Dear Brackett Families,
Have a wonderful February break! The school will be closed from February 17-21. We look forward to seeing you when school resumes on Monday, February 24.
Quick reminder that school begins at 8am. Students begin entering the school building at 7:55am. Everyone is invited for breakfast in the cafeteria (enter through the cafeteria doors) beginning at 7:30am. I know the weather makes parking more difficult. Please allow for extra time in getting to school during these winter months.
Tomorrow classrooms are celebrating friendship and caring for others on Valentine’s Day through a host of different activities. Please check with your child’s teacher if you have any questions. In the spirit of telling others how much they mean to you… I want you all to know that I deeply appreciate the Brackett family community; you all are very important to all we do here at Brackett.♥️
Best,
Dr. Vice
New Information Overview
- BASP After School Enrollment
- Beats for EATS
- 2025-2026 School Registration is OPEN!
- Calendar Reminders
February PTO Newsletter and the Health Office Happenings
AfterSchool Enrollment links: AASP & BASP
BASP Afterschool Enrollment
Dear Brackett families,
The Brackett After School Program (BASP) has opened registration for the 2025-2026 school year. For details, and to access the enrollment portal, please visit: https://www.brackettafterschool.org/enrollment.
Deadlines:
Returning students – February 16, 2025
New students – March 24, 2025
Sincerely,
The BASP Board
Beats for EATS
We need your help for our Beats for EATS basket!
Arlington EATS is a vital organization in supporting the Arlington community, and it also supports Brackett Elementary’s snack program. Beats for EATS, Arlington EATS’ annual fundraiser, is on March 22!
Brackett is putting together a “Cookies and Crafts” themed basket for their auction, and we would love your help! Please consider:
- Purchasing an item off of the Amazon wish list for the basket
All donations must be received by February 24. Thank you for your help and support!
2025-2026 School Year Registration
Dear Arlington Families,
We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open as of today, February 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Families with children entering kindergarten in the fall, as well as new students in grades 1-12, are encouraged to begin the registration process as soon as possible. Please note that kindergarten eligibility applies to children who will be five years old by August 31, 2025.
Registration is completed online through PowerSchool, where families can upload the required documents and track their application status.
Detailed instructions, important deadlines, and additional resources, including information about after-school programs and buffer zones, can be found in the 2025 - 2026 Registration Information Letter. We share this letter as a separate link in order to enable easy language translation across devices. Please share this letter with any families you know with an incoming Kindergartener!
For families who need assistance with the registration process, in-person support is available at the APS Welcome Center & Resource Center 14 Mill Brook Drive, Arlington Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:00 to 3:00 PM. Additionally, we will be hosting an in-person registration event at Thompson Elementary School on February 25, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected] or call 781-316-3332.
We appreciate your partnership in ensuring a smooth enrollment process for all families, and we look forward to welcoming new students to Arlington Public Schools!
Important Links
2025 - 2026 Registration Information Letter
2025 - 2026 PowerSchool Registration Portal Link
Registration Documents Checklist
APS Enrollment & Registration Website
Kindergarten Registration Overview
Grade 1-12 Registration Overview
Calendar Reminders
Feb 17-21 – No School (February Break)
Feb 24-Mar 7 – Read-a-thon
Mar 20 – 4th and 5th Grade Science Fair
Mar 21 – STEM Night
All previous family communication can be accessed in the News and Announcements on the district website.