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March 31
May Fair meeting
7 pm
Kelly Brown's home
April 2
No School
April 7
PTO meeting
6 pm
April 19
Spring Vacation begins
April 25
Burr Needs You -Newton Serves
12:30
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
May 8
May Fair
June 1
Color Day |
Volunteer
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Juice Pouch Recycling
Understanding Our Differences
May Fair
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From the Burr School Health Room
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To: Parents/Guardians of Students in Grade(s) 1 and 4:
From: Marie Phillips, R.N.
The Growth Screening Program will be taking place, over the next few weeks - March 29 through April 9, 2010.
Massachusetts General Laws require that public schools collect height and weight measurements of students. These measurements are used to calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI) which is a screening tool to monitor students' growth and development.
Your child's screening will be supervised by the school nurse and each student's privacy will be respected at all times. Your child's height, weight, and BMI measurements are strictly confidential and the results will be recorded in your child's school health record. The results will be mailed to you by U.S. mail. Please share the results of the Growth Screening with your child's healthcare provider.
If you choose not to have your child participate in the Growth Screening Program, you must contact the school nurse. Please provide written documentation of height and weight measurements taken within the past twelve months by your child's healthcare provider.
Simple standards for a healthy lifestyle include:
- Eating at least 5 fruits and vegetables per day
- Spending no more than 2 hours per day on "screen time" (TV, video games, computer use, etc.)
- Getting at least 1 hour of physical activity per day
In Newton, we address our students' health and wellness with a comprehensive approach that includes health screenings, physical activity programs, nutrition, and health education. In support of your efforts to promote healthy eating and active living, you may find the following websites helpful: http://www.keepkidshealthy.comhttp://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/
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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 are selling 5th grade raffle tickets: 1 for $1, 6 for $5, 12 for $10 and 25 for $20. Support the 5th grade class and have the chance to win one of our amazing raffle prizes:
"Royal Fun"
2 tickets to see the Red Sox vs. the Royals Friday, May 28th Plus,
a fun selection of games and puzzles.
"Super Sports Madness"
2 tickets for the Red Sox vs. Toronto Sunday, August 22,
along with a bunch of books and games.
Two $10 Toys R Us gift cards
in a basket full of games, arts and crafts.
Proceeds will support Fifth Grade special events to celebrate the last year of elementary school, including Graduation, Yearbook , the End of the Year Party and a Class Gift to Burr.
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| May Fair Request for Equipment, Craft Materials, and Prize Donations! |
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Do you have a portable table or open-air tent?
Do you have left-over craft materials from kids' projects or extra party favors you could donate?
What about a megaphone or a PA system and speakers?
The May Fair committee is looking for these items for the event on Saturday May 8. We'd like to borrow tables, tents, megaphone, and PA system a day or so before the event through the end of day on the 8th. We are also seeking miscellaneous craft supplies for the crafts table and party favors for use as prizes.
If you have any of these items that you can spare, please contact Alex Swan right away at alexandra_swan@yahoo.com.
The next May Fair meeting will be held at 7PM on Wednesday, March 31, at the home of Kelly Brown at 215 Auburndale Ave. All are welcome!
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| "Fostering Creativity in the Burr Art Program" |
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 Please join us in Boston for the next PTO meeting on Wednesday April 7th
"Fostering Creativity in the Burr Art Program"
Diane Jaquith, Burr Elementary School Art Specialist
Come hear beloved Burr art specialist Diane Jaquith ("Ms. J" to the kids) describe her unique "choice-based" art program at Burr and share the educational philosophy documented in her recently-published book (co-authored with Katherine Douglas) Engaging Learners Through Artmaking: Choice-Based Art Education.
It will be an opportunity to hear an in-depth account of our kids' experience in art class at Burr:
- Why teaching for artistic behavior engages students to self-direct their learning, take risks, and reflect on their artwork
- How children's artistic behaviors are nurtured at multiple studio centers
- Why engineering is encouraged in art class
- Preparation for our annual K-5 Art Show in late April
The meeting will be held at the Yawkey Club of Roxbury (Boys and Girls Club), a state-of-the-art recreational and educational facility (plenty of on-site parking, too!). We will have pizza and childcare available at the meeting--kids love the "games room" at the club! In order to ensure the appropriate quantity of pizza and childcare, kindly RSVP as soon as you can to Dana Hanson.
Yawkey Club of Roxbury - Boys and Girls Club at 115 Warren Street, Roxbury (Need directions click here)
6 p.m: pizza dinner
7-8:30 p.m. meeting while kids are accompanied by child caregivers in the games room
RSVP to Dana Hanson so we can ensure adequate pizza and childcare coverage!
Please consider bringing a friend and carpooling.
All parents are invited to PTO meetings!!
If you're a parent of a Burr student, you're a member of the PTO!
