Family Newsletter Week of May 15, 2026

Dear Brackett Families,

Happy Friday! Today is the final day for classes taking MCAS at Brackett! I am so proud of our entire community and how they supported each other in this testing. It is also Career Spirit Day sponsored by the Student Council. Students should dress up as who they want to be when they grow up. Of course, I'll be dressing up as the Brackett principal.:)

Please consider volunteering for Field Day and for the June Fair. These two end of year events are such a fun time for the Brackett community. We need all of you!!

Here is the May Art Newsletter. Check it out and make a plan to enjoy the Art Show from June 1-8. Ms. Chisholm will be around during June Fair to talk to families about the magnificent art!

Thank you again to those community members who came to the Assistant Principal forums on Monday.

Best,
Dr. Vice

From the PE Team
June Fair!!

Family Panorama Survey

PTO May Newsletter

May Health Office Happenings

For Families: Hopes, Wonderings, or Insights into Class Placement

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

From the PE Team

Hello Brackett Families,

We are excited to start the skateboarding unit at Brackett. The goal of introducing skateboarding is to expand the physical education program at Brackett to more non-traditional activities, and will be taught in grades three, four, and five. The program was made possible through the Arlington Education Foundation Innovations Grant and with the help of the PTO. We have a set of skateboards, helmets, elbow pads, wrist guards, knee pads, and curriculum from Skate Pass-Skateboarding in School.

The skateboarding unit will cover safety, stance, pushing, stopping, riding, grabbing, and carving. As with all units taught in physical education, skateboarding will be taught in a sequential, safe manner in which all students can feel comfortable learning.

Although we have enough equipment for every student, we would suggest that your child bring in their own helmet during the week of the skateboarding unit. This will help with trying to fit each student with the correct helmet size. We will provide hair nets for those wanting to use a Brackett helmet in an effort to stay healthy. The Skateboard unit will take place the week of May 18 and the week of May 25.

Thank you!

Guy Schiavone, Jon Hawes

PE/Wellness Teachers

June Fair

Join us for music, food, and fun at the June Fair on Sunday, June 7th from 11 am - 2 pm! The Fair takes place at Brackett - rain or shine! Tickets are $1 each and can be purchased at the Fair via cash or credit card.

* FUN - We will have face painting, balloon animals, a bouncy house, arts & crafts, a STEM game, a plant sale, music, and free shows featuring Jenny the Juggler

* ART - Ms. Chisholm will be at June Fair to talk with families about the amazing art show. The art show is on the first floor of the building from June 1-8.

* LUNCH & SNACKS - Grab lunch from Punjab, Jose's Torta Mexicana, or Andrina's Pizzeria and enjoy delicious snacks including Del's Lemonade, Rancatore's ice cream, cotton candy, and popcorn!

* MERCH - Brackett spirit wear will be available for sale

* RAFFLE - We have a ton of amazing items to raffle off this year, including gift cards to local pilates and yoga studios, hair salons, movie theatres, florists, escape rooms, trampoline parks, and many more!

In order to offer all of this, we need parents to sign up to volunteer for a 90-minute shift! Please consider helping out - we need volunteers to set up beforehand, manage booths during the Fair, and clean up afterwards. We also need donations of tables and canopy tents. The sign-up link will be available soon.

Field Day 2026 Parent Volunteers

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you for helping make this day a blast for all students! ***Please make sure to complete a CORI form ahead of time with Sue Robinson at the main office and get a visitor pass in the office when you arrive!***