Math Mornings resume in January -- Every Friday at 7:20-7:50 a.m. 3rd Grade: resuming on Friday, January 10 (Library) 4th Grade: resuming on Friday, January 3 (room 312 - Ms. Varallo's Room) 5th Grade: resuming on Friday, January 10 (Room 201 - Ms. Gorman's Room) Join STEM Committee parents for an extracurricular math program intended to inspire and energize students about interesting math topics. The goal is to inspire, have fun, and to introduce the kids to concepts (Roman numerals!  Binary...

The annual Brackett Book Fair is taking place on December 9-13.  Students will attend the fair during their regularly scheduled library class time — parents and caregivers are welcome to join!  If your child is allowed to buy books independently, please send in cash.  Adult volunteers will be present to help children choose and purchase books. The book fair will also be open before/after school and during our Family Night on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 5:00-7:00 p.m.  Consider contributing to your...

The Brackett Rainbow Alliance students are co-hosting a Little Rainbows event!  On December 3rd, from 2:30-3:15 p.m., the Rainbow Alliance and the PTO have joined forces to host a relaxed social gathering for K-3 to bring together LGBTQIA+ families, students and allies. There will be snacks, crafts, read-alouds and games. We will gather outside if the weather is nice or inside the Music room if it is not. Register here!

The fifth grade class would like to invite the Brackett community to their fundraiser Movie Night on Friday, December 6 (doors open at 6:00 p.m.; the movie will start at 6:30 p.m.) in the Brackett Gym/Cafeteria.  They will be showing “Ferdinand,” in honor of this year’s fifth grade mascot, the Brackett Bulls. Come watch the story of Ferdinand, a giant bull with a big heart who is mistaken for a dangerous beast; after being torn from his home, he rallies a misfit team of friends for the...

Join the Brackett PTO for the Community Wraps fundraising program through Henry Bear's Park (685 Mass Ave.) on Saturday, November 23rd (10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.). We will wrap gifts purchased by patrons of the store and collect donations for our efforts.  The Brackett PTO keeps 100% of donations made during our wrapping day, and Henry Bear's Park supplies all the gift wrapping materials. Have the whole family get involved and spread the holiday cheer while supporting our learning community! Sign...

Contribute to the Brackett Fall Food Drive going on November 18-December 2.  Brackett has a long time relationship with Arlington EATS, a local non-profit that works with the community to help eliminate food insecurity and hunger in Arlington.  The PTO is collecting food items daily at school drop-off during the food drive. Grade specific requests are found below -- in addition, all grades are invited to donate reusable bags.  Please check expiration dates; Arlington EATS cannot accept expired...

Enjoy Free Shipping at the Brackett Spirit Wear Shop through Wednesday, November 13. Show your Brackett school spirit by purchasing some new Brackett gear -- t-shirts, hoodies, hats, bags, umbrellas, and more! Select "Brackett delivery: Free Shipping" at checkout and your order will be shipped directly to Bracket for FREE!  The PTO will notify you of pick-up days or send home your order via Backpack Express (we'll deliver it to your students at school to put in their backpacks and bring home)....

Saturday, November 9th, 1:00-3:00 p.m., Brackett Cafeteria Families can donate winter outerwear, winter gear, and Brackett spirit wear the week of Nov. 4th.  Bins will be out for you to drop off during pick up and drop off! Help the Brackett community be more sustainable by giving your old clothes and gear a second life! Items donated must be rip-free (patches are fine) clean and in good condition. Skis and snowboards are not accepted All leftover items will be donated Volunteer here to help...

Culture and Creativity Night is Friday, November 15, 6:30-8:00 p.m.   We are looking for families to share their culture with the Brackett community.  We identify ourselves in so many ways – by language of origin, abilities, family structure, ethnicity, etc.  We want to highlight and celebrate the cultural diversity of our community. We’ll enjoy the evening with “museum tables,” arts and crafts, music, activities, and a sampling of diverse cuisines from around the world! Students,...

The fifth graders will be holding an Election Day Bake Sale on Tuesday, November 5, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in the Brackett Lobby. Muffins, Cookies, Bars, and More!  Fifth graders will be baking and selling goodies to fundraise for their fifth-grade activities, yearbook, and class t-shirt. Fifth graders:  There is still time to Sign Up Here if you want to contribute baked goods or volunteer to staff our sale! More Information