Thursday, March 20, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Calling all 4th and 5th grade scientists! Join us at the annual 4th and 5th Grade Brackett Science Fair where students bring science to life through experiments that they’ve designed and run themselves (or in small groups). Students practice their ability to think like a scientist by using the scientific method to ask a question, develop and test a hypothesis through a self-designed experiment, and display their results on tri-folds at the Science Fair....

Did you know that over 100 students have enjoyed Brackett Bank this year?  We need your help to keep it going! The PTO is seeking a few parents to volunteer to keep the program at our school. Brackett School Savings Bank, currently in its 38th year, is a savings bank operated by 5th graders and parent volunteers and is sponsored by Cambridge Savings Bank. Students can open a savings account with a $1 minimum and make deposits and withdrawals on banking days during the school year. First...

Join us for the rescheduled PTO Community Meeting this Wednesday, March 5, 6:30 p.m. in the Brackett Library (second floor). Come hear about updates about the PTO, upcoming volunteer opportunities, and join in on our discussion about Kids & Media.  

The Brackett Read-a-Thon is taking place February 24 - March 10!   Read-a-Thon is a fun opportunity that gets our students excited about reading while raising money to fund our Brackett PTO and the support and enrichment activities it provides. Students can set reading goals on our new fundraising platform, 99 Pledges, and solicit pledges for their reading from family and friends around the world using their own personal fundraising page. Reading of all kind counts -- in-class reading,...

STEM Night - March 21 Our annual Brackett STEM night event planning has begun! This is a major undertaking for the STEM committee and we'll need all the support we can get. If you're interested in helping plan this year's event, we'll be having our in-person kickoff meeting this coming Tuesday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. Please email STEM@brackettpto.org if you'd like to attend or want more information.

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...