THE BURR BUZZ: September 2024

THE BURR PTO PRESENTS

Fall Garden Playdate!

Bring the Whole Family!

Burr Garden

Sunday, October 6th from 9am - 12pm

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.

*Rain Date, October 13th, 9am-noon. We will post on Burr PTO Facebook and Burr Parents Facebook if the weather looks bad for 10/6 and we need to reschedule.

Please contact garden@burrpto.org with any questions.

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.

Volunteer Sign Up 2024-2025

Volunteers wanted for 2024-2025:

CAS Kindergarten Grade Level Coordinators
Dia de los Muertos Event Chair
Burr Buzz Editors
Fundraising Co-Coordinator
Burr School Auction Co-Chairs

Please click here to sign up.

THE BURR PTO PRESENTS

Join us for a back-to-school pizza picnic! – September 19th, from 5-7PM

Bring a blanket to sit, eat, and catch up with other families! We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 19, from 5-7 PM.

Picture Day Volunteers Sign Up

Parent volunteers are needed Friday morning, September 20, for Picture Day.
It would be ideal if volunteers are available for the back-up rain date too (October 4), just in case.

Volunteers will assist photographers, organize class flow, and have lots of fun helping kids and teachers smile for their photos.

Please sign up using the SignUp Genius link, and email Gina Chaimanis (ginachaimanis@gmail.com) with any questions.

**You must have your CORI cleared by Ms. Studley (studleyv@newton.k12.ma.us) to volunteer for this event**

Join Story Starters with other Burr families!

Story Starters is hosting a great program specifically for Burr School families this fall and we hope you can join! The deadline to register is September 20th. Participating in the program is a great way to start and strengthen conversations with our children about race and bias.

The program includes two in-person events for families (Sun. Oct. 6 3-4:30pm - Family Kickoff @Burr and Sun. Nov. 24 3-4:30pm - Family Celebration @Burr), two virtual workshops for caregivers (Wed. Oct. 16 7:30-9pm and Mon. Nov. 4 7:30-9pm), and you get some great guides and a bundle of books to read together. The events include some amazing authors who join to read their books and talk with us.

Room Parents Needed

Burr PTO is looking for parents to volunteer as Room Parents for their child’s classroom this year. As a Room Parent, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with teachers, help organize classroom activities, coordinate special events, and strengthen the connection between home and school. You can read our Room Parent guide here.

Your involvement makes a huge difference in creating a supportive and fun learning environment for our children. If you’re interested in making a positive impact and being more engaged in your child’s school experience, sign up on the SignUp Genius link here. Or contact kiki@burrpto.org.