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Feb 2: Kindergarten Orientation
Feb 5: Early Release
Feb 9: School Council Mtg
Feb 11: 5th Grade Musical, "The Music Man" |
Volunteer
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Are you a proponent of walking to school? Interested in safety, the environment, and health? We are looking for someone (or a couple people, if you'd like to take this on with a friend) to represent Burr on the city-wide 'Safe Routes' committee.
Coordinate International Walk to School Day in the fall, Massachusetts Walk to School Day in the spring, and monthly 'Green Streets' walks.
Contact Tricia Bombara if you'd like to learn more about this opportunity. |
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PTO Letter |
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Wow! Turtle Lane looked beautiful on Saturday night at the Together Reaching High Auction. It was a great evening, and it was fun to see so many parents, teachers, and yes - even Burr alums and neighbors there! It'll take a little while before we have the final numbers, but it was incredible how generous everyone was -- with their time and donations! Many thanks to all the many parents who helped out, from the folks who donated items, the folks who helped set up, everyone who bought raffle tickets, bid on the Silent Auction, participated in the Live Auction, cleaned up, and and most especially to the Auction Committee - Margaret Crook, Susan Foster, Jill Greblick, Carey Ranta & Ellen Regan!
Looking forward, we've got next year's Kindergarten Parents coming for an orientation meeting tonight - we'll see some of you there.
This Thursday the 5th is an early release day, don't forget!
What with the February break, there is no PTO meeting this month. The next PTO meeting is Tuesday March 3rd -- featuring a presentation by Suzanne Rostler, clinical dietitian at Great Moves! in Newton.
Keep warm!
Dana Hanson & Susan Cassidy
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Newton SpedPAC meeting - Weds, Feb 11
A look at Assistive Technology |
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The Newton Parent's Advisory Council for Special Education looks at Assistive Technology: A closer look at some of the innovative ways Assistive Technology can provide diverse learners with increased access to communication, learning and life, at school and at home. Feb. 11th, 7:15 to 9pm, opening with light refreshments and networking.
Our Guest speaker is Kathy Reilly, Ed.S. Assistive Technology, from the Integrated Center for Child Development in Newton and Canton. Ms. Reilly has over 24 years of experience in regular and special education, and is a Technology-Curriculum specialist and Assistive Technology specialist. Education Center Room 210, 100 Walnut Street. Email questions to info@newtonpac.org, or visit www.newtonpac.org. |
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Public Forum on Strategic Plan
Values and Priorities for 21st Century Education |
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Come learn about the exciting new vision for the Newton Public Schools and seize the opportunity to weigh in on the proposed strategic initiatives. In this meeting, residents will:
- Be briefed on the key concepts that are driving the movement for 21st century education
- Hear about Newton 's current programs that promote 21st century skills
- Learn about the proposed initiatives for educational innovation in Newton
- React to the strategic plan (strengths, gaps, and priorities)
Two separate forums, with the same agenda, will be held to accomodate as many schedules as possible:
Community members interested in the future of our children's education are encouraged to participate in one of these conversations! For more on the strategic planning, click here. |
| Got Milk???
Food Services Dept looking for input |
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 The NPS Food Services Department would love your input on the milk options available in the Elementary schools. Please go to the Food Services website at http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/foodservices/index.html, and click on the 'Elementary Milk Survey' (bottom middle of the page) to and answer 5 easy questions. Results will be posted in March. |
| Newton West Little League Registration
Registration for this spring ending soon! |
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 Register for Newton West Little League at www.newtonwestll.org. Registration is closing soon! Any questions, please email Ann Donovan or call her at 617-965-3222.
Newton West Little League Baseball is open to boys and girls ages 5-12. Little League age is the child's age as of April 30, 2009; that is players must be at least 5 years old on or before April 30, 2009 and 12 or less on April 30, 2009. There is no residency requirement for tee-ball but for all the other levels of play you must be a resident of, though not necessarily attending, the Burr, Franklin, or Williams school districts.
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| February Vacation Week Programs
at Newton Community Ed |
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 February vacation is just around the corner. Newton Community Ed is offering a variety of programs for kids of all ages. Sign up for Marble Machine Madness, Basketball, Splat, Histories Mysteries, Twist and Shout or Babysitting Certification over February break; get a head-start on your April vacation plans and sign up for Domino Physics, Create a TV Show, Basketball, Moonshot, Splat 2, Twist and Shout, or Babysitting over April break. For details on any of these programs or to register, call Newton Community Ed at 617-559-6999 or visit our website at www.newtoncommunityed.org. |
Library Book Sale - donations wanted
Next sale March 14 - 15 |
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If you are interested in donating books or other audio visual materials to the Friends of the Library, please drop them off in the basement of the 375 Auburn Street (former Auburndale branch location). The drop-off schedule is below:
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Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 2:00 - 5:00pm
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Saturdays 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Closed on library holidays
You may also call 617-796-1386 to schedule a pick-up.
The Friends Book Sale is conducted over a weekend on Saturdays (10:00 am - 3:00 pm) and on Sundays (Noon - 3:00 pm) every 3 months at the (former) Auburndale branch location. The dates for 2009 are:
- March 14-15
- June 6-7
- September 12-13
- December 5-6
Please contact us at friends@newtonfreelibrary.net with any questions. | |
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