Burr Bulletin
December 19, 2011  
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In This Issue
GIft For Burr
Booya Toy Drive
Burr Tip of the Week
Mark your Calendar
December 24 - January 2nd 
December Vacation
 
January 9
Science & Engineering Week Begins

Quick Links
Email PTO Board
Email School Council
Email Bulletin Editors

Burr PTO website

Past Burr Bulletins
(UN:burr / PW:171pine)

Newton Public Schools website

School Committee newsletters
Fundraising Links
OneCause
 
Target: Take Charge of Education 
 
BoxTops for Education
 
 

Burr News

Put Gift For Burr on Your Holiday List

Make one of your gifts to your child this holiday your    
    Gift for BGift for Burr
urr!

 

There's still time to help us get even closer to 100% participation by December 31st. Please send in your tax-deductible donation

 this week (payable to Burr PTO and marked Gift for Burr) or click here   to donate online TODAY!  

 

Every gift - no matter the size - adds up and is critical to our success. TOGETHER we can do this!  

 

Thank you and happy holidays! 

 

Questions? Please email us at GiftforBurr@gmail.com 

Stay Healthy this Winter

Gift for Burr

The Newton Health Department has some tips to help you avoid getting sick. Information about illness prevention, handwashing, and cough etiquette. Check it out!

 

Message from Newton Health Department  

Big BOOYA Thanks!

 

Thanks to everyone for helping with the BOOYA Toy Drive. Burr School collected 4 bags of toys and about 150 toys. Special thanks to Natasha Sharma, Martin Pleynet, Corey Gelb-Bicknell, and Brian Bobby for helping deliver the toys with Kelly Brown. The Newton firefighters were very impressed with the response. Everyone really made a difference in the lives of some children. The next BOOYA event will be creating a special mural to hang above Mrs. Albano's desk in the lobby. GO BOOYA!!!
 

David Gaita

First Grade
Burr Tip of the Week

 Blue Zone Reminders  - also found on Blue Zone Guide       

-  Don't park on Washburn odd-house # side

-   Don't turn around in school parking lot
-  Can't turn around in Gazebo
-  Can't block driveways on Pine St.
-  Don't cut in line
-  No texting or talking on cell phone in Blue Zone
-  Don't wait in line
No U-Turns/K-Turns/3-point turns

Community News

Holiday Hoops!

Gift for BurrThis Winter "A Step Ahead" is offering variety of basketball opportunities for boys and girls ages 7-14 in Newton. Holiday Hoops offered during December vacation and our MLK day clinic on January 16th are always well attended.   Don't miss out!     For more information please visit ASA Hoops or contact Coach Smith  or at 617-909-5990 
 

Partial scholarships available!

BC Ladies Eagles Winter Soccer Clinic

 The BC Lady Eagles Soccer School will be holding their Winter Clinic for girls ages 6-14 during December 27-30, 12:00noon-5:00pm at the 'Bubble' at Alumni Stadium on the BC main campus.

 
Come join us for soccer fun and development. Cost is $295. Click here for  registration and then click on 'Register Online Here'.
Auburndale Parents Yahoo Group

 Join the Auburnale Parents Yahoo Group & stay informed about:

  • Community News (including information about the recent break-ins in Auburndale)
  • Local Familly Activities (including camps, classes, etc)
     Parenting Issues 
  • And much more!

To join, visit Aburndale Parents Yahoo Group Questions? Email Maren Oslund

 

International Pancake Film Festival

Friday night, December 16, 7-10pm and the same screening again on Saturday night, December 17, 7-10pm at the New Art Center in Newton!
 

The IPFF is a film and video celebration of all things pancake. As the world's only film festival dedicated to the pancake, all genres of short film and video are welcome. In addition to our traditional pancake programming, this year's festival will have a holiday spin. A Holiday Spirit Award will be given out to the film best exemplifying the spirit of winter or winter holidays!

PG 13! Free Admission! 
Complimentary pancakes will be served (with butter and syrup, naturally)

 

For additional information, please visit the  IPFF tumblr page

The Waban Library Center Winter Yoga Classes

Starting Tuesday January 3 and/or Thursday January 5, 2012
 
Join us for Yoga on Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings from 8:50am-10am for 10 Tuesdays/Thursdays. Enjoy a moment to challenge yourself and breath. Cost will be $150 for a 10week session. Sign up for both, Tuesday and Thursday classes, you will receive a 10% discount. ($270 for both Tues/Thurs)Drop ins are welcome at $18 per class.
 
The Waban Library classes will be small, intimate and easily adapted to the particular interests of the individuals participating each time.
To sign up email usat  or check out at Waban Library for more details,