Please support our Health-a-thon Friday March 16, 2018

Hello Buri Families!

Our Health-a-thon (formerly walk-a-thon) is just around the corner, this Friday March 16th. Each grade level will be working on different activities. Teachers may invite parents to watch or help out as needed. Please check with teachers for more information.
Here is a list of each grade's planned healthy activities:

K/TK
Activity: obstacle course
Learning Activity: heart health

1st Grade
Activity: Jump rope and circuit of excercises including mindfulness and stretching stations
Learning Activity: heart health

2nd Grade
Activity: laps, soccer relays and teamwork/goal setting
Learning Activity: reading nutrition labels/sugar content in foods

3rd Grade
Activity: jump rope, basketball, relays
Learning Activity: heart health

4th Grade
Activity: 3 10-minute stations: relay, jump rope and hula hoop
Learning Activity: healthy lifestyle

5th Grade
Activity: obstacle course with basketball shooting, water relay, jump ropes
Learning Activity: balance food intake and exercise

Your PTA and school administration are organizing the Health-A-Thon to raise funds to pay for our beautiful school garden and the Education Outside program. Education Outside provides a full time AmeriCorps teacher at the school to transform our garden into an outdoor classroom where students learn hands-on science. We hope to raise $20,000. Funds raised over PTA approved program budget will be donated back to the school.

Buri Buri has 611 students. We can reach our goal if every student raises at least $32.74. 

We hope you will generously support this fundraiser!

When you are finished fundraising, please turn in your donation envelopes to the PTA box in the office or your child’s teacher. 

Donations are due by March 16, 2018.

Extra donation envelopes are in the office. Or you can print this donation form and use any envelope:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f-YJIlrsbBNfmTC3CWAqJi614TDk4QTp/view?usp=sharing

Please make checks payable to Buri Buri PTA

The PTA is a 501c3 organization so all donations are tax deductible. Please contact buriburipta@gmail.com  if you would like a donation receipt for tax purposes. 

Our amazing 5th grade students in Mrs. Stone's class made this powtoon about our school garden. Please check it out!

https://www.powtoon.com/c/cqOE39w0J4D/2/m

Prizes!

Running Bobcat T-Shirt: This one-of-a-kind t-shirt features a cool running Bobcat. Fundraise $50 and get this T-Shirt for a PRIZE! This will be your only chance to get one of these cool t-shirts. We will not include them as part of our regular spirit wear and will not have them for sale in kids sizes any other time. A limited number of shirts in adult sizes will be available at the auction in April.



Buri Bobcat Fidget Spinner: Fundraise at least $30 and win this prize! Please keep this fun prize at home. Fidget spinners are not allowed at school.

Top Fundraiser Rewards:
#1: Razor DeltaWing Scooter

#2: Vtech Kidizoom Duo Camera

#3: Mini RC Quadcopter Drone 2.4G 4CH 6 Axis Gyro 5 inches

Donor Honor Circles

We will honor individual and business donors on our website and in a newsletter sent home to all Buri Buri students! Students will also be honored if they raise more than $50. 

Silver Circle: Donate $50 

Gold Circle: Donate $100 

Diamond Circle: Donate $200 or more 

Student Fundraising Superstars: Raise a total of $50 or more 

Classroom Rewards: Class with most funds raised: $100 Prize: Teachers can decide to use this towards field trips, arts and science programs or whatever their class wants!

Students who participate in fundraising at any level will get a homework pass!

Thank you for your support! Please contact us if you have any questions.

Talent Show Registration Link

Hello Bobcats! Here is some updated news:

Talent Show
We're excited to announce our Talent Show! It will be on Friday, 4/20 and Saturday 4/21 (each act will only perform in 1 of the 2 shows, not both). This online registration is to sign up your child for a spot and does NOT replace the permission slip. Permission Slips were sent home this week. They are also available in the office. Please be sure to fill out ALL questions. Audition times will be assigned ONLY AFTER THE PERMISSION SLIP HAS BEEN RETURNED. Please note that the auditions are simply a short preview of the act. All those who return the permission slip will be in the show (up to the 1st 50 acts who register).

Click here to register to be in the talent show! You must register online or you will not be in the show. First come-first serve. Only the 1st 50 acts will have a spot in the talent show.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5JQsR_ZFCVhiDwWZ5jPtfolVzrR5bDBOvhHx0s6Nu2_wv_w/viewform

PTA Meeting Thursday Feb 1, 2018 at 6:30pm

PTA GENERAL MEETING & POTLUCK!

Thursday, February 1^st at 6:30pm

…in the newly-opened Exploratorium!!

