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If you have news that you would like to share with the community, please email brackettenewsletter@gmail.com. Thank you! Kristin LeClair
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Save the Dates
- Spirit Day - TOMORROW, 10/23/15!
- PTO Update
- Brackett Bank Opening Soon!
- Brackett Directory Deadline - This Saturday, 10/24 - Please Sign Up!
- Looking for Parents to Take Over the Brackett Book Fair!
- Olympians author, George O'Connor, visits Brackett 4th & 5th Graders
- PARENT FORUM: Dr. Nora Shine, “THE TALK,” 10/27/15
- Save the Date - 5th Grade Movie Night Fundraiser - November 20
- Fall Box Tops Drive - Deadline - October 29th!
- Coats for Kids
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SAVE THE DATES!
10/24/15 - Spooky Walk at Menotomy Rocks Park
10/27/15 - PARENT FORUM: Dr. Nora Shine, The TALK - 7-8:30 p.m. - Ottoson Middle School
11/2/15 - No School - Professional Development Day
11/11/15 - No School - Veterans Day
11/16-11/20/15 - Brackett Book Fair
11/20/15 - Fifth Grade Movie Night Fundraiser
11/25/15 - Early Release (12 PM) - Thanksgiving Break
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This Friday the 23rd is SPIRIT DAY! Encourage your kids to wear the school colors; blue & gold/yellow on Friday!
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PTO Update
A big thanks to the 35 parents who attended last nights PTO meeting, the Brackett PTO was thrilled with the turnout and fresh ideas and suggestions you all brought. We have had a wonderful response to the sign up genius for open positions, and we hope that more people might be able to sign up and attend future meetings.
We are in the process of planning our next meeting, which will be a morning coffee meeting tentatively scheduled for Friday, November 13th at 8:15 am, meet and greet at 8:15, meeting will start promptly at 8:30.
For open positions, please check out our ever-evolving and filling up Sign Up Genius below: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4eafac2aab9-brackett1
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Brackett Bank Opening Soon!
The Brackett School Savings Bank will be opening for the 30th year!
We will open for grade 1 only on Friday, October 30. Starting Friday, November 6, the bank will be open for all grades. The bank will be held in the cafeteria on Fridaymornings between 8:30 and 9:30 throughout the school year. Students in grade 1 will receive information about the bank and how to open an account. If you are new to the school or have not participated in the past, please come by to set up an account. This is a great opportunity for our children to learn about saving their money.
If you have any questions about Brackett Bank or are interested in becoming a parent volunteer at the bank, please contact Patty Chookhae-Kragh at 617-407-9971 orbrackettbank@gmail.com.
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Brackett Directory Deadline - This Saturday, 10/24 - Please Sign Up!
Our deadline is quickly approaching. Please visit the link below to ensure your information is accurate and up-to-date for this year's Brackett School Directory!
https://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/pto_directory
Forgotten your password? No problem, just follow the password recovery directions & it will be sent to you automatically.
To be included in the directory you must enter Brackett, your child’s current grade & teacher. Please update any old or incorrect information.
1. Parent and guardian information: make any changes and click save at the bottom.
2. Children information: make a selection for school, grade, and teacher for each student. Click save when you are done. Use the orange menu at the top of the page to navigate.
You will receive a confirmation email after you have completed these steps, which will indicate that you are connected to your student's corresponding school, grade, and classroom email lists.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to ensure your student is included in the Brackett School Directory! This information is also posted on the Brackett School website: http://brackettelementary.org/
****If you have a business that you would like to advertise in the directory, please let us know by October 9th, our advertising deadline. It's a wonderful opportunity to help out Brackett and our kids while promoting your business. Special thanks to Maxima, Out of the Woods, Indigo Fire and Marc Culhane Painting for their sponsorship of the directory this year!
If you have any questions, please contact Danuta Forbes: danutaf@verizon.net or Karen Yi: at almostsundaydesigns@gmail.com
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LOOKING FOR PARENTS TO TAKE OVER THE ANNUAL BRACKETT BOOK FAIR!
