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June 16 Red Sox Outing June 17 Step Up Day June 19 5th Grade Moving On Ceremony & Party June 20 Last Day of School 12:00pm Dismissal June 24 Report Cards Posted on ParentCONNECT For the complete calendar, visit www.burrpto.org/calendar
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Burr Playground: Fundraising Update
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The Burr Playground fundraising effort is nearly complete, thanks to strong participation & contributions from the extended Burr community. We're on track to reach our $150K target amount, but we're not there yet. Here's an overview of where we are:
- Target amount: $150K
- Amount raised so far: $138K
The Move-a-Thon last week was a big success -- Thank you to the students and Burr family members for supporting this event, as well as to the Burr teachers, administrators and parent volunteers for making it happen. So far, the Move-a-Thon event has raised close to $5,000, with a few additional pledge amounts still to be turned-in.
Th e Buy-a-Brick sale has been making very good progress. So far, nearly 100 bricks have been sold. Our goal is to sell 150 bricks by June 30th. So, if you are planning to purchase a brick, now is the time!
We are also working with corporate donors in the neighborhood, in an effort to close the remaining gap in funding. Recently, we were very fortunate to receive generous donations from Village Bank in Auburndale, as well as DeWire Brothers Auto Body. These companies have been terrific sponsors of the Burr School in many ways over the past several years.
A very special "thank you" to the Burr Community Afterschool Program (BCAP) for their ongoing partnership and very generous donation towards the new playground. We are all truly fortunate to have such a terrific program as BCAP in the Burr community.
Thanks to everyone for your continued support here. We are very close to reaching our goal...!
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June PTO News
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A big THANK YOU to the PTO board members who finish their two-year terms this month - Tricia Bombara, Bijal Dalal and Beth Tierney - thanks for your service to Burr! Another huge thank you to Jason Wong who finishes FOUR years on the PTO board!
At our final PTO meeting, we voted in new board members: Cherie Bosarge-Dutton, as Community-Building Coordinator, Marlene Gibson and Sloane Goldhagen as Co-Presidents, Susandra Pasaribu Ma as Education Support Coordinator, and Sharon Reilly as Communication Coordinator. Thanks for stepping up to board roles.
Other items that were approved during the final PTO meeting, include: - A change to the Burr PTO by-laws that allow up to four PTO co-presidents at a time
- The fund-raising plan for the 2014-2015 school year
- The use of PTO surplus funds to be used for the playground, if necessary
The playground committee presented a draft of the playground layout, along with the details of why the new playground is necessary, fundraising, and a tentative schedule at the public playground meeting. Thank you to the playground committee, they have worked tirelessly all year to keep this project moving.
Want to get more involved in our Burr School Community? We are looking for volunteers for Gift for Burr, our annual fund-raising campaign. There are opportunities for parents who can only volunteer remotely, too! Please email pto-board@burrpto.org for more information.
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5th Grade Moving On Event Reminders
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Don't forget the 5th Grade Moving On Party is this Thursday, June 19 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Burr fields behind school. The party is for 5th graders, their siblings and parents. If you did not get the Evite with the details, please contact Allison Sharma at Allison_sharma@yahoo.com. The theme will be tropical, so dig out your island wear!
We are also looking for helpers to setup from 3:30 - 4:30pm, and 5:30 - 6:30pm. If you can help, please contact Vicky Gifford at urgiff@gmail.com or Isabel Mathieu isachristophe@gmail.com.
And remember, the Moving On Ceremony is also Thursday at 1pm in the Cafetorium. Parents are encouraged to attend, and we will have cake and refreshments afterward outside! Look for further details on the ceremony separately.
If you have any other questions about the party, feel free to contact any of the other members of the Moving On Party team:
Judy O'Neil judy.oneil2@gmail.com
Amanda Loftus ab.loftus@verizon.net
Liz Morefield lizmorefield@hotmail.com
Beth Viveiros bethnpaulv@comcast.net
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Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
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The Annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheon is quickly approaching on Monday, June 23rd. We love our teachers and would like to show them our appreciation by having a lovely lunch for them on their last day! We are looking for home-baked desserts and help with set-up and clean-up. Please click here to sign up to help.
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The Hospitality Committee Needs Your Help!
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The Hospitality Committee is looking for new members. Each year, the teachers look forward to their Appreciation lunches and breakfast. Many families make monetary donations however we require parental help as well. The committee currently has 2 team members and is looking for a few more people to help out. If you are interested, please contact Sloane Goldhagen.
