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December 23 - January 1
December Recess - School Closed
January 13-17
Burr Science & Engineering Discovery Week
January 20
Martin Luther King Day - No School
January 23
7pm 5th Grade Winter Concert
February 5
12:30 Early Release
February 17 - 23
February Vacation - School Closed
March 13
12:30 Early Release
March 17
MCAS Week
March 18
3:00pm Release
(MCAS Switch)
March 19
12:30 Early Release
(MCAS Switch)
March 22
World Cultures Festival
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Letter from Nurse Marie Phillips
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Dear Burr Families,
I have so enjoyed taking care of the children at Burr School. They are kind, polite and obedient, even during illness and injury. This is due in large part, I believe, to the careful attention paid to them by their parents. It has been a pleasure to be your school nurse. Thank you for my wonderful experience at Burr School. A new full-time school nurse will be hired; that process is presently underway. I am sure that nurse will enjoy our community as much as I have.
Sincerely,
Marie Phillips, RN
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Burr's Science and Engineering Discovery Week
January 13th-17th
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Last Call for Presenters - we could use a few more especially for the First and Second Grades!
You don't have to be a polished presenter - but please make sure the content is age appropriate. I would be happy to help if you're interested, but need help with an idea or review of content.
We would LOVE to have two presentations per grade. Please help make that happen!
To sign up, go to:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C094FAFA82BA2FF2-2013
Or contact me Directly:
Ted Vahey
ted@vahey.org
781 844-8460
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Reminder from Ms. Johal: NPS Gift Policy
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As we approach the holiday season, please remember the Newton School Committee Policy: "No teacher in the performance of regular duties shall receive presents from the pupils under his or her direction." It is wonderful that families wish to acknowledge the hard work of our dedicated staff. The staff would be delighted to receive notes, pictures, or poems to thank them for their service. You may also honor a teacher through a donation to the PTO or by fulfilling a 'Wish List' request for classroom supplies. I have suggested that each classroom teacher and specialist prepare a wish list of things that he/she could use in the classroom.
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Are You Looking For Some Expert Fitness Training in Your Home, Gym or Office?
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If so please contact me. Individual or group sessions available during school hours or before. My name is Donna Terwal. I am Mom to a Kindergartener here at Burr. I have been involved in the health, fitness and medical fields for over 20 years.
My credentials are as follows:
M.S. Clinical Exercise Physiology (RCEP through ACSM)
B.S. Physical Education
Certified Personal Trainer AFAA
Certified Group Instructor AFAA
Certified Spinning Instructor Mad Dogg Athletics
I have experience with healthy adults and children, the elderly and those with medical conditions. I would love to help you reach your health related goals. Donnaterwal@rcn.com or cell-617-271-6061
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Newton Community Ed Classes at Burr
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Registration is now open for winter classes with Newton Community Education. Coming up at Burr we have Actors Studio and French Club on Mondays, Chess on Tuesdays, Mad Science: Freaky Physics, Forces and Flights, and Chinese Brush Painting on Wednesdays, Chinese Club and Lego We-Do Robotics on Thursdays and Lego Engineering/ Work-it Circuits on Fridays. We also have a one-session Home Alone Safety class on Friday February 28. On Saturdays at Burr we have Soccer Tots, Soccer, Sports Jam and Tot Jam, for kids ages 2 and up. We have many more weekday classes at schools throughout Newton, including Adventures in Minecraft, Pottery, Fencing, The Stockmarket Game, and the list goes on. Plus we have family classes, such as Glass Mosaic. Thinking ahead for February and April vacation? Sign up for Domino Physics, Domino Architecture, Earth, Space, & Sea, or Science Gadgets & Contraptions. (Space is limited for these so please act fast.) For more information or to register, call our office at 617-559-6999 or visit our website at newtoncommunityed.org.
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Shop at Green Planet Kids - 5% of Every Sale Donated to Burr
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Green Planet Kids, a fabulous toy store in Newton Highlands, is donating 5% of every sale to a local school, now through the end of January. When you shop there, they will hand you a duplicate receipt on which you can indicate Burr School as the recipient. GPK has been serving Newton families since 1990. They have a carefully chosen and very unique selection of quality toys, books, games and art supplies. Please consider doing you holiday shopping at Green Planet Kids and please encourage family, friends, and colleagues to participate. You will be supporting a very local business and they will be supporting Burr School!
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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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