BRACKETT ELEMENTARY PTO
Volunteer
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming Events

Hour of Code: February 3-7, 2025
Hour of Code is a national education initiative – the goal is to give millions of students from across the U.S. their first taste of computer programming.
Parent/caregiver volunteers bring Hour of Code into Brackett classrooms each year by introducing our students to computer programming fundamentals through a series of coding games on their classroom iPads or Chromebooks (kindergartners participate via a deviceless hands-on game).
NO CODING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. All instructions and materials will be provided. If you can play a game on your phone, you have the skills to lead Hour of Code!

Glow Dance: February 7, 2025
Ready, Set, Glow!
We’re excited to bring back the Brackett Glow Dance — its debut last year was a huge hit!
Lots of help is needed to bring this event to life – there are multiple ways to volunteer and every bit helps.
Volunteers needed to:
- Donate food and drinks
- Help with setup and cleanup
- Sell food and drinks or glow items at the dance (shifts are split so you can volunteer AND enjoy the dance)
- 5th Graders – there are lots of opportunities to help out and you can sign up for multiple slots!
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.
Ongoing Opportunities

Get Involved During the 2024-2025 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
- Enrichment Activities
- Classroom Room Representatives
- Fundraising

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