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Upcoming Early Release
Tuesday, April 9th 1:00 pm (lunch will be served)
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We're Close to Reaching Our Goal Thanks to Your Help
This year the PTO's goal is to raise $10,000. Thanks to many generous Brackett families we are very close to meeting our goal.
Thank you so much to the 89 families who have contributed. Every dollar makes a difference! We are so close to reaching our goal to pay for our students' academic enrichment, field trips and much needed items for our classrooms. The PTO spends approximately $60 per student so a donation of any size is a great help.
We have now raised $8,120 and we are almost there but we still need help.
We are so grateful for your generosity and support!
Alison & Susan
Brackett PTO
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April PTO Meeting - Brainstorming Session
Wednesday, April 3rd 6:30-7:30 pm (Library 2nd floor)
What did you like this year? What could be improved?
We have some great ideas from parents that we'd like to share and put into action but we need more ideas and we'd love to hear form you!
Hope to see you!
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Important BASP Registration Information for 2013-14
Registration for the Brackett After-School Program for the 2013-14 school year opens on April 1. Registration forms will be due on or before April 24. Currently enrolled or wait-listed BASP families will receive a registration packet via email; anyone else who would like to request a registration form should contact Kimberly Burnett at basp.enroll@gmail.com. Registration forms can also be picked up in Room 111 starting April 1.
*All* families interested in a space in BASP for the 2013-14 school year must complete a registration form -- to join or retain a space on the wait list, or to retain a space in the program.
We expect to assign spaces in the after-school program by May 31, 2013, and each child's status for the fall (on the wait list or enrolled) will be emailed to registrants. Families should be aware that the wait list is very lengthy, and it typically takes 18-24 months for a child to get a spot in the program, so please plan accordingly.
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The 3rd Grade Colonial Days Celebration is right around the corner!
This year we will be changing it up a bit and instead of the traditional two day event that has been done in the past, we will be doing an evening event and one full day of activities.
Thursday, May 30th
6-8pm at the Brackett School
Colonial Dinner and Dancing event
Live music, food and dancing!
Friday, May 31st
8am-2pm at the Brackett School
Our 3rd graders will dress up in traditional colonial clothes and participate in a variety of colonial period activities for a full day of fun!
After our first meeting we have some wonderful ideas but can't make them happen without your help. Descriptions of the current activities planned are on the sign up. Please sign up for whatever sounds most interesting to you. Since this is a large event we will need everyone to pitch in where they can to make this a special event for the kids.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR - There will be a meeting on Wednesday, April 10th from 6:30 - 7:30 to start planning the details of each activity.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Kate Gregory or Aimee Fox, Colonial Day Co Chairs. Thank you!
SIGN UP HERE
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Brackett Car Magnets for Sale!
Show your Bracket spirit and order a Brackett Car Magnet for $5.00 to benefit 3rd Grade Colonial Day! Use the order form sent home in backpacks this week. Your car magnet/s will be sent home with student listed on the order form. Supplies are limited, so order now - no limit per household.
Return order form to teacher or envelope marked "Brackett Car Magnet" in main office.
A special thank you to 3rd grade Dad Ward Wrzenski who came up with the idea!
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ART DAY
"Wire Shmoo Sculptures"
With granny's panty hose, pre-drilled wood bases, coat hanger wire and some imagination we will create colorful, abstract, larva-shaped sculptures. Perfect for an Art Show submission if you don't already have one! Don't miss this amazing mash-up. Brought to you by the PTO Visual Arts Committee aka the "Art Squad."
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Girl Scout Troop Toiletry Drive
Brackett’s Fifth Grade Girl Scout troop 71063 is doing a toiletry drive for Cradles to Crayons. Cradles to Crayons is a company that collects anything from school supplies to clothes to toiletries for kids ages infant- 12. If you would like to help kids in need please drop off the things listed below in the front lobby.
We are collecting:
Tooth paste
Tooth brushes
Diapers
Baby wipes
Shampoo
Conditioner
Wash cloths
Towels
Liquid soap
Bar soap
Deodorant
We will be collecting April 1st – April 30th. Just a few little things could change a kid’s life so please come by to drop off toiletries in the front lobby.
Thanks for your help,
The 5th grade Girl Scout troop 71063
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BRACKETT COMMUNITY ART SHOW
brought to you by the Brackett PTO Visual Arts Committee
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Everyone associated with a Brackett student, the school, or living in the Brackett School District is invited to contribute artwork.
WHAT ART SHOULD I SUBMIT?
Each artist may submit one piece and/or a team project. All flat artwork should be mounted and ready for hanging. Sculptures should be on a base. I f you have a video submission, please contact Eileen Murphy-McNamara at 781-646-7740.
HOW DO I SUBMIT ART TO THE SHOW?
