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Burr School on agenda at Newton Traffic Council Meeting
April 2nd Principals Coffee
April 3rd
Chateau Night
April 4th
Burr Parent Social
April 10th, 7pm
PTO Meeting
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Burr PTO Co Presidents Letter
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Welcome Spring! Pay no attention to those snow banks. Look at the calendar - it's Spring!
We would like to offer our thanks to the Newton Residents for passing the override, and supporting our schools. I'm looking forward to the new modular and additional staff that will help us meet the needs of the rising enrollment and maintain smaller class sizes. In addition to facilities, there is funding for professional development for our teachers as well as funding to enhance the curriculum.
In addition to the upcoming holidays, we've got plenty of activities scheduled. The  next Parent Principal Coffee is on April 2nd. Mark your calendar for our Community Building events - A Family Night Out at the Chateau Restaurant on April 3rd, and Parent's Night out at the Cherry Tree on April 4th. We've also got the Book Swap on April 9th and the next PTO Meeting on April 10th. Watch the bulletin for more details. Whew!
These are great events that bring our community together and provide for rich environment for our children to learn. They are possible because of your generous support of the PTO. It takes a lot of work to organize and produce these events, but many hands make light work. Come join in - get engaged with the community, get to know other Burr families. It's fun and rewarding. You can see a list of Committees here: http://burrpto.org/pto/programs-and-committees-2/ . Please contact Tracy Carter our Volunteer Coordinator or any PTO Board member for further information.
If you've been thinking about volunteering - now's the time! If you've been waiting to be asked, consider yourself "asked". This is your PTO!
We hope to see you soon!
Jay and Ted
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Understanding Our Differences Program: Physical Disabilities (3rd Grade)
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Burr's Last Understanding Our Differences Program for This Year - March 28: Physical Disabilities (3rd Grade)
The Understanding Our Differences Program is looking for parent volunteers. The goal of this citywide program is to increase information, understanding, and acceptance of people with disabilities and individual differences in our community.
This program is brought to Burr by parent volunteers and will take place on Thursday afternoon from 12:45 - 3:00. Parents can leave at 2:30 or stay to see the guest speaker. Volunteers do not need to have children in a specific grade, teaching experience, or a medical background.
Can you help out? Contact Us:
Carey Ranta: branta1@comcast.net
Stephanie Mamis: stephanie.mamis@verizon.net
We are also looking for volunteers to play a bigger role in running this program next year. If you have been inspired by your exposure to this program or your child's excitement after one of these units please consider helping out in the scheduling and organization at Burr.
Contact our Program Director:
Maren Oslund: Maren_Oslund@newton.k12.ma.us
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BLOP Announcement for Bulletin
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Spend some "green" ($$) to help Burr School "Go Green" (reduce waste)
Not sure what to get that special someone for Earth Day, coming up April 22? You'll be glad to hear that Burr Loves Our Planet (BLOP) products will be on sale beginning this week.
T-shirts will be $10 and new water bottles $5 each (see picture).
 So look for the highly motivated 5th graders selling these Green Goodies before school each day both inside and outside the school. Buy a T-shirt that promotes eco-friendly practices, a reusable water bottle that cuts down on plastic waste... or both!
