

Questions? Contact jie@burrpto.org.
Ready to volunteer? SIGN UP HERE!

You’ll need a Membership Toolkit profile to sign up if you don’t already have one—it’s quick and easy!


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Grown-Ups Night Out is coming!



Parents, this one’s for you. Join us for food, drinks, and actual adult conversation on Saturday, November 14, 6:00 to 8:30 PM at Brewer’s Tap and Table in Waltham.

Every ticket supports the Caring Committee, the group that quietly shows up for Burr families through life’s challenges and celebrations, from a meal train after a new baby or a hard diagnosis to a little extra help when a family needs it most.

Tickets are $35 and include food (cash bar). RSVP by October 30 by Venmoing Kate Pitman at @kate-melville-1, or email kmel4029@gmail.com for other ways to pay.

Need a sitter? Done. Kids Night Out is the same night at The Dance Academy of Siagel Productions in Newton (5:45 to 8:45 PM). K through 5 kids get dancing, crafts, games, and pizza and popsicles. If 12+ Burr kids sign up, 50% comes back to the PTO! 






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🪔 SAVE THE DATE! 🪔

Burr School Diwali Celebration


What: Burr School Diwali Celebration
When: Saturday, November 21 | 3:00–5:00 PM
Where: Burr School

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights! ✨

This is a FREE event, and everyone is welcome! Come enjoy an afternoon of celebration featuring dance performances, crafts, delicious food, and more.

Bring your family and friends and join us as we celebrate the joy, light, and traditions of Diwali!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🪔✨ 
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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
  • World Cultures Fair Co-Chairs
  • Dining For Dollars Coordinator 
  • Garden Team 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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Work Out & Give Back: 

Help Burr PTO Win the Challenge! 



Work out and give back at Cardio High in Auburndale! From September 25, Cardio High in Auburndale is hosting a fundraising competition, "Burr vs. Williams." Every time a Burr parent works out, Cardio High will donate $4 to Burr PTO—and when a new Burr parent tries a workout, Cardio High will donate $30. There is no fee for new clients, so your first workout is completely free! They just added some 8:30am classes - perfect to join right after dropping off. 

After 2 weeks, we are still behind: Williams $102. Burr $42. 

Contact Cardio High at info@cardiohigh.com or 617.459.3807 to reserve your workout, and let’s raise some funds for Burr! 





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Important Upcoming Dates


October 24 - Boo Fest (Volunteers Needed) 
October 27 - Special Early Release - 12:10pm
November 3 -Election Day - No School
November 11 - Veterans Day - No School
November 12 - Children's Business Fair
November 14 - Grown-Ups Night Out
November 21 - Diwali Celebration
November 25 - Early Dismissal - 12:10pm
November 26-27 - Thanksgiving Recess - No School
December 3 - Special Early Release - 12:10pm
December 9-15 - Book Fair 
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 THE BURR PTO PRESENTS 


Coffee with Dr. Kotraba and Our ELL Teachers



Join Principal Dr. Kotraba and Burr's ELL teachers for coffee and munchkins on Tuesday, October 13, from 8:15 to 9:15 AM in the library.

ELL stands for English Language Learner. It's the program that supports Burr students who are learning English as an additional language. ELL teachers work with kids inside their regular classrooms and also meet with small groups to build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

This is a relaxed chance to meet the teachers, ask questions, and learn how the program works. All families are welcome, whether or not your child is in ELL. Coffee and munchkins are on the PTO.
We hope to see you there!



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🍬 BooFest Is Back — 

Volunteers & Candy Needed! 🎃

Saturday, October 24 | 3–5



Join us for a boo-rific afternoon of Halloween fun for the whole family! Enjoy:
🍬 Trunk-or-Treat
🔬 Spooky Entertainment
🎨 Festive Crafts & Face Painting
👻 And More!

🙌 We Need More Volunteers!
Help us make BooFest a success! We need volunteers to help run the event, including:
🔮 Tarot Card Readers
🎨 Face Painters
🚗 Decorated Trunk Hosts
🤝 Event Helpers

 No experience needed — just bring your Halloween spirit!


🍭 We Need Candy Donations!

Help us keep our Trunk-or-Treat stocked with treats! Please consider donating bags of candy at the Burr School Entrance from October 19-23 so we can make sure there’s plenty for all of our trick-or-treaters.


Let’s work together to make BooFest an unforgettable afternoon for our kids! 🎃👻🍬 




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