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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
- The Brackett Book Fair is Here - 11/16-11/20!
- Thanksgiving Food Drive: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, NOV. 20th at 10 AM
- MOVIE NIGHT: TOMORROWLAND (PG) - 11/20/15
- Holiday Helpers Program
- 8th Annual Brackett Math Night: Thursday, December 3 from 6-8 PM
- Food and Supplies to Help Local Animal Shelters
- Arlington Education Foundation Fall Fundraiser, November 23
- Tell Your Teacher They Are A Star! Deadline, December 4
- Thank You - From Friends of Brackett Library
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SAVE THE DATES!
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
12/24/15-1/3/16 - Winter Break
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THE BRACKETT BOOK FAIR IS HERE!
Nov. 16 – Nov. 20 during your child’s Library time
Thursday, Nov. 19, 5:30-8pm is Shopping Night for Families
The Book Fair supports Brackett’s library and the PTO.
We look forward to seeing you at the Book Fair!
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Thanksgiving Day Food Drive: DEADLINE EXTENDED ONE DAY, FRIDAY, NOV. 20TH BY 10:00 A.M.
Brackett School is working together with the Arlington Board of Youth Services in their Annual Food Drive for Thanksgiving time to provide essential Thanksgiving
food and staples to Arlington families who may need community support this year. Our pick up is Friday morning, therefore, our deadline has been extended to Friday
November 20th at 10:00 a.m. We are accepting all fresh foods such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, squash, apples, cabbage, onions as well as traditional packaged groceries.
Toothpaste, diapers, shampoo, and peanut butter are always appreciated as well!
GIFT CARDS for turkeys and trimmings: Please place gift cards from Stop & Shop, Whole Foods, or Market Basket in an envelope and drop them off in the main office. As you enter the door there will be a large envelope on the wall on the RIGHT.
Please visit www.brackettelementary.org for more details on this program. Thank you very much for your support!—Your Brackett Food Pantry Committee
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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.
The movie is rated PG and was selected by the 5th graders. We recognize that it may not be appropriate for children in the younger grades. To learn more about the movie and why it has a PG rating, visit: http://geekdad.com/2015/05/8-things-parents-tomorrowland/. Please note that we are planning another movie night fundraiser early in the New Year and we plan to select a lighter movie for that event.
Questions: drsarahsheldon@gmail.com
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Holiday Helper Program
Please join the Brackett community as we help local families in need this holiday season by purchasing gifts for Arlington children who otherwise might not receive any. Links to the children's wish lists can be found here: www.signupgenius.com/tabs/23675D701A4CFEA6-kindergarten
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8th Annual Brackett Math Night 2015: FUN & GAMES, Thursday December 3rd 6-8:00 P.M
When: December 3, 2015 from 6-8 pm
Where: Brackett School
Mark your calendars! Join us for Brackett's 8th annual Math Night and celebrate all things mathematical. We've got fun activities for all ages. Kids can participate in the math scavenger hunt, measure themselves in nanometers, learn to count in Mayan or Babylonian numerals, play games such as Sudoku and Pentomino and other unique games created specifically for Brackett Math Night. Pizza and baked goods will be sold to benefit the PTO.
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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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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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Tell your Teacher they are a STAR! Deadline December 4
The Arlington Education Foundation STARS (School Teachers are Really Special) program is a way to say “Thank you for all you do!” With your $15 donation, the teacher of your choice will receive a certificate that honors them with a gift in their name. They make great end of year gifts! Deadline isDecember 4 to ensure delivery before the end of the year.
New this year – give your STARS online! http://www.arlingtoneducationfoundationma.org/wp/stars
The Arlington Education Foundation funds system wide initiatives and creative new projects to enhance the educational experiences of Arlington’s teachers and students.
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Thank You - From Friends of Brackett Library
The Friends of Brackett Library committee would like to extend a HUGE thank you to the parents and students who came last Sunday afternoon to help clean and organize the library shelves. We had 30 parents helping out, as well as students in grades 5, all the way down to kindergarten and even younger. Together, we cleaned and organized 70+ shelves full of books! Thank you so very much for your help.
Keeping books on the shelves and the shelves in order is a never-ending process, and parent helpers are needed in the library on a daily basis. We will be working on an online signup process for this (some room parents have already implemented this). Be on the lookout for notices about this from room parents. Thank you!
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For daily updated calendar and event information, please check the Brackett Website at http://brackettelementary.org/
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