THE BURR PTO PRESENTS 


You’re Invited: PTO Community Meeting (6/3) 




Join us for our annual PTO Community Meeting this Wednesday, June 3rd at 7:30pm-9pm!

We’ll be discussing highlights from the past year and our plans for the future, presenting and approving our budget, as well as voting in our PTO board officers. Principal Dr. Kotraba will also be joining us. Your participation and input are an important part of helping our PTO continue to support students, staff, and school programs in meaningful ways.

We welcome and encourage everyone to attend. We hope you’ll join us and be part of the conversation!

You can join here



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🌈 Burr Color Day is Coming! 🌈



Let's get ready for one of the most exciting and spirited days of the school year — Burr Color Day! This special community event celebrates teamwork, movement, cooperation, and fun as students work together through activities and games at Auburndale Cove. While everyone is encouraged to do their best, the focus is on teamwork and school spirit rather than competition.

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Auburndale Cove
(Students will leave Burr at 8:30 AM and walk to the Cove together.)

⚠️ Important Reminder: Parents/Guardians must complete and return the field trip permission form to your classroom teacher by Monday, June 1, 2026 in order for students to participate.

Students Should Bring:
Water bottle
Snack(s) in a brown paper bag or a plastic bag with your child’s name on it
Sneakers/active gear
Wear your grade color gear! Feel free to get creative with hats, socks, accessories, and more!

If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Komow. We can’t wait for a colorful and fun-filled day together!
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Important Upcoming Dates


June 3 - Burr PTO Community Meeting from 7:30-9pm. Join here.
June 10 - Color Day at the Cove
June 10 - Kindergarten Playdate
June 19 - Juneteenth  - No School
June 25 - Last day of School - 12:10pm dismissal 

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 THE BURR PTO PRESENTS 




The Burr Elementary School PTO extends heartfelt thanks to our amazing community for making Mayfair 2026 such a wonderful success. We’re grateful to our sponsors, volunteers, school staff, and all the families who helped create a joyful day filled with fun, laughter, and school spirit.

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📚 Burr Book Swap Is this Wednesday!



Help us stock the Burr Book Swap with gently used children’s and YA books! Your donations give students the chance to discover great new reads and share the love of reading. (Donation deadline – Tuesday, May 19, 2026)

🙋 Volunteers Welcome
• 5/19 (6–8 PM): Sort and organize books
• 5/20 (morning): Help students select books

If you’re available to help on either day, please consider signing up here!

Thank you for supporting Burr readers!

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Garden Days Are Here!



Hello Burr Gardeners!

We have dates and times for Garden Days, so get your garden tools ready!

Mon., May 18th (grades 3, 4, & 5)
Wed., May 20th (Kindergarten)

If you'd like to help your child's class or grade, volunteer here. (Remember, you need to have a valid CORI filed with Ginny Studley in the office.)

If you'd like to donate plants or other items, you can volunteer here.

Sincerely,
The Garden Team (Erin Fichot & Katharine Braun-Levine)

P.S. Do you have ideas for the garden? Do you want to be added to the Burr Garden e-mail list? Let us know by filling out this quick form. 




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A Magical Cinderella Puppet Show 

for Kindergarteners & 1st Graders




Burr Kindergarten and 1st Graders will be treated to a performance of Cinderella from the Tanglewood Marionettes this Tuesday, May 19th from 9-10am. 
Please join us! Parents are welcome to attend, but please no younger siblings. 

This program was fully funded by your generous contributions to the Burr PTO and the Burr Wolf Fund.

To donate, please visit here. 


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Nominate a Remarkable 

Educator or Staff for SEPAC Awards


As you may know, each year, parents, guardians, and students are able to nominate NPS and Out of District teachers and staff for a Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Award. A SEPAC Award recognizes exceptional NPS and Out of District teachers, aides, behavior therapists, psychologists, bus drivers, crossing guards, administrators, and other staff for the role they played in a student’s special education journey this past academic year. Interested in nominating an exceptional NPS or Out of District teacher and/or staff member? The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 22nd. Here’s how the process works:

  • Submit a nomination through the nomination form
  • All celebratory nominations will be recognized
  • The week of June 15th, your nominee will receive:
    • An email with the kind words you wrote about them and a short slideshow of anonymized nominations lifting up the good work taking place across the district.
    • A printed SEPAC Award certificate delivered to their school. 
    • Each principal will receive a list of nominees from their school.
Do you need to nominate everyone from your student’s team? Please only nominate the teachers and staff members who you feel have been exceptional!

Questions? Reach out to: newtonspecialeducationawards@gmail.com

Thank you so much for your participation recognizing the exceptional NPS and Out of District teachers and staff who work so hard to support special education students. Please help us share this message as widely as possible so the SEPAC Awards can reach all corners of our community!

Warmly, 
2025-2026 SEPAC Board
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Important Upcoming Dates


May 18 - Kindergarten Screening Day #2
May 18 - Garden Day (Grades 3-5)
May 19 - Book Swap Donation Deadline
May 20 - Book Swap
May 20 - Garden Day (K)
May 27 - Memorial Day - No School 
June 10 - Color Day at the Cove
June 10 - Kindergarten Playdate
June 19 - Juneteenth  - No School
June 25 - Last day of School - 12:10pm dismissal 



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