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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!
- Support Your Child’s Enrichment Activities & the Brackett PTO with a Gift!
- COATS FOR KIDS
- KidZone Registration Open for Winter 2016 Programs!
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SAVE THE DATES!
12/24/15-1/3/16 - Winter Break
1/19/16 - PTO Meeting - 6:30-7:30 PM
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Support Your Child’s Enrichment Activities & the Brackett PTO with a Gift!
Happy holidays! We would like to thank the 46 families who have helped us raise $5,100 in 8 school days! Our goal is to raise $10,000 by calendar year-end and we ask you to please consider making a tax-deductible donation!
The PTO spends $75 annually per student; of course, donations of any amount are greatly appreciated! We are very excited to introduce our new PayPal site. To make a gift, please visit:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=VLD858297ASM6 or visit www.brackettelementary.org and click “Donate.” You may also make a check payable to "Brackett School PTO.” Return form and check in a labeled envelope “ annual appeal” in your child’s folder or drop your donation off in the main office in the envelope marked “Annual Appeal”.
Are you wondering what your PTO is all about? Keep reading below to learn about all the exciting things we do every day!
“Brackett PTO”
Definition:: noun; an amazing collection of parents, teachers and staff collaborating to make their children’s elementary school a positive learning environment and a special place to grow.
—The Brackett PTO relies 100% on parental volunteers—
PTO TOP 10
(things we do best!)
1. Cultural Enrichment: support school assemblies and grade specific performances which enhance the curriculum; i.e.. author visits, musicians, artists, etc.
2. Science and Math Enrichment: support in school math and science programs with hands on activities. Also sponsor science fair, math night, and star and bottle rocket nights at Robbins Farm.
3. Visual Arts Enrichment: sponsor monthly after school art classes and community art show.
4. Library Enrichment: fulfill library needs and purchase new books and series.
5. Field Trips: defray entrance fees and bus expenses for all grades
6. Community: Green Initiatives Group, Arlington food pantry collections, holiday helper program, annual coat drive.
7. Teacher luncheons and stipends: sponsor 3 teacher luncheons and defray teacher’s personal expenses each Fall for classroom supplies and learning tools.
8. School Investments:purchase special classroom carpets, risers for musical performances, text books, smart carts, microphone system, emergency defibrillator, sports equipment, etc.
9. Social Events: sponsor June fair, ice cream social night, ice skating party, 3rd grade colonial days, 5th grade graduation, movie night and more.
10. Scholarships and Parent Forums: award female and male Brackett alum graduating from AHS, $500 each and contribute $300 annually to Arlington Parent Forums.
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COATS FOR KIDS
Thank you so much for your donations! We have donated 142 coats so far! Can we beat 200 this year?! We have one more month, so check those closets twice, and bring those nice, no-longer needed coats to the Brackett lobby and drop them into the collection box.
The coats are 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.
Many thanks for your support.
Carol Svenson, Coat for Kids Coordinator
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KidZone Registration Open for Winter 2016 Programs!
Registration is now open for winter KidZone after-school enrichment classes. Here's what's coming to Brackett starting January 19:
Mondays
Nature Detectives: Animals Inside and Out, grades K-2
Tuesdays
Kid-Friendly Cooking, grades K-3
Wednesdays
Cartoon Workshop, grades 3-5
CADD for Kids: Computer Aided Drafting, Design & 3D Printing (@ AHS), grades 4-12
Thursdays
GoLingo! Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, grades K-5
Fridays
Play & Improvisation, grades 2-5
And introducing VacationFun!
Enjoy full- and half-day programs, February 16-18, for grades K-8 at Arlington High School in STEM, drama, basketball, martial arts, cooking, dance, art, yoga, LARP and more.
For complete class details and to register, go to ArlingtonCommunityEd.org. Students may register for classes at any school.
Run by Arlington Community Education, KidZone and VacationFun are taught by school staff, community members and other qualified professionals, and enable students to extend their learning beyond the classroom in a relaxed and fun environment. KidZone classes start the week of January 19 and run for 6-8 weeks. VacationFun runs February 16-18 at Arlington High School from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.
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For daily updated calendar and event information, please check the Brackett Website at http://brackettelementary.org/
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