Deborah DosSantos and I have been running the Brackett Book Fair the last several years but since our boys are both in 5th grade, this is our last year! We are looking for at least 2 parents to help take over this wonderful event. For those of you not familiar with the Book Fair, it's a fantastic week of partnering with Book Ends in Winchester where we turn the Brackett Library into a book store! The students all buy books during their library times at school and we hold a parent shopping night during that week as well. The Fair is scheduled for the week of Nov. 16th, with the shopping night scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19. Ideally we would like parents who are interested to get involved fairly soon so that we can show them the ropes and have them help as much as possible so they have a solid foundation for taking over next year. This is a really fun event that is one of the largest fundraisers for the PTO. If you would like to learn more, please contact me at: gettoyoung@comcast.net or call me at 781-646-4841. Thanks for your interest and support! Christie Getto Young
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Olympians author George O’Connor visits Brackett 4th and 5th graders
On October 19th all 4th and 5th grade students were treated to a presentation by George O’Connor, creator of the graphic novel series Olympians. George talked about how he develops his books from thumbnail sketches to “dummies” to full color books. He was funny and energetic, and the students had tons of questions for him! For more information about George’s books see http://olympiansrule.com/. This event, like all Cultural Enrichment events, was fully funded by Brackett’s PTO. Thank you to all donors! - Amy Horsburgh and Margaret Moore, Cultural Enrichment Co-chairs
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PARENT FORUM: Dr. Nora Shine, “THE TALK,” Tuesday, October 27th 7-8:30 PM, Ottoson Middle School
Dr. Nora Shine, a child psychologist and parent of two young children, will present the TALK, in which she shares research-driven, realistic strategies that parents and educators can use to prevent sexual abuse of children.Based on the consistently excellent reviews from parents and educators, the TALK will change how you think about keeping kids safe, and will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and eager to use the strategies.
Recognizing the anxiety associated with this topic, The Talk is intentionally warm and engaging, so that participants can feel open to learning the strategies that work to create protective communities. You will feel empowered when you learn:
- Facts about child sexual abuse that lead to effective prevention strategies
- A framework for integrating abuse prevention into good parenting and teaching practices.
- How to recognize adult behaviors that should raise concern.
- How to calmly and confidently address concerns, without over or under reaction.
- How to increase communication with children so they feel supported and protected.
Learn more: drshinethetalk.wordpress.com
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Save the Date - 5th Grade Movie Night Fundraiser - November 20
Join us to help support the 5th Grade Graduation Fund with the first fundraiser of the year - Movie Night featuring Tommorowland (voted on by our 5th graders) taking place at Brackett on Friday, November 20.
Fifth Grade Parents, please consider volunteering to help out. You can sign up here:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a45abad2caa8-november2
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FALL BOX TOPS DRIVE - DEADLINE - OCTOBER 29th!
Every 10 Box Tops earns Brackett School $1
It's time to gather all those box tops you've been saving and turn them in to the BoxTop drawer, which is located in the school lobby (in the top drawer next to the bookcase and water fountain). The Fall deadline is Thursday, October 29th. If you are new to the community, Box Tops for Education offers FREE money to our school just for sending in the small rectangles found on products you probably use every day.
The process is simple-- clip pink Box Top labels from products (listing on website http://www.boxtops4education.com/how-box-tops-works ), tape them on to the collection sheet and place them in the collection drawer in the school's front lobby. We will count them and send them into General Mills. Each Box Top is worth 10 cents. This really adds up if we all collect and submit them! Brackett uses this money for field trips and enrichment, so start clipping today!
**Like last year- tape Box Tops to the Pumpkin collection sheet found in this link or in sets of 10 on scrap paper
Thank you!! -Kate Riley
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COATS FOR KIDS
Brackett is collecting winter coats for kids (& adults). Please bring your no-longer-needed gently used winter coats to the front lobby to deposit into the collection box. They are then taken to Anton Cleaners where they are cleaned and then distributed to those in need. Please bring only winter coats (no hats, gloves, scarves, light jackets, or boots. They won't take them. Snowsuits OK), and only those that you would have your own children wear. No rips, tears, or broken zippers.
We've been one of the top donators in Arlington Schools! So please, check your closets, try them on, and send your spares to school!
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For daily updated calendar and event information, please check the Brackett Website at http://brackettelementary.org/
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