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March 22
NPS Budget Hearing
7:30 pm
NSHS
March 23
3 pm Dismissal
RHD Committee Mtg.
3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
March 24
12:30 pm Dismissal
March 27
BOOYA at Auburndale Community Library
10:15 am - 12 pm
April 28
K-5 Atlantis Art Show
3 pm - 8 pm
Atlantis Art Show - Artists' Reception
6 pm - 8 pm
April 29
K-5 Atlantis Art Show
8 am - 6 pm
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Volunteer
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Juice Pouch Recycling
Understanding Our Differences
May Fair
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PTO Co-Presidents Letter
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Hello Burr folks,
As with any month at Burr, March has been chock full of great
events and activities. We'd like
to give our thanks to the PTO folks who swept us out of the late winter
doldrums right into spring: -
Thanks to Jean Giglio and all the families who attended our
annual Burr skating event in early March.
In an unfortunate and inexplicable turn of events, the rink managers
booked a hockey game during our ice time (even though Jean had confirmed everything ahead of time).
We had lots of disappointed skaters and one extremely disappointed event
coordinator at the rink at showtime...thanks to everyone for their patience and
understanding in the heat of the moment.
Rest assured, Jean followed up with the rink and not only secured our
full refund, but also negotiated a free extra hour of ice skating for our event
next year (3/6/11 for you calendar-keeping types).
- Thanks to Amanda Loftus and Tracy Carter for helping to
update the Burr Quilt project. It
is terrific to have this wonderful visual representation of all of all the
members of our Burr community! If
you have not yet made a quilt square, please contact Amanda or Tracy for how to join in the fun.
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Thanks to Erika Drezner for organizing a fantastic parent
panel for our March PTO meeting about "What is Inclusion". Sheilarae Lau also participated in the
meeting along with three other NPS parents from other schools. Parent panels are always great for
learning more about all of our kids' experiences at school.
- Thanks to Lin Themelis and her volunteer team of book
collectors, sorters, and stackers for our annual Burr Book Swap. If you can believe it, our Burr kids
brought in close to 6000 books--that's a whole lot of swaps! We hope that all the kids are enjoying their new reads.
- Thanks to Nancy Caulfield for organizing our Burr evening
out at the Chateau Restaurant in Waltham.
It was great fun to have a night out with everyone while bringing in some
extra funds for the PTO.
- Finally, many thanks to EVERYONE who participated in our
World Cultures Festival. It was
another amazing celebration of our many cultures that comprise the Burr
community. There are so many
people to thank that we are still compiling our lists to make sure that we
thank everyone who volunteered to make the day a success! But for the moment,
we'd like to recognize our co-chairs Jackie Gelb and Ann Langenfeld for helping to organize the many folks who made it all happen.
As we head into our spring months, we thought we'd provide
you with a few save-the-dates and reminders:
Wednesday, April 7: Annual PTO meeting in Boston. The entire Burr community is invited to
join us for a discussion of "The Arts at Burr". We'll have pizza and childcare on site. More details to come...
Sunday April 21: Newton Serves on the grounds of Burr School
Wednesday, April 28: Evening reception for the Burr Student
Art Show
Saturday, May 9: May Fair!!! Folks, we're looking for all sorts of volunteers...especially
anyone with crafty skills. If you
are able to donate some time for this beloved Burr spring tradition, please
contact Alex Swan.
Friday, May 28: Family evening at the Red Sox game fundraiser
Tuesday, June 1: Burr Color Day
Friday, June 4: Retirement Party for Cindy Bencal
Saturday, June 19: Parents' Night out at the Skellig Pub in
Waltham
There will be MUCH more information on each of these
individual events as they come along, but spring is such a busy time that we
thought we would provide you with some of these dates early on.
We'll learn about the date for the last day of school (and
therefore 5th grade graduation) after April vacation. (NPS makes the determination after the
chance of snow days is long gone...we're assuming there won't be any snow days
from this point forward, but you never know!)
Let's hope spring is here to stay,
Steve & Dana Burr PTO Co-Prezes |
Respect for Human Differences Committe Mtg.