Join us for this week’s PTA meeting! Stay in the loop to find out what’s happening at Buri! Hear from Principal Ramich along with our many other exciting activities that are coming soon! We’re meeting in our new Exploratorium and if you’re able, please bring a dish of food to share (but come anyway, even if you can’t)! We’ll have a tour of the new school library as well afterwards.

Family Dance is on Feb 9th so buy your tickets NOW before we sell out. Limited availability!
Learn about our Learning Enrichment Afterschool Program (LEAP) underway (with another session coming after Spring Break) Our new Art in Action program is coming to classrooms and we’re looking for more parents to volunteer. Learn how to get involved! Hear more about our revamped “Health-a-Thon” spring fundraiser coming on Friday, March 16th

JOIN US ON THURSDAY, FEB 1^ST SO COME, EAT, LEARN & CHECK OUT OUR NEW BUILDINGS!!

Also don't forget our Munchery fundraiser: 

https://eat.munchery.com/buriburielementary/

Code: BURI17

Any new customer gets $20 to use on their first order and the school gets $20 each time a customer uses their voucher.  It is open from now until May.  So maybe once a month we can repost or reshare it?

Neon Glow Dance, LEAP Classes and PTA Unit Meeting

Dear Buri Parents!

Welcome back to school! We have planned many events for the spring. Please check back regularly or add your name to our website email list in the "follow by email" section on the left of the page. Also see our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/buriburi.pta

LEAP Programs begin in a few weeks, flyers were sent home last week and extras are in the office or printable here  LEAP FLYER. Registration will happen at noon on Friday Jan 19 at dcpartnership.org click on "Register for Buri Classes" button. If you go to the website now, it will say that classes are full. They will be opened on Friday the 19th at noon. You can create an account ahead of time with Reso to save time during the registration process, just scroll up or down on that page. Classes fill up fast, especially Minecraft so be sure to mark your calendars.

PTA Unit Meeting: Thursday Feb 1st at 6:30pm. We will meet in the new Exploratorium for a potluck meeting. Please join us.

Buri Buri Family Dance: Keep Calm and Glow On:
Friday February 9th from 6-9pm in the new Buri Buri MUR. Join us at our Neon Glow themed dance party at the Buri Buri MUR! Tickets are $15 per adult (18 and over) and $10 per child (17 and under). We will only have 300 tickets available due to capacity safety and includes entrance, a glow stick, food, a drink, and one picture at the photo booth. All students must be accompanied by an adult and we encourage teachers and staff to join in on the fun! Payment with order form is due on or before Friday, February 2nd, and may be turned into the school office or to your student’s teacher. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AFTER THE DUE DATE, OR AT THE DOOR! Tickets will be delivered to your student the week of February 5th .
Click Here for printable ticket order form

FAQ: 

• Make checks out to Buri Buri PTA, turn in to teacher or office
• One adult can chaperone more than one student
• Tickets will not be available last minute or at the door. You must turn in your order by Friday Feb 2 after school. Tickets will sell out. Please order early. 
• Please use the order form to buy tickets. Limited ticket sales before and after school in person for the next two weeks, days not determined yet.
• If you volunteer to help one shift, you can get 1 free ticket. 
• Sign up to help here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d4aaca82fa6fe3-someone

Thanks! See you there!

Movie Night Elf this Friday December 1, 2017

Please join us for a free family movie night to watch Elf on Friday December 1st. This will be our first event in the new cafeteria! Doors will open at 6pm, movie will start at 6:30pm. We will have pizza and other refreshments for sale. Bring folding chairs and blankets. We hope to see you there!

**Please note that this is not a "drop off" event. There will be no babysitting provided. Parents must attend and supervise their children. Thank you!

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Did you know that you can earn easy money this holiday season when you shop at amazon? All you have to do is click through to amazon through our special coded link:  AMAZON FOR BURI BURI then just do your shopping as usual. No extra cost to you :)

Please share with your friends and family :) Happy Shopping!

Thanks!!

Buri Buri PTA

Order Your Spiritwear Now!

Great news bobcats! Our spiritwear sale is on now :) Print this order form below or look for it sent home with students this week.

Make checks payable to Buri Buri PTA. They can be turned in directly to the office or to your student's teachers.

Orders will be due on October 30 and delivered early November.


PRINTABLE ORDER FORM CLICK HERE

Charleston Wrap Fundraiser starts today!

Dear Parents,

Our most important fundraising campaign of the year starts today and your help is essential!

With the funds we raise this year we can look forward to:

• PTA Programs like Science Carnival, talent show, school dance
• Assemblies
• Teacher appreciation and much more!
• All funds raised above PTA budgeted expenses are donated back to the school.

