• Save the Dates
• APRIL FUNDRAISER: every Tuesday in April at Not Your Average Joe’s
• Parent-Child Time in the Brackett Library! 4/14 (TODAY!), before school
• Brackett Bank Closed This Friday!
• April PTO Meeting – Tuesday, April 26^th at 6:30 PM
• JUNE FAIR: Brackett June Fair 2016 Leaders Needed!!
• SAVE THE DATE: WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE– The Musical
• WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE – The Musical! Rehearsal Schedule (for 5^th Graders) 
• Arlington Patriots' Day Parade to Return in 2016
• Town Meeting Zoning Articles Informational Forum
• Town Meeting begins on April 25th 

Parent-Child Time in the Brackett Library! 4/14 (TODAY!), before school
 
Spring is here and we're growing readers in the Brackett Library!
 
Are you looking for some focused reading time with your child? On Thursday, April 14, parents and kids can visit the Brackett library together before school to read and check out books, and see what's new in the library. Join us starting at 7:30 AM on 4/14. (No drop-offs, please!)
Brought to you by the Friends of Brackett Library committee.
 
Questions: Carrie Finison (carriefinison@mac.com) or Luchy Roa (luchyroa@yahoo.com)
 

Brackett Bank Update

Please note, Brackett will be closed this Friday, April 15!

April PTO Meeting, Tuesday, April 26th, 6:30 PM
 
The Brackett PTO will meet in the cafeteria at 6:30 p.m.  We are excited to vote in our new treasurer, Rich Pelletier, and we will also have a presentation by the Friends of the Brackett Library Committee.  The committee has prepared a “Brackett Library K-2 Reading Corner Proposal” for the community to review. Please join us and learn more about how you can get involved and possibly help the group fundraise to fit their budget goals.  This is a wonderful opportunity for those who like to be creative and make things happen!  The PTO is very grateful to Carrie Finison, Erin Hajduk and Luchy Roa for their dedication to this project.
 

JUNE FAIR: Brackett June Fair 2016 Leaders Needed!!

It's that time again...The June Fair will be held on June 11, 2016 and we need your help!  We are looking for an amazing group of volunteers who are willing to lead each group of activities.  As a leader, you are in charge of organizing volunteers and supplies.  You are NOT expected to help on the day of the fair (though you are welcome to!).  Once the slots are filled, we'll be hosting a meeting to get you started.  Take a look at the great positions we have available and sign up!!
For more information, contact Ryan Rosenstein at ryanandsteve1@yahoo.com or Suchi Mumford at suchitrab30@hotmail.com.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e45abad2ea20-brackett1
 

SAVE THE DATE: WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE– The Musical 
Presented by Brackett 5^thGrade

Wednesday, June 1, 
7:00pm – 9:00pm  (doors open at 6:30)

Arlington High School Auditorium
869 Massachusetts Avenue

Mark your calendars! This will be a great show for kids of all ages, family and friends! You will not want to miss!   

Tickets go on sale in May.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE – The Musical! Rehearsal Schedule

Dear 5^th Grade Parents,

Please mark your calendars with these important rehearsal dates for WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE – The Musical, the upcoming 5^th grade performance. 

All grade imperative after school rehearsals (1:00pm – 2:30pm) Brackett Gym:

·              Tuesday, May 3

·              Tuesday, May 17

Additional Rehearsals: After school rehearsals are also going on from April 29 until Showtime, please ask your kids if this includes them!

Dress Rehearsal:

·              Tuesday, May 31, 4:00pm – 6:30pm  (At Arlington High School Auditorium)  
*please mark your calendars for this ‘kids only’ dress rehearsal, it is imperative we have ALL the kids at the dress rehearsal!

Showtime:

·              Wednesday June 1, doors open at 6:30, Curtain at 7:00,  Kids arrive by 5:30 please.

Thank you for your support! Please contact Nicole Antonakas (nicole1014@gmail.com) with any questions. 

Arlington Patriots' Day Parade to Return in 2016
Come celebrate Arlington at the annual Arlington Patriots' Day Parade!
Sunday, April 17th at 2pm beginning in Brattle Square and marching east towards Linwood Circle in East Arlington. There will be many community groups participating, exciting bands performing and Arlington's very own heroes will be celebrated. The late Kenny Simmons will be honored as the Grand Marshal, with his family representing and Officer Michael Hogan will be honored as the Honorary Grand Marshal. 
For more info: www.arlingtonma.gov/parade
 

Town Meeting Zoning Articles Informational Forum

Location: Town Hall Auditorium, 730 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington
 

Town Meeting begins on April 25th
In the past few years, many precincts have organized an informal community meeting to discuss Town Meeting articles before the start of Town Meeting.  These meetings are a great opportunity to find out about important warrant articles and to ask questions as well as to get to know your Town Meeting members.  Brackett School voters most likely are in Precincts 10 (votes at Town Hall), 12 or 14 (votes at Brackett).  

• Precincts 8, 10 & 12 Annual Community Meeting
  Sunday, April 24, 4:00 p.m. –  6:00 p.m., Arlington Senior Center, 27 Maple Street, Arlington, MA  
• Precincts 11, 14. 17 & 21 Annual Community Meeting
  Sunday, April 24, 2:00 p.m. –  4:00 p.m., Arlington Senior Center, 27 Maple Street, Arlington, MA
• To see about upcoming meetings and other meetings you might be able to attend (the public is welcome at any town meeting precinct meeting), please check this regularly updated link:  
  http://www.arlingtonma.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3665/3824?backlist=%2ftown-governance%2ftown-meeting
  
  Arlington's general governance website is here, with many helpful links:  http://www.arlingtonma.gov/town-governance
  
  To get more general information on town meeting: 
  http://www.arlingtonma.gov/town-governance/town-meeting

For daily updated calendar and event information, please check the Brackett Website at http://brackettelementary.org/