BRACKETT ELEMENTARY PTO
Volunteer
CORI Form
Massachusetts law requires schools to conduct Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) checks on current and prospective employees and volunteers.
All Brackett volunteers must fill out a CORI form and return it to the Brackett front office before volunteering. A copy of your driver’s license is needed (the office can copy it for you when you turn in the form). Hard copies of the form are available at the office and a digital copy can be found here.
CORI checks are valid for three years.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming Events
Culture & Creativity Night
Friday, November 14, Brackett Gymnasium
We identify ourselves in so many ways – by language of origin, abilities, family structure, ethnicity, etc.
If you are interested in sharing any part of your cultural identity please do. All are welcome!
Students, parents and other family members or guardians are invited to make a poster, share items/food, demonstrate activities, or anything else!
Keep in mind that there are many sources of culture. You may choose to share the culture of your family’s country of origin, but you could also teach us about another group, language or shared history that is meaningful to you.
Winter Gear Swap
Friday, November 14, Brackett Cafeteria
Help the Green Team find new homes for the Brackett community’s gently-worn winter gear!
Volunteers are needed to staff donation drop-off bins at school drop off and pick up (Monday, Nov. 3 – Friday, Nov. 7) as well as help out with the swap, which takes place during Culture & Creativity Night on Friday, November 14.
Fifth Grade Committee
Fifth Grade Parents/Caregivers: We Need You!
The 5th Grade Committee coordinates a variety of fifth-grade traditions, including class t-shirts, yearbook, and a class gift to the Brackett community. Help make your fifth grader’s last year at Brackett amazing!
Volunteer Roles Include:
- Fifth Grade Committee Co-Chair
- Yearbook Team
- Fundraising Team
- Community Service Team
- Fifth Grade Social/Field Trip Team
- Celebration of Learning Team
More information on volunteer roles and fifth grade committee here
Ongoing Opportunities
Get Involved During the 2025-2026 School Year
Interested being involved in the PTO during the upcoming school year?
We are looking for parent/caregiver volunteers to help us in the following areas:
- Community Building/Events
- Enrichment Activities
- Classroom Room Representatives
- Fundraising
Questions? Contact us at info@brackettpto.org.
Brackett Library
During School Hours
Come help out the librarians!
Volunteer duties include:
- Shelving/Straightening Bookshelves
- Check-In/Check-Out Books
- Organizing Displays
- Helping Students Find Books
- Much More!
STEM Committee
Help bring STEM activities and enrichment to Brackett!
Volunteer for an hour or two at one of our events or contribute to planning STEM enrichment at Brackett.
Our events this year include:
- STEM Night
- Math Mornings/Nights
- Hour of Code
- Water Bottle Rockets
- Chemistry Week
- and More!
Green Team
The Brackett Green Team aims to help Brackett and its community be more sustainable.
Through events, activities, and volunteering we help kids and families learn about composting, climate change, renewable energy, ecology, and the importance of reducing/reusing/recycling.
Brackett Elementary PTO
66 Eastern Ave, Arlington, MA 02476