BRACKETT ELEMENTARY PTO
Volunteer
CORI Form
Massachusetts law requires schools to conduct Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) checks on current and prospective employees and volunteers.
All Brackett volunteers must fill out a CORI form and return it to the Brackett front office before volunteering. A copy of your driver’s license is needed (the office can copy it for you when you turn in the form). Hard copies of the form are available at the office and a digital copy can be found here.
CORI checks are valid for three years.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming Events
3rd Grade Menotomy Day
Thursday, May 21, 8:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Third Grade Families: Menotomy Day will take place on Thursday, May 21st — and you’re invited to get involved with this fun, interactive day!
Menotomy Day is a highlight of the 3rd grade year. Students spend the day immersed in hands-on learning about life in Arlington during the 17th and 18th centuries, with activities like candle-making, butter churning, and traditional outdoor games.
To bring this special day to life, we’re looking for parents and caregivers to help with both planning/preparation and running activity stations on the day of the event.
Thanks to the thoughtful work of past 3rd grade families, we have a great plan in place—we just need helping hands to make it happen! We need volunteers for:
- Planning/Prep: Up to ~5 hours total (flexible—any amount of help is appreciated!)
- How to help: Please email Tammy Kalt at tkalt@brackettpto.org.
- Day-of Volunteers: Half-day (morning or afternoon) or full-day options available
- How to sign up: Keep your eye out for an email after April break with specific roles during the event.
Interested in Getting Involved? Email Tammy Kalt at tkalt@brackettpto.org.
Sign Up Coming After April Break!
Fifth Grade Committee
Fifth Grade Parents/Caregivers: We Need You!
The 5th Grade Committee coordinates a variety of fifth-grade traditions, including class t-shirts, yearbook, and a class gift to the Brackett community. Help make your fifth grader’s last year at Brackett amazing!
Volunteer Roles Include:
- Fifth Grade Committee Co-Chair
- Yearbook Team
- Fundraising Team
- Community Service Team
- Fifth Grade Social/Field Trip Team
- Celebration of Learning Team
More information on volunteer roles and fifth grade committee here
Ongoing Opportunities
Get Involved During the 2025-2026 School Year
Interested being involved in the PTO during the upcoming school year?
We are looking for parent/caregiver volunteers to help us in the following areas:
- Community Building/Events
- Enrichment Activities
- Classroom Room Representatives
- Fundraising
Questions? Contact us at info@brackettpto.org.
Brackett Library
During School Hours
Come help out the librarians!
Volunteer duties include:
- Shelving/Straightening Bookshelves
- Check-In/Check-Out Books
- Organizing Displays
- Helping Students Find Books
- Much More!
STEM Committee
Help bring STEM activities and enrichment to Brackett!
Volunteer for an hour or two at one of our events or contribute to planning STEM enrichment at Brackett.
Our events this year include:
- STEM Night
- Math Mornings/Nights
- Hour of Code
- Water Bottle Rockets
- Chemistry Week
- and More!
Green Team
The Brackett Green Team aims to help Brackett and its community be more sustainable.
Through events, activities, and volunteering we help kids and families learn about composting, climate change, renewable energy, ecology, and the importance of reducing/reusing/recycling.
Brackett Elementary PTO
66 Eastern Ave, Arlington, MA 02476