12:30pm Early Release
Wednesday, February 5
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PTO Meeting
Thursday, February 6 at 7:00pm
Burr Cafetorium
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We'll Be Talking About the New Playground,
the Budget, and Communications -
Join the Conversation!
There's a lot of exciting things going on at Burr these days - coming to this meeting is the best way to learn about all of it! Here's the agenda:
* Welcome
* Approve Minutes from Prior Meeting
* General Fundraising Update: Are We On Track?
* Playground Update: Exciting Events Coming Up!
* Communications Discussion: Is Anyone Listening?
* Anything Else? Upcoming Events/New Business/Q&A
Babysitting services are available from 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.
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It's On! Burr vs. Franklin Trivia Night
Friday, February 28 from 7:00 - 10pm
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 Please join us for the first Burr vs. Burr Trivia Night - a community building event and "friendly" competition with our neighbors at Franklin School. Come meet friends, test your trivia knowledge, and earn bragging rights while getting to know the Franklin and Burr School communities. Any proceeds above cost will be donated to our New Playground Fund. The event will be held
Friday, February 28th at the American Legion Post 440 (295 California Street, Newton, MA) from 7 to 10pm. Tickets are $10 per person. A cash bar will be available and light snacks will be provided. Please Note - this is an adults only event. Look for a flyer in your child's folder for additional details and to complete the RSVP form at the bottom. Space is limited so don't delay - RSVP accepted on a first come, first served basis.
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| The Book Swap Is Coming... |
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 Do you love books? Are you passionate about recycling?
Then you'll LOVE the Burr School Book Swap. We're putting together a team of enthusiastic parents to help organize this year's book swap and we need your help. If you're interested in helping to make this year's Book Swap the best ever please contact Sarah Sian at sarah.c.sian@gmail.com or 617-388-3132. (Hoping to have the first planning meeting mid February.) Thanks!
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The Burr Bulletin Needs YOU!
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Are you interested in a great opportunity to help out at Burr that doesn't require you to come in to school or be available during the day? One you can do from home - or anywhere - even in your PJ's?
Get involved with the Burr Communications Team! We're looking for more Bulletin editors to take a turn about once a month putting together the weekly Bulletin - a process that usually takes just an hour or two, and can be done from anywhere with Internet access! Please get in touch with Ellen Chu or Tricia Bombara.
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Boston Globe Subscriber? Help Support Newton Schools Foundation
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Please give your Boston Globe GRANT to the Newton Schools Foundation! If you are a Boston Globe or boston.com subscriber, you are eligible to show your support for NSF through their new GRANT program: Globe Readers And Non-profits Together. All subscribers will receive a gift check worth up to $100 dollars that can be designated to a non-profit of your choice for free advertising. It's as simple as 1-2-3:
1. Write Newton Schools Foundation as "Name of Certified 501(c)(3)"
2. Write Newton as our "Location"
3. Return the GRANT check in the envelope
We hope that you will continue to support education by allocating your GRANT check to the Newton Schools Foundation. You should be receiving a silver envelope THIS WEEK from The Boston Globe that contains your gift check. If you don't receive it within the next few days call 617-929-3198 and they can take the non-profit of your choice. Click here to learn more about GRANT. Thanks in advance for your support.
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Openings on City of Newton Boards, Commissions, Committees and Advisories
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Citizen involvement in local government has been one of Mayor Warren's highest priorities since taking office and Newton has the good fortune to be home to a wealth of knowledgeable and talented individuals. Many of our residents are considered to be leading experts in their field and it makes sense for the city to give these talented residents the opportunity to volunteer in a Board or Commission. To view current openings on the city's many Boards/Commissions/Committees/Advisories, click here.
Reenie Murphy
Coordinator, Boards and Commissions
City of Newton
617-796-1271
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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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