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January 21
7:30pm World Cultures Festival Planning Meeting
January 23
7pm 5th Grade Winter Concert
January 24
7pm Movie Night Playground Fundraiser
February 5
12:30 Early Release
(Wednesday)
February 6
7pm PTO Meeting
February 17 - 23
February Vacation - School Closed
February 28
7pm Burr vs. Franklin Trivia Night
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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Gift for Burr...Almost Time to Wrap!
Donors To Be Recognized Soon -- Please Check Your Email Records for Acknowledgement
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A huge thank you to the Burr families and friends who have contributed to our annual campaign! We have raised close to $30,000 thanks to your generous donations. Gift for Burr donors will be recognized in our annual Thank You email soon, so please help us ensure that our list is complete and accurate by letting us know if you have NOT yet received an email acknowledgement from giftforburr@burrpto.org
or a print letter in the mail. (Most have gone out already, but a few print acknowledgements might go out as late as the end of this week.)
Our goal is $35,000 and we have raised $30,000. We are 15% off target. The reality is that Burr-wide programming and services funded by this annual campaign will not be level funded for next year if we do not have adequate budgetary funds. Every gift helps us get closer to our goal, no matter how big or small. Every gift counts. Please give as generously as you can.
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Last Chance for Movie Night at Burr on
Friday, January 24th!
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 We've extended the deadline one more day so if you haven't already returned your form you can do so by Wednesday, January 22nd. Come watch a fun movie with friends while supporting a great cause--BURR's NEW PLAYGROUND!!!!
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Burr World Cultures Festival
Save the Date! Saturday, March 22
First Planning Meeting -
TONIGHT, January 21, 7:30 pm
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SNOW ALERT:
Tonight's Meeting is ON for the time being. We'll put out email notification by 5 pm if we need to cancel due to a storm.
A beloved Burr school tradition that is such an extravaganza that we only hold it once every two years! Please mark your calendars now for the Burr World Cultures Festival on the afternoon of Saturday, March 22 (exact time TBD). Burr school families will work together to transform our school into a bustling international festival. In past years, we've had 25-30 different countries represented at the event--Burr has so much cultural pride and diversity and we look forward to working with our amazing community again this year to build another memorable festival!
It takes a Burr "global village" to make our festival happen! If you are from another country or your family continues to celebrate a tradition of your ancestors, we'll look forward to working with you in the upcoming months to make this year's festival a success! Please be in touch with us via email or attend our upcoming planning meeting if you can participate in this event:
World Cultures Festival Planning Meeting
Tuesday, January 21, 7:30-8:30 pm in the Burr Library
If you cannot make our meeting but would like to be involved in the planning of this year's World Cultures Festival, please contact Dana Hanson. We look forward to hearing from you! ~ World Cultures Festival Committee 2014
Cherie Bosarge-Dutton, Ellen Chu, Bijal Dalal, Dana Hanson, Ann Langenfeld, Susandra Pasaribu Ma
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Burr Playground Fundraiser -
Newton Kitchen Tour
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 Know of a fabulous kitchen that's been recently renovated in Newton? Help raise money for the Burr Playground - take part in the Newton Kitchen Tour. For more info:
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Creative Arts and Sciences Welcomes
Winter Survival
In the Cafetorium for Kindergarten Classes
Today, January 21 |
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The Mass Audubon/Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary will present Winter Survival to:
Ms. Frail's Class: 8:45-9:30
Ms. Rudek's Class: 9:40-10:25
Ms. McMahon's Class: 10:35-11:20
Ms. Fitch's Class: 11:30-12:15
A Mass Audubon/Drumlin Farm educator will present the Audubon Ark Traveling Wildlife Program to Burr Kindergarteners. The classes will explore how winter is a challenging time for wildlife. Using wild animals, the Audubon teacher will discuss different coping mechanisms animals use and physical and behavioral adaptations that are helpful for survival. Migration, hibernation, and staying alive will be the focus. The woodchuck and kestrel will be featured in the program. The presenter will substitute another animal if they are not able to bring the woodchuck due to hibernation.
Creative Arts and Science programs are fully funded by the Burr School PTO. Parents are welcome to attend, but no younger siblings please. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Newton Recreation Programs
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Nite Watch
Every Saturday 6-10 pm
Now through May
Lower Falls Community Center
545 Grove St. Newton
Nite Watch is a fun Saturday Night out for kids, grades K-5. Movies, board games, open gym, snacks and more. Registration is now open at www.activityreg.com or by telephone 617-552-7056.
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Funtastic Fridays (Exclusively for 5th graders)
First Friday of every month 7-9 pm
Now through June
Hyde Community Center
90 Lincoln St. Newton Highlands
Calling all Newton's 5th graders. Come join us for music, games, prizes and more! Admission is $7 and $snacks & drinks are available. For a Fast Pass to avoid long lines email fevercoach@aol.com your name, phone number & school.
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Indoor Farmers Market
Every Tuesday 1:30-6 pm
November through June
Hyde Community Center
90 Lincoln St. Newton Highlands
The Farmers Market offers a wide variety of goods including fresh produce, meats, seafood, organic eggs, coffee, tea, spices, jams & jellies, pickles, hot popovers & bread, cheeses, honey, maple syrup, Lilies, lavender items (including soaps, lotions & pillows) and gluten free baked goods. We now accept EBT/SNAP/Credit& Debit. Tell your neighbors and friends to check us out!
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Newton West Little League Registration and Evaluations for Spring 2014
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Registration: is now open on our website at: www.newtonwestll.org
Spring Evaluations
On Saturday Feb. 1st player evaluations for the Newton West Little League Spring 2014 Season will take place at Newton North High School. These evaluations help the league place players in the appropriate levels, and make the teams as fair as possible, so it is important your child attend if he or she would like to play next season!
Location: Newton North High School from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Date: February 1st
Bring: Glove, Sneakers, (bat and helmet if you have them) and water.
Time: Based on a players age as of April 30, 2014 and is as follows:
- 6:00 PM: 7 years old and in 2nd grade
- 6:00 PM: 8 years old
- 7:00 PM: 9 and 10 years old
- 7:45 PM: 11 and 12 years old
- Players less than 7 years old need not attend they will be assigned to teams.
- Players in the majors in the Spring of 2012 need not attend.
Pre-registration is not necessary. For more information, email info@newtonwestll.org
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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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