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Tuesday, March 23rd 3:30 to 4:45 pm in the library All Welcome We will celebrate the success of the 5th Annual Burr World Cultures Festival 2010! Families enjoyed visiting 29 countries (the most ever!) presented by Burr's own international families, the participatory dance program, the parade of flags, the school song sung by Ms. Bencal, Ms. Denney, and Burr children, as well as the yummy international teatime. Additionally, we will begin planning for next year's International Potluck Dinner and evaluate this year's festival for any changes/tweaking of the event that we will need to prepare for the World Cultures Festival 2012! We will also review the updated family quilt, the second set of flags purchased for the school, the inclusion banners that have been posted in the stairway, and get a METCO Burr Buddies update. Additionally, we will talk about the great book group that met to exchange views on So Sexy So Soon. Feel free to bring any additional news or questions to the meeting. We look forward to seeing you and continuing with our plans for this year! For more information, please contact, Ann Langenfeld ( annlangenfeld@gmail.com), RHD Committee Co-Chair. |
BURR SCHOOL STORE, the place for school supplies...and more! |
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The Burr School Store sells school supplies and some novelty items. Prices range from $0.25 to $2.00. The store is open before school Tuesdays 8:20 - 8:35 a.m. This week we also are selling 5th grade raffle tickets, $1 each. Thanks for supporting the 5th grade class! Proceeds from the store will help fund their graduation party and class gift to the school. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Diana Londono at susanainny@hotmail.com |
| Burr School Color Day - Coming Soon |
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The annual Burr School Color Day will be held on Tuesday, June 1st. This is the Tuesday immediately following Memorial Day weekend. The rain date is Wednesday, June 2nd. Parent volunteer information will be sent home during the week of May 3rd. |
| Public Hearing on 2010-2011 NPS Budget |
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On March 3, NPS Interim Superintendent Jim Marini proposed the FY11 budget for the Newton Public Schools. The public hearing on the budget is TONIGHT at 7:30 pm at Newton South in the Lecture Hall. If you would like to hear more about the proposed budget or be part of the discussion, this is a great opportunity to do so. The draft budget as of March 3 can be seen here (NOTE: some revisions have been made since March 3, but the most recent budget is not yet available online). |
| Ready, Set, Run! |
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The 18th Annual Newton Heartbreak Hill Youth Race is on
Sunday, April 18th, 12-3 pm.
The race is one mile, up and down Heartbreak Hill. Pre-registration required. Youths (9-18) $10, Adults (19-90) $12, Wheelchair athletes $10, Family walk $10.
First 500 registrants receive free t-shirt. All registrants receive a race medallion, seedling tree and a free ticket to pre-race pasta/pizza party on Saturday, April 17th, 5:30 pm at Newton City Hall.
Sports celebrity appearances include photo-ops with "Pat" the N.E. England Patriots Mascot, and face painting by the N.E. Revolution cheerleaders! Call 617-527-8283 for more info, or register at www.newtoncivicpride.org |
Spontaneous Generation - NNHS Improv Group
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 Spontaneous Generation, presented by Theatre Ink and student directed by Mercer Gary and Graham Techler. In a world where fear rules and all hope is lost, there is only one improvisational troupe the planet can depend on: SPONTANEOUS GENERATION! It's back and better than ever. Spontaneous Generation is Newton North High School's only improv troupe and is loaded with so many laughs, milk may come out of your nose. Spontaneous Generation performs at Newton North and at improv clubs in and around Boston. So call the neighbors because Spontaneous Generation is back - just don't drink any milk first. April 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th at 7:30 pm. Little Theatre at NNHS, 360 Lowell Avenue, Newtonville. Tickets $5 at www.theatreink.net or 617-559-6406. |
BOOYA Volunteer Opportunity for
4th and 5th Graders
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 Would your 4th or 5th grader like to do a little volunteer work right here in the community? The BOOYA team has arranged for interested 4th and 5th graders to go to the Auburndale Community Library this Saturday, March 27 from 10:15 until noon to read books to very young children. If you child likes being a Reading Buddy at Burr, your child will love this event! Please RSVP by March 24 to Diana Fisher Gomberg at dfgomberg@gmail.com. Thanks! |
NSHS Pre-School Program - Now Enrolling
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Attention parents of preschool-age children: A few spaces have opened up in both classrooms of the Newton South Preschool Program for the 2010-2011 school year. We are a Child Development Lab School based in the Family and Consumer Sciences Dept. at Newton South High School. We provide a rich and nurturing learning environment that is focused on supporting each child's individual interests and learning styles within a developmental play curriculum. Our aim is to encourage children to acquire competence and self-confidence as they explore a wide variety of experiences and interact with our dedicated teaching staff. A full "school day" tuition option or a four-hour "half-day" tuition option is available. The preschool one classroom serves children two years, nine months by September 1, and the preschool two classroom serves children three years, nine months by September 1. The curriculum follows the NAEYC and MA. DOE guidelines and standards for quality early childhood education programs. We follow the Newton Public Schools calendar, opening on September 1, 2010 for the upcoming school year. All interested families should contact Melissa Hammel, Director, by emailing, Melissa_Hammel@newton.k12.ma.us. Thank you for your interest. |
Pine Manor College Child Study Center
Pre-School Openings
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Pine Manor College Child Study Center located at 400 Heath Street, Chestnut Hill, MA is currently accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year.
