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Dear Brackett Families, Welcome back! Hope you all are doing well returning to routines and managing the winter weather. Tomorrow's spirit day is BACKWARDS day. Students can show their school spirit by wearing their clothes backwards. What a wacky way to end the first week back!
It is the beginning of the month… please check out these two newsletters: Inside the PTO newsletter you will find details for the K-1 Math Night and the upcoming Glow Dance. Check it out!
Below you will find important information about an upcoming budget forum. I encourage you to learn about the impact of a “no override” scenario and what that could mean for our schools, students, and community. Dr. Homan will be presenting about this at the School Committee meeting this evening. I plan to attend in person, but the meeting is viewable online as well.
Best, Dr. Vice |
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IMPORTANT Budget ForumThe Arlington School Committee’s Budget and Community Relations Subcommittees invite APS families, staff, and community members to attend the second Community Budget Forum in our FY27 budget series. These forums are designed to help our community better understand the school budget process and how financial decisions impact Arlington Public Schools. Topic: Forum #2 will focus on the impact of a “no override” scenario and what that could mean for our schools, students, and community.
The session will be recorded and made available on the FY27 Budget Information Page if you are unable to attend live. REGISTER for remote attendance: Zoom link |
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January Webinar: Helping Kids Handle Big FeelingsThe holidays and the return to school in January can bring up big emotions for kids and parents alike. If your child is feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with transitions, this webinar is for you. Join Cartwheel and Alex Hirshberg, Psy.D., for a free, live webinar on helping kids handle big feelings and build confidence on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 7–8pm ET. You will learn simple, practical ways to support your child through uncomfortable emotions, everyday stress, and change. Parents and caregivers will leave with tools they can use right away at home and as kids head back to school. See the attached flyer for details and register here. |
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Author Visit (Grades 3-5)We are excited to have New York Times bestselling author Judd Winick at Brackett on February 6 to present Hilo Presents: The Mighty! He will be discussing his new book with 3rd-to 5th-grade students. He will also be signing personalized copies of his book. If you would like to order one for your child, use this link: https://jwinickbrackett. |
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Jan 9 – Spirit Day: Backwards Day Jan 12 – Math Night for K-1st Grade (6-7:30pm) Jan 19 – No School MLKJr. Day Jan 20-23 – No Name Calling Week Jan 27 – Blue Ribbon - 5th Grade Fundraiser (11am-9pm, mention "Brackett") Jan 29 –Pick Up at Pick Up (2:30pm, Brackett Front Entrance) Jan 30 – PTO Community Meeting (8am, Brackett Cafeteria) Feb 6 – Author Visit - Judd Winick (Grades 3-5) Feb 6 – Glow Dance Feb 9-13 – Hour of Code Feb 10 – Author Visit - Jerry Pallotta Feb 10 – APS Rainbow Task Force Community Conversation Feb 16-20 – No School February Break Mar 11-25 – Read-a-thon
Tuesdays – Brackett Rainbow Alliance – Grades 2-5 (2:35-3:20 p.m., Room 318) Fridays – Math Mornings for Grades 3-5 (7:20-7:55) |
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