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Early Release Tuesday, April 9th 1:00 pm (lunch will be served)
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We're almost there!
Thanks to many generous Brackett Families, we're closing in on our goal of $10,000!
This money is used 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 $9,400 from 93 families 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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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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3rd Grade Colonial Day Planning Meeting
Wednesday, April 10th from 6:30 - 7:30 to start planning the details of each activity in the Music Room.
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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PTO May 1st Morning Brainstorming Session
Wednesday, May 1st 8:10am-9:00am (Brackett Cafeteria)
The PTO is all of us working together to help Brackett. We hope you will join us for more brainstorming and planning. We'd love to get your ideas.
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BRACKETT CAFETERIA SPRING CLEAN
Is your closet a bit empty? Check out the lost and found area in the Brackett cafeteria before spring break begins on the April 15th. The coat rack and an equipment cart full of gloves, hats and boots will be brought out at drop-off and pick-up on Tuesday, April 9th - Wednesday, April 10th - Thursday, April 11th. Any items left prior to Spring Break on Friday, April 12th, will be donated to charity. Thank you for helping us Spring Clean the Brackett cafeteria!
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SPRING CLEAN FOR THE JUNE FAIR . . .
Are you getting ready to do some spring cleaning at home? Be sure to save and donate those items for the June Fair.
Below is an item checklist to follow. Drop-off Details will be available in May.
CLOTHING: Children’s outerwear, boots, fancy dresses, shoes, jackets, back packs, dress-up clothes, Halloween costumes, robes, dance, sport uniforms and rain coats NO: Adult clothing and clothing with any rips and stains
HOUSEWARES: Small appliances in working condition, blenders, mixer and toaster, bowls, dishes, glasses, pots and pans, utensils, vases, etc. NO: Micro-waves, toaster ovens, anything broken
TOOLS: Garden equipment, saws, drills, sanders in working condition
TOYS: Outdoor or Indoor, All pieces, Dolls, Doll Houses, Race Tracks, Fridge, Stove, Washer NO: Stuffed Animals or Large Set-up Toys
SMALL FURNITURE: Desks, side tables, lamps, stools
BEDDING: Clean bedspreads, quilts, blankets NO: Mattresses or liners
BICYCLES: Adult and/or Children’s
COSTUME JEWELRY: Jewelry boxes
BOOKS, DVD’S, VIDEO GAMES, COMPUTER GAMES NO: VHS or magazines, Hard or Soft Cover
GAMES: Children or Adults – all pieces needed
BABY EQUIPMENT: Strollers and Toys
NO: Breast Milk Equipment, Stuffed Animals, High Chairs, Beds, Car Seats.
SPORTING EQUIPMENT: Bats, Rackets, Balls, Ice-Skates
ARTWORK: Framed preferred, large mirrors too
MISC: Outdoor umbrellas, outdoor furniture NO: Pet Storage and Carriers
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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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Arlington Education Foundation Spring Update
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STARS Teacher Recognition program - look for the yellow STARS flyer in your child's backpack for more information -- they went out last week. Forms returned by April 15th will ensure delivery of certificates to your teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week.
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AEF Spring Newsletter - read about AEF's recent grant recipients, an exciting college level economics class offered at AHS, and the successful Trivia Bee at http://tinyurl.com/AEFMarchNews
*Brackett currently has an exciting grant in the works, and proceeds from the STARS program goes right back into the Arlington Public Schools community for grants for the schools. It's a win-win way to thank your teacher and to enrich your child's education. Please check out the Arlington Education Foundation website for more information: http://www.arlingtoneducationfoundationma.org/wp |
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BRACKETT COMMUNITY ART SHOW
Submissions due this week! See below for details....
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.
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.
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Sound of Music
Come see Brackett 1st Grader Elsa Conway as Gretl, and Brackett Alum Ben Horsburgh (brother Ian is a Brackett 1st grader) as Friedrich, in the Concord Player's production of The Sound of Music, and Elsa's dad Andrew will be playing Trombone in the orchestra! This will be an exciting show with a cast of seasoned adults and kids in one of everyone's favorite shows. For information on the show and tickets, and to learn more about the cast and crew, visit http://www.concordplayers.org. There are two kid casts. Elsa and Ben will be in the following shows: 4/27, 5/3, 5/5 (Matinee), and 5/11. At the 5/5 matinee, there will be a real Von Trapp in the audience - Maria and the Captain's grandson, Sam Von Trapp. He will be on hand for a Q&A after the show. There are still tickets left but they're selling fast. The matinees are nearly sold out. |
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Volunteers Needed over April Vacation!
What are you doing School Vacation Week? April 15-19
iCan Shine is a nonprofit organization that teaches individuals with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle through its iCan Bike program. To learn more about this organization visit www.icanshine.org
Volunteer Opportunity: Be a "spotter" for the same rider for each of the 5 days (some flexibility may be possible) and experience the thrill of giving the gift of riding a bike! 75 invigorating minutes per day...it may be the most rewarding exercise and "moving" experience you've ever had!
Orientation/Training: Sunday afternoon, April 14 - 2 hours (4pm-6pm)
Riding Program: Monday through Friday, April 15-19 - 5 sessions available each day
Location: Ottoson Middle School
Volunteer Requirements:
Adults and Teens 14 or older.
Able to attend one or more 90 minute session for each of the 5 days of camp at same time each day (there may be some flexibility).
Able to provide physical, emotional, and motivational support to assigned rider.
Able and willing to get some exercise (light jogging/running) for a great cause.
For more information or to volunteer: arlingtonbikecamp@gmail.com
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Brackett Car Magnets for Sale... only 50 left!!
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 last week. Your car magnet/s will be sent home with student listed on the order form. Supplies are going fast, so order now - no limit per household.
Return order form to teacher or envelope marked "Brackett Car Magnet" in main office.
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Cambridge Science Festival
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Save the Date
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Tuesdays in April - Not Your Average Joe's Benefits Brackett
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Tuesday 4/9- Early Release 1:00pm (lunch served)
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Thursday 4/11- Art Show Submissions Due
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April Vacation - April 15-19th
Tuesday 4/30 - Early Release 1:00pm
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Wednesday 5/1 - PTO Meeting 8:10am-9:00am (cafeteria)
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Thursday 5/2 - Brackett Community Art Show 6-8pm
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Monday, May 6 - Teacher and Staff Appreciation Luncheon
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Saturday 6/8 - Brackett June Fair
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Friday 6/14 - Brackett School Concert & Art Show 9am
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Friday 6/21 - 5th Grade Graduation
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Wednesday, May 29th - Early Release 1:00pm (lunch served)
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For daily updated calendar and event information, please check the Brackett Website at http://brackettelementary.org/
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