By now you should have received in your student's folder a form to use to submit artwork for the Art Show. Please remove, complete, and attach the bottom portion of the form to your artwork to identify it. Please remove and complete the middle portion of the form and turn it in with the artwork so we can make labels and programs. If you need extra forms, there are copies in the school office.
WHEN?
Bring it to school before school starts, 8-9 am or at the end of the day, 2-3pm either Wednesday April 10th or Thursday April 11th.
WHAT IF I HAVE A QUESTION OR IF I WANT TO HELP?
For questions please contact Eileen Murphy-McNamara at 781-646-7740. We are always looking for volunteers especially for the day of the show which is May 2nd 6-8pm. |
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Art Show Coffeehouse Volunteers Needed
On Thursday, May 2nd Brackett will hold its annual Community Art Show and along with it we will have the Art Show Coffeehouse in the cafeteria. In years past, this event has been organized by Gretchen Harrison and Rebecca Riccio but since they are “graduating†in June we are looking for new organizers for the Coffeehouse. If you are interested in learning the ropes about how to put together this evening of yummy baked goods, pizza and live entertainment please contact Gretchen at gretchen_harrison@hms.harvard.edu - we will be happy to coach you through this year.
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Every Tuesday in April Benefits Brackett
Not Your Average Joe's in Arlington Center
April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30th
Every Tuesday in April Not Your Average Joe's will donate 15% of all purchases made by Brackett School supporters if you show your Brackett NYAJ certificate. Dine in or get take-out. But just remember.. it only works if you...
*Bring a certificate (posted on the Brackett website and hard copies will be sent home Monday in backpacks) or
*Show a photo of the certificate on your cell phone
Spread the Word! Be Sure to Tell Friends and Family
Meet friends and classmates for dinner!
The more certificates received by NYAJ's the more Brackett will benefit!
See you there!
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Arlington Public Schools Math Night
On April 11th from 6:00-8:00 pm, the Arlington Public Schools will host an Elementary Math Night. The event will be facilitated by Matthew Coleman, the mathematics director for the town.
The event will be held in the auditorium of Arlington High School. Topics will include the new state standards, the structure of the proposed new state testing system and the overall direction of mathematics education within Arlington. Expect to work on mathematics as well so please bring a pen or pencil.
General questions regarding the direction of the department will be answered towards the end of the event.
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Way to go Green Team!
Congratulations to members of the Brackett Green Team who worked hard to transform lunchroom leftovers of cleaned recyclables into a rhinoceros. Why a rhinoceros? Because the weight of a nature African rhinoceros is equivalent to the weight that our recycling and composting efforts will have saved over the course of a school year from being trucked to the incinerator: 6 tons or 12,000 pounds!!!
The Green Team members, who named their rhino "Recycla-Russ" , were one of five winners at Arlington's Annual EcoFest on Saturday, March 23rd, at Arlington Town Hall. The Green Team was awarded a gift certificate from the Book Rack along with a certificate for their participation.
Want to be a parat of the fun and learning with the Green Team? Contact us at gig.brackett@gmail.com
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BRACKETT LGBT PARENT-FAMILY POTLUCK
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013 6:00-7:30pm
Come meet your neighbors, make new friends and reconnect with old friends at a potluck for the LGBT-parent families of Brackett, current, future and alums. LGBT-parent families whose kids attend Brackett now, whose kids will attend, or whose kids attended Brackett in the past are invited to a potluck in the Brackett cafeteria on Thursday, April 11, from 6:00 – 7:30pm. Please bring a potluck dish to share if it’s doable, but don’t sweat the potluck part - it’s you we want to see.
What: Brackett LGBT Parent-Family Potluck
Who: LGBT-parent families with Brackett kids, current, future or alums
When: Thursday, April 11; 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Where: Brackett School Cafeteria
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It's Camp-a-palooza!
Bidding is now open for the Stratton Spring Fling summer camp auction! This two-week event showcases both local day camps and overnight camps located in New Hampshire, and bidding is open until Friday 4/5 at 10pm. All camps will be awarded to the highest bidder on 4/5. New for 2013 are three New Hampshire overnight camps -- Camp Cody, Camp Quinebarge and Camp Birch Hill -- all offering two-week camps for first-time families. If you're interested in overnight camp with a friend, check out the TWO camp experiences being offered at Camp Birch Hill. The overnight camps join local day camps including Arlington Children's Theater, Meadow Breeze, Belmont Hill, Boston Soccer Academy, Messuri Skating and Skills, and Arlington Children's Center. If you have your eye on a particular camp and don't want to wait until the end of the auction, use the "buy-it-now" function to purchase the camp immediately.
www.strattonpto.org/auction All proceeds from the Camp-a-palooza auction and Spring Fling Auction will benefit PTO-funded enrichment programs at Stratton. Please direct any questions to auction@strattonpto.org, and feel free to forward to friends or family who might be interested. 2013 Spring Fling Auction Committee
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For daily updated calendar and event information, please check the Brackett Website at http://brackettelementary.org/
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