Burr PTO Announcements
January 26, 2009
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In This Issue
February Vacation Programs
Map Night
Respect for Human Differences Mtg
Mark your Calendars!
Jan 26: RHD Committee  7-8:30p
 
Jan 31: Burr Auction! 
 
Feb 5: Early Release
 
Feb 9: School Council Mtg
 
Feb 11: 5th Grade Play
 
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Book Swap
Volunteer 
Opportunties 
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Thanks to Amanda Loftus for suggesting this mechanism for making volunteer opportunities more visibile to the Burr community. 
 
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Respect for Human Differences Committee
Meets Tonight
RHD
Monday, January 26
7:00 to 8:30 pm in the library
All are Welcome! 

(Note: The RHD Committee alternates meeting times between afternoons and evenings to accommodate as many schedules as possible.)

The Burr Respect for Human Differences (RHD) Committee is a group of parents and teachers who work on our school community's growth toward respect for human differences, one of the core values of our Newton Public Schools.  Current projects include anti-bullying initiatives, an adult book group, and our annual celebration of World Cultures.

Anne Douglass: aldouglass@msn.com
Dana Hanson: danakhanson@gmail.com
Gina Scaramella: gscaramella@barcc.org
 
Newton History Museum - Map Night
Wednesday, Feb 4 at 7:00 pm
Newton History MuseumWhose farm was subdivided to make your house lot?  When was your street first laid out?  Get answers to these questions and more as curator Susan Abele examines historic maps of Newton from the 1800s to today.  All ages welcome to this free event.  Feb. 4th 7 pm at The Newton Historical Museum 527 Washington Street. Tel: 617-796-1450
Parks & Rec February Vacation Programs
February 17, 18, 19 and 20 
Puddle Stompers Program for Ages 3 - 6
Winter is a magical time to explore nature!  See how animals and plants are surviving the cold.  Investigate animal tracks and other signs of winter activity.  Discover who is taking a rest during the cold months and who is still out and about! 
At Nahanton Park Nature Center.  9 am - noon.  $46.50/day.  More info: 781-235-6677 or  www.puddlestompers.com

Fun-tastic February Vacation Program for Grades K - 3
Enjoy a fun trip or special event each day.  Tuesday -Build a Bear, Wednesday - Chuck E Cheeses, Thursday - Movies, Friday - Children's Museum.  Located at the Burr Park Community Center. Lunch will be provided each day. 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM $45.00 per day or $160.00 for all 4 days. 

Fun-tastic February Vacation Program for Grades 3 - Above
Join us for a fun field trip each day.  Tuesday -New England Aquarium, Wednesday - CoCo Key Indoor Water Park, Thursday - Bowling and Chuck E Cheeses, Friday - IMAX movie.  Located at the Lower Falls Community Center.  Lunch will be provided each day.  8:30 AM - 3:30 PM $45.00 per day (Wednesday is $60.00 for the day) or $175.00 for all 4 days. 

Thundercat Sports Clinic for Ages 7 - 12
For the sports enthusiast.  Play a variety of games including basketball, floor hockey, soccer, and more - all in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.  Located at Pelligrini Park.  Be sure to bring a lunch and snack each day.   9:00 AM - 3:00 PM   $175.00 residents, $185.00 non residents.

Family Movie Day and Night at the West Newton Cinema
Enjoy a movie, popcorn and drink all for just $6.00 per person. Family movie night is Tues, Feb 17th.  Tickets will be sold starting at 4:15 pm, movies will start at 6:00 pm.  Family Movie Day is Weds, Feb 18th.  Tickets will be sold starting at 9:45 am, movies will start at 11:00 am.

Parks & Rec: 617-796-1500 or  www.ci.newton.ma.us/parks