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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
- November PTO Coffee/Tea Meeting
- The Brackett Book Fair is Coming - 11/16-11/20!
- Library Shelving Volunteers Needed - THIS SUNDAY 11/15
- School Picture Retake Day - 11/19/15
- MOVIE NIGHT: TOMORROWLAND (PG) - 11/20/15
- Brackett Thanksgiving Food Drive!
- Food and Supplies to Help Local Animal Shelters
- Wrap at Henry Bear's Park for PTO
- Arlington Education Foundation Fall Fundraiser, November 23
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SAVE THE DATES!
11/13/15 - November PTO Coffee/Tea Meeting
11/16-11/20/15 - Brackett Book Fair
11/19/15 - School Picture Retake Day
11/19/15 - Brackett Book Fair Family Shopping Night at the Library
11/20/15 - Fifth Grade Movie Night Fundraiser
11/25/15 - Early Release (12 PM) - Thanksgiving Break
12/3/15 - Brackett Math Night - 6-8 PM
12/8/15 - Early Release - 11:15 AM
12/15/15 - Early Release - 11:15 AM
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NOVEMBER PTO COFFEE/TEA MEETING: Friday, Nov. 13th 8:15 a.m.-9:00 am in Cafeteria
The PTO will be hosting a morning social coffee/tea in the Brackett cafeteria on Friday morning, November 13th from 8:15 a.m.-9:00 a.m. This meeting will be a meet and greet style and we hope you can stop by early, even 5 minutes to just say hello and meet new friends. The PTO currently does not have Co-Presidents and a few parents are helping in the interim to keep things running smoothly. We are so fortunate that our PTO has a committee based structure and those volunteers are dedicated and working hard behind the scenes to bring you monthly events.
For open positions, please check our ever-evolving and filling up Sign Up Genius at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4eafac2aab9-brackett1
Questions: please contact mollyshsanford@hotmail.com or juliehall73@verizon.net.
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THE BRACKETT BOOK FAIR IS COMING!
Nov. 16 – Nov. 20 during your child’s Library time
Thursday, Nov. 19, 5:30-8pm is Shopping Night for Families
FOUR WAYS YOU CAN HELP!
(1) HELP MAKE YOUR CHILD’S SHOPPING TIME FUN AND EASY
During that week, your child will have the opportunity to purchase books during his/her normally scheduled Library time. Parents are welcome to join their children for book fair shopping during library time, but there will also be lots of adult volunteers to help your child select and pay for books. For parents who are new to this, students can buy books, bookmarks, pencils, games and other items during their visit to the Book Fair (their normal library time). Be sure to send in money if your child is permitted to buy items at the Book Fair, and best to talk to him/her about how books should be their first priority to purchase. Teachers will also have "wish bags" full of books that they would love for their classroom. Most kids and families love to buy books for a special teacher so look out for that option too!
(2) COME SHOP ON THURSDAY NIGHT!
There will be a shopping night for families on Thursday November 19 from 5:30-8pm. Come on in, meet your neighbors, and get an early start on your holiday shopping! There will be lots of great books to choose from, including many books for adults.
(3) VOLUNTEER FOR THE BOOK FAIR! IT’S FUN AND EASY!
Volunteers are needed to help kids select books and generally keep order during the fair (not to mention counting out dimes, nickels and pennies from tiny kid wallets and change purses!). We need volunteers for the early morning book delivery on Monday, during the school day the week of Nov. 16-20, for the shopping night on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 5:30-8pm and on Friday after school to help load the books back into the truck. It's a fun event and easy volunteering. If you are interested in helping, please sign up via the Sign-Up Genius in the link below. Contact Deb DosSantos (deborah_dossantos@yahoo.com) or Christie Getto Young (gettoyoung@comcast.net) if you have any questions.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0445afa62fa57-brackett2
(4) SHOP ONLINE STARTING NOW!
- Visit www.bookendswinchester.com and click on the Picture of the Little Red Schoolhouse in the left upper corner.
- Add YOUR contact information and put the School Name, Student's Name and Grade in the Comments box at checkout. Also note if the book is a gift for a teacher.
- After you click Checkout, make sure you choose "Book Fair' so that you are not charged for shipping. All orders are delivered to the SCHOOL for your child to take home.
The Book Fair supports Brackett’s library and the PTO.
We look forward to seeing you at the Book Fair!
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Library Shelving Volunteers Needed - THIS SUNDAY 11/15
The Brackett Library is in need of many hands to help organize and clean the shelves, which will make our wonderful collection of books easier to find and put away. Please join the Friends of Brackett Library on the afternoon of Sunday, November 15, anytime from 12-4 to help us organize the books on the shelves, clean shelves, and put away books in the correct places! This will be an open house style event, so if you can stop by for even a short time it will be helpful.
