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Family Newsletter Week of April 3, 2026

Dear Brackett Families,

On Monday and Tuesday, our fifth graders took the ELA MCAS exam. I am SO PROUD of them. The fifth graders worked so hard, taking all of the time that they needed to do their best, and demonstrated amazing maturity in encouraging each other and being kind to themselves.

 

Next week, our fourth and third graders will take their ELA exam. A message went out to families last week. Please check in with your child’s teacher if there are any questions.

 

Here is the April PTO Newsletter and April Health Office Happenings.

Have a great long weekend!

 

Best,
Dr. Vice

 
 

 

New Information
  • After School Enrollment Closes Soon

 

Arlington Eats April Break Lunch Program


All previous family communication can be accessed in the News and Announcements on the district website.
 
 

After School Enrollment Closes Soon

Enrollment for Brackett After School Program (BASP) and Spanish Immersion close this Friday, April 3.

 

For information about the BASP program and how to enroll, please visit our Enrollment Page.

For information about the Spanish Immersion program and how to enroll ,please visit this website.

 

Important Upcoming Dates

April 3, 2026 - Deadline for all students

April 10, 2026 - All families will be notified of placement

 
 

 

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.

 

Apr 3 – No School, Good Friday

Apr 16 – Brackett PTO Community Meeting (8am, Brackett Cafeteria)

Apr 20-24 – No School, Spring Break

Apr 28-May 5 – Food Drive

Apr 30 – Pick Up @ Pick Up (2:30pm, Brackett Front Entrance)

May 4-8 – Teacher Appreciation Week

 

MCAS DATES for the English Language Arts Exam

Grade 4: Apr 6, Apr 7

Grade 3: Apr 9, Apr 10

 

Fifth Grade Celebration of Learning DATE – Monday June 22, 2026, 9:30am

 

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)
 

Please include your child's full name, their teacher, and the date of the absence.

Brackett Elementary
Arlington Public Schools

66 Eastern Ave

Arlington, MA 02476

https://brackett.arlington.k12.ma.us/