But only if we can count on the participation of parents like you!


Simply put, we’re asking you to reach out to your friends and family and encourage them to shop for products in our fundraising catalog. The proceeds of every purchase will make a BIG difference in our fundraising efforts this year. There’s a lot of great stuff in this year’s catalog; with over 1,500 great products you can be confident that everyone you know will find something they like.


Our fundraising sales only last a few short weeks! So do these quick, easy things today and let’s get our momentum going!

1. Register your student online by clicking here our School ID is z-12689
2. Invite friends and family to shop and support our students. 
3. Look out for the catalog packets coming home with your student today.
4. Make checks payable to Buri Buri PTA. Tax is included in catalog list price so no need to collect extra. 
5. Turn in orders by Friday October 13, 2017. Purchases online will ship directly to you, catalog orders with cash or check will be delivered to students at school mid November. 
6. Extra catalogs and order forms available in the office. 

Thank you for your support!

Buri Buri PTA

Over 100 Exclusive designs printed on Ultra-Heavy™ paper!

Over 750 Items That Can be Uniquely Personalized Just for You!

High Quality Kitchen & Home Items, Something for Everyone!

Shop Here:

 http://www.charlestonwrapstore.com/schoolcodeinputvalidation.php?schoolID=12689

Restaurant Night September 12, 2017 Ono Hawaiian BBQ

Restaurant Night will occur at Ono’s Hawaiian BBQ and will benefit the Art-in-Action program, located at 970 Serramonte Boulevard in Daly City on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, from 2:00pm – 7:00pm.  Come get some spam musubi snacks for your child(ren) after school, and pick up a meal for an easy dinner. 50% of all proceeds benefit the school and will help fund the ART – IN – ACTION program.

These Restaurant Night fundraisers provide a wonderful opportunity for Buri Buri families to meet other parents and their children in your school community, and to support a program at Buri Buri Elementary School.  Enjoy great food in the dining area or take it to go if you wish.  

A flyer will be provided to your child prior to the event or you can print one here: PRINTABLE FLYER Please make sure to present a physical flyer at the time of purchase so that your Buri Buri PTA can collect a portion of the proceeds.  To ensure that they credit your purchase to our fundraiser, check your receipt for a comment of “fundraiser”. Thank you for your help in making this event a success!  

Please send us an email with your thoughts regarding Restaurant Night at buriburipta@gmail.org.  All suggestions are welcomed.  Let us know where you’d like to see the next Restaurant Night!

PTA Meeting Sept 7, 2017 6:30pm in the Cafeteria/MUR

Please join us on Thursday Sept 7 at 6:30pm in the cafeteria for our first official PTA meeting of the year. Kids are welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided.

See you there!

Spirit Days 2017-2018

Please mark your calendars for spirit days this year and encourage your student to participate!  It’s a good opportunity for students to show their school spirit and creativity.   Each spirit day, one class with the most spirit will be awarded the coveted Buri Buri Spirit Stick.  The spirit stick will be displayed in that classroom until the next spirit day.  Teachers, staff and students are all welcome to participate. 

September 8th - Disney Day

October 6th - Crazy Hair Day

November 3rd - SuperHero Day

January 12th - Animal Day

February 2nd - Book Character Day

March 9th - School Colors Day

April 13th - Sports Day

May 4th - Star Wars Day

On spirit days, students can wear something with their favorite Disney character, superhero, animal, sport (or sports team), or Star Wars character on it.  On Crazy Hair day, students can tap into their creativity and come up with wild hair styles.  For Book Character day, we encourage students to dress up as their favorite book character and lastly on School Colors day, students can wear blue and yellow or something with the Buri Buri Bobcat on it. 

Welcome Back Bobcats!

The first day of school is just around the corner! On behalf of your 2017-18 PTA Board, we look forward to a fabulous year. We've got a Kindergarten Playdate on Sunday, August 13th from 2:30-4:30 at Clay Avenue Park in West Winston Manor (refreshments will be provided). 

Please join us for refreshments and a quick welcome from our new principal Mr. Ramich in the MUR on the first day of school after drop off.  

Then looking ahead, our first PTA meeting of the year will be on Thursday, September 7th at 6:30pm in the MUR (Multi-Use Room). Mark your calendars so you can learn more about what's happening at Buri and how you can get involved! And catch our periodic updates on Facebook posts/updates and here on this website. 

See you soon!

