Dear Brackett Families,
Happy second week!
As you can see as you walk around the school, our playground construction project is bustling! Here is a one page outline of the final playground design. We will post this poster-size on the fence as well for you to check out. The main playground equipment is set to arrive next week. Please continue to keep mild, sunny weather in your thoughts for the next few weeks!
There are many ways to volunteer at Brackett. The PTO has posted new opportunities including the Brackett Bank, STEM committee, Library Help, and Room Reps. 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.
Best,
Dr. Vice
New Information Overview
- Library Volunteer Training
- STEM Committee
- Back to School Forms & Permission Updates
- SEPAC
All previous family communication can be accessed in the News and Announcements on the district website.
Check out these Cartwheel workshops on supporting Mental Health.
Library Volunteer Training Next Week
Volunteer at the Brackett Library during your child's library class! Volunteers are needed throughout the school year to help librarians check-in and shelve books, assist students find and check-out books, organize displays, and more.
The PTO Library Committee is holding training sessions next week on Tuesday, September 17 before and after drop-off (sessions at 7:30-8:00 a.m. and 8:15-8:45 a.m.) as well as next Friday, September 20 directly before pick-up (2:00-2:30 p.m.). When you arrive, please check in with the front office to get a visitor's pass and then go to the library on the second floor.
For more information visit www.brackettpto.org/library
STEM Committee
The Brackett STEM Committee will have its first in-person meeting of the new school year this coming Thursday, September 19th starting at 6:30pm. The meeting will be hosted at 184 Cedar Ave with food served. Please RSVP to [email protected] if you're interested in attending. All are welcome and no prior STEM expertise is needed! Come and learn about the exciting activities and opportunities we have planned for the school-year!
Back to School Update Forms are Live
Please make sure that you have completed your Back to School forms. This essential update ensures that we have the most accurate and up-to-date information about your child, allowing us to provide the best possible educational experience. A guide to completing the Back to School Update is linked here. These forms are completed in Powerschool.
In addition, please make sure that your permissions are up to date regarding the directory and media release. We plan to distribute grade level directories for participating families by Back to School Night.
SEPAC
Join the Arlington SEPAC for its first meeting of the year!
Tuesday, September 17th, 8:00-9:00pm | Zoom link (Meeting ID: 897 6742 5632)
[IMPORTANT: Interest in the topic is the only prerequisite for attending! You need not have a child receiving special education services]
What is SEPAC? The Arlington Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is a volunteer group of parents, guardians, and caregivers that works to build a supportive community inclusive of all. Learn more.
Calendar Reminders
Please add the Brackett Calendar to your personal calendar system. You can find a link to this on our district website event page.
Sep 26 – Brackett Back to School Night (6-8pm)
Sep 28 – Brackett Fall Fest sponsored by the PTO (1-4pm)
Sep 28 – Back to School Outdoor Gathering sponsored by the APS Rainbow Task Force (12-2pm)
Sep 30 – Brackett Flu Vaccine Clinic (3-6pm)
Oct 3 –No School for Rosh Hashanah
Oct 4 – Picture Day
Oct 14 – No School for Indigenous People’s Day
Friday Math Mornings will begin Sep 27 for Grades 4 & 5 and on Oct 4 for Grade 3.