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5th Grade Playground Fundraising Thank You
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The 5th Grade Fundraising Committee wants to thank the 5th graders and alumni who came out to Shaw's last weekend to spread the word about the Burr Playground project:
Pete Campbell
Lilah Gentry
Nicholas Hoch
Emma Pleynet
Toscana Urbano
Daniel Viveiros
Jacob Viveiros
The enthusiastic group raised almost $300 for the playground, and handed out flyers to dozens of our neighbors. Go Burr!
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Creative Arts and Sciences Thanks You!!
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We want to thank everyone who volunteered to make the Creative Arts and Science programs happen this year at Burr. We had an amazing year of nineteen programs, beginning in October with a performance by the Klezmer Conservatory Band for the entire school, and ending last week with a program on Lights & Lasers by the Discovery Museum for the 4th graders. Each grade experienced three different curriculum-enriching programs, including presentations by a New York Times best selling author, scientists, engineers, poets, cultural performers, and an internationally renowned origami artist who taught mathematical concepts. These dynamic presenters inspired students with informative classroom workshops and performances, supporting grade level curriculum concepts taught by our amazing teachers.
A big thank you goes out to Bill Doran, who created beautiful flyers for many of our programs this year, and a special thank you and fond farewell to Stephanie Mamis, who's been a tireless CASC volunteer and has created dozens of flyers during her years at Burr.Without all of your help, we couldn't offer these programs to our children.Thank you so much, you're the ones who make it happen!!!
Cherie Bosarge-Dutton, Johanne Campbell, Nancy Caulfield, Bill Doran, Felicia Falchuk, Susan Florio, Donna Frankel, Agnes Gee, Susan Kim, Betsy Kontonleon, Deborah Lee Hill, Stephanie Mamis, Liz Morefield, Florence Nephtali, Laurie Nichols, Colleen Rougeaux, Deanna Salemme, Kim Tulimieri, Valerie Wastcoat, Sara Zakrzewski
Have a great summer and we hope to see you again next year!!
- Beth Tierney and Audrey Gallo
To learn how to get involved in CASC contact Beth Tierney or Audrey Gallo.
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Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program Seeking Volunteer Prevention Specialists
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Helping to keep Newton children SAFE, STRONG & FREE since 1991
Now seeking Volunteer Prevention Specialists for the 2014-2015 School Year
16 Continuing Education Credits available for MSWs
The CAP Program relies on trained volunteers to teach elementary students simple strategies to reduce their vulnerability to verbal, physical and sexual assault. Volunteers work in teams, led by an experienced team captain. Training is provided. This year's training begins October 18th. Volunteer commitment is 4-6 hours per month, for one school year. For more information and to set up a screening interview please contact Gail Sommer, Director, 617.969.5906 x 143, or gsommer@ncscweb.org. Visit our website www.ncscweb.org for more information.
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FREE Summer Events at the Auburndale Community Library
The Lego Movie
Wednesday, June 25, 7:15pm
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 Have you been to the Auburndale Community Library recently? We have all the hot summer reads for kids and adults, right here in Auburndale. This summer we'll have lots of free events for families, kicking off with a summer screening of The Lego Movie on Wednesday, June 25th.
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Important Neighborhood Meeting Regarding Large 40B Project on Rowe St. in Auburndale
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Dinosaur Capital Partners, LLC is exploring the possibility of a Comprehensive Permit project (commonly referred to as a "40B") at 70 Rowe Street in Auburndale, in the Burr School district. No plans have been filed with the City at this time. Developers are encouraged to seek community input before filing a permit application with the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Development Team will be holding a Neighborhood Meeting with the Newton Planning Department and Ward 4 Aldermen on Thursday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Auburndale Community Library. The Planning Department and representatives from Ward 4 will provide an overview of the Comprehensive Permit process, and the Development Team will be available to describe the project and hear your thoughts and questions. Parents and neighbors are encouraged to attend this important meeting to learn more about the proposed project's possible impact on school enrollment, traffic, and other neighborhood concerns. Please contact Alexandra Ananth, Chief Planner for Current Planning, Newton Planning and Development Department with any questions about the meeting or this project: aananth@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1121
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| Rove the Cove 5K
Saturday, June 21st 9:30 am
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 The Auburndale Community Association is hosting the 8th annual Rove the Cove 5K road/trail race on June 21 . The race starts and finishes in the picnic area of The Cove in Auburndale. Cotton t-shirt to the first 100 registrants. Prizes raffled at the end. All fitness levels welcome! You can walk or run.
Start location: "The Cove" Auburndale Park, West Pine St, Auburndale, MA (Commonwealth Ave to Melrose St. Left on to W.Pine). Start time: 9:30 am. Check in 8:45 am. Registration forms available at www.auburndalecommunity.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:
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