ALCOTT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Teacher Appreciation Week: Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up! The PTG and Staff Appreciation Team work hard to make sure our teachers and staff feel loved all year round, but we want to make sure they feel extra special next week, Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 10. Help us kick off their week with a bright welcome to school on Monday morning. Drop by Alcott on Sunday, May 5 to decorate the sidewalk with drawings and messages for teachers and staff to see when they arrive on Monday. Chalk will be available, or bring your own favorite colors from home. Additionally, the Staff Appreciation Team will host a buffet lunch for teachers on Wednesday, and stock their kitchen with goodies at the end of the week. Your contributions help make these great things possible--thank you!
The Spring Fair: is coming up on May 23 (rain date May 24). The Spring Fair is organized by the 5th graders to raise money and provide a fun morning out in the sunshine for the lower classes. The 5th graders will be designing games and activities, and there will be a raffle and used book sale. Tickets will be sold in advance on the PTG website this year, so please be on the lookout for more info!
Green Art Bags: Please be on the lookout for any green Art Bags that you might have at home and send them back in with your students. We only have about 10 currently in the art classroom which makes it tricky to send home large format art. Thank you!
April Nurse’s Note: Attached here
23-24 Alcott Year Book: ON SALE NOW THROUGH WED., MAY 8TH. It's time to order your Alcott yearbook! Your student will love this keepsake of the 23-24 school year. The yearbook price is $35 and you may order online at coffeepond.com. The password is hellobronson (all lower case, no space). Don't miss out--order today! If you have any questions, please reach out to alcottyearbook01742@gmail.com.
Alcott Field Day: Calling all Field Day Volunteers. No experience necessary.
When- Wednesday, May 29, 2024 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Where-Alcott Fields
We need a “small army” of volunteers to make our Field Day a success. I will assign parents to stations. You will need a current CORI form. If you are unsure of your CORI form status you can check with our main office Please plan to arrive at the Gym by 9:00 am to see your assignment, meet others parents you will be working with and get any questions answered. Please email me tgaudreau@concordps.org by Friday, May 24th. Thanks
Tim Gaudreau, Alcott PE teacher
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Calendar and important dates
***Every Wednesday is a half-day***
May 3- MCAS Grade 3 Math
May 7 and 9- MCAS Grade 4 Math
May 14 and 16- MCAS Grade 5 Math
May 15- Bike to school day
May 20 and 21- MCAS Grade 5 STE
May 23- Spring Fair
May 27- Memorial Day (no school)
May 29- Field day
CPS/CCRSD 23-24 School Calendar can be found here.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Concord Carlisle High School’s Girl-Up Club will be hosting a STEM Workshop for kids aged 8-10 next month! Come on down at the Concord Main Library from 2:00-3:30 on May 4th to make catapults, slime, + more! Space will be allotted on a first come first serve basis, so let us know if you’re planning to come! (sign-up link: https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/girl-up-presents-stem-up/) Feel free to contact @cmccrory24@concordcarlisleorg if you have any questions. We can’t wait to see you all there!!
We need your gently used books! Please bring your gently used books to the main library in Concord for donation to the June book sale before 6/1. Many thanks for supporting your local library and the Friends’ of the Free Concord Public Library. If you have any questions, email friends@concordlibrary.org
Understanding Digital Health & Safety: Monday, May 13th from 7-8 pm in the Willard Auditorium – offered through CCACE:. Come hear what nationally known speaker Katie Greer has to say about the digital health and safety of your elementary-age kids. You’ll get tools and strategies to help your kids navigate technology in a safe and productive way and come away with practical solutions to this challenging issue. During the school day, Katie will meet with elementary school students; that evening, she’ll work with parents so you and your kids will be on the same page. This will be an in-person event with time for Q&A at the end. Register at www.concordcarlisleace.org. This event is free and made possible in part by a grant from Concord Carlisle Community Chest. We ask for a suggested donation of $15 to cover future Parent Ed programs.
IMSCC Summer Lessons and Ensembles - enrollment is open! Summer lessons are open to students of all ages and levels, including adults. Summer is the perfect time to let IMSCC's expert faculty help new students get started on an instrument, prepare older students for auditions, fine-tune technique, or kick back and play some lighter music just for fun. The summer session is flexible to allow for vacation and camp schedules. Lessons begin the week of June 17 and families can sign up for as many or as few of the ten weeks as fits your schedule. Submit a lesson inquiry here to begin the enrollment process. Summer ensembles: Click here to learn about this summer's ensemble offerings! Click here to learn more about IMSCC. Email Debbie Levine if you have questions - dlevine@concordcarlisle.org
Concord Public Library Offerings:
Storytime with Author Bunmi Emenanjo at Fowler Saturday May 4, 3:00—3:45 PM Join author Bunmi Emenanjo and Barefoot Books for a special storytime! Bunmi will share her debut picture book I'll See You in Ijebu, illustrated by Diana Ejaita. In it, a Catholic girl growing up in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria takes a trip to spend a week with her Muslim extended family in the countryside town of Ijebu to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Her days in Ijebu are filled with celebrations, traditions and special time connecting with family. Please register on the library event calendar.
West Concord Family Bike Fest at Bradford Mill (43 Bradford St, the back parking lot). Sunday, May 5, 1:00—3:00 PM Celebrate National Bike Month and get ready for Safe Routes to School’s spring Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day. There will be fun for all ages and abilities, whether you are using a balance bike, just learning to pedal, want to check out an e-bike, or are interested in learning more about accessible biking options. We'll have bike safety courses and tips, bike checks, bike decorating, face painting and more! Sign up for skill-building workshops beginning at 1 pm and 2 pm for children of all skill levels. You can plan your visit around one of these workshops, but there will also be drop-in activities. Please see the library event calendar for more information and to register to receive weather-related updates. (Rain Date: Saturday, May 11, 1-3 PM)
Please visit this space for updates on sports, music and theater registration dates, seminars, and more events throughout town.
PTG online volunteer information and sign-up: Please visit our website to discover all the ways both working and non-working parents and guardians are needed to support our wonderful staff, students, and families. Have something to offer that you don’t see listed there? There’s a place for you to submit that info as well! We hope to hear from you!