If you can make it for any amount of time on Sunday, please add your name to the signup. This will give us a sense of how many cleaning supplies (and snacks!) we should bring. Thank you!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0845aba62fa20-brackett
Questions? Contact Carrie Finison (carriefinison@mac.com, 781-645-8704) or Luchy Roa (luchyroa@yahoo.com) for more information.
Also, if you cannot come on Sunday afternoon, but could commit to helping out another time (could be outside of school hours), please let us know.
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School Picture Retake Day – 11/19/15
Does Your Child Need a School Picture Retake? Did Your Child Miss Picture Day (9/28)?
On Thursday, November 19th a photographer from Coffee Pond Photography will return to Brackett Elementary School for School Picture Retake Day. These pictures will be taken indoors.
If your child needs a retake, please send the original package of photos (all photos from your first package, except the class photo) back to your child's teacher on or before November 19th. The photographer will collect the packages.
If your child was absent on Picture Day (9/28), please send Karen O’Hagan an email at kae.ohagan@gmail.com with your child's name, grade, and teacher. With advance notice, we will make sure that he/she is photographed on November 19th. You can still order photos online atwww.coffeepond.com.
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MOVIE NIGHT: TOMORROWLAND (PG)
Next Friday, November 20 the 5th graders host family movie night featuring Tomorrowland in the Brackett Gym. Suggested ticket donation is $5/person, $20/max/family. Tickets can be purchased at pick up on Thursday, Nov 19or at the door on the 20th. Pizza, popcorn, candy, baked goods, and water will be sold. Bring your mats, blankets, pillows and PJs. Doors open at 6 pm.
Questions: drsarahsheldon@gmail.com
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Brackett Thanksgiving Food Drive
Once again, Brackett will be running a Thanksgiving Food Drive to provide Thanksgiving food and food staples to Arlington families in need. Bins will be placed in the front hall next week (11/9) and flyers will also go out with food suggestions for each grade. The drive will end on November 19th.
This is a great way to start off the Holiday Season of giving and we especially appreciate the incredible generosity of the Brackett community!
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Food and Supplies to Help Local Animal Shelters
While you are bring in supplies for the Food Pantry, do not forget your furry friends! You can bring in canned or dry food, clay cat litter, old but usable towels and blankets, and even gift cards to pet stores or Amazon. Buddy Dog, an Humane Society located in Sudbury, www.buddydoghs.com, has a Wish List of items they need most for their animals and staff. These include:
• Non-clumping, clay cat litter
• Bleach, laundry detergent, liquid dish soap
• Toys (squeaky and plush toys; stuffed mice, fishing pole toys, catnip: no tennis balls or rope toys)
• New, standard-sized litter boxes (no hood)
• Office supplies, esp. dry-erase markers and two-pocket folders
• Paper towels and tissues
• Hand sanitizer
• Rubbing alcohol
• Distilled water
• Sturdy leashes, 6-foot and 8-foot
• Newspapers to line cages
New or gently used items are great! Open bags are fine, but nothing outdated. Buddy Dog welcomes visitors! Check the website www.buddydoghs.com, for dates and times.
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Wrap at Henry Bear's Park for PTO
Please sign up or come visit Henry Bear's Park on Saturday, December 5th for a PTO fundraiser! HBP has kindly offered to host Brackett Families to wrap for the holiday season and all donations go right to the Brackett PTO. AND they will match the money raised with a gift certificate. Last year we raised close to $200 that was raffled off at the June fair. Shifts are two hours, all supplies are available and kids are encouraged to come help with family/caregivers.
Date: 12/05/2015 (Sat.)
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
Location: Henry Bear's Park, Massachusetts Ave. Arlington
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0445AFA923A20-wrap
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Arlington Education Foundation Fall Fundraiser, November 23
Join Arlington Education Foundation friends and supporters for AEF’s annual fundraiser to celebrate 25 years dedicated to enhancing education in the Arlington Public Schools. Special guests will include Dr. Susan Franchi, Nursing Director, Arlington Public Schools and Eileen de Rosas and Melody Wolfe Thomas, Artists & Educators.
November 23, 6-8pm
Flora Restaurant
190 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington
Suggested donation: $100/person, $150/couple
www.aefma.org
Ms. Franchi will discuss the Innovative Care Coordinator grant that focuses on care management of students with high absenteeism. Ms. de Rosas and Ms. Wolfe will discuss their Art. Food. Community.community-wide hunger awareness event to support Arlington EATS.
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For daily updated calendar and event information, please check the Brackett Website at http://brackettelementary.org/
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