4th and 5th Grade Science Fair - March 20 The Brackett Science Fair will be held separately from our annual STEM night event this year. Our Brackett junior scientists will have the chance to present their work and findings from their awesome science to attendees at the Science Fair. We'll be conducting in-class science demos this coming week (February 10-14) and we're still in need of a couple parent volunteers to conduct the in-class sessions. If you're interested or want more information,...

Ready, Set, Glow! Practice your dance moves - the 2nd Annual Glow Dance is coming up!   Join us on Friday, February 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. --  entry is FREE and open to all students, their families, and Brackett faculty.  Everyone will get one free glow bracelet - more items, plus food and drinks (bring a reusable water bottle!) will be available for purchase Please note that this is NOT a drop off event - all students must be supervised by an adult and no students will be allowed to leave the...

Help bring Computer Science into Brackett classrooms! Parent/caregiver volunteers are needed to bring Hour of Code into Brackett classrooms during the week of February 3-7. Hour of Code is a national education initiative – the goal is to give millions of students from across the U.S. their first taste of computer programming. STEM parent/caregiver volunteers bring Hour of Code into Brackett classrooms each year by introducing our students to computer programming fundamentals through a series...

Join us for the PTO Community Movie Night on Friday, January 24; we'll be showing Toy Story, the Pixar classic featuring fan favorites Woody and Buzz Lightyear. Doors and concessions open at 6:00 p.m. and the movie will start at 6:30 p.m. in the Gym and Cafeteria simultaneously. Entrance and popcorn are FREE, and pizza and drinks will be available for purchase. Bring a blanket, sleeping bag, or low beach chair to sit on and enjoy this (relatively short) favorite!

Calling all STEM enthusiasts! The Brackett STEM Committee is gearing up for an exciting new year, and we want you to be part of it! Join us for our next committee meeting on Friday, January 17th at 7:00 PM via Zoom. This is a great opportunity to: Learn about upcoming STEM events Get involved in planning fun and educational activities Collaborate with other passionate STEM supporters No prior experience necessary! Whether you’re a seasoned STEM professional or just curious about getting...

The January PTO Community Meeting has been CANCELLED.  The meeting will be rescheduled for a future date.  We'll cover PTO updates and then leave time for discussing this meeting's topic - Media and Our Kids.

Cast your vote! The Brackett School Council is electing four representatives for a two year term -- online voting takes place January 13-17, 2025. Please review the 2025 candidates here. VOTE HERE. The Brackett School Council is a separate entity from the PTO and works with the administration to discuss issues of policy, procedure, and improvement of our school. The School Council is composed of the principal, teacher, parent, and community representatives and will convene quarterly at in...

Tissue and Wipe Drive is happening January 13-17. It's cold and flu season!  Help keep Brackett healthy by donating tissues, Clorox/Lysol wipes, and hand sanitizer. Drop off bins will be located outside of the front door before and after school during the drive.  All donations will be made available to teachers throughout the school. Thank you for your support!

Second and Third Grade Family Math Night is on Monday, January 13, 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Brackett Cafeteria. Second and Third Graders and their parents (or other adult companions) are invited to join us for a playful evening of hands-on mathematical exploration at Family Math Night. Enjoy diverse math- and logic-based puzzles, games, magic tricks, and other fun activities. Activities are designed to be appropriate for all second and third graders, regardless of math background or whether they...

EARLY RELEASE @11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7 and Wednesday, January 8. Brackett will be holding Parent/Teacher Conferences during the afternoons of January 7-8 as well as evening hours on Thursday, January 8 (6:00-8:00 p.m.). To sign up, please refer to Dr. Vice's all-school email from Wednesday, December 4.