Alcott Announcements

Message from the PTG President

I hope many of you enjoyed the chance to visit Alcott this week for teacher conferences. It's always a treat to step inside the classrooms and see what a vibrant, joyful, and enriching environment all of the teachers and administrators have created for our children. I feel truly grateful for all that they do. 

During conferences your child's teacher likely mentioned the new literacy curriculum being used in classrooms across the district this year. If you'd like to learn more about that curriculum, please join us this evening at our PTG Open Meeting. Three times a year, the PTG hosts an open meeting where all parents and guardians are welcome to attend. This year, with the help of our fantastic PTG Vice President, Sarah Driscoll, we are revamping these meetings. Tonight's meeting will include a presentation from literacy specialist and Alcott parent Katie Carr about our new EL curriculum, an update on what the PTG is working on, and then a chance for you to offer your feedback on what is (and what isn't) working when it comes to the PTG and your family. We truly want your feedback, so I hope to see lots of new faces tonight. As an added bonus we have snacks and you can probably get out of bedtime! 

PTG Open Meeting: Tonight, 11/13 from 6:30-8:00pm (Alcott Library)

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Alcott Spirit Wear Makes Great Holiday Gifts!

Check out Alcott’s webstore to order attire and gear for the whole family ahead of the holidays, or email Rebecca Muse-Orlinoff at mo.rebecca@gmail.com for in-stock items available for pick up locally (including fleece blankets, PJ pants, hats, and keychains)! Proceeds support the Alcott PTG!

Did you know? Select Spirit Wear items are created by students and young adults from the CCHS Pathways and Launch programs at Concord PossAbilities. The Alcott PTG is proud to partner with this incredible organization!

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From the Nurse’s Office

Please find information here about a Mass General Brigham for Children Food Allergy Buddies Program called The Food Allergy Adventure: Build, Discover and Create.

Find the November Nurse’s note here.

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Alcott Annual Appeal

It's here!! 2025 November Month of Giving! Our 2025-2026 school year has gotten off to a great start! So far, we have had a wonderful movie night, a successful student picture day, our annual Fall Fest, and several in-class enrichment programs. Still to come, we have many of our favorite annual traditions, including multicultural night, math night, and the parent social. These school community events are directly supported by your essential contributions to the Alcott Annual Appeal. The Annual Appeal is the PTG’s largest fundraiser and accounts for 40% percent of our annual budget. In this November month of giving, we are reaching out to ask for your support. A little goes a long way, and any amount of support is appreciated! Last year, 50% of our families contributed to the Annual Appeal. We are hopeful that this year's participation rate will be even higher! 

Here are 3 easy ways to make your donation:

* Mail a check to Alcott, payable to “Alcott PTG” with “Annual Appeal” in the memo. *Make your payment HERE *Use this QR CODE, which links to the Alcott Annual Appeal website.

Please “Give a Hoot” and donate today. We are so thankful for all of your support!  - Allison Flynn and Rebecca Redington, Co-Fundraising Chairs, Alcott Elementary School

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UMass vs. BC Hockey Alcott Fundraiser

The details are:

Friday, December 5th @ 7:15 PM

Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell

Boston College Eagles @ UML River Hawks

Purchase tickets here. Come support as $5 of every ticket sold will be donated back to the Alcott Community! Get your tickets now, as this is a popular game and will sell out!

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Alcott Variety Show

The Alcott Variety Show will showcase on November 20, 2025!

The Alcott School Variety Show is a family-friendly evening that showcases the awesome talents of our Alcott students (and sometimes teachers!) This is meant to be a fun, supportive night, with no competition involved.

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First Grade Events

Adults-Only Social: Thursday, 11/20 at 6pm (Revolution Hall in Lexington)

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Donation Opportunities

Turkey Trot: Click here.

Annual Appeal: Click here.

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Volunteer Opportunities

November Composting at Lunch: Sign up here. Feel free to come often!

Donate

The Annual Appeal focuses on raising money needed for the Alcott PTG to provide programs for our children and the Alcott faculty & staff, which are 100% funded by your generous donations!

Volunteer

If you are new to Alcott, or just looking for a way to volunteer that fits into your busy life - something from home or work, from near or far? Please take a moment to discover what's going on at Alcott by filling out this form.