SAVE THE DATES:

10/7 - Picture Day
10/8 - Early Release at 1 PM (Lunch will be served)
10/9 - No School
10/14 - No School
10/15 - Early Release at 1 PM (Lunch will be served)
10/22 - Early Release at 1 PM (Lunch will be served)
10/29 - Early Release at 1 PM (Lunch will be served)
1/1 - No School

WATER BOTTLE ROCKETS AT ROBBINS FARM PARK!

WHEN: Sunday, October 6th from 10am - 12pm

WHERE: Robbins Farm Park

The PTO Committee on STEM Enrichment would like to announce the annual launch of water bottle rockets in Robbins Farm Park. You can make your own water bottle rocket ahead of time (see attachment for instructions) or bring your supplies and make it on site. Don't forget to bring some water to use as fuel. We also recommend you consider wearing a bicycle or other helmet in case your rocket (or someone else's) homes in too closely on it's way back to earth.

Check out these videos from a previous launch - from the perspective of a camera attached in various strategic places, including on a rocket itself!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z1xt8PBMFI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV7BZsxnczE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IbIzn3uw_Y

PICTURE DAY IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 7th

Order forms went home in backpacks. If you'd like to order online, visit: www.haywardphotography.com and use Brackett School code: BRAC19

A big THANK YOU to PTO parents Katherine Gates and Julia Matthews for researching and vetting our new picture day vendor, Hayward Photography, based out of Milton, Massachusetts.

A couple reasons why Hayward Photography was chosen:
- Every student will get a free class picture and a digital proof of their picture
- Families can order photos online - or - with a form before picture day
- Photos will be additionally be available for purchase through their website. (Photos purchased after picture day will be offered at a slightly higher price.)
- They will do their best to take pictures outdoors. (Only in extreme conditions will photos be taken indoors.)
- They will provide photos before Thanksgiving. (The previous vendor delivered photos after Thanksgiving.)
- They hire experienced photographers who are trained to work specifically with children.

JOIN US AT THE BRACKETT PTO MEETINGS!

The first PTO meetings are on Tuesday, October 15! The morning session is 8:15-9:15 am. The evening session is 6:30-7:30 pm. Both are in the Brackett cafeteria.

Other meeting are scheduled as follows:

Tuesday, December 10 at 8:15 am and 6:30 pm
Tuesday, February 4 at 8:15 am and 6:30 pm
Tuesday, April 7 at 8:15 am and 6:30 pm
Tuesday, May 12 at 8:15 am and 6:30 pm

We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
The Brackett PTO

RAINBOW ALLIANCE CLUB & BRACKETT LGBTQ+ LIAISON

Dear Brackett Community,

I would like to introduce myself to you as a 4th grade teacher and as the Staff Liaison for LGBTQ+ Families. My contact information is on the Brackett website and I am available through email. Ms. Zerchykov and I will host a fall (in October) and spring potluck for LGBTQ+ families and friends. All are welcome!

In addition, I run The Rainbow Alliance. It is an afterschool club for upper elementary students in grades 3, 4,and 5. It is a way to support the diversity of students, specifically those from LGBTQ+ families and any student interested in being an ally. Notices go home inviting students to join the club. There are six club meetings this trimester: Oct 21,29, Nov 4, 18, 25, and Dec 2.

All best,

AnitaCristina Calcaterra

All are Welcomed to an APS Diversity Inclusion Group (DIG) Potluck and
Meet & Greet

When: Sunday, November 3rd. 5-7:30PM
Where: Arlington Senior Center, 27 Maple Street

Featuring a Performance by True Story Theatre

The parent-led Diversity and Inclusion Groups of the Arlington Public Schools (APS) invites all families to a Potluck and Meet & Greet. The DIGs mission is to support the diversity of our families and advance equity and inclusion in the APS. We work in collaboration with school administrators toward making our schools safe and welcoming learning spaces for all our children and their families, inclusive of all identities. We believe this work will prepare our children to be successful in an increasingly diverse world.

All are welcome to this family friendly event. If you feel inclined, please bring any food or dish that
is significant to your family’s culture.

True Story Theater of Arlington will provide a short participatory improvisational skit at 6:45 PM.
Space is limited, please RSVP on Facebook or email gibbsottosondig@gmail.com.
We look forward to celebrating with you.

- APS Diversity and Inclusion Group, Advisory members

CLIP BOX TOPS TO EARN MONEY FOR BRACKETT!

Box tops can be turned into your child's teacher or in the main school office. To make counting easier, please tape or glue in groups of 10 or 25 on a sheet of paper. Don't forget to check the expiration date! Grandparents can clip them, too.

Questions: Christina.mamlouk@gmail.com
www.boxtops4education.com

BRACKETT HAS A FACEBOOK PAGE!

Please "like" our FaceBook page and stay up-to-date on school events and news. You can find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/227346734350605/

COMMUNITY NEWS

SPOOKY WALK AT MENOTOMY ROCKS PARK

Please join us for Spooky Walk at Menotomy Rocks Park (Jason Street entrance) from 6:00-8:00 pm on Saturday October 26th. (Rain date October 27th)

It's a great way to get into the HalloweenÂ spirit and test drive those costumes!

For those who have enjoyed it for years, please pay it forward. We're looking for 4th-8th grade and adult volunteers to dress up or create a "Spooky Station" for the little ones to enjoy. For more information, email: kelleydamoreferguson@gmail.com

For daily updated calendar and event information, please check the Brackett Website at http://brackettelementary.org/

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The Brackett Enews welcomes submissions about upcoming events relevant to Brackett elementary students. Here are our guidelines:

*Listings should be about pertinent upcoming events/programs/deadlines.
*We only include school events or town of Arlington events.
*Submissions should be geared towards Brackett elementary students and their families.
*Listings should be 125 words or less, if possible. We will condense as needed.
*Send your listing to brackettnews@gmail.com, and Include:
--Event Name and Date
--Brief summary/description, including any deadlines and/or registration links
--Contact information (email or website)
--If applicable, a picture that represents the event

The deadline for submissions is TUESDAY at 3 pm for the latest Enews. Items submitted after then may or may not be included in the newsletter. All listings are run at the discretion of the Brackett Enews editor and PTO Board. If you have questions about these guidelines, or want to run something by us for approval, please email brackettnews@gmail.com

Welcome Brackett Families. If you have news to share with the community, please email your update to Brackettnews@gmail.com. Please see guidelines at the end of this newsletter.

IN THIS ISSUE: Save the Dates Water Bottle Rockets Picture Day Brackett PTO Meeting Rainbow Alliance Club Potluck DIG Meeting Box Tops Brackett Facebook Page Community News: SEPAC Meetings Menotomy Rocks Spooky Walk

SAVE THE DATES:

For daily updated calendar and event information, please check the Brackett Website at http://brackettelementary.org/

IN THIS ISSUE:

Save the Dates
Water Bottle Rockets
Picture Day
Brackett PTO Meeting
Rainbow Alliance Club Potluck
DIG Meeting
Box Tops
Brackett Facebook Page

Community News:
SEPAC Meetings
Menotomy Rocks Spooky Walk