THE BURR PTO PRESENTS 


Burr School World Cultural Fair 

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Join us for the Burr School World Cultural Fair on April 11th, 2026 from 3–5 PM in the Burr Cafeteria as we celebrate cultures from around the world. 

✅ Choose a country or culture to represent – families can team up and host a table together
✅ Create a visual display (poster, clothing, artifacts, artwork, etc.) to showcase traditions
✅ Come enjoy live performances, including dance, singing, and more from around the world
✅ Optional: Bring small food samples (homemade or store‑bought) to share a taste of your culture

Registration closes on April 6th, 2026, so be sure to sign up soon. 
Sign up link- https://burrpto.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/165427


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Save the Date: 

Celebrate with Us at MayFair on May 9



Get ready for a fantastic afternoon at the Burr School Mayfair on May 9th from 2:00–5:00 PM at the Burr playground! Join us for delicious food, great music, and a wide variety of games and crafts for kids and families. This year, we’re extra excited to feature the music band “Mismatches” from Parallel Sound Studios, performed by our amazing Burr 5th graders. There will also be a hilarious pie-on-the-face game and many more fun surprises in store. Please mark your calendars—signup information and ticket sales will be shared soon, so stay tuned! 




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📚 Book Donation Drive Update 📚



📅 New date: May 20, 2026 

Thank you to everyone who has shown interest in our upcoming Book Swap! We’re excited about bringing the community together to share great reads—but we need a few more books to make it truly special.

At this time, the Book Swap event will be postponed to May 20.

The good news? There’s still time to contribute!

If you have gently used books you’re ready to pass along—fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, or anything in between—we would greatly appreciate your donations. Every book helps us build a better experience for everyone. They can be dropped off at school. 

We’re looking for volunteers to help sort books and support classes in picking out great reads—sign up HERE! 


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Newton Public Schools 

Budget Cuts


The Newton Public Schools (NPS) faces a major budget gap for 2026–2027, with proposed cuts to current school services.  You can find DETAILS here. The School Committee will take its final budget vote on Monday, 4/6/26.

If you’re concerned about how this may impact students, consider:
  • Contacting the Mayor, School Committee, City Council, or Superintendent (email or call 617-796-1000)
  • Attending the School Committee meeting on Monday, 3/30/26 at 6:30pm (Frazier Room, Education Center, 100 Walnut St, or via Zoom) and giving a brief (<3 min) public comment
  • Talking with other Newton residents, including those not involved in NPS
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This Month, the Pack Brings 

Learning to Life



Earlier this year, Wolf Fund donations are bringing hands-on learning directly to Burr classrooms through Creative Arts & Sciences programs across multiple grades, from Drumlin Farm visits with Grade 4, to Force & Magnetism experiments at the Discovery Museum for Grade 3, to a Historical Women program for Grades 4 and 5.

These experiences go beyond textbooks, sparking curiosity and helping lessons truly stick. If you’re able, please consider donating to support these programs and future enrichment for all Burr students.  

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Important Upcoming Dates


April 11 - World's Culture Fair
April 16 - Community Budget Forum #2 at Brown Middle School directions here) from 7:00–8:00pm
April 20-24 : April Recess
May 9 - May Fair from 3-5 PM
May 20 - Book Swap
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