We are looking forward to our yearly PTO meeting in Boston!  Our speaker will be Robin Moriarty, our Burr Math Coach.  Join us for a lively discussion and slide show about what your children are learning in math at Burr, how they are learning it, and why.  You will also find out how you can support your children at home to strengthen their mathematics skills.

The meeting will be held at the Yawkey Club of Roxbury (Boys
and Girls Club), a state-of-the-art recreational and educational facility.  We will have pizza and childcare available at the meeting--kids love the "games room" at the club!  Many thanks to Lori Wheeler for reserving the space and arranging childcare for us.  In order to ensure the appropriate quantity of pizza and childcare, kindly RSVP as soon as you can to Dana Hanson.

PTO Meeting: Math at Burr Elementary School
Tonight, Monday, April 6
Yawkey Club of Roxbury

Burr School 2nd Graders are sponsoring a drive to collect donations of toiletries for the Newton Food Pantry.  The pantry serves approximately 120 families per month and is currently in dire need of donations.  All schools in Newton have been asked to help collect donations and Burr School is responsible for collecting toiletries: shampoo, toilet paper, toothpaste, soap, dish liquid.  Please bring your donations to the boxes in the front hallway and parent volunteers will deliver them to the Newton Food Pantry.  Please contact Jeff Zabel or Dana Hanson if you have questions about the drive.  Thanks!

Valerie Tutson, Storyteller: All School Concert Part II Rescheduled for Thursday, April 9

Ms. Tutson has traveled extensively in Africa to gather her varied tales. Her storytelling and visual presentation include myths, folk tales and historical pieces including stories of the Underground Railroad. Parents are encouraged to attend.

9:00 AM - Grades 3, 4, 5 - "Git on Board" This story begins in Africa then travels across the sea via the Middle Passage and continues with the stories of slaves who traveled the Underground Railroad.

10:00 AM - Grades K, 1, 2 - "Tales From African Traditions" In this program Ms. Tutson draws from her extensive travel experiences to bring to life a combination of tales from Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas.

Both programs will take place in the Cafetorium.

 

Joe and Vida Galeota have created a charming, rich program about the culture of Ghana. The program brings the second graders to a Ghanaian village for a day where students "experience" a family's morning chores, the marketplace, a school day and evening activities. Throughout the presentation, Joe and Vida present artifacts, music, games, and proverbs. Joe Galeota is an associate professor at the Berklee College of Music and has lived in Ghana for many years. His wife, Vida, grew in up in Ghana. Look for a flyer with the exact times for this program.

 

Emilie Boon, Author and Illustrator
Kindergarten, Tuesday, April 28

Emilie Boon, author and illustrator of more than twenty books for young children including Peterkin Meets A Star, Belinda's Balloon, and 123 How Many Animals Can You See will be visiting Kindergartners on April 28. During this interactive program Emilie will share her artwork and writing experiences with the students. She explains where she gets her ideas and why making mistakes and re-writing is part of the process for authors at every age. Then in a hands-on project the students are given a simple accordion book to illustrate using crayon and watercolor; Emilie's signature technique.