Dear Brackett Families,
And it is MAY! Wow! May and June are both exciting months for schools as we both wind down and celebrate all of the growth and connections we have made over the year.
For updates on community events, check out the May PTO Newsletter and Health Office Happenings.
I’m giving a special shout out to Field Day this week. Please click here to sign up to volunteer for Field Day on May 30. More information can be found below.
Special Announcement from School Nurse: We are excited to announce that Nurse Wall is joining us while Nurse Baras goes on family leave. Please read the full announcement for more information.
Finally, as we close out the school year, we invite families to share Hopes, Wonderings, or Insights into class placement for next school year. This form is an optional way for families/caregivers to provide insight towards the placement process. While families are not permitted to make specific teacher requests, we value your input in helping us consider potential peer dynamics and classroom compositions. We will collect responses for the next two weeks (until May 16).
Best,
Dr. Vice
New Information Overview
- Author Visit – Grades 2-5
- Field Day
All previous family communication can be accessed in the News and Announcements on the district website.
Brackett Bank is closed for MCAS and April Vacation. It will reopen on May 9.
Grades 2-5 Author Visit – Featuring Grace Lin!
Hold onto your bookmarks, because the legendary Grace Lin, yes, the Newbery, Geisel, and Caldecott honoree, is bringing her latest literary magic to Brackett's 2-5 graders!
With over 25 books, she's hosting an interactive assembly on May 21. Don't miss the chance to snag a signed copy of her books, including an exclusive deluxe edition of her newest masterpiece!
Order Here: https://www.portersquarebooks.com/wishlist/3421
Field Day Info
Field Day is scheduled for Friday, May 30 with a rain date of Friday, June 6.
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Grade Field Day is from 9:00-11:00am. Fifth graders will help with the stations. Everyone will have lunch between 11:00-11:45am. 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Field Day is from 11:50-1:50pm.
Optional: Show Your Team Spirit and wear your grade’s colors
K: Red
1: Orange
2: Yellow
3: Green
4: Purple
5: Blue
Calendar Reminders
- Apr 30-May 30 – APS textile recycling competition
- May 5-9 – Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 10 – APS District-wide Pride Event
- May 20 – Rainbow Alliance's Little Rainbows Event (after school)
- May 22 – PTO Community Meeting
- May 30 – Field Day (volunteer info on flyer) and Movie Night
- Jun 5 – Scooperbowl
- Jun 8 – June Fair (11am-2pm) - volunteer to help here
- Jun 16 – Celebration of Learning (5th grade)
- Jun 16 – last day of school for Kindergarten (full day)
- Jun 17-18 – Kindergarten Screenings
- Jun 23 – last day of school for Grades 1-5 (half day)
MCAS Dates (in order of date)
May 1 & 2 – Fifth STE
May 5 & 6 – Fourth MATH
May 8 & 9 – Third MATH
May 12 & 13 – Fifth MATH