Brackett PTO
September Newsletter
Events & Important Dates
- 09/19 - STEM Committee Kickoff Meeting - 6pm
- 09/20 - Library Volunteer Training - 2:30-3pm - Brackett Library
- 09/26 - Back to School Night, 6pm @ Brackett
- 09/28 - Back to School Outdoor Gathering sponsored by APS Task Force, 12-2pm - AHS Lawn
- 09/28 - Fall Fest, 1-4pm, Brackett rear parking lot
- 09/30 - Brackett Vaccine Clinic - 3-6pm
- 10/4 - Picture Day
- 10/08 - Coffee with Dr. Vice - 7:30am
- 10/09 - Brackett PTO - Parent Meet-Up at Donut Villa's Trivia Night
- 10/17 - Brackett PTO Meeting
Friday Math Mornings will begin Sep 27 for Grades 4 & 5 and on Oct 4 for Grade 3. More information coming!
π Fall Fest π
We invite you to the upcoming Brackett Community Fall Festival, held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brackett Parking Lot. This festival will have a fantastic fall atmosphere. Pick from the mini pumpkin patch, swap and browse the second-hand costume swap, sip on cider and snack on donuts and popcorn. ALL courtesy of the Brackett Elementary School PTO. *While supplies last.
Join the Costume Swap
Donate your second-hand costumes and receive one swap ticket for each costume donated (up to five). Donation bins are outside the office, or bring them the day of! Weβll bag and label each costume. Swap shopping will be organized by size. Childrenβs costumes are preferred. No costumes to swap? You can still participate!
Join the Annual Water Bottle Rocket Launch
Bring supplies to make your own water bottle rocket in Robbins Park during Fall Fest! Review the STEM committee instructions here and don't forget a helmet! Limited fuel and supplies will be available onsite.
Craft a Fall Bookmark
Kick-off your reading this school year by making your own bookmark! Library PTO Volunteers will be available to answer any questions parents have about volunteering at the Brackett Library.
Volunteer at Fall Fest!
Help is needed with event set up, organizing and monitoring the costume swap, organizing the pumpkin patch, staffing the refreshment table, event clean up, and more. Sign up today!
Hope to see you there!
P.S. Learn more or ask questions on the PTO's Facebook Page
Brackett PTO Trivia Night
Come mingle and show off your trivia knowledge at the Brackett PTO meet-up at Donut Villa on October 9th at 7:45pm. We've had requests for more opportunities to meet other parents/caregivers, so we're kicking it off with trivia. We'll have some signs so you'll know where to go. If you think you'll join, please RSVP here, so we can give them a head's up for numbers!
Reminders
Picture Day
Brackett picture day is coming up on October 4th - check backpacks and the PTO website as we get closer to the date for more information.
Looking for a past PTO Newsletter or Family Newsletter from Dr. Vice? Find them here.
Get Involved This Year
Volunteering inside or outside of school hours is an vital way the PTO supports our learning community.
Indicate how you'd like to get involved for this school year and fill out our Volunteer Interest Form. As volunteer opportunities arise, the PTO website is updated here.
Community News & Events
Back to School Outdoor Gathering
Wait Until 8th
The Wait Until 8th pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least the end of 8th grade. You can find more information and connect with local parents on the Arlington MA Parents - Smartphone Sense Facebook page.
2024-2025 APS Calendar
APS Calendar 24/25: Mark your calendars now! Take a look at the important dates for this school year.