The Alcott PTG Supports the Community
The primary objectives of the PTG are to provide information and support to the Alcott community and to raise funds to help make our school the best it can be. Volunteering is key to the success of this effort.
Upcoming Dates
***Every Wednesday is a half-day***
February 6 - Comfy Cozy Day Spirit Day
February 13 - Progress reports released in Aspen Parent Portal
February 16-20 - February Recess
March 4 at 7:00pm - Open PTG Meeting - Zoom Link Here
March 5 - Math Night (4:30-6pm) & Book Fair (4-6pm)
March 26 & 27 - Grade 5 ELA MCAS
March 30 & 31 - Grade 3 ELA MCAS
April 3 - Multicultural Night (5-7pm)
April 6 & 9 - Grade 4 ELA MCAS
Concord METCO Families Collective
METCO Family Advisory Council
Alcott Announcements
Take the PTG Parent Feedback Survey - Win Recess Materials!
Please take this anonymous 15-question survey to help guide our work around community, volunteering, and fundraising.
The survey takes just a few minutes to complete. The PTG will purchase indoor/outdoor recess materials for the grade with the highest response rate. Second grade is currently in the lead!
Thanks for sharing your input here!
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Give the Gift of Reading this February!
For the month of February, the Alcott PTG is hosting a book drive to support the libraries of Alcott Elementary School and a partner school in Lowell, MA - Peter W. Reilly Elementary School. Families can purchase books from this Amazon wish list which has been curated by the librarians. The books will be donated directly to the libraries of each school. Thank you for supporting this great cause!
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Book Fair & Math Night Updates
SAVE THE DATE of Thursday, March 5 for the Book Fair Open House and Math Night! Adults and kids of all ages are invited to check out the Book Fair in the auditorium starting at 4:00 and to participate in a series of math games from around town in the gym. There will be prizes and lots of fun! Math Night will run from 4:30-6:00. We will be seeking volunteers, so stay tuned for a sign-up genius!
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Sign Up to Showcase at Multicultural Night!
Alcott’s Annual Multicultural Night will be back again this year on Friday, April 3rd from 5-7pm. Join the 12 families who have signed up so far to showcase their cultures by filling out this google form!
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METCO PTG Positions: Apply by Tomorrow
The PTG is looking for 2 METCO parents/guardians to serve as METCO Representatives on the PTG Board. These volunteers will play a critical role in strengthening communication between METCO families and the PTG, supporting the METCO Family Friends program, and encouraging inclusive participation in school events and leadership. If interested, please email PTG President Abby Flanagan at ptgalcott@gmail.com no later than tomorrow (1/30).
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You Can Still Join Girls on the Run!
We're so excited to bring Girls on the Run back to Alcott this March! We're looking for third, fourth, and fifth grade girls to join our team. Participants from last year are welcome. We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays to complete lessons, games, and workouts that will prepare us for a joyful 5K in May. Registration is now open - check it out here. Questions? Contact Kate Sexauer, katesexauer@gmail.com.
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UMass Lowell vs. BU Hockey Game! Buy Today!
Saturday, March 7th @ 6:05 PM
Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell
Boston University Terriers @ UML River Hawks
Purchase tickets.
Come support, as $5 of every ticket sold will be donated back to the Alcott Community. This is a popular game and will sell out!
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Volunteer Opportunities
See all of our current volunteer opportunities here. These will be updated regularly!
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