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Burr School on the Agenda at Newton Traffic Council Meeting, Thurs., Mar. 28, 7pm
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In the fall of 2011, in response to increasing traffic and safety issues in and around our school, the Burr School Council and Safe Routes Team asked the Newton Traffic Council to do a traffic study and make recommendations to improve traffic flow and safety in our School Zone. At a Traffic Council meeting in February of 2012, attended by a number of parents and neighbors, along with Ms. Johal and Alderman Jay Harney, the city Traffic Engineer displayed slides showing maps and photos of the area, along with the current parking restrictions and some "action" shots from morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal. After a lengthy discussion of the issues, it was clear that changes were needed given our growing population and increased traffic. Many options were discussed, with the goal being to increase safety and improve traffic flow while balancing the parking needs of neighbors and parents and the access needs for emergency vehicles. (The Traffic Engineer did explain that one suggestion frequently posed by parents - making Pine Street a One-Way, either permanently or at certain times of day - was not likely to be pursued, due to the length of the street and lack of side street access.) Several items were agreed upon as critical needs that were likely to meet with approval, and we were asked to re-docket those items to bring back to Traffic Council - which meant another wait to get back on the agenda. Finally, a year later, our turn has come! Our item is first on the agenda at the Traffic Council Meeting on Thursday, March 28, 7pm at City Hall, Room 222. You can view our requested items, as well as the complete agenda, here: Traffic Council Agenda - March 28, 2013 . All interested parents and neighbors are encouraged to attend - if you have any questions or comments, please email: SafeRoutes@burrpto.org.
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Mark Your Calendars - Chateau Night is coming April 3rd!
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 Bring your whole family, or grab a sitter plan a grown-up night out for a great meal at the Chateau Restaurant in Waltham on Wednesday, April 3rd from 5-8 pm and 20% of your total bill will go to Burr! Just print this coupon and present it to the waitperson when paying your check. Take-out counts too! You can also print multiple copies of the coupon to give to friends and neighbors. We hope to see you there!
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Save the Date - Thursday, April 4!
It's a Burr "Parent Social" at the Cherry Tree
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 Drop in at the Cherry Tree in West Newton between 6:30 and 9:30pm to join other Burr parents for an informal gathering.
More details to come!
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Save the Date - Friday, May 10th!
Get a Sitter and Rock!!
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Burr dad David Herilhy (formerly from O Positive) and his band The Frogs are starting our rock n' roll night, followed by Burr dad Tom Dallaire and his band Scattershot.
Where: Skellig - Moody Street, Waltham
When: Friday May 10th, starting at 7:00pm and going until the closing lights come on
$10.00 per person in advance / $15.00 per person at the door
Everyone is welcome - bring your family, neighbors, friends
email jgiglio2067@gmail.com for further information
Let's Rock!!
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Student Umpires Wanted
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STUDENT UMPIRES WANTED for Newton Girls Softball: Looking for students grades 8 and above that have experience playing or umpiring softball or baseball.
 Informational meeting April 4th 7pm at Albemarle fieldhouse. Games are Wednesday and Thursday at 5:45 and Sundays 3pm and 5pm. Umpires are paid: - $15 per game: "1st year NGS umps" and/or attend middle school - $20 per game: "1st year NGS umps" and attend high school; returning umps attending middle school - $25 per game: returning umps attending high school; post-high school umps - PLUS a $5 per game bonus for perfect attendance (payable at the end of the year). Back to Top
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The Newton Mustangs Youth Football and Cheer is holding an  information night on Friday April 5th at 7pm. Location is TBD and will be announced on our website at www.NewtonMustangs.org
We are open to all Newton Students in grades 2 thru 8. See our website for more information or to join the mailing list. Registration for new players will begin in April.
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Bike Donations Wanted
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Do you have an unused bike in your garage? Please consider how much it could benefit someone in a developing country. Get rid of clutter, keep trash out of landfills, and make a difference by donating a used bike to Bikes Not Bombs. Bring bikes of any size or condition to the First Unitarian Church in West Newton, 1326 Washington St., on April 28th between 10am and 2pm along with a $10 donation per bike. For more information see https://bikesnotbombs.org/bike-drive/360 or email joyce.pollock@gmail.com.
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| Waban Library-Jazz, Hip Hop and Creative dance class |
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Dancers will learn the basic elements of Jazz Dance and Hip Hop set to today's popular music. Along with dance technique instruction, they will be given the opportunity to creatively express themselves through open ended movement. The class will include stretching exercises, progressions across the floor and sequences of age appropriate choreography that will build week to week. This fun, lively 45 minute class is offered to students who danced with us last season as well as new students. Class dates: April 12, 16 May 3,10,17,31 and June 7, 14 To register, please follow the link below.
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