It is not too late to register your preschooler. Offering a high end curriculum, this NAEYC accredited preschool serves children 2 yrs. 9 months through 5 yrs. The program is located on 60 acres of beautiful hills and woods at Pine Manor College, minutes from Route 9.
We offer flexible schedules: full, half, or extended days 3 or 5 days per week. Enrichment activities include an outdoor science curriculum called Puddlestompers, gym time in the college gym, and music classes. A large newly renovated playground offers quality equipment for exploration and fun!
Contact Lynne Love, Director at 617 731-7039 or by email, lovelynne@pmc.edu to schedule a tour. Visit our website at www.pmc.edu/csc for more information. |
Hosting German Choir Boys - Opportunity
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This April, Youth pro Musica (YPM), a West Newton-based childrens' chorus, is welcoming 20 members of the Knabenchor der Chorakademie Dortmund, a boys' choir from Germany. YPM, the Knabenchor, and the Treble Chorus of New England are singing the world premiere of Kinderkreuzzug Cantata (Childrens Crusade). We are looking for several more families who can host the boys between Wednesday April 7th to Wednesday April 14th. The boys range in age from 7-11 and are quite excited to be visiting Massachusetts! Boys are placed in pairs, and have many daytime and evening activities plus performances planned during the time they are in town. Would you be able to give a bed and breakfast to two young boys? You'll have a friend in Germany for life if you do! Contact Allison Jones for more information. The Knabenchor der Chorakademie Dortmund and their visit is sponsored by a major grant from the Goethe Institute in Boston. Other supporters include Newton Cultural Council, German Consulate General Boston, and Boston College. |
Park School - Summer Camps
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What are you doing this Summer?
Creative Arts at Park is a 5-week arts and sports program where
young people ages 7 to 15 can
explore the full range of visual
and performing arts as well as
sports, video, animation and writing.
Part time enrollment is
available. Call 617-274-6065
Summer at Park is an ACA-accredited camp for young people
ages 4 to 15. Campers can
participate in a wide variety of programs
of varying duration throughout
the summer.
The Park School,
171 Goddard Avenue, Brookline www.parkschool.org/mainsummer, 617-274-6024
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Be a Part of My Fair Lady with the
Newton Youth Players
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Newton Youth Players
My Fair Lady - Summer
Monday, June 28 - Thursday, July 22. 9 am - 12 pm
Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street, Newton
Still a few spaces open! This popular theatre group is sold out until Spring 2011, being a part of the summer production is a great way to become a part of this outstanding program. Children ages 7 - 10 are invited to learn how to act, sing and plan a production. Visit www.newtonyouthplayers.com for more information. Newton Resident $665. Register at 617-527-8283. |
BC Girls Soccer Clinic - April Vacation
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 The BC Lady Eagles Soccer School will be holding their April Vacation clinic for girls ages 6-14 during April 20-23, 9:00 am-3:00 pm at the BC Newton campus. Come join us for soccer fun and development To register, click here. |
Register now for Newton Kindergarten Soccer Spring 2010 - Deadline March 31
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All children entering kindergarten or first grade in Newton in the fall of 2010 are invited to join the program which has been introducing children to soccer since 1993. The program is co-ed and focuses on fun while developing confidence as children learn the basics of the game. Teams are typically organized by elementary school so this is a great opportunity to meet other families from your school and give your child a chance to make friends before starting kindergarten.
Kindergarten Soccer will meet on 8 Saturday mornings, April 24 - June 19 (except 5/29) at Richardson Field. Kindergartners will play from 9:15 to 10:15, and pre-kindergartners will play from 10:45 to 11:45. Kindergarten Soccer is run by parent volunteers and we need parents to help as coaches and assistant coaches. No previous knowledge of soccer is required. The fee for Kindergarten Soccer is $60. (Financial assistance is available and is confidential). Your child will receive a team t-shirt, as well as a medal or trophy at the end of the program. Every child must bring a size 3 soccer ball and wear shin guards each week.
The deadline to submit your registration is March 31, 2010. Enrollment is limited and handled on a first come first serve basis. You will be contacted by a coach the week prior to the first session.
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