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 May 4, 2017 - May the 4th be With You! |
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- SAVE THE DATES
- THANK YOU Teachers and School Admins! Announcing June 1st Luncheon!
- Reminder: Join us this morning for SEPAC's 5/4 Special Education Elementary to Middle School Transition Breakfast
- Brackett Community Art Show tomorrow, 5/5- Volunteers Still Needed
- Brackett Spring Coffee orders due Friday 5/5- for sister city, Teosinite, El Savador!
- Green Initiatives Group May Fun!
- Brackett Bank Open Friday morning
- Monday's BINGO Night is Canceled
- Library early morning reading times 5/11, 5/25
- Brackett's Beloved June Fair is Just Around The Corner
Community News:
- Arl. Comm. Ed.'s 7-Week SummerFun Program Registration is Open
- This Weekend, see Arlington Children's Theater's Tom Sawyer starring Brackett students!
- Consider becoming involved with the Arlington Vision 2020 Diversity Task Group - next meeting, Mon. 5/8
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SAVE THE DATES
5/1- 5/5 - Teacher Appreciation Week
5/4/17 - SEPAC Special Education Middle School Transition Brkfst
5/5/17 - Brackett Spring Coffee Orders Due (Fri.)
5/5/17 - Brackett Community Art Show (Fri., evening)
5/8/17 - Arl. Vision2020 Diversity Task Group Mtg., (Mon., 7pm, Jefferson Cutter House)
5/9/17 - SEPAC Meeting (Tue.)
5/11/17 - Early Morning Reading Time (Thur.)
5/25/17 - Early Morning Reading Time (Thur.)
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6/1/17 - Teacher Appreciation Brunch (Thur.)
6/11/17 - Brackett June Fair (Sun.)
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THANK YOU Teachers and School Admins! Announcing June 1st Luncheon!
Brackett PTO would like to acknowledge the hard work of our Teachers, School Admins and Staff. We are so fortunate to have a wonderful blend of knowledge, enthusiasm, patience and compassion for our students. For the 180+ days (and many extra hours you give) THANK YOU!!!
We are excited to also announce the date for our Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, Thursday, June 1st. More details and a sign-up genius to follow. Thank you,
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 Reminder: Join us this morning for SEPAC's 5/4 Special Education Elementary to Middle School Transition Breakfast
SEPAC invites Parents and Guardians of 5th Grade Special Education students transitioning to 6th grade next year to join their Special Education Elementary to Middle School Transition Breakfast next Thursday, 5/4 8:30- 9:30am at Ottoson Middles School.
- Come meet some of your child’s new teachers, support staff and administrators
- Hear from your supports at SEPAC and OPAC
- Get names and numbers of key Ottoson contacts, if you ever have questions or information to share
- Get sample 6th grade schedules
- Time for questions and answers
- Snacks and beverages will be provided
We look forward to seeing you there! -SEPAC Committee
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 Brackett Community Art Show tomorrow Fri., 5/5- Volunteers Still Needed
Please join us at the Brackett Community Art Show from 6-8pm tomorrow, Friday, May 5th!
In addition to the many works of art to look at, there will be hands-on art projects, music, pizza and a bake sale. This is a wonderful school wide and community event, we look forward to seeing you there!
The Art Show needs many helping hand each year. Please use the following links to volunteer. No art experience needed!
HELP US SELLING PIZZA/ CONCESSIONS:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f49a5ae2caaf58-sell
BAKE SALE DONATIONS:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f49a5ae2caaf58-donate
HELP TAKING DOWN ART 5/4-5/6:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a45aaab2daaf94-artshow3/
Thank you for all you art and all your help! - The Brackett Art Squad
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 Brackett Spring Coffee orders due Friday 5/5- for sister city, Teosinite, El Savador!
Order Forms were sent home in backpacks last week. Please make sure you try this excellent fair-trade coffee which supports a wonderful cause! Each pound of coffee you purchase supports health, education and community
development projects in Arlington's sister city, Teosinte, El Salvador and the growers in Izotalillo, El Savador!
Return your order forms and check (payable to “USESSC- Teosinte" (US-El Salvador Sister Cities – Teosinte) in an envelope marked “Brackett Spring Coffee Sale” by Friday, May 5. Coffee will be sent home with your student later in May.
What is the Coffee Like?.. Izotalillo creates a shade-grown, smooth coffee with a mellow, nutty-chocolate character. Our aim is to advance the well-being of this amazing village while bringing a delicious and fair trade product straight to your home.
Contact Amy Moyer (aewilliams@hotmail.com) with questions.
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Green Initiatives Group May Fun!
Friday, May 5th, 2:30-3:30pm, Art Room: Calling all Expert Video Makers!: This Friday’s Green Team is for 3rd-5th graders who have experience making and editing videos. We will be working in groups on our Recycling Video and would love your creative input!