Parent Appreciation Coffee and Pastries Wednesday 5/24/17 8:15-8:45am in the MUR

Dear Buri Families,

We would like to thank all those who volunteered in any capacity at school this year. This includes classroom volunteers, field trip drivers, PTA event volunteers, fundraisers, photo copy helpers and more!
Please join us for a free special breakfast treat on Wednesday May 24 at drop off (8:15-8:45) in the MUR. We will also wrap up some final PTA business with a brief unit meeting: one item on the agenda to approve a generous end-of-year donation to the school to help fund Playworks next year.

We hope to see you there!

Buri Buri PTA

Buri Buri Silent Auction

Buri Buri’s Third Annual Buri Buri Silent Auction Is Coming Up! Register and bid online. Over 150 awesome prizes including Disneyland Park Hopper Tickets, Giants tickets and Memorabilia, 49ers vs. Seahawks tickets for Thanksgiving Weekend, summer camps for kids, getaways, museum passes and much, much more! Bidding begins on Wednesday May 3rd and will close on Saturday May 6th at 3:00 pm.

Science Carnival Saturday May 6 from 1-4pm

Please join us for our science carnival! Make rockets, slime, dry ice bubbles and more. Admission is free.

Also, please read this message from Principal Dye. The auction items will be on display at the science carnival:

Only 4 1/2 days until online bidding begins for Buri Buri's 3rd annual Silent Auction.  Have you had a chance to preview the catalog?  There are over 150 awesome prizes including summer camps for kids, getaways for mom & dad, and fun activities for your students with their favorite teachers.  More prizes continue to be added daily.

Register today and, while you're there, visit our Fund-a-need page.  We are aiming to bring Education Outside to Buri Buri next year so that all Bobcats will experience hands-on science classes in our school garden.  A donation of $5, $10, $20 or any other amount will help us reach our goal!

Principal Dye

Volunteers Needed!

Hi Buri Buri Families,

Our exciting PTA Science Carnival is coming up on May 6 from 1-4pm. We are taking over the school campus and turning it into a fun interactive science experience! We will have activities in each building and on the playground. Here are just a few of the fun things we will have: make slime, stomp rockets and drinking straw jets, play with dry ice, learn about optical illusions, compost, bubble magic and more! 

Amazing Alta Loma science students and Buri 5th graders will be sharing these experiments with our kids. We just need a few parents to supervise. Please sign up here if you can help out: Science Carnival Volunteer Sign-up

Even if you can't help out, please come to this fun, free day! We will also have our school auction at this event. Lots of amazing prizes and experiences to bid on including restaurant certificates, hotel stays, special class art projects, one of a kind experiences and more! 

End of Year Picnics:

It's that time of year again! Please sign up here to help out at the end-of year picnics. Picnic dates in link. We need lots of volunteers so please sign up!

Picnic Volunteer Sign Up

Thanks!!

Buri Buri PTA

Restaurant Fundraiser Today! Chipotle Tuesday 4/18/17 until 9pm

Restaurant Night will occur at Chipotle, located at 990 Serramonte Boulevard, Ste D in Colma on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, from 11:00am – 9:00pm.  Come get some fantastic burritos, tacos, etc..., for a quick and easy lunch, snack, or dinner.

These Restaurant Night fundraisers provide a wonderful opportunity for Buri Buri families to meet other Buri Buri families in your community.  Enjoy great food in the dining area or take it to go if you wish.  

Click HERE for a Printable Flyer Please make sure to either present a physical flyer, a digital flyer on your phone or tablet, or notify the cashier upon ordering that you are there to support the Buri Buri Elementary School PTA Fundraiser, so that we can collect a portion of the proceeds. Thank you for your help in making this event a success!  

Please send us an email with your thoughts regarding Restaurant Night at buriburipta@gmail.org.  All suggestions are welcomed.  Let us know where you’d like to see the next Restaurant Night.

LEAP Registration is open! Sign up now :)

       Buri Buri Spring 2017 LEAP Program

(Registration is first come, first serve. Sign Ups open through spring break!  Limited scholarships available. No refunds.)

Open to 1^st through 5^th Grades

Chef It Up! Cooking Class  – MONDAYS – 2:40 - 3:40 pm

April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22 + Tuesday May 30
$85/per student

Our qualified team of teachers will create an hour long, fun-filled, cooking class for students of all

ages to enjoy. We bring all the necessary materials, ingredients, pre-printed recipes, table covers

and added surprises for a memorable experience. Recipes are peanut and tree nut free and

students get to take their goodies home to enjoy! NEW recipes this session

(min. 12 students, max. 34)

Hip Hop Dance – TUESDAYS – 2:40 – 3:40 pm

April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23  

$70/per student

“Bust a Move!”  Learn popular hip hop dance moves exploring tempo, rhythm, and improvisation. Class includes a performance for friends and family on the last day   (May 23). Kids learn from professional dance choreographer and former Golden State Warriors cheerleader, Shonna Chiles. Free t-shirt included.

