UPDATE -- CANCELED: Due to wet conditions and chance of intermittent rain, tonight’s outdoor Movie Night at Robbins Farm Park is canceled. We’re looking forward to more family movie nights next year! ------- Join the PTO and the Brackett Community in Robbins Farm Park in the evening of Field Day for a Brackett Movie Night. The PTO will be showing Moana 2 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Feel free to come early and bring a picnic dinner; don’t forget your blankets and lawn chairs! Free popcorn will be...

Brackett Field Day is back for its third year on Friday, May 30! (Rain date is Friday, June 6). Students will have fun in the sun at Robbins Farm Park as they take part in scooter races, bean bag toss, sack races, ​limbo, cup stacking, egg on a spoon, and more! Each grade has been assigned a color to show their class spirit; students are encouraged to wear their class color. If your student doesn’t have clothing in their class color, have no fear — the PTO will be handing out bandanas of the...

Welcome Incoming Kindergarten Families!  There will be a parent/caregiver Kindergarten Orientation at Brackett on Wednesday, May 28, 2:00-3:00 p.m.  Specialist teachers, academic support staff, the PTO, and more will have tables in the gymnasium for new families learn more about Brackett. There will also be tours of the building and current Brackett parents/caregivers will be there to answer any questions from a family perspective. Current Brackett parent/caregivers, if you'd like to volunteer...

The end of the school year brings so many fun-filled activities: Field Day, Movie Night, ScooperBowl, June Fair, and more! The PTO is looking for volunteers for volunteers to help out at the following events: Incoming Kindergarten Orientation (Wednesday, May 28, 2:00-3:00 p.m.) Sign up here! Field Day (Friday, May 30, during school) Sign up here! Movie Night (Friday, May 30, 7:30-9:30 p.m.) Sign up here! ScooperBowl (Thursday, June 5, 6:00-7:30 p.m.) Sign up here! June Fair (Sunday, June 8,...

Due to a conflict with the Arlington Public School's Community Math Forum on May 22, the Brackett PTO Community Meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 3, 6:30 p.m.  The meeting will be virtual and will include a recap of this year’s events and a discussion of plans and priorities for next year. Come share any ideas you have for the PTO! A link to the virtual meeting will be posted closer to the date.

The Brackett Rainbow Alliance students are hosting a Little Rainbows event on Tuesday, May 20th from 2:30-3:15 p.m.! The Brackett Rainbow Alliance and the PTO have joined forces to host a relaxed social gathering for K-2 students and families to bring together LGBTQIA+ families, students, and allies. Join us on the Kindergarten playground for snacks, crafts, read-alouds, and games.  Hope to see you there! Register here!

Brackett third graders will continue the Menotomy Day tradition this Friday, May 16. Third grade parents/caregivers will lead students in an educational and fun day of hands-on lessons about life in New England in the 17th and 18th Centuries. Students will churn butter, make candles, try writing with a quill and ink, and more! Third grade parents/caregivers:  there are still a few more spots open if you'd like to volunteer to help this interactive experience come to life!  Volunteers are...

Grace Lin Author Visit: Wednesday, May 21. Hold onto your bookmarks, because the legendary Grace Lin, Newbery, Geisel, and Caldecott honoree, is bringing her latest literary magic to Brackett's 2nd-5th graders! With over 25 books, she's hosting an interactive assembly on May 21. Don't miss the chance to snag a signed copy of her books, including an exclusive deluxe edition of her newest masterpiece, The Gate, The Girl, and the Dragon! Order your copy here!   Book Description: From...

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9! The Brackett PTO would like to wish all our amazing teachers a Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, and thank them for their hard work and dedication to our students.  Our teachers educate, inspire, and foster growth in our students that will have a lasting impact well beyond their Brackett years.  We are so grateful for all that you do!

Arlington Public School's third annual APS Pride Celebration is Saturday, May 10th! This event will take place on the front lawn of Arlington High School from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.! Join us for: Fun (arts & crafts, bouncy house, activities) Music (with plenty of room to dance and sing; dress up if you'd like!) Food (lunch items, popcorn, Del's lemonade) Friends & Community (every school will be represented with elementary Rainbow Alliances, middle school QSAs and the AHS GSA each...