Thursday, June 6, 6:00-7:15 p.m. Come get an ice cream (including dairy-free and gluten-free options) served by your Brackett teachers and staff. Bring your dance moves and please leave your furry friends at home!

As we approach the end of the current school year, we have started the process of planning for student placements for the upcoming academic year. Our goal is to create balanced and supportive classroom environments where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. While families are not permitted to make specific teacher requests, we value your input in helping us consider potential peer dynamics and classroom compositions. Our teachers know their students well, yet there...

The Brackett School Field Day will be on Friday, May 31 (Rain Date: Friday June 7th). Kindergarten-2nd Grade : 9:00-11:00 a.m. 3rd-5th Grade: 11:50 a.m.-1:50 p.m. Wear your sunscreen! Bring a hat, towel, water bottle, and a snack!  Show your team spirit and wear your grade’s colors (only if you want to)! Kindergarten: Red Grade 1: Orange Grade 2: Yellow Grade 3: Green Grade 4: Purple Grade 5: Blue (5th Grade Shirts) Remember: Be respectful, show good sportsmanship, and have fun! We need...

Managing Seasonal Allergies at School Spring is in full swing - the weather is warmer, the plants are blooming, and the pollen counts are rising! If your student is one of the many people who experience seasonal allergies, here are a few tips and tricks that can help manage their symptoms: Keep an eye on local pollen counts. Many weather apps will have this information. Avoid going outside on windy, gusty days. If outside, be sure to wash off your face and wash your hands immediately after...

Students will be dismissed at 11:30 am on Tuesday and Wednesday next week (January 9-10). Grab-and-go lunches will be provided for students who are getting lunch on those days.

As we get further into the winter months, we are seeing a rise in illnesses, both in the school and the community at large. Although there have not been any identified outbreaks at school at this time, there has been a recent increase in COVID and influenza cases within the school community. Please remember to follow the school illness guidelines, as well as the APS COVID Protocols. Both of these can be found on the APS Health and Nursing website. If you suspect that your student may have a...

Help wish Ms. Killeen a happy retirement. Send your thank yous, fond memories, photos, and well wishes into the front office or electronically via Kudo Board. (click "read more" for a direct link) For more information, see the communication sent to families by Dr. Vice on Jan 1. A printed bound copy of these messages will be given to Ms. Killeen.

A selection of Fourth Grade students at Brackett will participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on Thursday, February 8, 2024. More information about this and how to opt out can be found here.

Brackett Elementary is now on Instagram -- follow us for photos of our amazing community!

December 2023 PTO Newsletter