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Early Release Reminder -
Wednesday, May 29th 1pm (lunch served)
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End of Year PTO Meeting & Morning Coffee
Wednesday, June 5th 8:10am - 9:00 am Brackett Cafeteria
Stop by for a cup of coffee before work and preschool drop-offs to say hello to new PTO co-presidents Ryan Rosenstein and Jeannie Bowler Ryerson and to let us know what you liked this year and things we could improve for next year.
Hope to see you there!
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We need your help at the June Fair!
The annual Brackett School June Fair is coming up on Saturday, June 8th from 10am - 2pm and is the largest fundraiser of the year for the PTO. This event requires a tremendous amount of man, woman and kid power to pull it off. We know this is a really busy time of year and finding a spare hour on the weekend is tough. We appreciate any time you can give to this wonderful community event. Please follow the links below and sign up!
Activity Sign Up
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A45ABAD2CAA8-june2
Yard Sale Cafe Sign up
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0D4EAFAC2AAB9-yard1
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ART DAY
June 10th
2:30 in the Third Floor Art Room
"Amazing Marionettes!"
Come by for our final project of the school year and learn to make a friend for the summer. A marionette is a special type of puppet that is moved with strings attached to control sticks. We will be using recycling easter eggs, feathers and chopsticks to fashion an army of amazing marionette puppets. Parents, please notify BASP if your child is allowed to join us. Caregivers, parents and siblings welcome.
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Announcing Brackett's Annual Ice-Cream Scooper Bowl
Wednesday, June 19pm from 6pm to 7:30pm, outside of Brackett School
For a new twist – we’re asking students to wear a tee or jersey from their favorite New England sports team.
- Bins will be set up for the Arlington Food Pantry with team logos representing The Bruins, The Red Sox, The Celtics and The Patriots.
- Bring in a can of food and place in your favorite team’s bin. We’ll let you know the winner on Thursday.
- Ice Cream is being provided by Chilly Cow of Arlington.
Our very own Brackett School teachers will be serving up these delicious treats!
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BRACKETT BANK
The Brackett Bank will be open for our last day for this school year on Friday, May 31st. If your family is leaving Brackett, please contact Kim Cayer at kim.cayer@gmail.com or 781-641-1604 so we can close your child's account. All 5th grade accounts will automatically be closed in mid June. We will coordinate a time to come to each 5th grade classroom to close the accounts. We will open again in September!
Thank you to all of our parent volunteers, 5th grade workers and our wonderful customers. You have all done a great job saving your money. Have a great summer!
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End of School Reminders -
Library, School Nurse and Lost and Found
- Last day to check out books from the Brackett Library is Friday, June7th.
All books should be returned prior to the end of school.
- Parents need to pick up any medicine and equipment (ie: epi pens) from the
school nurse prior to the end of school. Any medicine not picked up will be discarded.
- Any current Brackett family with an incoming K student that has not
turned in a current health form to Nurse Vergnani
for their incoming K student must do so prior to the end of school.
Your child will not be able to start school without a current health form on file.
- Any coats, hats, jackets, etc. not picked up at the lost and found area in the
cafeteria will be donated to charity. Deadline to pick up is Friday, June 14th.
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Summer Writing Workshops - Young Authors Workshop
Week of July 15-19 or Week of July 29-August 2
From 9:00am – 12:00pm, Monday - Friday
Grades 2 thru 5
Creative writing program dedicated to inspiring children to become aware of their unique power as independent writers, narrators and creative thinkers.
• Have fun and gain confidence through creative writing activities • Practice writing, illustrating and journaling skills• Learn about character and plot development • Author’s Reception on Friday – students will choose their best work to share with family and friends • Participants receive their own journal and fountain pen
Instructor: Linda Bartosik, Author, Illustrator & Educator
(Certified Elementary Teacher, M.S. in Literacy & M.S in Educational Administration)
Cost: $250 per student, includes all materials and snack.
Location: Firefly Moon Workshop Space, 1305 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA
phone: 781-999-0965
To Register: email Stephanie Stephanie_mchale@hms.harvard.edu
or call 617-780-7366
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Save the Date
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Wednesday, May 29th - Early Release 1:00pm (lunch served)
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Saturday 6/8 - Brackett June Fair 10am- 2pm
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Monday 6/10 - Art Day 2:30-3:30 pm 3rd floor Art Room
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Friday 6/14 - Brackett School Concert & Art Show 9am
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Wednesday 6/19 - Brackett Ice-Cream Scooper Bowl - 6:00pm-7:30pm Outside Brackett School
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Friday 6/21 - 5th Grade Graduation
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Friday 6/28- Last day of School 11:30 (no 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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