Friday, May 12th or Friday, May 19th: Looking for a Guest Visitor! Parents, if you, or someone you know has a background in, passion for, or is currently working in an area relevant to the Green Team (e.g., earth sciences, engineering, astronomy, horticulture, zoology, environmental advocacy, etc) please let us know so we can set up a special guest visitor program for the Green Team either of these upcoming Fridays. Please contact Rachel (rachelboliveri@gmail.com) or Hilary (hilgraham@aol.com) if you’re interested or have questions.
Thank you to all of the students, staff, families and administrators who help Brackett "Make Everyday Earth Day"!
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 The Brackett Bank Opens This Friday!
What is the Bank? Students in grades 1-5 are invited to open an account and make deposits and withdrawals from their account on Friday mornings between 8:30 and 9:30 am during the school year. Interested 5th grade students may sign up to become workers at the bank. This is a great opportunity for our children to learn about saving their money!
This is our 31st year running the Brackett School Savings Bank and the Students love it. If you have any questions about the bank or are interested in volunteering, please contact brackettbank@gmail.com. Thank you!
Patty, Mom to Andy, 1st Grade
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Monday's BINGO Night is Canceled
The 5th Grade Graduation Committee regrets to announce that Monday's Bingo Night is canceled. If you have purchased tickets, the Committee will contact you for a refund. Thank you.
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Library early morning reading times 5/11, 5/25
The Library is so delighted to see the new shelving go up and the the new design coming to light! Please join your students of early morning reading time on Thursday, May 11th and Thursday, May 25th.
Thank you, FOBL PTO Committee
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B rackett's Beloved June Fair Is Just Around the Corner!
Save the Date!! The Brackett June Fair will be held on Sunday, June 11th, and you don't want to miss it! Jose's Food Truck (owned and operated by a former Brackett family) will be there serving up authentic, homemade Mexican cuisine. Andrina's Pizza will also be available, along with delicious treats from the bake sale. The fun includes board breaking and karate demonstrations from Elite Freestyle Karate, a dunk tank, bouncy house, dance music, games and crafts and much, much more! Stay tuned for more details and we can't wait to celebrate Summer with you!
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Community News
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Arl. Comm. Ed.'s 7-Week SummerFun Program Registration is Open!
Arlington Community Education's SummerFun Program offers more than 100 enrichment classes taught by experienced classroom teachers. Designed to appeal to kids of all interests, we will help you create the perfect summer for your child. Many classes fill quickly so please register early. SummerFun! is open to residents of Arlington and surrounding communities.
- Small class sizes
- Single and multi-week options
- Choose from any of seven weeks
- Open to students entering grades 1-9
- Morning, afternoon & full-day options — Choose a morning class, an afternoon class, or combine both to create a full-day of fun
- Extended day: 3:30-5:30 pm (Mon-Thur).
To find out more, visit:http://www.arlingtoncommunityed.org/youth-programs/summer-fun/
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 This Weekend, see Arlington Children's Theater's Tom Sawyer starring Brackett students!
Arlington Children's Theatre presents "Tom Sawyer," a play by Tim Kelly adapted from the novel by Mark Twain. The child in all of us never gets tired of reliving again and again the antics and adventures of Tom, Huck, Becky Thatcher and all the rest of Mark Twain's beloved characters, starring up and coming talent from our very own Brackett Elementary School! Show times: Fri., 5/5 7pm; Sat., 5/6 7pm., and Sun., 5/7 2pm. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2941427
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Consider becoming involved with the Arlington Vision 2020 Diversity Task Group - next meeting, Mon. 5/8
Arlington Vision 2020's Diversity Task Group welcomes Arlington residents and Brackett families to help us fulfill our commitment to make our town inclusive. "We are a conduit for change: we foster awareness of issues related to diversity and garner the strengths of our diverse communities to create an inclusive, equal and participatory Community in Arlington."
- We volunteer our time in order to promote and support diversity in Arlington. We define diversity as broadly and inclusively as possible, to include race, ethnicity, skin color, religious views, national and geographic origin, gender, age, citizenship, ancestry, family/marital status, sexual orientation, ability/disability, source and amount of income, education, and military status.
- Our approach is grassroots, community organizing. We select projects by group consensus. We strive to bring all residents into the public conversation.We believe that doing so honors and promotes diversity.
- We promote conversation by creating safe spaces where traditionally excluded individuals and groups can speak and be heard. These conversations might be among like-minded individuals or groups: an opportunity for individuals to openly express concerns, share experiences of exclusion and consider means through which to influence public discourse. Or a conversation might invite a broader audience to recognize the issues of exclusion for underserved groups and to propose solutions and actions.
- Our aim is to draw everyone into the conversation, so that the town’s plans, policies, and atmosphere are influenced by all groups."
To become involved, or to find out more, please visit our website:
https://arlingtonmadtg.org and consider joining us at our next meeting, Monday, 5/8/17 at 7pm, Jefferson Cutter House. Thank you!
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 For up to the minute updates please visit the Brackett Website at http://brackettelementary.org/
and like the Brackett PTO Facebook Page
Send your news to TheBrackettEnews@gmail.com
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