SAVE THE DATES:

11/1 - No School
11/5 - Early Release at 1 PM (Lunch will be served)
11/11 - No School
11/12 - Early Release at 1 PM (Lunch will be served)

Brackett parent volunteers needed for the 2020 Winter On-Line Auction

Dear Brackett community,
I am the new chair of the 2020 Winter On-line Auction. I'm looking for a couple of volunteers to help with the on-line auction that runs in late January to early February. This is a perfect opportunity help the school from your computer at home or the office.
Here are some of tasks:
·         Solicit donations
·         Send out emails to past donors and brainstorm new opportunities
·         Populate the auction website
·         Collect auction items from donors
·         Promote the auction via electronic and physical communication
·         Connect auction winners with their prizes
·          Send thank you notes to donors

Send me an email with your interest at bethrapoza@gmail.com. Thank you!
-Beth Rapoza

Brackett STEM Committee Meeting
Tuesday, November 5, 7:00-8:30pm
74 Scituate (Sanjay Vakil's home)

Please join the Brackett STEM Committee for our 2019-2020 kickoff meeting! Meet other parents interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, and help organize this year’s Brackett STEM activities! Drinks and light food.

Kindergarten parents, or anyone new to the STEM Committee are particularly encouraged to join us.

RSVP and questions to Scott Uebelhart (scott.uebelhart@gmail.com)

RAINBOW ALLIANCE CLUB & BRACKETT LGBTQ+ LIAISON

Dear Brackett 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Families,
All grade 3,4 and 5 students are invited to join Brackett’s afterschool LGBTQ+ club, the Rainbow Alliance! This club will meet in room 318 from 2:30-3:30 on the following Mondays in Term 1: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25 and 12/2.
Each club meeting will focus on a different topic through art projects, discussions, and group activities. Topics will include LGBTQ+ vocabulary, stereotyping, diverse family structures, and history. It is never too early to learn about our diverse community while making some new friends. So, join in the fun at the fabulous Rainbow Alliance!
Sincerely,
Your Club Leader,
AnitaCristina Calcaterra
Grade 4 Teacher
acalcaterra@arlington.k12.ma.us

Brackett Bank

The Brackett School Savings Bank will be opening for the 34th year!
Below is the opening schedule for the 2019-2020 school year.

Event	Date	Location	Time
Meet with 5th Grade Volunteers	Friday, October 25	Brackett Cafeteria	7:40 AM
Bank Open for 1st Grade Only	Friday, November 8	Brackett Cafeteria	8:30 AM
Bank Open for All Grades	Friday, November 15	Brackett Cafeteria	8:30 AM

Students in grades 1 through 5 are invited to open an account and make deposits and withdrawals from their account on Friday mornings between 8:30 and 9:30 am during the school year. Interested 5th grade students may sign up to volunteer at the bank. More information will be provided through room parents.

This is a great opportunity for our children to learn about saving their money!

If you have any questions about the bank, please contact the Brackett Bank team at brackettbank@gmail.com.

Brackett Book Fair
JOIN US! for the BRACKETT BOOK FAIR
November 4–8, 2019
FAIR HOURS Each class’s library time plus:
Tuesday, 7:30–8:10 a.m. & 1–1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 7:30–8:10 a.m. & 2:30–3 p.m.
Thursday, 7:30–8:10 a.m. & 5–7 p.m.
Friday, 7:30–8:10 a.m.

Math Mornings

On behalf of the STEM Committee, teams of parents are again running MATH MORNING Friday mornings at 7:30am

Math Morning is an extracurricular, supplemental math program intended to inspire and energize students about interesting math topics. Each session typically includes a brief slide presentation on the topic, followed by worksheets with fun exercises. Parents are invited and encouraged to stay and assist their child with the worksheets, and are very welcome to join the teams.

4th Grade Math Mornings are FRIDAYS 7:30am in the Library. All 4th graders and their parents are welcome!! Contact Scott Uebelhart (scott.uebelhart@gmail.com) for more details.

What:   3^rd Grade Math Mornings - Friday Mornings
Where: McHugo’s room, 3^rd floor
When: Start 10/25 7:30am-8:10am, and following Fridays
Why:   Because, Math is fun!
Who:    3^rd graders, and parents are welcome too!
How:    Bring a pencil and that’s it!
Have an hour on a Friday morning? We need volunteers to help lead the sessions. All materials are provided. If you can just lead one session it would help us out!
Volunteers/Questions - Text or email Laura Leighton (415)867-2909 or Peter Rice price04@gmail.com (703)389-7914

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

Please visit our 2019-2020 sign up genius and let us know which project(s) you would be interested in contributing to this academic year.

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

Box Tops
The Box Tops for Education program is changing the way we can earn cash for our school!

Box tops can be turned into your child's teacher or in the main school office.

To learn more BTFE.com

Questions: Christina.mamlouk@gmail.com

JOIN US AT THE BRACKETT PTO MEETINGS!

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

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

Arlington Youth Counseling Center (AYCC) Gala

Friday, 11/1, 7 PM to 10:30 PM, Arlington Town Hall

Each year, hundreds of Arlington community members come together to support the work of the Arlington Youth Counseling Center (AYCC), promote the value of community mental health, and celebrate the year’s accomplishments. In addition to honoring Carlene Newell, a member of the Board of Youth Services, the gala will feature raffles, a silent auction, live music by the Arlington High School Jazz band, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. This year we are thrilled to be the first town event to offer a low waste event and will be partnering up with Zero Waste Arlington (formerly the Recycling Committee). The tickets are $75.00pp which will also include a free drink ticket. We look forward to seeing you and your continued support!!

Parent Forum on "Parenting in Unparalleled Times"
The presenter, Charity Bell will give a FREE Parent Forum on "Parenting in Unparalleled Times": Why this is so hard and what to do about it.

Wednesday, November 6.
Ottoson Middle School Cafeteria
7:00pm

DALLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RUMMAGE SALE
Saturday November 2nd 9am-1pm
185 FLORENCE AVE. ARLINGTON
Tons of great stuff including toys, clothes, sports equipment, games and puzzles and books galore! All for amazing prices. Come early then come back for the $5 bag sale!

POSITIVELY SHOWTIME! Inc. presents Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS

Saturday, December 7th, 2019
The Arlington Town Hall 3:00 and 5:00 PM
GENERAL ADMISSION $10.00 DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO CURTAIN

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

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