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Jan. 18
Creative Arts & Sciences Program: Kindergarten, Audubon Ark; 5th Grade, Henry Massar
Jan. 21
Parent-Principal Coffee
Jan. 22
BOOYA at West Cambridge Youth Center
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CAS Programs - HAPPENING TODAY
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Kindergarten
 Massachusetts Audubon Society,
Winter Survival, Tuesday,
January 18th in the classrooms
The Massachusetts Audubon Society brings its Audubon Ark Traveling Wildlife Program to Burr's Kindergarten students. Students will have the unique opportunity to observe live animals in the classroom and to learn how winter is a challenging time for them. Using the animals as instructors, the Audubon teacher will discuss different coping mechanisms animals use, as well as physical and behavioral adaptations that are helpful for survival. The schedule will be as follows:
9:00 - 9:45 Mrs. Frail
10:00 - 10:45 Ms. Fitch
11:00 - 11:45 Ms. McMahon
5th Grade
Henry Massar, Simple Machines,
Tuesday, January 18th at 9:30 a.m. in the Cafetorium
Henry Massar is a retired Newton science teacher. In an enthusiastic and engaging presentation, Mr. Massar uses everyday "simple machines" like a seesaw, scissors, and hedge clippers to illustrate the science of these objects. Students learn the laws of motion and why these machines help perform a large amount of work with minimal force. Students will have the unique opportunity to try his collection of over thirty simples machines at the end of the formal presentation. The schedule will be as follows:
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Ms. Cooley
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Mrs. Moran
Creative Arts and Sciences Programs are fully funded by the Burr PTO and are made possible by your generous donations. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact:
Felicia Falchuk, felicia.falchuk@gmail.com
Beth Tierney, bethtierney@comcast.net
Pam McVey, s.richard@verizon.net
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Parent/Principal Coffee - This Friday
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Please join Ms. Johal at the Parent/Principal Coffee on Friday, January 21st from 8:45 to 9:30 for an information session about the Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) that structure teacher collaboration at Burr and the intervention blocks that are being used at each grade level to differentiate student learning. Mr. Gaita and Ms. Guttman will help present this information and be on hand to answer questions.
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Burr School T-shirts and Hats
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Have you seen those Burr School T-shirts and hats? Do you want one?
Well, if you missed the ordering deadline but still want one... You might be in luck!! There are only 7 shirts and 4 hats left! Shirts are $12 and hats are $10.
Please contact Pam McVey at s.richard@verizon.net if you are interested in purchasing a shirt or hat.
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BOOYA News!
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On Saturday, January 22nd the BOOYA AMBASSADORS will be heading to the West Cambridge Youth Center to work with some kids with special needs. Students will meet Mr. Gaita in front of the building at 10:30 a.m. and stay until 1 p.m.
Also, the BOOYA team delivered 2 cars full of toys to the Waltham Salvation Army on Friday. These toys will be given to children of all ages. Thanks to everyone who donated these gently used toys. Also, thanks to Alanna Horowitz for organizing this event. A big thanks to Piper, Calvin, and Stephanie Mamis for helping deliver the toys with Mr. Gaita.
What a difference these kids are making - GO BOOYA!!
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The Burr School store -
Yes, we have rubber frogs!
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The Burr School Store is open every Tuesday morning before school from 8:20 to 8:35 am. Stop by to see us every week and check out what's new. We don't take the Discover card, but who does, really? All store proceeds support end of year activities for the 5th graders including a class gift to the school.
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Adults Night Out at the Turtle Lane Playhouse
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 "A guy walks into the Turtle Lane Playhouse..."
Come to Burr's Witty Winter Wingding and find out what happened to him! Mark your calendars for our Adult Comedy Night. Feb 12, 7-10 p.m. at the Turtle Lane Playhouse, 283 Melrose Street, Auburndale.
We all need a grown up night out - and there is nothing funny about that. (Look for details in your child's folder)
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Save the Date -
Burr International Potluck Dinner
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 Burr's Second International Potluck Dinner will be held at Newton North High School on Sunday, March 13th from 4:30-7:00. Mark your calendars now to attend this celebration of the diversity at Burr where you'll be enticed by tasty entrees and desserts from many different countries, some international crafts and games, a participatory performance and more!
Be on the lookout for more information in an upcoming flyer, but for now please note the date and contact Ann Langenfeld (annlangenfeld@gmail.com), Jackie Gelb (jackie@jackiegelb.com), or Dana Hanson (danakhanson@gmail.com) if you would like to join our planning team!
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| Newton's Bullying Prevention and Intervention Policy - A Discussion for Parents of Children with Special Needs | | |
On Wednesday, January 19, 2011 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Room 210, Education Center, 100 Walnut St, Newtonville, the Newton Partnership and Paul Stein will present information on the development and implementation of Newton's new Bullying Prevention and Intervention Policy. The discussion will specifically consider how the policy relates to children with special needs who may be at risk for being identified as a target or aggressor depending on how their disability presents to others. Light refreshments and networking begin at 7:15 pm.
