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Nov 27, 7pm
PTO Meeting with Kalpana Guttman
Nov 27, 28, 30
Bookfair
Nov 29, 30
Creative Arts and Sciences: Suzy Kline
Nov 29
Understanding Our Differences: Chronic Medical Conditions,
4th Grade
Dec. 4
Burr School Day at Just Next Door
Dec. 6
Early Release
Dec. 13
Understanding Our Differences: Blindness & Low Vision,
3rd Grade
Dec. 20, 5:30pm
GUYS Read
Swiss Family Robinson
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Burr Book Fair 2012!
This Week: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
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 An annual Burr School tradition! The cafeteria will be converted to a top-notch bookstore for three days this week! It's a convenient, low stress way to get an early jump on your holiday shopping...and all purchases support Burr School! Book prices are typical for paperbacks and hardcovers . SCHOOL DAY BOOK FAIR HOURS Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday--November 27th, 28th, and 30th
8:00 - 11:00 am
Burr parents are welcome to shop and browse before school each day...or visit when their child's class is scheduled (see below)...or really ANYTIME we're open!
FAMILY BOOK FAIR NIGHT & PTO MEETING
Tuesday, November 27th 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Parents, children, grandparents, neighbors, and friends are welcome -- the more the merrier! Childcare provided while parents shop and take in the PTO meeting at 7 p.m.
Our guest speaker, Burr Literacy Specialist, Kalpana Guttman will give a talk entitled "Reading the Future: Literacy at Burr" about our school's wonderful literacy program and the many ways parents can support it at home. Don't miss this unique opportunity to have access to Burr's very own expert on children and books!
CLASS BOOK FAIR SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, November 27th
8:35-9:00 - Lawton
9:00-9:25 - Field
9:25-9:50 - Gaita
9:50-10:15 - Taylor
10:15-10:40 - V. McMahon (K)
10:40-11:05 - Canning
Wednesday, November 28th
8:35-9:00 - Cooley
9:00-9:25 - Golden
-Moran
9:25-9:50 - Creeden
9:50-10:15 - Fitch
10:15-10:40 - Frail
10:40-11:05 - Crowley
Friday, November 30th
8:35-9:00 - Glode
9:00-9:25 - Espinal/Miller
- J. McMahon (5)
9:25-9:50 - Roberts
10:15-10:40 - Robinson
During the book fair, please be sure to look for classroom teacher "wish list" book selections at the register area. Teachers will identify books they would like to add to their classroom libraries and then families may purchase them. This is a great opportunity to build classroom libraries for all Burr children to enjoy collectively ! Questions about the Book Fair? Contact Nancy Caulfield.
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PTO Meeting: Tues. Nov. 27, 7pm-8:30pm
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 Please join us on Tuesday, November 27th from 7pm to 8:30pm in the Cafetorium for our next PTO meeting. The Book Fair will be open for shopping from 5pm-8pm, and all are welcome! Our guest speaker will be our very own literacy specialist, Kalpana Guttman. Topics to be covered include: the literacy curriculum at Burr and how it is adapting to the new common core, suggestions on how parents can help support the curriculum at home, the benefits of the Book Room and its role in supporting the students and teachers in teaching the literacy curriculum. There will also be a vote on a budget amendment to approve a new line item of $500 for the Book Room in this budget year. (The PTO is proposing this new line item to support the Book Room because it no longer has a source of funding through Newton Public Schools.) Babysitting services will be provided by Burr alumni in the Music Room. A small donation to defray the cost of the sitters is requested. Refreshments will be provided by our wonderful hospitality team. Remember, if you have a child attending Burr School, then you are already a member of the PTO! Hope to see you there!
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Creative Arts and Sciences
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 Beloved author, SUZY KLINE, will be visiting the 3rd and 5th graders at Burr School. Author of the Horrible Harry and Herbie Jones series, Suzy will share her writing experiences, show how the "seeds" of stories can come from everyday life and help students perfect their writing skills!
3rd Grade
Thursday, November 29th 1:50pm - 2:50pm in the library,
all 3rd grade classes
5th Grade
Friday, November 30th
8:45-9:55am 5th grade class #1 Mrs. Moran
10-11:10am 5th grade class #2 Ms.O'Donnell/Ms. Cooley
11:15-12:25pm 5th grade class #3 Mr. McMahon
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Gift For Burr: Let's WRAP it on December 1!
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 Friends, December 1 is this week! We intend to wrap the campaign up as soon as we meet our goal of $35,000.
Don't put it off another day. Please send your Gift for Burr check in your child's folder today, or click here to make a secure credit card donation online. You can also help the campaign by circulating our special email to grandparents, aunts/uncles, and friends. Instead of buying giftwrap or cookie dough this holiday, ask them to consider making a Gift for Burr!Questions? Please email us at GiftForBurr@gmail.com with any questions.
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Burr School Day - Dec. 4
at Just Next Door in Auburndale
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 Plan to do your holiday shopping after the Thanksgiving break at Auburndale's own Just Next Door on 327 Auburn St. On Tuesday, December 4th, just tell the cashier "I'm shopping today for Burr School" and 20% of your total purchase value will go right to Burr! This offer is good all day long so let's take advantage of a great deal during a busy season and spread the word to family and friends! They need only remember to mention Burr and we're on our way. Contact Jessica Avery with any questions.
Thank you and Happy Shopping!