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| Box Tops Bonanza! |
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Many thanks to all of you terrific coupon-clippers. Last month the Box Tops for Education program made $300 for Burr! Let's keep up the good work! Please keep sending in Box Tops in your child's folder through the end of the year and we will get them ready for our next deadline. Some helpful things to keep in mind: ** Please check the date on each Box Top coupon to be sure it has not expired. ** Please clip or tear around the actual coupon, rather than turning in the entire package top. This will greatly reduce postage (and the workload of our volunteers). Visit Box Tops for Education for a complete list of participating products, and keep on clipping! Thank you! Questions? Please contact Sherri Sonia at jimjack123@hotmail.com.
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Burr Needs You |
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Sunday, April 25
12:30 to 3:00
Rain or Shine
Please come help us with some Spring Cleaning
We want this place to look perfect
For the big Bon Voyage party in June
This is a family Community Service DayIn conjunction with Newton Serves
ALL ARE WELCOME!
KIDS CAN DIG, SWEEP, PAINT, PLANT FLOWERS OR JUST PLAYDetails on planned projects will be in future postings Cold drinks and energy bars will be provided! RSVP to Kelly Brown
We will register the team with the City Can't make it that day but still want to help?? Please contact us ... We need donations of food & drink, plants, bulbs, & grass seed donations, primary color paint Questions contact Kelly Brown |
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GO GREEN at BURR SCHOOL! |
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STOP USING PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES IN YOUR LUNCH BOX!
GO GREEN AND BUY OUR NEW
12oz. stainless steel reusable water bottle with sport top.
AVAILABLE SOON at the
Burr School Store!!
Four colors to choose from:
OCEAN BLUE, ACTIVE PINK, BE GREEN and STOPLIGHT RED
ONLY $9.00 each. Questions? Contact Jodi Schaefer.
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| 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.
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Newton PAC for Special Education Meeting
Thursday, April 15 at 7:30 pm |
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Dr. Joseph Moldover, developmental neuropsychologist specializing in evaluating children, adolescents and young adults, will speak on Understanding Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing. What do the tests measure, and what do the results mean? The seminar is particularly intended for parents whose children undergo neuropsychological assessment to determine the presence of special learning needs. Dr. Moldover discusses the concepts and theories behind testing, different types of tests, understanding test results, and important questions to ask when your child participates in testing.
Light refreshments and networking begin at 7:15 pm, 100 Walnut St, Room 210, Newtonville.
For more information about the Newton PAC or to join our online discussion group, please email info@newtonpac.org or visit our website at www.newtonpac.org.
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| Joanne Langione Dance Center 2010 Summerdance programs
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Joanne Langione Dance Center is excited to announce registration has begun for 2010 Summerdance programs.
Playdance (ages 2-5) has class offerings every morning 10-11:30 am.
The Full Day Dance Program (ages 6-14) runs July 5th- August 13th from 9-5 pm. Students may register for any number of weeks.
Summerdance Intensives (ages 9-12, 13-18) for Intermediate /Advanced students run throughout the summer.
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| NEWTON TRACK AND FIELD CAMP |
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NEWTON TRACK AND FIELD CAMP
RUN. JUMP. THROW.
For Youth Ages 8-14
A fun, challenging and informative camp
Highly experienced and knowledgable staff
Small camper to staff ratio
Week One: July 5-9
Week Two: July 19-23
Week Three: August 2-6
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| Burr Cooperative Nursery School Play Date & Open House |
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Wednesday, April 7, 3:00 - 5:00pm
64 Hancock Street, Newton, MA 02466
www.burrcoop.org
Please join Burr Cooperative Nursery School for our spring Play Date & Open House, where parents and children can meet our teachers, talk to current families, and enjoy a craft and a snack! We are now enrolling for the 2010-2011 school year.
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| April Vacation - Spring Hoops |
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Location: Mackenzie Center Newton (1337 Centre St)
Age: Boys & Girls 8-15
Dates: April 20 - 23
Time: 9AM - 1PM
For more information please visit www.asahoops.com
or contact Coachb@asahoops.com / 617-909-5990
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| Riverside Development Meeting |
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Riverside Development Meeting at Williams School
Wednesday, March 31 at 7:00 pm
The Auburndale Community Association (ACA), Lasell Neighborhood Association, (LNA) and Lower Falls Improvement Association (LFIA) have united to form the Riverside Station Neighborhood Coalition (RSNC) to ensure that any development will be of a size and scale appropriate to our neighborhoods. The RSNC has started a Riverside listserv for residents of Lower Falls and Auburndale. This listserv will focus exclusively on the Riverside Station project. To subscribe to this new listserv, please send an email from the address you wish to subscribe to: riverside-subscribe@newtonlowerfalls.orgRiverside Station Development Meeting
Wednesday, March 31 at 7:00 pm
Williams School auditorium, 141 Grove Street Auburndale
Developer BH Normandy will present their revised Riverside Station site plan and traffic solution to the community at this meeting.
Please plan on attending this meeting so your voice can be heard.
Bill Renke
Riverside Station Neighborhood Coalition
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