Dear Brackett Families,
A few reminders going into the long weekend…
- There is no school tomorrow, Friday, Nov 10, as we have the day to honor our Veterans and thank them for their service.
- LABEL everything – I cannot say this enough. The lost and found is brimming with items with no names.
- Check out the important dates at the end of this email.:)
- Sign up here for Culture and Creativity Night on November 17
Best,
Dr. Vice
New Information Overview
- Photos for Literacy
- Fall Food Drive
- Book Fair
- From the Nurse
- Calendar Updates
All previous family communication can be accessed in the News and Announcements on the district website.
Photos for Literacy
First grade classes are looking for calendar images of nature and the sky. If you have any you would like to donate, please send them in to Lorraine Keir, our literacy coach. Thank you!
Fall Food Drive Supports Arlington EATS
Monday 11/13 – Tuesday 11/21
*Collecting during drop off each morning*
- Kindergarten: Cereal (Especially Cheerios)
- Grade 1: Soup
- Grade 2: Canned Fruit (Pineapple is loved)
- Grade 3: Cookie/Cake Mixes
- Grade 4: Dried Beans
- Grade 5: Individual Pretzel Bags/Applesauce Cups (for the Brackett Snack Program)
All grades are encouraged to donate reusable bags! Please check expiration dates – Arlington EATS cannot accept expired food. Standard size items preferred to Jumbo.
Book Fair
The Brackett Book Fair will be held in-person this year from November 27 - December 1! If you are interested in volunteering for the Book Fair, all of the specific class dates/times can be accessed via the sign-up link below.
Each volunteer slot is 40-45 minutes. Once you sign up, the Book Fair chairs Hadley Stinson and Tammy Kalt will be in touch to provide you with general need-to-know information.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050548ACAF2AA4FD0-45867884-brackett
From the Nurse
Just a reminder that there is a COVID vaccine clinic on Monday 11/13 at Thompson, 3-7 PM. Appointment links are on the flyer.
Here is a letter that was sent to grades 1 & 4 families regarding BMI (height and weight) screenings soon.
Calendar Reminders
Please add the Brackett Google Calendar to your personal calendar system. In addition, we have put together a one page of major events. These are subject to change.
Nov 17 – Culture and Creativity Night
Nov 22 – 11:30am Dismissal
Nov 23-24 – Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 27-Dec 1 – Book Fair
Dec 3 – 101 Dalmatians at Regent Theater
Dec 4 – Family Math Night for Grade 2-3
Dec 6 – Coffee with Dr. Vice
Dec 25-29 – No School – Winter Holiday