Newton Parent Advisory Council (NewtonPAC) for Special Education meetings are free and open to all people interested in learning more about special education in Newton. For more information go to www.newtonpac.org |
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Newton Symphony Orchestra Family Concert
| | On Sunday January 23, 2011, at 3 p.m. at the former Rashi Auditorium, 15 Walnut Park, Newton, MA 02458, join the Newton Symphony Orchestra, winners of the Newton Symphony Orchestra's Concerto Competition, Anna Larsen, Steven Ahn, and Winston Huang, the Newton, All-City Treble Singers, the Newton All- City String Orchestra, and the Strings of the Newton North High School Orchestra, for a concert of great music and fun. This event for the whole family will last about one hour and fifteen minutes.
For more information and tickets; $5 children, $10 adults, $25 family ticket go to www.newtonsymphony.org, call 617-965-2555, or email
office@newtonsymphony.org. Tickets also available at the door on January 23rd. |
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Benefit Concert featuring The Rhythm Room
| | Global Education Leadership Fund Presents a Benefit Concert by:
The Rhythm Room - 9 musicians. 50 instruments. Original music wrapped in world rhythms.
Saturday, January 22, 7:00 PM
Newton North High School Auditorium
Tickets: Adults: $20; Students: $7; Children under 12: Free;
VIP seating $50
For further information, contact the Newton Schools Foundation:
617-559-6120 or e-mail NSFdn.Office@newton.k12.ma.us
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Suzuki School of Newton - Openings
| |  Suzuki School of Newton announces openings for new students beginning in its second semester which starts Saturday, January 29th, 2011. SSN offers classical music lessons on violin, viola, cello, guitar, flute, harp and piano. There is a free information session on Wednesday, Jan. 26th at 7:30 p.m. for adults to learn more about the Suzuki pedagogy of learning. All prospective families are invited to visit the school or attend any of its events in the month of January. For more info:
www.suzukinewton.org or 617-964-4522. |
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Contemporary Musical Theater at NNHS
| | | Growing Up Again: An Evening of Contemporary Musical Theatre, presented by Cabaret Troupe at Theatre Ink and student directed by Kelly McIntyre and Jon Paul Roby. Cabaret Troupe is a group of 18 students who are serious about singing and performing contemporary musical theatre! You will be delighted with full troupe numbers along with small group and solo performances. January 20 and 21 at 7:30pm, Lasker Auditorium at NNHS, 457 Walnut St., Newtonville. Tickets $7 at www.theatreink.net or 617-559-6406. |
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Elementary School Development - Workshop
| | | Dr. Craig Murphy, will discuss the changes, challenges and concerns that elementary school children face as they grow and develop. This free parenting workshop entitled What are the Developmental Stages of the Typical School-Aged Child?, will be held on Tuesday, Feb 8, from 7 to 8:30 p.m at the Union Church in Waban, 14 Collins Rd. No registration is required. Dr. Murphy is a psychologist in the Newton Public Schools and teaches at the MA School of Professional Psychology as well as maintains a private practice. Co-sponsored by The Newton Partnership, the PTO Council and the Newton Clergy Association. Call Nancy Holczer, 617-559-9063 with questions. |
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Winter Soup Social in Newton Highlands
| |  Winter Soup Social: a free community event. Hot gourmet soups and crusty breads will take the chill off, Saturday January 22nd, from 6-8 p.m. at the Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands.
Two community groups, the Newton Highlands Area Council and the NHCDC/Hyde Center, work together to plan this delectable evening of fresh soups and extras from local restaurants and grocers. This year's participants include Baker's Best, O'Haras, Jamjuli, 51 Lincoln, Newton Pizza House, Whole Foods, Lincoln Street Coffee and Walnut Market. The Hyde Gym will be full of tables, and kids can burn off some energy outside under the lights in the Newton Highlands ice skating rink.
While we will offer simple beverages, diners may prefer to bring their favorite beverage and bread, especially because our bread goes fast. For more information contact John Rice at director@hydecenter.org or 617-201-7088. |
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BCNS Fundraising Concert
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Get the whole family dancing at the 6th Annual Winter Concert & Festival featuring Wayne Potash!
Saturday, February 5 from 10am-12pm at the Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street in Newtonville. Live music, activities, crafts, a bake sale, and fantastic raffle prizes. $8 in advance, $10 at the door (children under 1 are free). For tickets and more info, visit www.burrcoop.org/concert. All proceeds benefit Burr Cooperative Nursery School, a non-profit organization.
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Green Decade's Environmental Art Contest
| | Our community must continue to conserve and respect our environmental resources in all aspects of our lives.
Reaching out to the next generation, the Green Decade offers the 2011 Environmental Art Contest, open to Newton students in grades K-5, living or attending school in Newton. Join more than 150 Newton students who have participated in the Energy Conservation Essay & Art Contests over each of the last 3 years!
Students may register on-line to participate in this year's contest.
All of this year's contest entries will be displayed at Newton City Hall in the rotunda, as in past contests. |
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