Brackett Elementary | A close-knit school community located in Arlington Heights, Massachusetts

SEEKING New Demos/Activities for Science Fair! Science, Math and Technology Contributors NEEDED!

Submitted by susanvalenti-devito on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 17:40

The Science Fair will be on Thursday, March 8th, from 6 to 8 pm at Brackett. While the 4th and 5th graders are busy working on their science fair projects, we are seeking volunteers to run family science and math demos. And this year we are excited to be expanding to include engineering and technology demonstrations and activities! Do you have something to contribute? Please consider running a demonstration or hands-on activity this year. Help ignite the spark of curiosity in our children!

Help Brackett 5th Grade Girl Scouts Celebrate their Time at Brackett!

Submitted by susanvalenti-devito on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 11:44

Brackett's 5th Grade Troop is raising funds to support our June "Goodbye to Brackett" trip to New York's Catskill Mountains. The girls used watercolors and tempera paint to create original artwork. We had the artwork made into lovely, all-occasion cards printed by a local printer.

Packs of 5 cards with envelopes are $10 each. Discounts provided for multiple sets!

VALENTINE'S DAY Flower Sale to benefit COLONIAL DAYS - - Order Form Attached

Submitted by susanvalenti-devito on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 20:45

Pre-order Wilson Farms' Roses or Dutch Tulips for your Valentine! NEW items like Primrose plants, Cyclamen plants and heart shaped box of chocolates can also be ordered this year! Please fill out and return the attached form to your child's teacher by Thursday, February 9th. Orders can be picked up on Monday, February 13th between 2:00 and 2:30 in the school lobby. ALL PROCEEDS directly benefit the thrid grade COLONIAL DAYS program. We will also be putting order forms in backpacks early next week. Questions?

Sharpen Your Skates - Brackett Family Skating Party - March 2nd

Submitted by susanvalenti-devito on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 11:50

Mark your calendars for our Annual Brackett Family Skating Night at the Belmont Hill Rink on Friday, March 2nd from 6pm-8pm. Cost will be $5/skater or $15/family. Pizza available for purchase. Flyers will be distributed in a couple of wweeks so be on the lookout. Interested in volunteering? Please contact Jen Butler (jenniferahrens.butler@gmail.com) or Jen Saulnier (jenmck@hotmail.com). See attached flyer for details.

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"ORIGAMI VALENTINES" Art Friday - - February 10th - - 2:30 - - 3rd Floor Art Room - JOIN THE FUN!

Submitted by susanvalenti-devito on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 09:56

Art Monday "Painting To Music" was a HIT! Be sure to catch all the great art activities sponsored by the Art Squad at Brackett.

Wishes Come True at Brackett - - Teachers' Wish List Approved at Jan 4 PTO Meeting

Submitted by susanvalenti-devito on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 17:52

PTO Approves 2011-2012 Teachers' Wish List at January 4th Meeting: A Teacher Wish List was presented at the January PTO meeting and the community agreed to spend about 10K from the FY'12 budget for much needed technology and classroom materials. The Teachers' Wish list is comprised of items that will benefit current grades immediately as well as future students at Brackett. These items include 10 Elmo digital display devices for classrooms (see http://trendingeduca

SUPER! Stop and Shop A+ Bonus Buck Rewards Update

Submitted by susanvalenti-devito on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 11:37

Together, you have helped our school earn $774 to date from participating in the Stop and Shop A+ Bonus Buck Rewards Program. Thank you to all of you who have been using your Rewards card! We are going to pass our 2012 goal for sure of $1,000. It's NEVER too late to register your card or ask a friend or family member; the program runs through March 2012. Please email your card number to juliehall73@verizon.net or simply click on the Stop and Shop green apple on our website.

The School Directory is Coming! The School Directory is Coming!

Submitted by susanvalenti-devito on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 17:40

The Brackett School Directory for 2011-12 will be coming out soon.

A big thank you to all of our advertising sponsors - Judy Weinberg, Realtor,Remax - Coyote Impressions - Marc Culhane, Painting and Home Maintenance - Maxima Gift Center and Firefly Moon Gifts.

A special thank you as well to Gwen Mansfield and Danuta Forbes who worked so hard on the 2011-12 directory.

THANK YOU LETTER from the Arlington Food Pantry - - 8 FULL grocery bags for JANUARY

Submitted by susanvalenti-devito on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 20:30

Our donation drive for the Arlington Food Pantry is off to a GREAT START - 8 LARGE grocery bags were filled with much needed supplies and food. Participation is totally optional. There will be an Arlington Food Pantry donation tub in the school lobby.

FACT NOT FICTION: Another Great Book Fair!

Submitted by susanvalenti-devito on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 20:22

Thanks to the entire Brackett community for supporting another successful book fair. Through sales at the book fair, we raised $1,520 to support the library while also collecting book donations for each classroom. The generosity of this community is overwhelming. The book fair could not happen without the tireless work of an amazing corps of volunteers who help set up the fair, assist student shoppers, create teacher wish bags, keep the book fair looking great, and then pack it up when its over. A heart-felt thanks to all of you and for the big announcment . . .