Upcoming Events
Welcome to the Brackett Elementary School
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Community All-Stars
Allejandra and pictures from November event
This section will be used to feature a parent, teacher, or community member who has done something brag-worthy. Goal is to help build community within the school. Christine – ask Kari about Allejandra from Ecuador – Kari has pictures
News from the School
K-1 Family Math Night – Monday, Jan 12
Kindergarteners and first graders and their parents/guardians are invited to a free, hands-on evening of mathematical exploration!
Enjoy dozens of engaging, logic-based puzzles, games, and activities designed to be fun for everyone, no matter their math background.
No sign-up is required—just come and enjoy between 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Brackett Cafeteria!
Click “read more” for appetizer brainteasers!
Spirit Day: Backwards Day – Fri, Jan 9
The first Spirit Day of 2026 is happening on Friday, January 9 with Backwards Day!
Show your Brackett spirit by being backwards! Wear your clothes backwards, write your name backwards — use your creativity to think of all things backwards!
Thanks to the the Brackett 5th Grade Student Council for coming up with this awesome theme!
Pick Up @ Pickup: Thurs, Dec. 18
Help Clean up Trash in a Flash!
Join the Brackett PTO Green Team on Thursday, December 18 at 2:30 p.m. school pickup and help pick up trash on the Brackett schoolground.
The Green Team will provide grabbers, gloves, and bags — you just bring your Pick-up Pep.
We’ll be playing music and having a blast — let’s see how much we can clean up in just 10 minutes!
Spirit Day – Students Dress Like Teachers/Teachers Dress Like Students: Fri, Dec 12
Brackett students: Show your Brackett Spirit on Friday, December 12 by dressing like a teacher! Brackett teachers will show their spirit too by dressing like a student.
Thank you to the Brackett Student Council for choosing this fun theme!
About Brackett Elementary
The teachers and staff at Brackett Elementary School are dedicated to providing a positive, safe, and nurturing environment for our students to achieve academic and social success. We encourage a partnership with parents to provide the best educational setting and programs possible for the children. Parents are welcome to volunteer in the classrooms with their children and to serve on boards and committees, where they can have a positive impact on the educational experience at Brackett Elementary School.
Contact the PTO
Brackett Elementary PTO
66 Eastern Ave, Arlington, MA 02476