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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Brackett Family Workshop – January 20th
- After-School GoLingo Language Classes
- Thank you for attending Brackett Movie Night!
- Brackett Readers Program Needs Volunteers!
- FIFTH GRADE PARENTS PAINT NIGHT - SAVE THE DATE, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH, 6:30-9:30 P.M.
- Ottoson Open House for 5th Grade Families - January 21st
- Menotomy Musical Theatre Presents - Charlotte's Web - February 6-8
- Tanglewood Marionettes at Regent Theater in Arlington - February 1st!
- Save the Dates
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Brackett Family Workshop – January 20th
All parents/guardians are invited to hear Dr. Michael Thompson speak on January 20, 2015 from 8:30am - 9:45am on the topic of Raising Responsible Children. He will be in the Brackett School Cafeteria.
For nearly thirty-five years, Dr. Michael Thompson has worked as a clinical psychologist, school consultant and international speaker on the subjects of children, schools, and parenting. He has authored nine books focusing on the emotional lives of boys, friendships and social cruelty in childhood, the impact of summer camp experiences on child development. He has worked with independent schools and public school district throughout the United States, as well as with international schools in Europe, Asia and South America.
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After-School GoLingo Language Classes
Arlington Community Education partners with GoLingo! to integrate music and movement into after-school language classes. By introducing vocabulary and grammar through skits, songs, art and stories, learning a new language becomes fun.
• Classes meet 2:30-3:30, once per week, at all Arlington elementary schools; 12 classes @ $210
• Classes begin the week of Feb. 2; register by Jan. 30 at www.golingo.org
Brackett School— 2/5-5/7 (Thursdays); Spanish, French & Chinese
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Thank you for attending Brackett Movie Night!
THANK YOU! For all the families who attended Brackett Movie Night on Friday. LOTS of fun and LOTS of personal care items brought in for the Arlington Food Pantry. A WIN WIN for all! THANKS also to the 5th grade volunteers who made the event so successful!
Don't forget . . . Personal Care items for the Food Pantry will be collected the whole month of January in the school lobby!
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Brackett Readers Program Needs Volunteers!
The Brackett Readers are in need of a few more people to work with Kindergarten youngsters as they develop their reading skills.
This is a weekly 45 minute commitment. Readers work on a one to one basis with a child who will learn the joy of reading. The time and place at the school is flexible so readers can set the optimal time to be with their student.
If you have the time and want to be part of the progress of a new reader, contact Toni Foynes, the Brackett School Reading Specialist, at Afoynes@arlington.k12.ma.us or Roly Chaput, Readers Coordinator at Radioroly@gmail.com
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Fifth Grade Parents' Paint Night @ artlounge arlington
FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 6TH, 6:30-9:30 P.M.
--painting begins at 7:00 P.M.--
$35 per painter/artist!
We will be having our very own "private paint party" for fifth grade parents at the new artlounge arlington, located in Arlington Heights. The painting will be the view of Boston skyline from Robbins Farm Park.
Sue RockTully, Star Stylist from Stella & Dot, will have the 2015 Spring line available for sale. Sue is a former Brackett parent of two active girls and dedicated countless hours to the Brackett Library and PTO over the years. She will be donating her time and our "Dot Rewards" to our graduation fund.
This evening is the first of its kind for Brackett and the Fifth Grade Graduation Committee will earn $15 on every ticket purchased! Wine, beer and lite bites will be available for purchase.
SIGN UP NOW!!
If interested, please sign up @ www.arlingtonartlounge.com ($35 per painter/artist.) SPACE IS LIMITED, 35 PAINTERS. Questions? contact juliehall73@verizon.net
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Fifth Grade Families Only - Ottoson Open House - 1/21/15
Dear Fifth Grade Parents and Guardians,
On Wednesday, January 21st, Ottoson Middle School will host an Open House for parents and guardians of current fifth grade students.
The Open House will be from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm in the cafetorium of the Ottoson Middle School. Parents are invited for brief tours of Ottoson from 6:30 pm-7:00 pm.
We look forward to seeing you at the Open House on January 21st and we also look forward to your students joining the Ottoson community!
Sincerely,
Timothy Ruggere
Principal
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Menotomy Musical Theater Presents CHARLOTTE'S WEB - February 6th through February 8th, Belmont Town Hall Auditorium, 145 Concord Avenue, Belmont Ma.
Performances Friday, February 6th at 7pm; Saturday, February 7th at 2 pm; Saturday, February 7th at 7 pm; Sunday, February 8th at 2pm. $15.00 on line or $20 at the door.
Adapted from the classic and beloved E. B. White novel, Charlotte's Web tells the memorable story of Wilbur, a little pig who becomes famous with the help of his cleverfriend Charlotte and their chatty animal neighbors. As the runt of the litter, Wilbur struggles to survive from the very beginning. Fern begs her father, Mr. Arable, to raise Wilbur and nurse him to health. Fern succeeds and Wilbur moves to Zuckerman Farm, where he learns the true meaning of friendship from the wise gray spider Charlotte. When it becomes apparent that Wilbur is being well fed for a reason, Charlotte and Wilbur are determined to foil Mr. Zuckerman's plans. With the help of Charlotte and her "terrific" webs, Templeton the rat, and other barnyard friends, Wilbur becomes the prize-winning pig of the County Fair and the most famous pig ever.
Information and Tickets available at www.menotomymusicaltheater.com
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Tanglewood Marionettes at Regent Theater in Arlington Feb 1st!!!
Arlington Family Connection presents "Sleeping Beauty" byTanglewood Marionettes on Feb 1st at Regent Theater in Arlington.”Tanglewood Marionettes is a nationally touring marionette theater based in New England.” There will be two showtimes at 11 am and 2:00pm.
For more information and show descriptions please visit http://www.tanglewoodmarionettes.com.
Event details:
Sunday, Feb 1st at 11am and 2:00pm
Regent Theater
7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA
http://www.regenttheatre.com/
Tickets are available for members $5 non-members $8 at the Regent Theater box office, or online www.regenttheatre.com (online fee is applied, members receive discount code by email)
Arlington Family Connection (AFC) is a local nonprofit connecting children six and under and those who care for them. www.arlingtonfamilyconnection.org
Contact:
Luchy at membership@arlingtonfamilyconnection.org
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1/19/15 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
1/20/15 - Brackett Family Workshop for Parents & Guardians
1/21/15 - Ottoson Open House for 5th Grade Familes
1/27/15 - Early Release at 1 PM
2/1/15 - Tanglewood Marionettes @ Regent Theatre
2/6/15 - 5th Grade Parents Paint Night
2/6-2/8/15 - Menotomy Musical Theatre Presents Charlotte's Web
4/17/15 @ 9 AM - School Wide Spring Concert, "Music and Art of the Caribbean - The Crossroads of the World"
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For daily updated calendar and event information, please check the Brackett Website at http://brackettelementary.org/
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