Upcoming Events
Submission Deadline: November 6
The Thanksgiving Angels program provides complete Thanksgiving meal boxes to families in need throughout Berkshire County. This year, the Becket Washington PTO is offering a digital sign up for Becket and Washington families.
Key Details:
Sign-Up Deadline: Thursday, November 6
Delivery Dates: November 22 or 23 (exact date forthcoming), local pick-up and delivery options available.
Information Needed: Name, family size, address, and phone number
Families in need can submit their request via our digital form to ensure they receive a Thanksgiving meal box.
In addition, there are opportunities to volunteer or donate to support the program. For more information, visit Thanksgiving Angels.
Help us make this Thanksgiving special for every family in our community! 🦃💛
🧡 Thanksgiving Angels — Sign-Ups Happening Now
November 6, 2025 | Becket Washington School
Parent-teacher conferences will take place on Thursday, November 6. Students will have a half day with dismissal at 11:20 AM to allow time for conferences in the afternoon.
🍎 Lunches will be sent home with students at dismissal.
Conference sign-ups are handled directly with each child’s teacher. If you haven’t yet scheduled a time and would like to meet, please contact your student’s teacher to make arrangements.
Parent Teacher Conferences
November 13, 2025 | 9 -10 AM | Becket Washington School
Coffee & Conversations with our School Adjustment Counselors!
Join School Adjustment Counselors Lisa Herland and Rebecca Henault for open office hours — a relaxed space for parents and caregivers to ask questions and talk through challenges around social-emotional learning, behavior, or supporting school initiatives at home.
With decades of combined experience in mental health, social work, and family support, Lisa and Rebecca bring compassion and practical insight to help families navigate everyday challenges and strengthen connections between home and school.
📅 Thursday, November 13 at 9:00 AM
📅 Wednesday, December 10 at 3:00 PM
Drop in for a cup of coffee, connect with Lisa & Rebecca, and get practical support and encouragement to help your child’s educational journey.
November 21, 2025 | 2PM - Dismissal | Becket Washington School
Calling all parents & caregivers! Join us for the next session of our Family Read-Aloud Program where you’ll read aloud in your child’s classroom. It’s a special opportunity to connect during your child’s school day and share the joy of reading together.
✨ How to participate:
• Sign up with your child’s teacher to select a reading slot.
• Books will be provided by the teacher.
• Arrive a little before your scheduled time to get settled & greet the teacher.
• Read for about 10-15 minutes; stay afterwards you’d like.
🎉 We can’t wait to welcome you into the classroom!
Family Read Aloud Program - Session 2
November 24 - 28, 2025 | Vacation Week
School Break!
December 3, 2025 | 6-7PM | Becket Washington School
Join us for our monthly PTO meeting! These meetings are an opportunity for parents and caregivers to come together to plan logistics for upcoming events and programming, discuss and approve purchases related to school activities, and consider new initiatives to add to our annual roster.
Your participation helps shape the experiences and opportunities we create for our students and school community — we hope to see you there!
Monthly PTO Meeting
December 10, 2025 | 3 -4 PM | Becket Washington School
Coffee & Conversations with our School Adjustment Counselors!
Join School Adjustment Counselors Lisa Herland and Rebecca Henault for open office hours — a relaxed space for parents and caregivers to ask questions and talk through challenges around social-emotional learning, behavior, or supporting school initiatives at home.
With decades of combined experience in mental health, social work, and family support, Lisa and Rebecca bring compassion and practical insight to help families navigate everyday challenges and strengthen connections between home and school.
📅 Thursday, November 13 at 9:00 AM
📅 Wednesday, December 10 at 3:00 PM
Drop in for a cup of coffee, connect with Lisa & Rebecca, and get practical support and encouragement to help your child’s educational journey.
Dec 13, 2025 | 12-3pm | Chimney Corners YMCA
We’re excited to revive this beloved community tradition with the Becket Washington PTO taking the lead! This non-denominational celebration offers festive activities, crafts, music, and treats for the whole family. Join us for a joyful afternoon that brings the community together and kicks off the holiday season with fun and cheer.
Becket- Washington Children’s Holiday Celebration!
Memory Lane
Check out our past events below!
November 5, 2025 | 6-7PM | Becket Washington School
Join us for our monthly PTO meeting! These meetings are an opportunity for parents and caregivers to come together to plan logistics for upcoming events and programming, discuss and approve purchases related to school activities, and consider new initiatives to add to our annual roster.
Your participation helps shape the experiences and opportunities we create for our students and school community — we hope to see you there!
Monthly PTO Meeting
November 3-7, 2025 | Becket Washington School
The Becket Washington School PTO is excited to host our annual Scholastic Book Fair! Every student is invited to participate and will receive a $20 voucher from the PTO to spend at the fair—no change will be issued, keeping things simple and fun for everyone.
We are also looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make the book fair a success! Volunteer opportunities include:
Set-up: Friday, October 31
Book Fair Shifts: Monday through Friday, with two daily shifts from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. On Wednesday, November 6, an additional shift runs 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM during parent-teacher conferences.
Pack-up: Friday, November 7, starting at 3:00 PM
Whether you can spare an hour or a few, your support will help create an exciting literary experience for our students!
Scholastic Book Fair!
October 30, 2025 | 5-7:30pm | Becket Federated Church & Becket Washington School
Get ready for a spook-tacular evening of FUN! Trunk-or-Treat runs from 5–6 PM in the parking lot of the Becket Federated Church, followed by the Halloween Dance from 6–7:30 PM in the school gym. Entry is $5 per person and includes subs for dinner, snacks, a photo booth, DJ, and more. All families are welcome!
