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May 7-11
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
May 7 and 9
5th grade Math MCAS May 14 and 16
3rd & 4th Grades Math MCAS May 18 and 21
5th Grade Science MCAS May 19
May Fair 12-3 p.m.
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PTO Co-Presidents Letter
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Dear Friends,
Spring is certainly here and many exciting activities are happening all over Burr! The Chateau night was a welcome relief to the daily cooking routine, thank you Nancy Caulfield for organizing. A combination of community spring-cleaning and lots of volunteers with 30 minutes to spare produced the annual Burr book swap. This year, hundreds of amazing books were available for our children to choose from, all free thanks to you and the organization of the Book Swap Team! Newton Serves Sunday was sunny and warm with more than 40 volunteers joining together to give Burr a good sprucing-up. The Burr garden classroom received a good weeding and is now ready for planting! Thank you to all the volunteers that helped, and to Bill Hoch and Kelly Brown for coordinating with the city!
The kick-off to teacher and staff appreciation week started last Thursday when they were treated to a wonderful breakfast hosted by you and organized by our fabulous Hospitality crew. This week we encourage you to show your appreciation with cards, notes or drawings, a special flower, a donation to Newton Schools Foundation-Honor thy teacher, or a donation to the Library or Literacy funds (yes, two great ways to donate-literally)!
This Friday, May 11 at 8:45 a.m., we have coffee with Ms. Johal. She will discuss all the current news happening at Burr. Then on May 19, from 12-3 p.m., bring the whole family out to enjoy the annual May Fair at Burr. Remember this event only happens because of volunteers like you!
Nominations for the new board are this month! We are still looking for PTO board volunteers; please consider joining. The PTO builds community and enhances our kid's education. We wouldn't have things like Halloween Family Fun Night, May Fair, Book Swap, and Creative Arts and Sciences without volunteers like you! It takes a village :-) Please contact Tracy Carter (tgunrud@hotmail.com) if you want to volunteer or have any questions.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Tracy and Ted
Your PTO Co-Presidents
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Upcoming CAS Programs
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2nd GradeA Day in Ghana, Monday, May 7th in the Classrooms Joe Galeota is an associate professor at Berklee College of Music. He lived in Ghana for many years His wife Vida grew up in Ghana. Together they have created a charming and rich program about the culture of Ghana. The program brings the students to Vida's village for a day. The day includes the family's morning chores, the marketplace, the school day program and the family evening activities. Throughout the program, Joe and Vida present artifacts, music, games and proverbs. The schedule will be as follows: Mrs. Field's class 9-10 a.m. Ms. Creeden's class 10-11 a.m. Mrs. Roberts' class 11-12 p.m. Please join us for this wonderful presentation! 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.comBeth Tierney, bethtierney@comcast.netPam McVey, s.richard@verizon.net
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Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
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 Teacher-Staff Appreciation Week is May 7th-May 11th and Burr School's annual tradition returns. What's this tradition? Every year during Teacher-Staff Appreciation Week, Burr School students bring in a flower to their teachers, teacher aides, specialists and other staff to show their appreciation. Since we have so many great teachers and staff at our school, each classroom will be assigned names of teachers/staff to remember and to thank with flowers. Room Parents have sent the classroom flower assignments, so check your emails or backpacks. No Gift Policy: Newton Schools has a "no gift policy" but other ways to show staff appreciation can include cards and drawings. You might consider making a donation to the Burr Classroom Literature Fund. This fund supports your child's education by providing books for their classroom. Fund donations are pooled and divided equally among all Burr teachers in the form of gift certificates to the New England Mobile Book Fair, and teachers can purchase books for their classroom. Donations due by
Friday May 11th. Contact person is Marni Goldstein Caputo at mgolds2@yahoo.com. A form also went home in backpacks or a donation to Honor Thy Teacher through Newton Schools Foundation ( www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org) This Newton-wide organization supports and honor teachers. When you donate to "honor they teacher", teachers are notified of your donation, their name is listed in the Newton TAB, names are shared with superintendent and principals, and the donations go to support teaching and learning in the Newton Schools or buying/dedicating a special Burr School Library book. This is a great way to choose a special book, for a special teacher, which will be kept in the Burr School Library for years. More information to follow. Contact person is Gretchen Becker at gretchenbecker@verizon.net |
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May Fair - Saturday May 19, 12-3 p.m.
