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Gift for Burr gives Thanks
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We on the Gift for Burr Committee are very thankful to the many families who have generously donated to this year's campaign. And we know we are all thankful for our wonderful school and all that it offers our children. Please help us continue to fund the programs and services that help make Burr the fantastic place that it is. Make your Gift for Burr contribution today and help us reach 100% participation by our Burr families. Send a check in your child's backpack, or click here to donate by credit card. Please email GiftForBurr@burrpto.org with any questions.
Want to encourage your extended family to help out with a Gift for Burr? Keep an eye on your email in-box for an information-packed "Friends and Family" notice to forward on to family over the holidays. Instead of buying gift wrap or cookie dough this holiday, ask them to consider making a Gift for Burr!
Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!
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Burr School Shopping Day at Just Next Door!
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Our own local Just Next Door at 327 Auburn Street is sponsoring a 'Burr Shopping Day' all day Wednesday December 4. This is a great way to do your holiday shopping AND support Burr at the same time!!
· 20% of your purchase will be donated to Burr.
· Offer is good all day 9AM-7PM; just tell the cashier, "I'm shopping for Burr School".
· Spread the word to family and friends! Every purchase, whether a card or two or wrapping paper, will help.
Just Next Door has a great selection of cards, jewelry, home and children's gifts and incredibly helpful service. Please contact Krista Busnach (kbusnach@yahoo.com) with any questions.
Thank you and hope to see you there.
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Understanding Our Differences call for Volunteers
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 The Understanding Our Differences Program is looking for parent volunteers to help present an upcoming program 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. For this unit, the guest speaker will be presenting at the beginning of the unit, so volunteers would be needed by 1:30. The kids will be learning about diabetes and allergic conditions. Volunteers do not need to have children in a specific grade, teaching experience, or a medical background.
The dates for the next program at Burr School is
Chronic Medical Conditions November 21, 2013 (4th Grade)
Can you help out? Contact Us:
Deanna Salemme: salemme@comcast.net
Kate Hoffman: katehoffman@gmail.com
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Helpful Flu Guide for Parent
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Influenza (the flu) is an infection of the nose,
throat and lungs caused by influenza viruses
that are constantly changing. Flu causes
illness, hospital stays and deaths in the United
States each year. Flu can be very dangerous
for children. Each year about 20,000 children
younger than 5 years old are hospitalized from
flu complications, like pneumonia.
The Massachusetts Health Department has published a very helpful 2 page brochure on influenza for parents. You can find it here.
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Camps at Newton Sewing Studio
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Head down to Newton Sewing Studio this Thanksgiving Break for an awesome day of sewing camp! Fun projects suited for both beginners and advanced. Never sewn before? Orientation classes start at 9am and 1pm. Try the embroidery machine or bring a blank T and make your own permanent iron on transfer! Clothing is easy when you use the computerized pattern drafting software. Studio will be open 9am - 6pm We will be closed for Thanksgiving Day only. Visit online for more info and to reserve your spot, they fill fast! www.newtonsewingstudio.com/camps
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For more announcements about Newton community events, enrichment programs, sports programs, summer and school vacation camps, and other resources, please visit the Community section of the Burr PTO website:
Additional information can be found at:
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