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Understanding Our Differences at Burr
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The Understanding Our Differences Program is looking for parent volunteers to help present two upcoming programs at Burr. The goal of this citywide program is to increase information, understanding, and acceptance of people with disabilities and individual differences in our community.
These programs are brought to Burr by parent volunteers and take place on Thursday afternoons from 12:45 - 3:00. Parents can leave at 2:15 or stay to see the guest speaker. Volunteers do not need to have children in a specific grade, teaching experience, or a medical background.
The dates for the December programs at Burr School are as follows: Chronic Medical Conditions November 29, 2012 (4th Grade)
Blindness and Low Vision December 13, 2012 (3rd Grade)
Can you help out? Contact Us:
Carey Ranta: branta1@comcast.net Stephanie Mamis: stephanie.mamis@verizon.net
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Flannel is Back!
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BURR plaid flannel pants, full zip hooded sweatshirts and solid color sweatpants will all be available for holiday gift giving. Order forms and samples for sizing will be available at Tuesday's PTO meeting as well as Wednesday and Friday Book Fair sales.Look for order form in your child's backpack - All orders due by 12/4. Goods to be distributed before winter break.Contact, Joanmarie@ad-vantageinc.com with any questions.This is a 5th grade fundraising event.
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Bake Sale Success!
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| Thank you to everyone who contributed wonderful baked goods and meals to our Election Day Bake Sale. Due to your hard work, we made over $2,100 for Burr! A big thanks to Tracy Carter, Jessica Avery, Valerie Wastcoat, Pam McVey, Johanne Campbell, Sloane Goldhagen, Judy O'Neil, Liz Bobby, Marni Caputo, Lisa Holahan, Kelly Brown, Beth Tierney, Nancy Caulfield, Dana Hanson, Janhavi Wadhwani, Beth Viveiros, Christine Gallivan, Barbara Brousal-Glaser, Bijal Dalal, Allison Sharma, and Karyn Sherman for working at the sale, and to Erika Drezner for organizing.
We also want to extend a very speical thanks to Keltic Krust in West Newton and to Breadsong Bakery in Auburndale for their generous donations of delicious goodies to the sale.
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Basic Rights in Special Education
Tues., Nov. 27, 7:30pm |
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Learn your rights as the parent of a child receiving special education services. Daniel Ahearn, Esq., director of the Landmark School Outreach Program and former director of the Massachusetts Board of Special Education Appeals, will present an overview state and federal special education regulations including new anti-bullying regulations, new transition guidance and autism insurance law. Click here for more information.
Networking and light refreshments beginning at 7:15 pm.
Presentation at 7:30 pm at The Education Center, 100 Walnut St, Room 210.
All Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education meetings are free and open to the public.
Questions: email info@newtonpac.org .
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School Committee Outreach Meeting
Tues. Nov. 27, 6:15-7:15pm |
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Members of the School Committee and School Administration have been visiting and meeting with PTOs and School Councils throughout the spring and fall of 2012. The purpose of the meetings has been to share information about current issues in the school district, and for parents and guardians to have the opportunity to ask questions and share comments or suggestions. It was pointed out to School Committee members that parents whose children attend out-of-district special education schools may not have had the opportunity to contribute to one of these meetings, since they may miss hearing about meetings located at neighborhood schools. Thus one meeting in this community outreach effort has been scheduled at a time immediately prior to a SpedPAC meeting. This meeting will be open to any parent/guardian of a child who is receiving special education services, either in-district or out-of-district. Superintendent David Fleishman is expected to be present at the meeting, which will take place from 6:15 PM until 7:15 PM, Tuesday November 27th, at the Education Center on 100 Walnut Street, Room 217 (Note this is a different room than the one usually used for evening PAC meetings.) Back to Top
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Holiday Hustle!
Sunday Dec. 2 at the Boys & Girls Club
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Please kick off the holiday season with a fun race for a great cause. Hosted by The Boys & Girls Club of Newton, Holiday Hustle! is a 5k road race with fun for the entire family. This race includes a 5K run on a certified, flat course through the neighborhood of West Newton, professional chip timing by RaceWire, guaranteed shirts to the first 200 runners, sports bottles for all, prizes to top finishers, and post-race festivities! Costumes, ugly sweaters, festive attire encouraged!
Date: Sunday, December 2, 2012
Time: 8:00a.m. registration; 9:00a.m. start
Location: John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton, 675 Watertown Street, Newton, MA
For more information, visit this website.
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Executive Function/ADD/ADHD Issues? Homework Issues?
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Special Presentation by NESCA Director Dr. Ann Helmus and Dr. Bonnie Singer, CEO of Architects for Learning
After a long day at school, even the most organized and capable students may find it challenging to settle down, finish their homework and get it to where it needs to go. Parents face the daunting task of providing support while attempting to determine what actually helps their children succeed. In this complimentary talk, Drs. Helmus and Singer will discuss the ways in which executive functions influence students' ability to tackle their homework, introduce an effective model for helping students of all ages manage it successfully, and explore how parents can nurture their children's planning, organization, and self-monitoring skills so necessary for long-term academic success. When: 7:00 - 9:00pm, Tuesday, December 4, 2012 Where: Architects for Learning 160 Gould Street, Suite 203 Needham Heights, MA 02494 781-235-8412This presentation is free! Seating is limited and advance registration is required. RSVP to Olivia Miller at Architects for Learning, by calling 781-235-8412 or by email: office@architectsforlearning.com.
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