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 May Fair is finally here! With the cold May we have had so far, we can all use a fun-filled day with the Burr Community. For those of you who are new to Burr, May Fair is an annual family event filled with games, bounce houses, crafts, cake walk, raffles and more. This year, we are excited to announce that the cake decorating theme will be Storybooks. Start planning your cake design now!
May Fair requires all hands on deck. Within the next week, you will be receiving an email from your room parent asking that you sign up for a 30-minute time slot to help with an activity. We are also looking for general volunteers. All volunteers earn free tickets for their families.
Questions or want to volunteer? Please email Valerie Wastcoat at valerie@valeriewastcoat.com or Maren Olsund at marenoslund@gmail.com.
We hope to see you all there!
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It's Time for Friday Pretzels Again!
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 For sale EVERY Friday after school near the flag pole.
Just $1.
RAIN OR SHINE!
Proceeds from the Pretzel sales support Fifth Grade special events to celebrate the last year of elementary school, including Graduation, an end of the year party and a Class Gift to Burr.
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Burr School Flannel Pants
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The fifth grade is selling Burr School light-weight flannel pants as a fundraiser. Orders will be taken Fridays at dismissal (next to pretzel table) and at the May Fair. There are sample pants in various sizes to look at. Order forms will be sent home too. The cost is 22.00 and children and adult sizes are available. Please send order form and check in an envelope to school marked 5th grade pant fundraiser. Checks can be made out to the Burr PTO.
NOTE: Please consider the number of "Friday pretzels" you've eaten when deciding what size pants to order.
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Honor Thy Teacher Campaign
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It's that time of year again to honor exceptional Newton teachers and staff who have touched your child's life. The suggested donation is $25 per teacher/staff member.
We celebrate Newton Public Schools teachers and staff by:
· Notifying honored teachers and staff of your gift
· Listing all honored teachers and staff in the Newton TAB
· Sharing honoree names with the Superintendent and Principals
· Ensuring your donations go to support teaching & learning in Newton schools.
To honor a teacher or staff person, please go to www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org
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NewtonPAC Special Educator Awards
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The awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 5th at 7pm at Newton North Lasker Theatre, 457 Walnut St. and will be followed by a casual reception.
Once again, we will be honoring a few of the many members of NPS staff who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to have truly made a difference in the lives of our children.
Do you have someone you'd like to recognize? Send your nominations PACawards2012@gmail.com by May 15th.
Any questions about the nomination process can be e-mailed to Eileen Sandberg at PACawards2012@gmail.com
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Newton South Book Sale - Donations Needed
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 The Newton South Book Sale is around the corner and we need your help! We need your books. Classics, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Popular Authors, Sports, Science, Psychology, Cookbooks, Audio books.
We cannot accept: Instruction Manuals, Textbooks, CDs, Movies, Travel Books or Brochures.
Drop off books: today until May 17, in the POD in the Newton South High School parking lot outside the Wheeler/Goldrick entrance. Mondays and Thursdays, mornings 7:15-8:15 am and afternoons 2:30-3:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Suzanne Freudberg at suzannefreudberg@gmail.com.
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Flower Arranging Class at the Auburndale Community Library, May 9
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 Wednesday, May 9 at 7 p.m.
Registration closes TODAY
Join us at this fun and hands-on workshop to learn how to make a beautiful springtime arrangement that you can keep for yourself, or give to a mother, sister, auntie, daughter, or other gal in your life. The workshop will be taught by Newton residents Joanne Lyons and Susan Lunin. The instructors have entered arrangements in many flower shows, and they are active members of the Temple Shalom Garden Club. (Joanne is also currently studying to become a flower show judge, but she'll go easy on you in her critiques...)