(min. 12 students, max. 20)                   

Mad Science: Light, Sight & Sound - WEDNESDAYS – 1:40 - 2:40 pm

April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24

$85/per student

Mad Science doesn’t get much better than this series of six classes! Experience what makes white light and see beautiful rainbows in Lights, Color...Action! Discover some amazing sound effects and learn about sound in Sonic Sounds! Harness some energy as you learn all about heat, and then use your own body heat to make things disappear! You’ll be shocked by what you learn about static electricity in Watts-Up! Test to see if you have a magnetic personality in Magnetic Magic! Finally, you’ll see it, but you might not believe it, in Optical Illusions! (min. 10 students, max. 20) 

Academic Chess – THURSDAYS – 2:40 - 3:40 pm

April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25

$70/per student

Pick up strategies and tactics for critical thinking, as kids learn the basics or build on their chess skills. Logic puzzles help students learn the rules of chess and how to become a chess master! Students of all levels are welcome – beginners, intermediate and advanced. 

  (min. 10 students, max. 20)

Ukulele Instrument Class – FRIDAYS – 2:40  – 3:40 pm

 April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26 (this session is 5 classes)

 $65/per student (Bring Your Own Ukulele) OR   $102/ per student (Includes Ukulele Purchase)

Welcome to this fun musical instrument class! Students will learn to play the ukulele and contemporary songs. We will introduce proper technique and beginning songs. The class will present a performance on the last day of the program (May 26th). Please note that the $65 price is for beginning students that will bring their OWN Ukulele from home, OR for returning students bringing their ukulele from the Winter class. The $102 price INCLUDES the purchase of a ukulele to use in class and keep thereafter. (min. 10 students, max. 20)

 ***IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS CLASS Please email Kelly Bohm kelly@dcpartnership.org

See reverse for registration information

Hello Parents!

We've partnered with Reso to streamline booking our after-school enrichment programs and open payment options to include credit cards!  

·       Create an account anytime before April 7th by going to: https://www.reso.io/signup

On Friday, April 7th beginning at Noon:

·        1. Go to www.dcpartnership.org to register for classes.

 

·        2. Click on the  LEAP Registration Button at the top of the page.

This will take you to the Buri Buri – DCP Reso page where you can choose the class(es) you want and complete your registration.

Questions & Scholarship Info? Email kelly@dcpartnership.org or buriburipta@gmail.com

Reso offers curated kids' camps, classes and activities in the greater Bay Area for kids of all ages. Whether your kids are interested in sports, nature, arts and crafts, or science, Reso makes it easy to give them the best experiences. Discover and book amazing local activities for your kids at www.reso.io. Reso makes it easy to #WinYourDay.

PTA Meeting tonight 4/6/17 at 6:30pm in the MUR

Dear Buri Buri Families,

Please join us tonight for our PTA meeting and elections! We will also hear an update from Principal Dye about our school dashboard ratings, science carnival plans and end of year picnics. 

Here is our slate of officers up for election tonight:

President: Cameron Wu-Cardona

Vice President: Kim Pedraza

Secretary: Annette Lemons

Treasurer: Sharon Santiago

Financial Secretary: Alice Wu-Cardona

Membership: Tamra Dedmon

LEAP: Janice Stone

Restaurant Night: Richard Chang

Reflections/Talent Show: Melissa Kohlmeister

Teacher Rep: Ms. Ceccacci

Fundraising Chair: Lauren Kitchen

Science Carnival Coordinator: Aleah Valenzuela

Construction Advocacy Committee and Spirit Days; Stacey Turpin

Health and Fitness: Mary Coonrod

We would also love for new parents to be more involved with the PTA next year. A position on the E-board is a great way to contribute to our wonderful community at Buri Buri and to make good friends in the process! 

Time commitment: Varies based on your availability and position you choose. We have E-board meetings monthly on the third Thursday of every month. Some people only attend a few, some attend all. Some bring their kids, some call in to report. PTA Unit/General meetings are on the first Thursday of September, November, March, April and May. 

Here are some open positions:

Auditor

Volunteer Coordinator

Parliamentarian

Hospitality

Movie Night Coordinator

Newsletter/Publicity

Arts Education Chair

Teacher Appreciation Week Chair

End of Year Picnics Chair

More at http://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/additional-officerschairmen/

We hope to see you tonight!

Buri Buri PTA