Burr PTO Announcements
January 12, 2009
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In This Issue
Burr "Father" - Son Book Group
PTO Meeting this week
School Store, hats and sweatshirts
Help form the Burr GREEN Team
Mark your Calendars!
Jan 12: School Council Meeting

Jan 12 - 16:
Science & Engineering Week
 
Jan 15: PTO Meeting
 
Jan 19: No School (MLK Day) 
 
Jan 23: Parent Principal Coffee 
 
Jan 31:
Burr Auction! 
 
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Burr PTO website
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Burr "Father" - Son Book Group
boy readingAttention Burr Dads (or grandpas, uncles, adult male role models, etc)!  David Gaita is interested in starting a book group for Burr boys and the men in their lives.  We are looking to get the boys and adults together in February or March possibly for 4 consecutive Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  The book group is for boys in all grades at Burr School (K-5). 
 
The book selection(s) are yet to be determined, but early readers in younger grades could participate by having their adults read to them, rather than reading independently.  Details will be forthcoming, but for the moment, we're trying to get a sense of interest from families.  If you think your family would like to participate in the Burr "Father"-Son Bookgroup, please contact Mr Gaita (david_gaita@newton.k12.ma.us) for more information. 
PTO Meeting this Thursday
Discussion on K - 5 Science and Technology units
test tubesDo you want to know more about the Science curriculum in Newton?  Would you like to have an opportunity to speak with a member of the School Department about Science related topics?  
 
We are pleased to announce that Ms. Jennifer Craddock from the School Department will join us at the PTO Meeting on Thursday evening to discuss the Science and Technology Engineering units in grade K through 5.   This is a great tie-in to this week's Science and Engineering Week!
Burr School Store is OPEN in '09
Shop 'til you drop!  Tuesdays 8:20 - 8:35
Book SwapThe School Store is back in business for the new year.  We have all the same great merchandise at the same great prices. 
 
Burr logo fleece hats and sweatshirts are still available.  If you are interested in ordering a sweatshirt, please contact Donna Davis at dsquare1@comcast.net
GREEN Team at Burr - this could be you!
kids recyclingThe Green Decade Coalition has initiated a School Outreach Committee whose mission is to share information of recycling, energy efficiency and sustainability Best Practices utilized throughout the school systems. If you're interested in helping with programs such as recycling at Burr, the Energy Conservation Art & Essay Contest, or sales of compact fluorescent light bulbs, please let Kelly Brown know!