This class is intended for adults or high school students, though younger children may participate if they will be working on an arrangement with an adult (lovely mother/daughter bonding, anyone?). Supplies fee - $25 payable at registration (scholarships are available).
Pre-registration is required and TODAY is the deadline because the flowers are being purchased fresh for us on Tuesday. The class will be capped at 15 participants. Email us to register - activities@auburndalelibrary.org
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Rove the Cove, June 9
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 The Auburndale Community Association is hosting the 6th annual Rove the Cove 5K road/trail race on June 9 . The race starts and finishes in the picnic area of The Cove in Auburndale. Cotton t-shirt to the first 100 registrants. Prizes raffled at the end. All fitness levels welcome! You can walk or run.
Start location: "The Cove" Auburndale Park, West Pine St, Auburndale, MA (Commonwealth Ave to Melrose St. Left on to W.Pine). Start time 9:30 am. Check in 8:45 am. Registration forms available at www.auburndalecommunity.org.
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Waban Village Day and Family Fun Run, May 20
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The planning is in full swing for our Eighth Annual Waban Village Day. It will be filled with its traditional events, rides, entertainment, food and, of course, the family Fun Run starting off the festivities at 10 a.m. in front of the Waban Library Center,
1608 Beacon Street. Even if you don't participate, come down to cheer on the racers and meet our Grand Marshal, Sheldon Rothman, the oldest PMC participate at 83 years young. Our corporate angel Whole Foods will be on hand, helping us out with some healthy food selections as well as hosting a booth. New this year will be a Beer Garden on the lawn of the Waban Library Center. Come out and join the fun! For more details and to register for the Fun Run go to www.wabanimprovement.org or email us at wabanimprovementsociety@gmail.com.
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Kids FunFEST - this weekend
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The whole family can find something fun to do at Kids FunFEST on Mother's Day weekend! May 12 and 13 from 10-5 p.m. The Fair is behind Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue. The kiddie amusement rides, sand art and face painting is all weekend. Sunday only features dance demonstrations and fun moves with All That Jazz Dance Studio. There are outstanding handmade and international crafts to browse, and many kids of food vendors on site. Don't miss this weekend of activities, music and food and fun! Admission is free. For more information, visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org
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The Art of Musical Comedy
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An afternoon program for students ages 7-13 at the Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street. Mondays-Thursdays, June 25-July 12, 1-3 p.m. (no class July 4th). $225.
In this exciting, new afternoon program, students learn what it takes to be a master of the art of musical comedy performance.
From 1-2 p.m. each day, students will hone their acting skills with improv and theater games, used by such illustrious theater companies as Chicago's Second City. Then, from 2-3 p.m. each day, students will learn to sing and dance to their favorite show tunes, from shows ranging from "The Sound of Music" to "Wicked." This will culminate, at the end of the program, in a Broadway-style cabaret performance of these songs for family and friends. Call 617-527-8283 for more information.
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Newton Girls Soccer - registration now open
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 Newton Girls Soccer provides a wonderful learning and playing opportunity to girls in grades K-12 on over 100 teams.
The Club is committed to providing an environment appropriate for the levels of skill, competitiveness and commitment level of each NGS player by providing a variety of programs that match the characteristics of the individual player.
NGS currently offers a recreational program (Intramural, K through 8th grade), a travel program (BAYS participation, U9-U18) and, integrated with the travel program, a specialized training program for our most highly committed players.
The Fall session runs from September 8th - November 10th. Registration deadline for the Intramural Program is June 30th.
Registration deadline for Travel is May 9 -16 depending on the age group.
Please visit our website at www.newtongirlssoccer.org/regisration/ for more information, and to register.
We look forward to seeing you in the fall!
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