Good Morning Commack!

As the year gets into full swing, the BURR PTA would like to thank all those who attended last week’s PTA meeting for a reasoned and lively discussion of recent events related to the Grade 5 Camp Mariah trip and our upcoming Broadway visit to see Wicked — Meeting Minutes will be posted soon. We have a lot of wonderful events coming up in the next few months and look forward to seeing BURR families in attendance. In the interim, here’s what’s going on this week:

Grade 4 Sports Night — Monday, January 14

Tonight is Grade 4 Sports Night. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a water bottle and arrive a little before 7 pm to get a good parking spot! No tickets will be sold at the door so make sure you are pre-registered.

Girls Maturity Night (Grade 5) — Tuesday, January 15

A night out for girls and their moms (or relevant role model) to open the door for discussion about approaching adolescence. Join Mrs. Forbes and Mrs. Tancredi (Sawmill principal) at Sawmill Intermediate at 7 p.m for a presentation and discussion.

Boys Maturity Night (Grade 5) — Wednesday, January 15

A night out for boys and their dads (or relevant role model) to open the door for discussion about approaching adolescence. Join Mr. Schmelter at BURR Intermediate at 7 p.m. for a presentation and discussion.

School Store – Wednesday, January 16

We just refreshed our stock of school supplies so send in your child with $1 – $4 for a mini lunchtime shopping spree

Terra Nova Testing  — January 15 & 16

All grades will be participating in Terra Nova Tests this week. No preparation required. Simply ensure your child is well rested and has a good breakfast. Testing begins at 9:30 a.m. This is an opportunity to take a snapshot of your child’s progress in relevant subjects. Results will be sent to parents via mail in the spring. These results are used to help teachers identify areas of improvement and should spark discussion with parents on how to support home and school learning.